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Transcendental Meditation® Adelaide, Australia |
| The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural, effortless mental technique: it is not a lifestyle, philosophy, or religion and is learnt in a structured meditation course run by a qualified meditation instructor. It is practised 15-20 minutes twice a day anywhere you can sit comfortably and close the eyes. MEDITATION RESEARCH: |
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| How stress damages the brain
Stress, pressure, fatigue, poor diet, alcohol, and drugs damage neural connections between the brain’s prefrontal cortex — or “CEO” — and the rest of the brain. When you are overtired or under intense mental or physical stress, the brain bypasses its “higher,” more evolved, rational frontal executive circuit — it starts using more primitive stimulus/response pathways. Consequently, you respond to daily demands without thinking; you make impulsive, shortsighted decisions. When the CEO goes “offline,” strong emotions, such as fear and anger, take over, adversely colouring your view of the world. STRESS SIGNSWeak executive functioningTendency towards
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How the Transcendental Meditation technique optimizes the brain
The stress-reducing, non religious Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique provides the experience of “restful alertness,” which reduces stress, strengthens communication between the brain’s prefrontal cortex and different areas of the brain, and develops total brain functioning. As a result, the TM practitioner displays stronger executive functions, with more purposeful thinking and farsighted decision-making. When the CEO is fully “online,” the emotional response to the world is more balanced and appropriate. TM SIGNSStrong executive functioningTendency towards
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| How stress damages the heart Psychological stress has been shown to increase activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis. This increased activation releases adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol, which lead to faster heart rate, increased cardiac output, and narrower arteries. These changes, in turn, create increased blood pressure. Activation of these systems also accelerates the progress of atherosclerosis and can lead to acute plaque rupture, which results in ischemia of the heart (angina) and coronary heart disease and stroke. |
How the Transcendental Meditation technique promotes a healthy heart The twice-daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique reduces activation of the sympathetic nervous system — which, in turn, dilates the blood vessels and reduces stress hormones, such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol. Published research confirms that the TM technique: Reduces high blood pressure • Reduces atherosclerosis • Reduces constriction of blood vessels • Reduces thickening of coronary arteries • Reduces use of antihypertensive medication • Reduces mortality rates. |
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Research validates the benefits to health The National Institutes of Health has granted over $20 million to study the effects of the Transcendental Meditation program on the prevention and treatment of heart disease, hypertension, and stroke. In addition, hundreds of other studies have been conducted on the beneficial effects of the TM program for mind, health, behavior, and society at over 210 independent universities and research institutions in 33 countries, including Harvard, Yale, and UCLA Medical School. |
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Reduced High Blood Reduced High Blood Pressure and Reduced Atherosclerosis Reduced Thickening of Coronary Arteries Reduced Constriction of Blood Vessels Reduced Blood Pressure Reduced Myocardial Ischaemia Slowing of Aging |
Reduced Hospitalization Rates Decreased Medical Care Increased Creativity Improved Memory Increased Intelligence Decreased Anxiety Reduced Alcohol Abuse Increased Productivity Reduced Blood Pressure: |
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Verified - hundreds of scientific studies in leading journals
Wide-ranging benefits - to mind, body, and with relationships - helping with addictions, high blood pressure and ageing, to give some examples.
Certified Teachers - regulated by a National and International non-profit educational organization. Centres throughout the country and worldwide organisation with advanced programmes and ongoing support.
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“Back in 1962 when I was 19 I had the good fortune of learning Transcendental Meditation. Ever since it has been a regular and essential part of my life. Since that time I have gained a PhD in mathematics, held senior teaching and research positions in universities around the world, and published 60 research papers and two books in mathematics, physics, and finance. There is no question in my mind that what I have achieved and the general equanimity and peace of mind is due to my practice of TM. I invite and encourage everyone to attend an introductory lecture on the technique and experience the benefits for themselves.” Dr. John Price - CEO Conscious Investing Pty. Ltd, former Professor of Mathematics and Finance, University of N.S.W. |
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“The Transcendental Meditation program is now a well-established strategy in Preventive Medicine today. It is non-religious, easy and pleasant to do, and systematically taught by well-qualified teachers. I highly recommend it.” Dr Timothy J. Carr, general practitioner, Sydney |
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Free Introductory Talks on the Transcendental Meditation technique (about 1 1/2 hours) are held regularly at the Maharishi Invincibility Centre. Phone (08) 8271 7777 to make an appointment. These talks discuss the benefits medical research has found in all areas of life, describe how the technique works and why it works, how it differs from other meditation techniques, and allows you to ask questions you may have.