A Recent Google Review

“Sometime ago I completed a Transcendental Meditation (TM) course taught by Chris over Zoom, and it was a fantastic experience.  Chris has an incredible teaching style – clear, approachable and supportive.  Even in a virtual setting his ability to explain the practice and connect with participants was impressive.  Before this course, I had tried mindfulness practices, but found them difficult to engage with.  TM felt much more intuitive for me and having Chris as a guide made all the difference.  I’ve come to realise that TM isn’t something you can easily pick up from a book.  Having a teacher like Chris to answer questions, provide guidance, and adapt the learning to your needs really enhanced the experience.

The course itself was superb.  Each session was well structured, and the pacing felt just right-there was enough time to grasp each concept without feeling rushed.  Chris also created a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, which made the process much more enjoyable.

If you’re considering learning TM, I highly recommend Chris’ course.  Even over Zoom, it was an excellent introduction to a practice I’ve already found valuable in my everyday life.”

Paul ~ Oxford ( Learned Transcendental Meditation (TM) Online June 2021)

“To take part in a group meditation, is something special, words cannot describe, it has to be enjoyed to be appreciated.”  David ~ Morpeth, Northumberland.

As reliable as Big Ben!  Yes our Wednesday evening online group TM meditations still going. (Since September 2019)

Give peace and quiet a chance and join us tonight for another lovely group meditation, starts at 6.00pm.  Open to all who’ve attended a TM course.

“I also recently started Transcendental Meditation, which has been such a good way to alleviate daily stressors.  I used to scoff at hippy stuff like meditation, but it really works ha ha.”                                            Cincinnati Chef Jose Salazar

The 2nd Youtube interview about TM (Transcendental Meditation) I’ve been sent in the last couple of hours.  Includes a lovely description of how much more do-able TM is compared to Mindfulness.  (About half way through)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPX1075wxbQ

Whatever you may think about Joe Rogan, he gives a good description of Transcendental Meditation (TM) here.

Regarding the title, the TM organisation is in fact a cult, but this just applies to a tiny percentage of fanatics at its core.  The TM meditation technique is pure gold and millions of people find it a rock solid quality of life enhancer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4DGa0cNw-0

Treat yourself and join us tomorow for an online meditation, as usual 6.55am or 6.00pm. (7 days a week)  Open to all who’ve attended a TM course.

Can’t promise “Dirty Harry” will be joining us, but we always get a lovely bunch.

“Clint Eastwood the legendary actor known for his roles in classic westerns and adrenaline pumping action films, has opened up about the mental health techniques that have helped him keep his head above water during his years of fame and public pressure.”

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1970293/clint-eastwood-anti-anxiety-technique?fbclid=IwY2xjawGW8FpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaM5p4AHLnVVZo8DbbwIcw76MDtaXa2UhV712cI3ZBJzfC4xtZQJTDoaQw_aem_iN3rGSU2XyjOM_HzGCq3aw

“I am forever grateful for being introduced to Transcendental Meditation. Chris teachs TM in such a way that it takes out the myth of it being a rarefied arcane practice. Instead it is accessible, easy, practical and has been extremely helpful in my everyday life. My meditation time is something I look forward to.”

John ~ Peterborough  (Learnt TM online in 2021)

Not specifically about TM, (Transcendental Meditation) but relevant.  One of the growing number of articles on research that is beginning to explain why people who meditate experience the benefits thy do.

“Taking a minute to focus on your breath, engage in mindfulness or practice any stress management technique could be shaping your (brain)’s wiring even when you’re not actively focused on a task.”

“Your brain literally changes based on daily activities and lifestyle”

https://www.earth.com/news/your-brain-literally-changes-based-on-daily-activities-and-lifestyle/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb&fbclid=IwY2xjawGDEhxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXD6cTHLVtD6h2CmaRFj7Rh6CYWUcZctbBEHvj4ZhwVQPCVTgFcy1rxVHQ_aem_mu6KnyDux5KInhsTreccGg

“I first learnt TM (Transcendental Meditation) in 2004, a few months after the sudden death of my partner. My reasons were purely practical, my blood pressure had gone through the roof and I didn’t want to start taking drugs. I researched alternative methods dealing with this and came across several reports and articles indicating that TM  may help. It did. But it did so much more as well!

Initially it became a time when I could let my thoughts go wherever they wanted, my “time-out” every day. As the years went on and I accepted my new normal I carried on meditating – most of the time. If I got busy or was travelling, it got pushed aside. Once I’d missed several sessions, it became easy to carry on not meditating, after all it didn’t seem to make any difference. Only it did. After a few weeks of not meditating, I’d find myself getting very short tempered and irritated with things that don’t usually bother me. Somehow days just didn’t flow as well. Once I’d noticed that, I would go back to meditating; I’d become calmer and life would improve.

After the onset of Covid, several wonderful TM teachers in the UK came together to offer twice daily TM sessions online via zoom. Due to the time difference I only do one of them, but they have been incredible!! I’m finding almost the same effect meditating with others via zoom that I do when I meditate with others in person.

If you’re thinking of trying TM, but are hesitating, don’t – you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Whether you chose to join the online zoom meetings or meditate alone after you’ve learnt, you’ll be part of a wonderful community and will get all the support you need from the teachers.”

Elisabeth ~ LA, USA  (Learnt TM in 2004)

He says he was lucky to have sent his three children to a progressive nursery school where they were taught the basics of transcendental meditation. He was so impressed by the calming results of this that he took a course himself. “I find that if I’m too tired, too tense, too angry, meditation is the best way out,” he says. “Five minutes of TM is a very useful tool.”

From last Sundays Observer

https://www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/sep/15/jeremy-king-the-first-time-i-was-ever-impressed-by-anyone-was-meryl-streep