All kinds of people meditate. Hedge Fund Manager

I notice a difference from the moment I meditate.  I can be stressed, or tired, and I go into a meditation and it just all flows off of me..  I’ll come out of it refreshed and centred, and that’s how I’ll feel, and it’ll carry through the day.”  Ray Dalio.

https://www.maxim.com/news/ray-dalio-titan-2018-4

 

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Fascinating article from the Harvard Gazette on the ongoing attempts by science to understand how meditation works

All the benefits mentioned below have been noticed by people practising TM (Transcendental Meditation) over the last 50 years. What is the difference? TM is easy & enjoyable to practice, because it involves no concentration & no emptying of the mind or getting rid of thoughts – a very important difference which is the reason why you find people still practicing it decades after originally learning.

Beautifully summed up in the following sentence from someone who learned TM last year :

“I really enjoyed the course, after years of struggling with thought control meditation techniques, TM feels like a breath of fresh air – it almost feels like cheating! I’m managing to practice twice a day and I’m getting a lot out of it already.”

Zara ~ Leeds

When science meets mindfulness:

Researchers study how it seems to change the brain in depressed patients

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/
Health & Medicine

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Comments after last months TM course in York

“Thanks  for the wonderful series of TM workshops at the weekend. It was a really inspiring, life-affirming and interesting experience which I hope will be the start of a lifelong journey with TM.

My meditations are going great so far.  Overall, I’m starting to feel more energised and clear-headed during the day, even after very active nights with the children!”

Laura ~ York

“Great, finally a meditation I can use”

Andrew ~ Malton, Yorks

“I have stuck with it, and have started to find it is improving. I feel it is definitely worth sticking with it. As we discussed on the course, something is definitely happening!”

Helen ~ York

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Meditation Reduces Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Its certainly been my personal experience that TM can be hugely beneficial in helping people suffering from PTSD.  Namely members of the armed forces returning from Afghanistan.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201601/meditation-reduces-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-symptoms

Meditation Reduces Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
Transcendental Meditation can reduce PTSD symptoms and use of medications.

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3 weeks after learning TM in Ringwood, New Forest, Hants

“I have been enjoying the meditations, I am still working my way to doing it twice a day.”

Becky, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire

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What is Transcendental Meditation?

Deep Relaxation & Revitalisation
Transcendental Meditation is a technique for deep relaxation and revitalisation. It allows your mind and body to gain a unique state of very deep rest.

Dissolves Deep-Rooted Stress & Fatigue
This allows you to recharge your ‘batteries’ and dissolve deeply-rooted stress, tension and fatigue from the whole system. This in turn, leaves you feeling calm, convivial, clear in mind, and yet with renewed vigour – ready to face the demands and pressures of every day life. Stress negatively effects every aspect of life.

Easy to learn, enjoyable to practice. No ability required
TM is easy to learn and practice. Anyone can do it. You don’t have to be able to concentrate. You don’t even have to be able to relax. You just practice for 20 minutes twice a day sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.

No do’s and don’t – no beliefs
TM is practical and enjoyable. It is not a religion, philosophy or way of life. No beliefs are involved at all.
You don’t even have to believe that it works! Nor do you have to give anything up.

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Transcendental Meditation, which can be a better solution for people with busy minds.

http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/health/sleep/sleep-complaints-and-how-to-fix-them-11364257899877

4 of the biggest sleep complaints – and how to fix them naturally
Can’t sleep at night, waking up too early or suffering from night sweats? Hit your sleep woes head-on with these no-nonsense solutions.

Problem 1: You’re too stressed to sleep
A common scenario. You lie awake going over a problem at work or worrying about your home life or relationship. Your mind is buzzing, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t calm it down.

Try taking up meditation – Try one of the popular meditation apps or if the mindfulness approach (focusing on your breath, clearing your mind) doesn’t work for you, look up Vedic or Transcendental Meditation, which can be a better solution for people with busy minds.

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