Transcendental meditation Introduction and Guidance

[@DanitaSpeaksScents]

This is the best description I've heard so far. Thank you for breaking this down so clearly 🙏🏾

[@PilatesUnionUK]

You are so welcome

[@kartz2010]

Fantastic! This has been the best explanation I've come across! Thank you very much!

[@StonedustandStardust]

I love your metaphor of the snow globe. Excellent explanation for a beginner

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Thank you for your kind comments

[@TheMasterGee]

Thank you it's nice to have somebody not trying to make a direct profit from helping people suffering. I know we all must make a living but this is a great introduction to meditation and your work. 🙏

[@heiko1248]

I can tell you, I started hating this organization, for making such a profit from this. It’s beyond my understanding why you would make people pay such a high price for a method that simple, if it could help make the world a better place.

[@-asebeia-]

Excellent explanation! This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Thank you for your kind comments

[@AssafNoy]

Thank you for sharing this🙏

[@wonderwoman5528]

Excellent video , one of the best explanations I’ve seen on KZbin

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Thank you so muchy

[@LabofmusicRecords]

this deserves much more views. Very well explanation :)

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Thank you

[@-asebeia-]

Agreed!

[@thedimreaper1684]

I was taught 30 years ago. It can be a bit fluffy and woo woo - however it does work, calming, relaxing. A very good summary of TM

[@hmh4951]

Brilliant!! Thank you so much

[@kbiscay5801]

Great explanation and very helpful - thanks!

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Glad it helped you

[@varvishwa]

Very well narrated. Thxs

[@emanuelbraga399]

perfect! exactly what i was looking for!

[@TonganInTech]

Thank you so much for this! This was very informative and addressed many of my concerns like the invasive thoughts and how to just let them pass. I’ve also had experiences where I don’t recollect anything at all and I just gasp for a breath out of nowhere. I think it’s my conscious mind trying to take control once I’ve transcended.

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Glad it helped!

[@renataburiti418]

Thank you for this great video and explanations and for sharing your experience 🌷

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Happy to share my experience Renata

[@PilatesUnionUK]

@@tonyfanning656 Thank you Tony. Here's my website - www.emmanewhamfitness.com/

[@sharonrayneryoga]

Hmm this is different to how TM was taught on the training I took. You don’t really keep repeating the mantra. You keep it in mind, and it becomes a vehicle to bring the mind to a calmer state. My mantra comes to my mind just like any other (non-verbal) thought. It’s like a sound coming to my mind. I don’t agree with how expensive TM trainings are, but the training I took many years ago is still ingrained in me.

[@helenheggadon6324]

Glad i watched this before I paid a lot for TM. In my intro the guy told me it was effortless and the mantra ‘charms’ the brain. To be honest it sounds like any other mantra meditation. It feels more like a commercial business - which is fine, but because of that there is a ‘pitch’ to sell it. Even to the point of dismissing similar meditation practises. ‘Oh no, that meditation is a poor copy of TM and won’t have the same effect’. Such a strong reaction back (won’t bore you with the transcript) it sounded very political. Clearly a clash between mantra and Beeja meditation and TM. It put me right off. So thank you for this clear description of how it feels to practise.

[@richarddirksen4501]

Many thanks for this clear explanation and informative video.

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jayf8308]

The mantra is sometimes loud and sometimes a whisper, sometimes fast and rhythmic, sometimes chaotic and layered like distant fireworks. What was I thinking? lol no matter what, my mind will produce a new thought just as my heart will go on beating and my lungs will go on breathing. At some point during my practice it will seem like some distance has happened between my last thought and the next and there then is only my mantra. At that point I let go of the mantra and just relax for a minute or two and slowly open my eyes. Almost always for me when I look at the clock about 20 minutes have passed.

[@johndread2286]

Very good explanation.....thank you.

[@raystaar]

Thank you. That was informative as well as inspirational. I learned the TM technique from a KZbin video and I've been practicing for about 2 weeks. From your description, I believe I've achieved a transcendent state a few times, which, of course, inspires me to continue. Like you, stress was my main motivation and, like you, I'm finding TM most helpful. Thanks again.

[@leeannbarreda7874]

Can you share which video you used?

[@raystaar]

@@leeannbarreda7874 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqislY1qqLOEg5o

[@blakiblak76]

You cannot learn TM from KZbin that's impossible. You need a specific teacher

[@garymoore3446]

No, No! You start out saying the mantra lightly where you can barely hear it and slowly keep saying it lower and lower until your saying it in your head and that's the way you reach that state...I took it 25 years ago from that guru dude lol...

