Learning Transcendental Meditation
Learning transcendental meditation is easier or harder than you might think, depending on your point of view.
What Is Transcendental Meditation?
TM, as it is also known, was invented in 1958 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and introduced to the western world.
Although it has its roots in Hinduism, it is a completely non-religious form of meditation.
The key ingredient of this form of meditation is the repetition of a mantra and blocking out of everything else. After a short while, one is said to be in a higher state with more clarity - hence the term “transcendental”.
How Can I Learn It?
Strangely, TM is actually a trademark and to learn the official version, you must pay of the order of $1,000 to receive your “personal mantra” and attend a couple of sessions.
However, there is nothing to stop you learning how to do it on your own, an unofficial version if you will. When all is said and done, TM is just another form of “mantra meditation” of which there are many.
First You Need A Mantra
Before you start, you need a mantra. A mantra is just a meaningless sound that you can repeat or chant that will allow you to divert your mind from distractions and focus on clearing your mind.
The typical starting mantra is simply “Om”. To get an idea for how it sounds, check out the video below:
Try It For Yourself
Don’t worry about advanced mantras. Some experienced meditators will look like they are almost singing a poem. Just start with the basic “Om” first and do 10 minutes a day.
You won’t experience enlightenment the first time you do it. But with practice you may learn a lot about yourself and you will get closer to your moment of clarity.
The Benefits
As you get better at this, TM or any meditation for that matter, is supposed to make you feel much more relaxed. Your brain can be seen to be entering a very deep state, similar to sleep. TM is also claimed to have vast biological anti-aging properties although, in my opinion, these must be very limited or else you could live forever!
Whatever the claims, there are definite benefits, even if they may be difficult to quantify scientifically.
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