Health Benefits of Transcendental Meditation

Transcendental Meditation™ is a simple technique founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi® which is practised twice a day for twenty minutes.

The health benefits of Transcendental Meditation have been reviewed and examined through extensive scientific research.

Since 1970, over 500 studies have been carried out by university and medical researchers worldwide.

Here are some of the reported effects of Transcendental Meditation:

Reports show that it is helpful in the treatment of heart disease reducing cholesterol levels, hypertension and obesity.

The technique also keeps the blood vessels open which in turn keeps the blood pressure low.

Practitioners of TM were also found to have reduced incidence of headaches and backaches. Plus their sleep patterns improved as a result of practising this technique.

They were also less likely to experience acute anxiety or depression.

Transcendental Meditation also proved to be a helpful aid for those attempting to stop smoking or reduce their alcohol intake.

You can read more about the research into the health benefits of this meditation practice here.

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