| Transcendental Meditation® |
NSR Meditation© |
| Price (USD) | $2500 (USA) regardless of age, financial need, etc. |
$47.00
for the recommended package offered on this site,
$25 for the computer download version |
| Teaching method | Individual and group instruction
by one or more TM® instructors (four 1˝-hour sessions) |
Do-it-yourself using printed manual and audio CD (six half-hour sessions) |
| Travel required | To local or regional center | None |
| Difficulty of learning | Easy | Easy |
| Difficulty of practice | Effortless | Effortless |
| Benefits |
Immediate improvements depending on the individual;
eventual fulfillment in all areas of life |
Immediate improvements depending on the individual;
eventual fulfillment in all areas of life |
| Advanced programs | Advanced Techniques,
TM-Sidhi® Program, others |
Advanced Techniques |
| Validation by scientific research |
Over 100 significant studies published in peer-reviewed journals |
Electroencephalographic (EEG) research,
galvanic skin response (GSR) research, and
our pilot study on reduction in anxiety
published in a peer-reviewed journal
|
| Mysticism | Puja (ceremony of gratitude with incense, etc.)
during instruction, Jyotish (Vedic Astrology),
Sthapathya Ved (Orientation of buildings),
Maharishi Effect (the magical elimination of problems in society when
people practice the TM-Sidhi® Program),
etc. |
None--NSR© is an effortless technique that
dissolves stress, leaving us refreshed, self-actualized, and healthier |
| Personal support | Free and unlimited checking of meditation
at centers located in or near many large cities throughout the world |
Free or low-cost
answers to questions about experiences and the fine
points of NSR© practice by computer (Web) forum, email, telephone,
and Skype audio conferencing
|
| How to learn more | Visit the official TM® Website (or visit our site
about Transcendental Meditation®) |
Explore this Website or visit the international
Istituto Scientia NSR© Website |