Maharishi Mahesh YogiMaharishi Mahesh Yogi

Company, Executives, and EmployeesMore than 600 scientific research studies–

• Conducted over the Conducted over the past 30 yearspast 30 years

• Over 200 universities and research institutes

• In 30 countries

Six volumes of scientific papers with more than 5,000 pages

Healthy Life WorkshopHealthy Life Workshop

StrongStrongInteractionInteraction

WeakWeakInteractionInteraction

GravityGravityElectro-Electro-

magnetismmagnetism

Electro-weakElectro-weakUnificationUnification

GrandGrandUnificationUnification

UNIFIED FIELDUNIFIED FIELD

Quantum PhysicsQuantum Physics

Self-Self-InteractingInteracting

Transcendental ConsciousnessTranscendental Consciousness

Unified FieldUnified Field

Through Transcendental MeditationCorrelates of EEG Coherence

EEGCoherence

Higher IQ

ConceptLearning

MoralReasoning

Creativity

H-Reflex

TranscendentalConsciousness

Improved Brain Improved Brain FunctioningFunctioning

PrimaryResponse

Center

Widespread

CorticalResponse

BeforeTM

AfterTM

Through Transcendental Meditation

Mobilizing HiddenMobilizing HiddenReserves of the BrainReserves of the Brain

Development of Development of IntelligenceIntelligence

Increased Intelligence Quotient

Controls116

117

118

119

120

121

122

Mean

IQ

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TMP<.0001P<.0001

Through Transcendental Meditation

Flexibility Fluency0

20

30

10

TM

p<.0005

TM

TM

p<.006 p<.02

Originality

Controls

Controls

Controls

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Increased CreativityIncreased Creativity

Through Transcendental Meditation

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

–10%

TM

TM

Controls

Controls

Broader Comprehension &Broader Comprehension &Increased Ability to FocusIncreased Ability to Focus

Meta-Analysis of 31 Studies0

-0.1

-0.3

-0.5

-0.7Lower

Breathing RateLower

Plasma Lactate

TM

TM

Rest

Rest

Deep Rest DuringDeep Rest DuringTranscendental Transcendental

MeditationMeditation

Through Transcendental Meditation

– 10

– 8

– 6

– 4

– 2

0

– 12

Reduced Hypertension

Usual Care TM

systolic

systolic

diastolic

diastolic

Better Cardiovascular Better Cardiovascular HealthHealth

Through Transcendental MeditationDecreased Hospitalization

-100%

-80%

-60%

-40%

-20%

-0%

Cardio-vascular

Throat,Lung

Injuries Tumors Intestinal Disorders

Infectious Diseases

87%

73%63%

55% 49%

30%

50% Less Need for Medical 50% Less Need for Medical CareCare

Through Transcendental Meditation

0

5

10

15

Younger Biological Age

Short-TermTM Group

Long-TermTM Group

5 yearsyounger

12 yearsyounger

OtherTechniques

Reversal of AgingReversal of Aging

Improved DispositionImproved DispositionDecreased AnxietyDecreased Anxiety

THROUGH TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION

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Muscle Relaxation

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TMTechnique

Improved BehaviorImproved BehaviorBetter Relationships

with Co-Workers

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Controls TM

Academy of Management Journal

Radiate Coherence

Transcendental Meditation ProgramTranscendental Meditation Program

The Maharishi Effect

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12 TM Cities

Control Cities

Decreased Crime Rate in Cities

The Maharishi Effect:

1%

Extended Maharishi Effect or

Super Radiance Effect:

The square root of 1%

Transcendental Meditation ProgramTranscendental Meditation Program

The Super Radiance Effect

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N = 241

P = .017

Super Radiance Effect: Increased Progress Towards

International PeaceTROUGH GROUP PRACTICE OF THE TRANSCENDENTAL

MEDITATION AND TM-SIDHI PROGRAM

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Seven Transcendental Meditation TM-Sidhi Assemblies

P<10-19

Water the root...Water the root...

to enjoy the fruitto enjoy the fruit