[@rhyothemisprinceps1617]

@@blakiblak76 Why impossible? You can only reach the transcendent state if your pocketbook is $1,500 lighter?

[@meditationtoday6724]

Thank you so much for the info

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Any time!

[@seifu123-w1o]

THANK YOU MADAM FOR YOUR RESPONSE. IS IT ONLY THE MANTRA SOUND I CAN GET FROM TM TEACHER OR OTHER PERSONAL TECHNIC I CAN GET FROM THE GURU ? THANK YOU AGAIN

[@chrishornbach162]

Thank you for this 🙌

[@PilatesUnionUK]

No problem 😊

[@Outoforbit4good]

Great explanation, now can anyone share their mantra they use or was given to them?

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Technically you’re not supposed to share your mantra. It was suggested to me that the mantra can lose some of its power if shared. Not sure how true that is so I guess it’s best to keep it secret. Have a look at the Bij mantras Om, Hrim, Schrim etc

[@Outoforbit4good]

@@PilatesUnionUK thank you kindly for your response! I’m getting greedy here with another question but if i may, do you mentally chant this from within your heart or is it more of a thoughtless action to still the mind..and thank you again!

[@DuiChongLuoJi]

Thank you for sharing knowledge

[@paulas.7700]

Thanks, thanks, thanks! 🙏💜

[@PilatesUnionUK]

No problem

[@YakbassOKC]

To start TM, I need to find an instructor! and thank you for this video :)

[@Cloxxki]

Seems a global bizz.

[@bjornvanbel3089]

This explanation is very informational! Thanks a lot to share your experiences. greets Bjorn

[@TonganInTech]

This is probably the most informative, instructional video regarding TM that I could find, and I thank you so much! I was wondering if you could make another video about tips and other things that may be helpful while meditating. All day, my face will be fine, but a few minutes into meditating, I'll all of sudden have itchiness on my nose or somewhere on my face. Is that normal?

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Thank you for your kind comments. I've not personally heard of itchiness during meditation but many things are possible. I have full courses on Meditation and Mindfulness. You can find more information here - www.emmanewhamfitness.com/courses/mindful-meditation-course

[@TonganInTech]

@@PilatesUnionUK Will do! Thank you so much!

[@TonganInTech]

@@Sheseasyouthere Yeah, I would describe it as such, but it only happens during meditation for me.

[@alpineclimber]

I wonder if anyone can help guide me as to why I end up with high blood pressure after each TM 20min session, and if there is a way that I can non-medically avoid this condition. I am a 72 year old male, and after watching your video (and a Bloomberg talk by Ray Dalio, who also recommends TM everyday), I thought it would be a good idea to do it, and started doing it (per your video above) in the morning and evening, for 20 mins each time. But, after a few days of these sessions, I was struck by how I got a mild headache each time, and when I measured my BP it was 155->170 diastolic and 85-75 systolic. Thank you in advance for anyone's guidance in this regard.

[@SRBurns-oo2ij]

That's very unexpected, and contrary to typical results with TM which usually lowers BP, if anything, since TM is basically just deep rest, nothing more. Check with your doctor. Also, check with TM teacher to be sure you aren't straining in some way. Also, check BP at set time daily for a while. And check a while later after TM to see if it drops down again. Etc., etc.

[@alpineclimber]

@@SRBurns-oo2ij Thank you very much for your reply, and yes, it was a big shock to me to see the BP going up instead of going down. Still, I will keep measuring it on the same basis as you've suggested, and hopefully, it is a 'transitory' problem. Otherwise, I'd have to give TM entirely, which is a shame, since the above excellent video helped me go to it, as it seemed so simple, and 20 mins is a short investment for a retired person, in the morning and in the evening, before going to bed.

[@PilatesUnionUK]

It is extremely unusual to experience an increase in B/P during meditation, since the opposite is expected. I would check with your doctor or health professional for medical advice regarding this. Perhaps one of my breathwork techniques may work better for you. Try one that specifically reduces stress and anxiety such as this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZzXenqnmc-XsNk

[@redpillmatrix3046]

@@alpineclimber you need check with your tm teacher

[@jayess5501]

If you take your BP any time you're in pain it's going to be higher than normal just as if you took it after exercise or stubbing your toe! Wait for the pain to subside then take it.

[@NishitaAjmera]

Very well explained .... but i was wondering we dont have to have intention to get things or wishes fulfilled in meditation?

[@michael.meinhardt]

Thank you!

[@ArtVorLord]

thanks!

