Here is a selection of, arguably, the 10 most useful videos on the Transcendental Meditation technique. The clips range from classes to personal testimonials to videos of groups of practitioners, covering both the essence and the effects of daily TM practice.
BEST INTRODUCTION VIDEO ON TM: The hugely experienced meditation teacher Bob Roth gives you the basics of the technique — what it is and what it isn’t — in a nutshell.
WHAT IS TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION, AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1917-2008) made the TM technique popular all over the globe. In this video, Maharishi’s simple yet profound words explain the essence of this practice.
MODERN PHYSICS, NATURE OF REALITY, AND MEDITATION: Harvard-educated physicist John Hagelin interviewed by the hilarious stand-up comedian Russell Brand. (The facts and theories talked about are true, nevertheless. ;))
IS IT EASY TO DO? Ellen DeGeneres speaks about how she finally found a meditation technique that she could practice without loosing her mind. “It’s the only time I’ve ever had stillness,” she explains. Watch Ellen DeGeneres sharing her thoughts about the practice of Transcendental Meditation:
QUIET TIME PROGRAM: Education is the key to so many things in life. How to improve school attendance and help students achieve higher performance? A video by actress Judy Greer on what meditation can achieve for students and staff.
OUR BRAIN DURING MEDITATION: Is it possible to see and measure that which takes place in our brain while we do Transcendental Meditation? Yes, it is! In this video, Dr Fred Travis explains the changes in brain functioning with a live EEG experiment.
THE LIFE JOURNEY OF A TM TEACHER: A very interesting video interview with one of the first Transcendental Meditation teachers in the West, Prudence Farrow Bruns. Moreover, she also talks about the forever unwinding journey towards enlightenment and spiritual opening. Video credit: Souljourns
THE POWER TO HEAL STRESS: A key benefits of Transcendental Meditation practice is that it vastly reduces stress. Additionally, in this touching video, an American veteran of Iraq War tells how TM has healed his psychological wounds of war.
THE DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION: Set up by the movie director of The Twin Peaks fame, the Foundation is dedicated to offering Transcendental Meditation to those who most need it. Victims of violence, students in inner city schools, refugees, firefighters, etc. David Lynch explains his personal connection to TM, further emphasizing its importance.
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PRACTITIONER SPEAKS: In this beautifully shot video, actress and singer Liv Tyler speaks about why she picked up Transcendental Meditation in the first place, and why she has continued the practice ever since.
40 more videos on TM
Here is a list of other recent videos on Transcendental Meditation classes, courses, and Testinomials. The quality of these clips may vary, but they definitely provide an interesting overview of the practice and its practitioners. Click on the links or images to watch (we did not want to upload everything directly to this page as it would have made it rather heavy and slow).
Cameron Diaz talks about her TM practice
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Animation: What is TM?
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David Lynch, film director and meditation advocate
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Case study: Meditating students at a middle school, California
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Testimonial: Veteran of Iraq war comes to grips with PTSD
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Medical Doctors speak out for meditation benefits
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Historical footage: The life and teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
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Huffington Post Live video: Could TM conquer war and terrorism?
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Hugh Jackman talks about TM
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Life coach and author Gabrielle Bernstein on TM
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Ringo Starr on why he has been doing TM
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Former Prime Minister of Japan hails TM in his commencement address
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Video: What makes different meditation techniques different?
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Billionaire Ray Dalio explains the link between meditating and success in business
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Video lecture: Dr Tony Nader on hacking consciousness, Harvard University
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Jerry Seinfeld on why TM is like ‘a phone charger’
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Legendary music producer Rick Rubin on the secrets of silence
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Katy Perry on why she meditates every morning
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African refugees of war overcome stress and fear
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Video of a live EEG experiment measuring brain waves of a meditator
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Students of Maharishi University in South Africa
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Inner peace in the Middle East
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Meditating and creating art: A sculptor’s story
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Video lesson: MUM professors talk on the nature of happiness
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Russell Brand on how meditating changes consciousness
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Larry King interviews Dr Norman Rosenthal
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Religion and meditating: Father Gabriel Mejia
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Quiet Time at a school in San Francisco
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Video seminar on autism spectrum disorders
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Testimonial: An ex-soldier tells of his experience with Transcendental Meditation
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Miranda Kerr on why she does yoga and meditates daily
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The David Lynch Foundation video reel 2015
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Howard Stern on meeting Maharishi and practicing TM
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Video lecture: Bob Roth on Google Zeitgeist
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