Transcendental Meditation

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Transcendental Meditation is a trademarked form of silent mantra meditation developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, widely promoted for stress reduction and personal development.

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instanceOf mantra meditation
meditation technique
spiritual practice
trademarked method
hasAlternativeName TM NERFINISHED
hasAssociatedMovement Transcendental Meditation movement NERFINISHED
hasAssociatedOrganization David Lynch Foundation NERFINISHED
Global Country of World Peace NERFINISHED
Maharishi Foundation NERFINISHED
Maharishi International University NERFINISHED
hasCreator Maharishi Mahesh Yogi NERFINISHED
hasCriticismFor cult-like organizational features
high course fees
quality of supporting research
hasInfluenced popularization of mantra meditation in the West
hasKeyFeature eyes-closed practice
non-religious presentation
silent mantra repetition
standardized instruction
twice-daily practice
use of personalized mantra
hasNotablePromoter David Lynch NERFINISHED
Donovan NERFINISHED
Mia Farrow NERFINISHED
The Beatles NERFINISHED
hasOriginatorOrganization Transcendental Meditation movement NERFINISHED
hasPlaceOfOrigin India NERFINISHED
hasPracticeDuration about 20 minutes per session
hasPracticeFrequency twice daily
hasPurpose enhanced cognitive functioning
improved mental health
improved physical health
personal development
self-actualization
stress reduction
hasResearchOn academic performance
anxiety reduction
blood pressure reduction
cardiovascular health
post-traumatic stress disorder
hasTeachingFormat follow-up checking sessions
personal instruction session
standardized 7-step course
hasTrademarkOwner Global Country of World Peace NERFINISHED
Maharishi Foundation NERFINISHED
isMarketedAs evidence-based technique
secular stress-reduction method
simple natural effortless technique
requires certified TM teacher
course fee
wasDevelopedIn 1950s
wasPopularizedIn 1960s
1970s

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