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NFT: Transcendental Meditation - Anyone here practice TM?

Bchurch : 3/22/2017 3:41 pm

My wife and I are dealing with some things in our life that will be creating stress for the unforeseeable future. I am looking for ways to better manage our stress levels and find some inner peace.

I know of some celebrities who are part of TM (Jerry Seinfeld, Howard Stern etc..) which lends some credibility but there are also others who call it a cult.

I Would love to get some honest feedback and information from the folks here as well as understand if it really necessary to work with a trained TM teacher or can you teach yourself?

Lots of great

Phil in LA : 3/22/2017 3:44 pm : link

Guided meditations on YouTube. You don't need a teacher.

I did TM when I was younger.

yatqb : 3/22/2017 3:48 pm : link

I found that "mindfulness meditation" was at least as useful (actually, the two are very similar -- TM gives you a mantra to repeat as a focus point, while mindfulness mediation offers any number of possible focal points (e.g., your breathing).

I feel it's helpful to have a few sessions with a trainer, but even without that you can learn it, as Phil says. There are 100s of guided meditations on youtube.

Yes back in my Hippy dippy days in the early 70's

JerseyCityJoe : 3/22/2017 3:59 pm : link

It really works. I thought it was going to be a sham but it proved me wrong. I still use TM from time to time.

There are apps; there are videos.

TheManUpstairs : 3/22/2017 4:04 pm : link

I find that when things get rough at work, I can literally go to my car in the garage for fifteen minutes, do deep breathing/mediation/whatever, and come back ready to go. Can't hurt; might help.

Check out the

CromartiesKid21 : 3/22/2017 4:38 pm : link

App called "Headspace" great guidance for beginners.

RE: Check out the

Bchurch : 3/22/2017 4:40 pm : link

In comment 13403115 CromartiesKid21 said:

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App called "Headspace" great guidance for beginners.

funny you mention. I just downloaded it. Now looking into the difference between Mindfulness and TM. Any thoughts on that?

Interested in hearing the benefits

Mike in Long Beach : 3/22/2017 4:44 pm : link

Do you actually live a better life when you're meditating?

I read Marareshi Yogi's book....

WideRight : 3/22/2017 4:44 pm : link

found it extremely relaxing, weirdly so.

Then I tried TM, it didn't work as well

My problem with mindfulness....

WideRight : 3/22/2017 4:47 pm : link

Its really a less-than-subtle way of dissing those who don't practice. We aren't mindful? Are we mindless? Probe these guys and that's basically what they are saying

Yes, I have, and many other types of meditation.

truebluelarry : 3/22/2017 4:49 pm : link

Over time I've gravitated toward Mindfulness Meditation, and I also teach it. Try different styles and see what works best for you.

A good place to start would be a local yoga studio, they often offer meditation classes.

Good luck!

RE: Interested in hearing the benefits

Bchurch : 3/22/2017 4:50 pm : link

In comment 13403130 Mike in Long Beach said:

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Do you actually live a better life when you're meditating?

Just read this article. 20 benefits of mindfulness meditation.

Benefits of mindfulness - ( New Window )

the only issue with TM specifically

oghwga : 3/22/2017 4:54 pm : link

is that they want to charge you for instruction. I believe it's over $1500.

Try your own methods first. Good luck with your stresses. Identifying that you have it and trying to tackle it are the keys to not letting it get to you.

do the Landmark Education Forum

gtt350 : 3/22/2017 5:27 pm : link

TM has a course for levitation, emm i don't think thats going to work

I learned TM in 1974 and have been practicing it every day since then.

Ira : 3/22/2017 7:08 pm : link

It's very different from other forms of meditation which require contemplation or concentration, and thereby keep the mind on a superficial level. You can't learn TM without an instructor. It's an interactive process. The cost is just under $1,000 for an adult, but couples learning together and students get significant discounts.

Neither TM nor mindfulness will hurt

SomeFan : 3/22/2017 7:20 pm : link

I would not pay more than the download of an APP for it though. There is also regular old prayer which has the same impact.

Wife was watching Ellen

kelsto811 : 3/22/2017 7:39 pm : link

and this guy came on, used to be a monk, and he created a meditation app. It's called Headspace. Honestly don't know shit about it, I usually read my book while she watches but always catch a glimpse of who/what is going on in the show.
Headspace - ( New Window )

Of course I looked up and it was already recommended

kelsto811 : 3/22/2017 7:39 pm : link

haha...good luck

I find that simply..

BMac : 3/22/2017 7:52 pm : link

...shrugging one's shoulders works wonders.