Transcendental Meditation in Education

Every student needs a clear mind to succeed in studying. Creativity, the ability to focus sharply, memory and learning ability all increase when the mind is calm and alert.

Transcendental Meditation has been learnt by students all over the world because it is uniquely effective in developing these inner resources so essential to successful study. Transcendental Meditation helps students develop their mental potential. Studies show that TM increases intelligence and creativity.

With TM, students tend to worry less about exams, yet perform better.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Recent research by University of Michigan researchers has found that twice-daily TM sessions help students at a Detroit school handle stress, feel happier and get along better with peers. [See: Scientific Research]
Around the world there are many schools which integrate Transcendental Meditation into their curriculum. At the Maharishi School at Skelmersdale, England, both students and teachers practise TM together for a few minutes at the beginning and end of the school day. School exam results are impressive and the students frequently win national competitions. [Press Report on academic achievements]
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"TM helps me get through my work a lot more easily and a lot more smoothly than before. I find I worry less and am more confident - especially in difficult situations.
"If I am tired, I can't bring the knowledge out to an audience as well as when I'm fresh and rested, with my TM getting done on time. TM has been absolutely indispensable in managing to gain the kind of energy that I need to put into shows, and to maintain creativity as well, to keep coming up with new show ideas."
Tom Pringle ("Dr. Bunhead") - Science Educator

Maximising Creative Potential

Some of the mental benefits of practising Transcendental Meditation are:

Improved mental performance
Clearer thinking
Increased intelligence
Improved creativity
Improved problem solving
Improved memory
Improved learning ability
Broader comprehension
Improved decision making

Practising TM is a bit like taking a 'mental bath'. It allows all the stresses of the day to be released in a natural way, allowing the mind to function more efficiently.