Testimonial from Newcastle upon Tyne

“I learnt TM about ten years ago when my young son was a toddler. I was working full time and felt overwhelmed with everyday life. Being a mum and holding down a professional job was starting to make me tired and irritable, something which I didn’t want, especially for my son and husband. I found a TM leaflet in a really unlikely place (a hair salon I think) and immediately thought it could help me.

I contacted Chris and organised a session where I learnt how to meditate and after less than a week I felt revived and I could view my own life with more clarity. TM is a valuable tool to successfully navigate the 21st century and I view it as a daily dose of ‘downtime’ which I suspect everyone needs but many miss out on. I would recommend TM to anyone at all, you don’t need to feel tired or stressed to benefit from TM.”
Madelaine ~ Newcastle upon Tyne

This weeks TM testimonial from a long term practitioner, short, but sweet :

” I find TM provides peace in a world full of urgency, and would recommend it to anyone.”

Dr Christopher Norris, Congleton, Cheshire. www.norrisassociates.co.uk

TM in Hampshire

“My wife and I attended a tm course about 5 years ago now and we have found this to be totally life changing, we feel empowered to deal with stress and pressure, by meditating daily we have an opportunity to truly unwind and feel deeply peaceful and re-energized. This has improved our lives in so many ways, we have recommended TM to many of our friends and will continue to practice TM and reap the rewards of giving ourselves some time in this ever increasingly demanding and fast paced world.”

Richard ~ Andover, Hants

Corey Lynn Calter, fashion designer on meditation

“I started doing transcendental meditation so that has been a huge catalyst for change in me and it has helped me a lot. I mean, I can’t always find time to do 20 minutes twice a day, but it gives you 20 minutes of benefit. And 40 minutes gives you 40 minutes and 10 gives you 10, so it’s better than nothing. It’s relatively early on, but I’ve been wanting to tackle that for years. So I’m happy that I’ve incorporated that into my life.”

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Beach Boy, Mike Love on meditation

Through the ’60s, the Beach Boys had a friendly rivalry — more like a mutual admiration society — with their fellow chart-toppers, the Beatles. (For instance, the Beach Boys’ landmark “Pet Sounds” was Brian Wilson’s response to the Beatles’ “Rubber Soul.”) Love and the Beatles crossed paths when they made a pilgrimage to India in 1968 to study under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

“The Beatles were invited by the Maharishi separately,” Love recalled. “Mia Farrow was there. Donovan and the Beatles went from England. I flew from L.A. to Hawaii to Japan to Thailand and finally to Delhi in February of 1968.

“It was one of the most fascinating experiences I’ve ever had. There were long hours of meditation and imparting of knowledge about ancient technologies that go back to — nobody knows how long. We (Love and the Beatles) were both new to meditation. But I think we missed out on the purpose of the event.”
Because, Love believes, the Maharishi’s intention was to convert the musicians into teachers of transcendental meditation.

“But the Beatles brought guitars, and there was a lot of music going on,” Love said. “So we really weren’t getting what it was about, which was to teach T.M. Subsequently, I became a teacher of T.M. “It was probably the most remarkable time of my life. In fact, to this day, I meditate every day. It’s a great way to counteract the stress of life, rather than resorting to drugs or alcohol.”

Comment from this months Newcastle TM course

“It’s going well & I sleep like a rock now! & look forward to it after being stressed out at work!”
Craig ~ Newcastle

Comments from last weeks Edinburgh TM course :

“I enjoyed the classes very much.  So far so good at maintaining 2x/day sessions.  I feel I’m already feeling better from it.”

John ~ Edinburgh

“Have been doing my meditation every day 20 mins morning and early evening. I am finding it flows really well, I sometimes think I have done only 10 mins and to my surprise its at least 25 mins” !!!
Jane ~ Aviemore

Coping with the pressures of everyday life

I am a very busy married mother of 2 young daughters aged 3 and 7. I also work part time five days a week and spend a lot of time looking after my elderly mother. As to be expected my day to day life can be stressful and quite demanding and whilst running a busy household and job I have battled with depression for a number of years which until recently resulted in me having panic attacks.
I completed the TM Course through recommendation that it would benefit my depression, but was unaware at the time of how many other benefits I would experience! Since then I can say without a doubt that TM has changed my life for the better!
Just carrying out 2 lots of 20 minutes once a day is all it needs. I cannot believe how calm and less worrisome I am and how things that would normally get me down now just go over my head. I also feel energized and lifted after each meditation, it really does completely recharge my batteries and gives me a buzz. I normally feel a slump in the day around 3pm just before I have to do the school run but find the TM instantly gives me that boost of energy needed to carry on for the rest of the day!
Also during sleepless nights with the children I would normally be struggling to get through the day, but again practising my TM before I get up makes me feel like I have a full uninterrupted 8 hours sleep!
I have also found my motivation has soared, nothing is too much trouble anymore, whereas in the past certain jobs I may have not felt bothered to do, I now carry out without a moments hesitation. My patience and tolerance has also improved, situations that would normally perhaps irritate and aggravate me no longer do so.
I would now say without a doubt that I would not be without TM in my life. I cannot imagine a day without doing it and it has truly turned my life around for the better.
Julie~ NHS Call Handler@ Wigan

TM testimonial from Merseyside

“My experience of learning TM was something I will never forget. I remember when I was taught the technique, being gobsmacked at its simplicity! After my first 20 minute meditation guided by my teacher I could instantly feel the results!! I felt calmer and had a level of mental clarity that I couldn’t explain. When meditating regularly it has really helped me with my problems with anxiety!! I wish the government made TM a compulsory part of the national curriculum!! ”
Mark ~ Merseyside