The Technique

What is Transcendental Meditation?

Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural mental technique. TM provides a profound level of rest to both mind and body, leading to increased energy and well-being. It is easy to learn and easy to practice. This is one of the most remarkable things about Transcendental Meditation: it depends solely on a natural ability of the human mind. The mind will enjoy silence once it knows how to. It is easy and natural.
As the mind settles down into silence, the body enjoys a profound level of rest, which is deeper even than deep sleep. The benefits are enormous. With less tiredness and greater energy, the quality of one’s life improves. Health improves. A sustained sense of well-being develops.

Transcendental Meditation is profoundly beneficial for those who practise it. TM is capable of enhancing a broader, collective consciousness.

How much does Transcendental Meditation cost?

  • £590 for people with an income in excess of £40,000
  • £490 for people with an income in excess of £25,000
  • £390 for people with an income below £25,000
  • £290 for students, unemployed and retired
  • £190 for students under 18
  • Special rates for children, families and groups

The fee includes an optional follow-up programme for six months after learning. After learning Transcendental Meditation the following services are available to you:

  • Meditation checking
  • Advanced knowledge lectures and materials

These services are available through the network of certified TM teachers around the world. For self-employed people TM for stress management might be considered a business expense.

How do I learn?

The first step to learning Transcendental Meditation is to attend a free introduction talk. There are introductory talks every Wednesday at 7.00 pm. You can book your place using our Contact Page.

Where do I go to learn?

The address of Transcendental Meditation Central London is: 202 Waterspring Court, 108 Regency Street, London SW1P 4AW

4 minutes’ walk from Pimlico tube station. See Contact page for map.We also teach in Kentish Town, NW5.

How long does it take? What’s the structure of the course?

The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught through a course of personal instruction. There is also an optional long-term follow-up programme to ensure maximum benefits from the practice which is included in the fee.

Step 1:
Introductory talk – A vision of possibilities through the Transcendental Meditation technique—enhancing mental potential, health and social relationships, including how TM works, why it is easy to learn, how it is different from other forms of meditation, and the origins of the technique. (1.5 hours)
Step 2:
Personal interview – A brief private meeting with a qualified teacher of the TM technique, following the introductory talk. (10–15 minutes)
Step 3: (Four days of instruction—over four consecutive days)
Personal instruction – One-on-one instruction in the TM technique with a qualified TM teacher. (1.5 hours)
Step 4:
First day of checking (group meeting) – Verifying the correctness of the practice and further instruction. (2 hours)
Step 5:
Second day of checking (group meeting) – Understanding the mechanics of the TM technique based on personal experiences. (2 hours)
Step 6:
Third day of checking (group meeting) – Understanding higher stages of human development. (2 hours)

What if Transcendental Meditation doesn’t work for me?

With Transcendental Meditation there’s no particular skill, discipline, belief, or attitude that’s needed in order to practice the technique successfully and get the full range of benefits. Even if you’ve had a hard day, or you’re traveling, or are in a noisy environment, the technique will work well. If you can have a thought, you can practice Transcendental Meditation. This is part of the reason of why TM is so effective – wherever you are and regardless of the circumstances, it is a reliable means to gain a profound quality of rest and come out with greater clarity, less stress, and more energy.