Neurologist explains the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation technique
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My name is Doctor Gary Kaplan, I'm a neurologist and practice at "Pro Health" in New York and I'm a clinical associate professor of neurology New York University school of medicine. I've been practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique since I was freshman in college and I noticed from the first meditation whether I was trying or not trying just naturally calmness, a kind of peace came over my mind and a sense of relief and a real quietness in the physiology as well.
Question: What are the mechanics of Transcendental Meditation?
Dr Gary Kaplan: Well we know that the mind and body are intimately connected. With Transcendental Meditation we have a mental technique, a very simple, effortless, natural mental technique. We experience a thought on quieter and quieter levels of the mind in a very natural and spontaneous way. What's happening since the mind and body are intimately related, physiologically we have a profound change. The physiology starts to gain a type of rest that is different and in some ways much more profound than the kind of rest that it gets during deep sleep or during dreaming. So the body enjoys this unique profound rest while the mind expands and settles down and gains this heightened alertness. This is what scientists would call a wakeful hyper metabolic state. In other words a state of restful alertness. Naturally and easily maintain this state of restful alertness during the Transcendental Meditation technique.
If we can reduce blood pressure into the normal range, we can decrease the incidence of stroke, of heart disease, hardening of the arteries. If the TM technique did nothing else other than this one thing, which is to help normalize blood pressure, it would be worth it for everyone to do for 20 minutes, twice a day.
The technique interests me as a doctor because I'm always looking for something that can help my patients that is free of side-effects. With TM, fortunately we don't have side-effects, and there's very good reason for that because it's a very natural technique. It's just allowing the mind to settle down the way it really wants to and allowing the body to gain that rest. So, it's free from side-effects but instead it has side benefits; many benefits in the area of health-psychological and physiological health.
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I´ve practised TM for over a year now, and would pay again what I paid in the brief course, the benefits are inmense, invaluable. And it is not expensive, at least not in my country. Anyway: meditate, do TM or any kind of meditation, the human being needs it as much as breathing to really live. Cheers!
Thank you DLF for bringing sanity back to those that are traumatized from the insanity of war. Great work in our public schools as well God bless..
Why can't more doctors be like this man!
i simply cant afford $1500 ... iam in need of the peace that TM would bring, not having money or enough work causes alot of stress for me.. iam in need of both the 1500 and the TM...
@iwannaberich1 Yes, it is different from other techniques of meditation. For more complete answers please visit tm.org - there are a lot of FAQ's and videos explaining the specific benefits of Transcendental Meditation. Please feel free to contact your local teacher through the contact page on the site if you have further questions.
@DavidLynchFoundation Hi, I am very much interested in learning TM. However, I need to know a few things clearly and honestly before paying. I have been regularly practicing the conventional mediation technique of just clearing the thoughts n being in that state.I also practice candle light gazing technique.Now my questions are: 1. Is TM technique different than conventional and candlelight meditation ? 2. I sometimes get distracted during both the techniques.Would TM help me conc more ?
@oceanjackson There are always ways to get scholarships to learn Transcendental Meditation if you really want to learn. Please visit tm.org for more information or send us a private message here on KZread.
Whenever I practice TM I find myself reaching that point of detachment and then suddenly I jump alert and snap out of it. Is this natural to start with?
ive found this, im very keen to practice this, but havnt found anywhere to learn it, just dont have the money for a posh course.
TM has totally unique effects. Nothing else comes close. Everyone needs it, rich and poor alike. This is why there's a large non-profit organization. If you're in need of a scholarship, just ask at your nearest center. Call 888-LearnTM to find a center.
do you know the technique?
already tryed to contact via the site and no response
Sometimes it can take some time for them to respond to everyone, as they receive a very high volume of emails. You can also call 1-888-LEARN-TM. Thank you for your patience!
The TM technique purposefully vaguely explained, again...in order to breed confusion around it so that you fork over $1500 - $2000 to TM Foundation to learn something so simple, so easy, that you can learn it over the course of a weekend. Why is TM so commercialized??? What a tragic conspiracy, the likes of which is very rare.
Please email howtolearn@tm.org to talk to your local teacher about scholarship options that work with your financial situation. All the very best of luck!
pls learn tm and sidhi
you would pay 2000 for cruise why should they waste their time to teach you something for free