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There are more than 600 scientific studies documenting the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation program.

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The four-day course of instruction in the Transcendental Meditation technique includes personal instruction and a series of group seminars.

Four Days of Instruction

The Transcendental Meditation program is taught in the same systematic way throughout the world. On the first day you receive personal instruction in meditation. Group seminars on the following three days provide a deeper understanding of the practice.

Gaining Experience and Knowledge

The Transcendental Meditation program is always taught on four consecutive days. On the first day you’ll receive personal instruction in the technique from a qualified teacher. For the next three days, you’ll attend group seminars with everyone who learned on the same day as you. Each day new knowledge will be given, based on your experiences with the Transcendental Meditation technique.

Step 4: Personal Instruction

You’ll learn the Transcendental Meditation technique on a one-to-one basis with a qualified teacher. Your teacher will make sure you’re practicing correctly before you leave. Over the next three days, you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from your growing experience of meditation. (1-2 hours)

Step 5: First Day of Checking

During the first group seminar, the teacher will check your progress, review the range of possible experiences during meditation, and provide practical points on how to integrate the routine of meditation into your daily life. By the end of this class, you’ll have a clear understanding of the correct practice of meditation. (1-2 hours)

Step 6: Second Day of Checking

In this session, the teacher will explain what is happening in the mind and body during the practice, and you'll learn how deep rest removes stress and strain from the nervous system. Your teacher will review the full range of experiences that may arise during the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique. You’ll gain new insight into the mind-body relationship and its influence on experiences during meditation. (1-2 hours)

Step 7: Third Day of Checking

The final meeting provides a vision of the long-term benefits and goals of the Transcendental Meditation program, including development of higher states of consciousness. Benefits you have noticed during the first few days will increase and accumulate over time, allowing you to live more and more of your full creative potential. (1-2 hours)

Lifetime Follow-Up

Once you’ve completed the seven-step course, you are eligible for lifetime follow-up at any Transcendental Meditation program center. The follow-up program includes Personal Checking of your meditation and free Advanced Lectures.

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