Over the past 30 years I practiced 3 other forms of meditation, because I didn't think I could "afford" the TM lessons. As it turns out, I couldn't afford NOT to take the introductory lessons! People say it all the time, but I am living the following message -- Transcendental Meditation has changed my life! My high blood pressure has regulated to hear normal limits, my insomnia has dissipated, my edema in my feet had evaporated and the neuropathy in my feet had decided to take a hiatus too! I look forward to swimming in the deep end of the pool twice daily! When I used to think up excuses for not sitting, today finds me looking forward to my quiet moments of transcendence! And lastly a big shout out to my instructor, Karim! A true professional in every sense of the word! He has been there with unconditional positive regard every step of the way! So at the end of the day I can say that my instructions into the TM way of life has been worth every penny! Every cent, every Euro, every Yen, every Ruble, every Peso, every Pound, Every dollar!