Over the past 30+ years, scientific research on the Transcendental Meditation technique has yielded more than 600 studies conducted at over 250 research institutions in more than 30 countries. The scientific studies have been published in 160 peer reviewed journals and books. These studies have been gathered and collectively published in volumes by the Maharishi University of Management Press.
Latest volume of collected scientific research
The latest addition to this collection, Scientific Research on Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Siddhi Program: Collected Papers Volume 6, is now available for pre-order.
Volume 6 includes:
- Over 1,000 pages
- 94 research papers
- Research by 115 individuals
- Research conducted by 45 universities, research institutes, governmental organizations, or corporations
- Studies conducted in 16 countries
Volume 6 of the Collected Papers divides the studies into four categories:
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theoretical and Review Papers
The above four parts are further divided into thirteen sections, each section begins with an introduction that summarizes the papers in that section.
Highlights from the scientific findings of the effects of practicing Transcendental Meditation
Physiology
- Indications of younger biological age; increased DHEA-S levels in female and male practitioners
- Improved quality of night sleep correlated with the size of a group practicing the TM-Siddhi program together
- Increased blood flow to the brain in frontal and occipital regions
- Decreased sensitivity to stress hormones
Psychology
- Increased field independence, correlated with artistic ability and college academic performance
- Increased moral reasoning; increased motivation for warm interpersonal relationships
- Decreased anxiety
- Decreased depression
Sociology
- Case study benefits for inmates in prison: sharp reduction in negativity, irritability and aggressiveness
- Increased employee effectiveness
- Improved marital functionality: overall greater positive couple agreement
- Increased vitality
MUM students meditating
Maharishi University of Management offers students a Consciousness-Based college education; by directly experiencing your innermost nature through the Transcendental Meditation technique, you can easily connect each discipline to your own life, and see the underlying unity of all knowledge. All students and faculty meditate for at least 20 minutes twice a day at Maharishi University of Management (MUM). Check out theses sites for more information about incorporating Transcendental Meditation into the school day:
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Anna Bruen is a MUM alumnus who graduated with a degree in Sustainable Living. Anna is the resident blogger here at MUM. To learn more about Anna take a look at her introduction post. |
