Transcendental Meditation
Safe with pregnancy
This is a method of meditation that is claimed to be easy to learn, quick to master and immediate with its benefits. It uses a personalised 'mantra' (a word said repeatedly) to divert your thoughts from the turbulent environment of everyday existence, into the calm depths of the mind. This is believed to be immensely beneficial for mind-body interactions, mind optimisation and general wellbeing improvement
Caution
Meditation may worsen symptoms in some psychiatric conditions
Always discuss your symptoms of concern with your healthcare giver
TM does not treat diseases as a sole intervention
Therapy for:
Anxiety
PTSD
Hypertension
Stress
Improved brain and executive functioning
Chronic pain management
Improved sleep
Heart wellbeing
Addiction
ADHD
Alzheimer's
Autism spectrum disorders
Depression
Comments
It has been in existence for thousands of years
It was introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India
Learning from an instructor is advised by the TM organisation
- This is usually expensive
It is recommended to have 2 sessions per day, each lasting 15 - 20 minutes
Safe with diabetes
Safe with children
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