Research on the Transcendental Meditation technique documents increased intelligence, greater creativity, and improved learning ability in students.

Benefits for Students

Traditionally, education has focused on what students study—the objective aspect of knowledge—without systematically developing the subjective basis of knowledge, the student’s consciousness. The Transcendental Meditation technique expands the consciousness of each student, significantly increasing their intelligence, creativity, confidence, inner calm, and motivation—all fundamental to successful learning.

Universal Application

Research on the Transcendental Meditation programme shows that it is effective for students of all ages, whether studying at primary, secondary, college or postgraduate levels. Regular practice of the technique brings improved learning ability, decreased stress and tension, and greater self-development.

Improved Learning Ability

Scientific research verifies that the Transcendental Meditation programme develops increasing use of the total brain. Students practicing the Transcendental Meditation enjoy:

• Development of hidden brain reserves, greater creativity, higher IQ
• More efficiency in learning new concepts, improved academic achievement, better grades
• Improved standardized test scores on general academic achievement, social studies, literary materials, reading, mathematics, language, and work study skills.

Less Stress and Tension

Regular practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique significantly reduces the stress and tension that many students experience. As students develop their inner potential, their thoughts, feelings, speech and behavior become more positive for themselves and others. Research shows that meditating students display:

• Reduced stress and anxiety, less neuroticism, improved general health
• More healthy life-style choices, increased positive behavior, higher moral reasoning
• Decreased substance abuse, less easily influenced by others

Self-Development

Students that practice the Transcendental Meditation programme enjoy increasingly happy, healthy, problem-free lives. Spontaneously they are able to fulfill their own interests while upholding the interests of others—the basis of ideal citizenship. Research confirms that students experience increased strength of self-concept, more self-actualization, greater tolerance, and broader comprehension.

The Transcendental Meditation technique is easily taught in any educational setting through the Consciousness-Based education programme.

What Students Say

“Sometimes I think it helps me get along with others. It helps me concentrate on my school work. When I feel bad, I feel better when I meditate.” Angela

“I think meditation is very very relaxing. After I meditate I feel calm and I feel that there is not any pressure on me and I can be myself. . .” Sabre

“It’s fun. I concentrate better, learn and catch on better. I don’t get into fights and have more friends now.”  Brian

“As a high school student with a jam-packed schedule, fitting in my homework is a tremendous challenge—second only to squeezing in some sleep. Many of my friends are also sleep deprived; even in their waking hours, homework goes slowly because they’re so fatigued. I feel so fortunate have TM—a technique that gives me the energy and mental clarity I need to accomplish my daily tasks with efficiency and ease. The 20 mintues I put into TM twice a day are repayed many times over in the hours I save as a result.”  Joanna

“I notice that I get support of nature from meditating. Meditating regularly just seems to make things work out in school, family, and every day life. This makes life easier and more enjoyable.”  George