[@seifu123-w1o]

DEAR MADAM YOU EXPLAIN IT WONDEFULLY BUT IS IT NECESSARY TO GO TO TM TEACHER ? WHAT ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE I WOULD GET FROM TM TEACHER ABOUT TM OTHER THAN YOU TEACH US TODAY ? THANK FOR YOUR WISDOM AND PRESENTATION

[@PilatesUnionUK]

You will receive your own mantra from the TM master, as part of the initiation process. This is chosen and given to you personally.

[@gamesdog9067]

Do you have to have the induction? That’s the part that makes me think it’s a slight money making scam, that you have to pay a credited TM representative. Can’t you just do the 2 x 20min Ohm mantra you discuss here?

[@kangjhha]

I've never done TM before but when I do very deep meditation listening to a pre-recorded guide with my earphones on I notice at one point I stop hearing the vocal guide or any external sounds almost as though I am half asleep but at the same time am fully aware/conscience of myself and surroundings.. physically moving in anyway during this state would snap me right out of it and I would start to hear again. is this what TM is like?

[@PilatesUnionUK]

It may be that you were just 'zoning out' which is common during meditation or it could be that you indeed transcended.

[@ylpinko98]

It sounds like you've tapped into the inner stillness/silence and then came back into the present moment once more :)

[@SRBurns-oo2ij]

There are near infinite variations in what we can experiences when we close our eyes, doing TM or anything else. But, TM is a very specific technique. It is not arbitrary. You are given specific instructions for how to deal with thoughts, subjective feelings, changes in physiology, etc. It's a unique practice, based on Ancient Vedic Knowledge. Nothing is left to chance. It is 100% simple, natural, and effortless. It can only be learned correctly thru a Certified TM Teacher. Go to www.tm.org Enjoy!

[@BM-ht9xk]

I was recently checking and not finding much material on TM and realized they highly control their IP & things. One fellow haviing studyied it , has butted heads with them and he's teaching it or variation of it advertised as "transcendence meditation' here on utube.

[@BM-ht9xk]

THere's another link which covers a lot more dirt on TM. With the love and respect I have had for meditation, am not taking it so seriously, same with mindfulness. I will post the link.

[@matthewashworth4294]

Thank You 🙏

[@loosegoose2466]

Good video. I'm 2 weeks into a regular practice. I find after it when I'm in nature I feel incredibly happy and in the moment, everything looks sharper and I can hear better. Other times if I go into a stressful environment I'm short tempered. Its like I amplify the setting I'm in. I'm just going b to continue with the practice as its beneficial, I feel better overall. Each session is different.

[@SRBurns-oo2ij]

Yes, every session will be different, since the physiology, by its very nature, is always changing. TM is basically 'deep rest,' nothing more. Most important...Make sure you are taking enough time to come out of meditation. The instruction is to stop thinking the mantra, then take 2 or 3 minutes before opening your eyes. 3 minutes is best. Irritability can happen if you come out of meditation too fast.

[@pumpkinheadjrb]

I occasionally accidentally switch my mantra with a drum beat type thing. I'm considering just switching to "om" to stop this. Should I hold onto the mmmmm? or does it matter?

[@PilatesUnionUK]

I don't think it matters how long you hold the OM. When you chant, the mantra may change (the length of it may vary, the pitch and tone may change from time to time during the practice)

[@jpmarques7]

Nice video. Question: if the task is to keep on repeating the mantra how does transcending the mantra come about?

[@PilatesUnionUK]

Now there's the million dollar question and an impossible one to answer. Think of it like sleep. You lie down in the dark, draw the curtains, cover yourself in a blanket and close your eyes. Sleep comes but you don't know how or when it happens. You can't teach someone how to sleep. Its the same with meditation - you can give someone the tools and set the right conditions but you can't teach someone how to achieve that state of mind. If, when and how you 'transcend' - just "happens" as a result of being in the present moment and repeating the mantra.

[@JerichoPlaysGames]

Can you listen to meditation music or does it have to be real quiet?

[@PilatesUnionUK]

You could have music in the background if you think it helps but it's not particularly relevant or necessary

[@dondouglas9035]

I have been practicing TM for some time now, but I can't remember EVER experiencing what you describe as "transcending". I have fallen asleep or experienced time lapses, but does a person really consciously experience the transcendental state?

[@SRBurns-oo2ij]

By its nature the Transcendent is defined as awareness without an object of awareness. Thus, the experience of having transcended is sort of after the fact, as you indicate. When Transcendental Consciousness is established in the nervous system, you are in a state of what Maharishi called Cosmic Consciousness, a fancy word meaning All-inclusive, or permanently established Transcendental Consciousness. There are many variations of subjective experience prior to that fully established CC. Keep in touch with your TM teacher, TM center. Explanations of experiences are always helpful to fully appreciate what is happening. There are thousands of hours of video tapes available, many online, where Maharishi discusses the various states of consciousness and characteristics. The subjective growth, improvement in happiness, productivity, serenity, etc. can be simply appreciated as they are. The intellectual objective understanding isn't exactly essential, but it adds another level of appreciation that tends to enhance the subjective. Maharishi called it having the 200% value of reality.

