https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/aug/23/sleep-resets-brain-connections-crucial-for-memory-and-learning-study-reveals

The first studies ever done on TM were about how it provides short periods of deeper rest then deep sleep. This study on sleep indirectly helps explain all the other well known benefits of meditation.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/loyola-first-medical-school-in-country-to-offer-elective-in-transcendental-meditation

Great idea, could do with the same initiative in UK.

“My TM continues to be an enormous source of stability and joy particularly through a challenging pregnancy when I wasn’t able to practice yoga at all.”

Laura ~ Edinburgh.

This is typical of the ongoing feedback over the years on the effect of meditation during pregnancy.

“We are still meditating every day and finding it helpful”   Eileen ~ Portsmouth, Hampshire.

“Infinitely less abrasive and chippy than during his younger days he is much mellowed – something he partly ascribes to regular transcendental meditation.”   The Guardian on Sam Alladyce

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/jul/19/england-manager-candidates-sam-allardyce-steve-bruce-eddie-howe-jurgen-klinnsmann

“Like the open nature of how it is taught : ie open minded – not gospel”   Amy ~ Leeds