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“I was persuaded to try TM following on from my yoga practice. I felt there was something more to be had from the period of relaxation and muscular rest after a session.

Almost immediately after just the group practice that followed the initial instruction I felt a difference, that a new window of experience had been opened.

In the days and weeks that followed, I noticed that I felt calmer (particularly whilst driving) and more assured within myself (and of myself). I had more energy physically and mentally although being retired I do not face the tensions that I used to. I am convinced that if I still had those work tensions that my TM practice would help immensely.

I personally find the morning practice to be difficult to fit in but confess that this really is laziness in not getting up early enough. This leads me to ensure that I nearly always have an evening TM.

I hold dear my mantra and inwardly use this from time to time to help to relax and concentrate when for example on the golf course taking an awkward shot or put. It is my friend for life and maybe beyond!”
~ Peter, retired professional from Chorley, Lancs.

“I find it amazing & do it every morning when I wake – not so good at doing it twice a day. It is the best thing I have ever done.”
~ Mary, Bolton, Lancs.

“Really impressed, starting to feel calmer and more focused already” ~ Paul, Manchester.

“I’m still doing TM every day, twice, as recommended. While I can normally practise in the comfort of home, I have done my meditation on buses, trains and even in a central London bookshop!
It’s making a very noticeable difference in my life. I won’t describe myself as “Superwoman” (maybe “a work in progress”!), but I am much calmer and more ‘together’. I was very surprised 2 days ago, on the flight out of Blackpool, when I didn’t get the usual “nerves” flying that I normally do (I hate heights and closed in spaces after getting stuck in a lift by myself in Japan during an earth tremor)! In fact, I was able to look out of the window during and after take off and it’s one of the most comfortable plane journeys I’ve had for over 40 years.”
Sarah, Manchester

Happy 2013 everyone, here’s a good twist on a TM testimonial, the moral being if at first you don’t succeed, don’t “try” so hard the second time around :
“I attended the Manchester course and was the one who didn’t get it. Having given up for the last few months I thought I’d give it another go, and it’s started working for me!
I think before I just had too many expectations so I put far too much pressure on myself to get it to work. Which of course meant it didn’t!
So, just thought I’d let you know so you didn’t continue to think it had failed for me. Who knows, I might even book to come on one of the retreats in the future. But in the meantime I’ll carry on with my practise and just enjoy the benefits as they come.”
Alistair, Wigan

“My name is Anne, I am 71. I have been meditating for five years. Meditation was suggested by a Sleep Clinic however I have to say the effect on my sleep has not been significant. I know that this is not the case for other people.
I went to the Transcendental Meditation course completely ignorant and innocent of anything to do with TM. I had been to a lovely Yoga/Meditation/Relaxation class for three years with a friend a few years previously, but came to the conclusion that meditation was not for me.

The TM course taught bowled me over. It seemed as if all my birthdays had been rolled into one big birthday! The first year I took my TM instructors advice and was determined just to do it twice a day, to build up the habit. During that first year I had some surprising times during meditation: I saw lovely colours, very bright yellows and reds.
Since then the surprising things have stopped and my meditation seems quite plain, but the benefits are still super. My blood pressure is good, I am able to go about my day in a calm manner, and I do not feel anxious about anything that I have to do. When we are going away for a day I usually leave my meditation to do in the car. It is not quite as good as in the quietness of our home but much better than missing it. I have also practised it on trains and in aeroplanes. One day when we were going on holiday I dashed round all morning getting ready to go and by the end of the morning when we set off I was quite uptight which was surprising and then I realised it was because I had not meditated.
When I have got up late I resented having to meditate before getting on with my day. If this happens I now meditate later on. The teatime slot is something I have to work at fitting in because of not being at home at the same time every day and because of visitors for meals which I have to prepare. Later on during the evening is too late because I fall asleep so sometimes I have to miss the second session but I try hard not to have to do so.”
Anne, Merseyside

Update after meditating for a month (not non-stop, silly!) :
“Just thought I would drop you a line to let you know how I have been getting on with my meditation. Well basically its going fantastic. I am religiously carrying it out twice a day for the correct 20 minute period and have not missed a single one! I absolutely love doing it and cannot believe how it has made me feel and how it makes me feel in general. The energy boost it gives is miraculous and never ceases to amaze me.I find it particularly noticeable when I do it mid afternoon just before I go on the school run because at that time I am normally flagging again and find it hard to summon up the rest of the energy for the latter part of the day, but I no longer find this a problem. Also last night I was up in the night with my daughter and she was not very well, so of course today would normally be a real struggle for me but after carrying out both my meditations today, feel amazing and full of energy. Also I feel in general I am a lot calmer than I was before, the little things that may have wound me up in the past do not bother me as much. One of my friends also saw me about 2 weeks ago and she had not seen me for a while and commented on how I look vibrant and glowing.

So there you have it, cannot praise the TM enough. It is definitely enriching my life for the better.”

Julie, Wigan

Another in our series of testimonials on TM :

“My experience of learning TM was something I will never forget. I remember in the first session I was gobsmacked at its simplicity! After my first 20 minute meditation I could instantly feel the results!! I felt calmer and had a level of mental clarity that I couldn’t 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

“The course has been excellent. I was particularly pleased with its secular stance and the emphasis on the physical stuff of how to actually do it”
Alex, Manchester.