[@daystardaystardaystardayst1865]

did you learn TM via a registered teacher?

[@dondouglas9035]

@@daystardaystardaystardayst1865 Yes I did. About 50 years ago. I consider myself a "TM fundamentalist". I learned before the "movement" came up with all the so-called "advanced techniques".

[@newzade1]

how long does it take to get to blissful state?...I am not able to reach it

[@PilatesUnionUK]

You may never reach it. In 26 years of doing TM I’ve only experienced, what I would call “oneness” one one occasion. Other times, it’s just relaxing and sometimes I’ve transcended all thought. I’ve also experienced agitation, frustration, boredom etc (all of which are normal states to go through). The point is not to have ANY expectations whatsoever and to let the practice be whatever it is. To be present with whatever happens in the moment. Not judging it, analysing it, trying to change it or wanting something to happen other than what is actually occurring in the moment. As soon as you stop all of the above and just breathe and focus on the mantra and allow whatever arises (thoughts, emotions, visions, sounds, feelings and sensations) to just BE, then you are on the right track. Practice Witness Consciousness only. This means that whatever arises, you just passively observe it without getting involved- like a witness watching a movie. No analysing or trying to interpret or change anything.

[@garymoore3446]

Your mind will never be empty but you will reach a point where there is a gap between thoughts and that's all that's necessary! The gap is what your shooting for....

[@tonymaccaroni1683]

Hi and thanks for this video. I got a question, how should I imagine the mantra in my head? As a written word or as some other image?

[@PilatesUnionUK]

No visual is necessary. Just focus on the sound of the mantra. If any visions enter your head, then allow them to pass but Concentrate only on the sound

[@tonymaccaroni1683]

@@PilatesUnionUK Got it, thank you very much :-)

[@tonymaccaroni1683]

@@PilatesUnionUK Good to know, thank you very much :-)

[@endezeichengrimm]

Why do they charge $1000's to learn this stuff? If it is so great, why not teach it for free/cheap? That part makes me thing it is a scam.

[@wonderwoman5528]

Exactly

[@saranwright7113]

True

[@meditationgeek9014]

i think it’s mentally thing. when u pay expensive, u become more confident to get benefits rather than the free one. it makes your mind easier to accept.

[@SRBurns-oo2ij]

It's not 1000's of dollars. People with high incomes pay $960. Fee is adjusted downwards from there per income. It's a non-profit organization. All income is used for teaching support. Account books are viewable online. As with anything of value, tangible or intangible, if it didn't cost something it wouldn't be available. Rainfall is free. Pipes cost money.

[@endezeichengrimm]

@@SRBurns-oo2ij Bullshit. It's a scam.

[@gevo9064]

selection from the Tantra of the Great Liberation, the Mantra Sastra and the Garland of Letters shows that the supposedly meaningless Bija (seed) mantras invoke TM Hindu gods. For example, "AING" is a name for Saraswati. We also discuss the meaning of "advanced techniques". As further evidence that TM mantras are well known and available across India, we add statements from the Kropinski case showing that TM is no different from Japa (mantra repetition) as taught by Swami Sivananda - and can be derived from his teachings. "" When is a meaningless sound not meaningless? If it's a tantric name of a Hindu god ""

[@kahlschlag17]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I feel that TM is hyped up though and has been turned into a business racket. Focusing on your breath, a body scan or the 'I' thought pretty much does the same job does it not?

[@PilatesUnionUK]

There are many roads that lead to Rome. This is one technique of many in order to achieve the same goal of transcending the mind

[@adamtoledano9593]

@pilatesunion I've been doing TM for 3+ years now but I've had one constant issue nagging me - i;m curious if you can help me. For one thing, I have a hard time keeping the technique consistent, I'm always changing it up slightly because I don't necessarily feel always relaxed after.....when I repeat the mantra, it puts exertion on my mind, my forehead and around it... like I am lacking oxygen.... how do you internalize the mantra without doing so? I've tried reciting my mantra aloud and gradually decreasing its loudness to a whisper prior to letting it go and doing it the mind.. but I still have those wierd headaches/pains. what am i missing???

[@christopherstillwell8662]

Hello . The advice trained Transcendental meditation teachers give in this situation, is to Have your Tm practice checked , just to see that you doing it correctly. Very best wishes. Chris from uk 🙏

[@Morn2moon]

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