How to learn

Transcendental Meditation is easy to learn and provides a lifetime of benefits. For details, contact your local certified TM teacher.

1. Attend a free introductory talk by a certified TM teacher (45–50 minutes)

What you'll learn:

Why TM is so effective for stress and anxiety
What happens during TM
Why anyone can practice TM, even if you have a busy head
Why TM works from the start
How TM differs from mindfulness and other types of meditation

2. Private meeting (5-10 mins)

Personal interview with a certified TM teacher

3. Personal instruction (1–2 hours)

Instruction in the TM technique with a certified TM teacher Note: TM course fee is required at this step

4. Three days of checking (approx 90 minutes per day)

Verifying correctness of the practice and further instruction

Free lifetime follow-up and support

Your TM course includes a 6 month follow up package to enrich your understanding and experience and ensure that you are gaining maximum from your practice. These are available to all TM course participants at no cost at any TM centre in the UK./p>

Over the first few months, conveniently scheduled appointments will be set up with your TM teacher to verify that your meditation practice is optimal and to answer any questions that may arise.

You may have personal one-on-one "tune-ups" of your TM practice and access to a certified TM instructor to answer questions, or discuss your practice.