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Learning Transcendental Meditation (TM) in Newcastle upon Tyne

“Chris taught me how to practice TM in 1997, and it is perhaps the most worthwhile thing I’ve ever done. I’ve always struggled with the world a bit and TM is my way of coping. The way Chris teaches is very thorough : his understanding of the technique, his patience and his manner are all key reasons why I would recommend him as a teacher. He teaches you how to relax the mind and let go, something most of us could do with learning, and this method has no religious leanings – anyone of any faith could learn this. Being an independent teacher he makes no demands of you –  you are simply learning a very effective relaxation technique, not joining a cult.

If I was to describe the practical use of TM it would be this, trying to sort out difficult problems is not so easy with a mind that is never allowed to rest. With TM I effectively get top rest my mind twice a day.”

Nigel ~ Hexham, Northumberland

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Not TM, but interesting and relevant!

Over nearly 50 years of teaching TM (Transcendental Meditation) many parents have mentioned to me that the first people to notice when they haven’t meditated is their young children.

“Stressed parents, despite all the love and devotion they feel and wish to extend to their offspring, are at a disadvantage. Research has demonstrated that when stressed, parents are less patient, more punishing and harsher with their young children. Stress impairs their capability to be calm, responsive and attuned. As a review by leading researchers pointed out : “in more stressful environments for parents, children not only expreience less protection from environmental stressors, but also are more likely to have stress inducing relationships with caregivers.

When parents are stressed, children are stressed affecting their brain development and functioning. And when stressed, children are more likely to “tune out” as a coping mechanism. Intensifying risk to young brains is the documented psychologic and neurotoxic impact of digital media.”

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/06/adhd-diagnosis-society-human-development

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Learning Transcendental Meditation Online in Essex

“I took an online course with Chris in January and it was the perfect way to start the year! Chris is a natural communicator and the sessions were fun, engaging and useful – a great introduction to the technique at a very reasonable price.

The group sessions are really enjoyable and it is interesting to hear how others are getting on with their practice in the first few days. Chris takes great care making sure everyone feels included, and uses humour so well to put everyone at ease. There are weekly group meditations and also refresher sessions which feels like a nice way to keep the community feel going from the course.

I have really enjoyed adding the meditation to my routine and actually look forward to doing this each day.

I can’t imagine anyone, anywhere wouldn’t benefit from taking 20 minutes for themselves each day……… highly recommended.”

Paul ~ Essex (Learnt TM (Transcendental Meditation) online January 2025

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Nick Cave on Transcendental Meditation (TM)

BBC Radio 6. Nick Cave & TM starts 1:07:35 till 1:10:16

Refreshing, different, a couple of minutes, you’ll enjoy.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002l14p

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Recent comments of peoples experience of Transcendental Meditation (TM)

“The meditation is going really well, I meditate almost every day.”

Anne ~ Ireland (Learnt TM online June 2025)

“Doing well thankyou. TM remains my bedrock routine, 27 years this December if my memory serves.”

Peter ~ Wallsend, Tyne & Wear. (Learnt TM 1998)

“My practice is going really well thankyou, I really enjoy practicing daily with the online group and its part of my routine now. I am enjoying the benefits of feeling calmer and settling into stillness more easily.”

Colleen ~ Manchester (Learnt TM online June 2025)

“I’ve been out of the loop with my meditation if I’m being honest. I write it in my daily list every night for the next morning, but I must make it more of a habit. Its daft as I know how just how much of a profound change it makes to my daily life, however I’m starting back up again tomorrow morning.”

Jack ~ North Shields, Tyne & Wear. (Learnt TM online February 2025)

“I’m getting on well with my meditation and still manage to do it everyday.”

Gaby ~ Winchester, Hants (Learnt TM online June 2025)

“Meditation going well, I would lie if I said I do it daily, but I do it often weekly. I have changed job since then and lots of changes in my life, I am getting back on having more of a peaceful life.”

Vivien ~ Kent (Learnt TM online May 2025)

“I have been keeping up my meditation at least once a day though sometimes I struggle to get it in the mornings depends on what time my daughter wakes up. I’ve found it very enjoyable and a great way to calm my mind.”

Thomas ~ Manchester (Learnt TM online August 2025)

“Meditation was going swimmingly for first month, then I had a bit of a crash and burn and was exhausted and struggled to maintain, but I’ve started again this weekend and am back on track. I didn’t notice the good it (TM) was doing until I stopped doing it!”

Jo ~ County Durham (Learnt TM online August 2025)

“The meditation is a really positive routine now and I’m still taking lots from it.”

Paul ~ London / China (Learnt TM online January 2025)

“As you’ve probably realised from my regular attendance I’m still really enjoying the TM sessions on zoom and find them a reassuring certainty during the week”

Maureen ~ Reading, Berks (Learnt TM July 2000)

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Learning Transcendental Meditation Online in London

Part of a Google Review

“TM has been part of my life for 3 months and rare’s the day I don’t meditate at least once. I wouldn’t be without it now. Its an act of kindness to find this time for myself.

What have I gained? I feel lighter, calmer. I make decisions with more ease and objectivity. Things seem more spontaneous and more considered. I look forward to whatever TM brings next!”

Helen ~ London (Learnt TM online 5 years ago) 

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Learning Transcendental Meditation in Ringwood, Hampshire, UK

“I’ve never stopped practicing TM though it has sometimes been sporadic and rarely more then 3 or 4 times a week. I was introduced to mindfulness in a hospital context a few years ago. I went on to guide mindfulness, compassion and relaxation practices. I now usually meditate twice a day with TM in the mix, even a TM only week amongst all the mindfulness meditation last year. I find the different forms of meditation complementary. I can still practice TM when I can’t practice mindfulness. TM once rescued me on the second leg of the return  journey home from the Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Eskdalemuir. I was struggling to maintain focus, had had 3 coffee stops in less then an hour, and was thinking of leaving the motorway and checking in somewhere. I thought I’d just try a TM practice. I let the seat back and sustained just 10 minutes or so. I then drove straight home…. It was a completely unexpected effect and one I’ve since repeated during long drives. Learning TM with you also proved a good basis for meditation generally – no striving, relaxed about thoughts popping up and taking things as they come.

I want to be less sporadic about TM so thought I might try joining your Wednesday morning Zooms.”

JM ~ Hampshire UK.  (Learnt TM in 2008)

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Learning Transcendental Meditation Online in Newcastle upon Tyne

After teaching TM (Transcendental Meditation) for nearly 50 years, since April 2020 all online, I can honestly say that learning TM online is 100% as effective as learning it face to face in a room.

Excerpt from an email received last week. Recharging your batteries

“Believe it or not, I think it was nearly 4 years ago when you taught me . I’ve never missed a day – I think its keeping me sane in an insane world. Can’t imagine TM not being part of my day/life now.”

Mike ~ Newcastle upon Tyne (Learnt TM online December 2021)

Living in a very busy house, young children, pets etc, Mike attended the whole online course in his works van (in December!!!)  As he has now been provided with an electric vehicle by his employer he fits in his daily meditation in the van while its recharging.

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Learning Transcendental Meditation in Newcastle upon Tyne

A Google Review

“Practiced TM for over 15 years, remember Chris told me – it’ll get rid of stress you didn’t know was there. This is something you can’t understand until it happens. Best money I ever spent.”

Phil ~ Newcastle upon Tyne

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