What is Transcendental Meditation?
A silent mantra meditation technique for relaxation and self-development.
Benefits
- Produces a unique state of restful alertness distinct from sleep or ordinary relaxation
- Reduces cortisol and other stress hormones measurably
- Improves cardiovascular health markers
- Supports creative thinking and problem-solving
- Well-supported by over 600 published scientific studies
What to Expect
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is taught in a standardised, personalised way. Learning involves four consecutive sessions with a certified instructor who gives you a personal mantra. You practice silently, using the mantra, for 20 minutes twice daily. Unlike guided meditation, you practice alone with no ongoing audio. Follow-up sessions support your practice. TM teachers don't teach via apps or drop-in classes — instruction is always one-to-one.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is TM taught differently from other meditation?
- The TM organisation maintains that correct technique requires personal instruction and a specific, personalised mantra. This is why it's not taught through apps or generic group settings.
- Is there a cost?
- TM instruction carries a fee set by the TM organisation. Some practitioners on Viver may offer introduction sessions or related mantra-based practices.
- How is it different from other mantra meditation?
- TM uses a specific effortless process of using the mantra — not concentration or focus. The distinction matters for the quality of the experience it produces.