“Amazing and easy experience that provided a change in stress levels day one. Can't wait to go further into this journey. Denny was professional, understanding, and knowledgeable. Honored that he was my instructor.”
“Glad I finally took the time to learn TM. It is a very easy way to have a meditation practice. Looking forward to working on it for years to come. thank you!”
“I found TM to be very easy to do vs. traditional meditation.I’ve struggled with meditation for years and eventually gave up on it until I found TM. I’m doing my best not to judge my meditations but I’m sure I will be able to transcend further as time passes. 👍😊”
“I have been practicing now for around 11 days. Yesterday was the first time that I only did one meditation in the morning and I didn’t do the second one. I did notice my sleep was not as good. The one thing that I would hope to learn more about sitting in silence and transcending having some more testimonials about when I could start to see some of the benefits.”
“My instructor, Cindy Katz, is very seasoned and patient. She is knowledgeable about how TM works and benefits both the mind and body. She is very patient and kind. I am so excited to now be a part of the TM community!”
“I was one of those people who tried time and again to meditate with zero success. Apps, group sessions, nothing stuck. TM felt like snuggling down to watch a great movie from the first day. I'm only 10 days out of my first session and already experiencing noticeable benifits. Overnight my stress melted away. I feel like I'm getting back to my old self again. I can't wait to see what happens over time.”
“The only thing really unique about this meditation practice is the cult-like way in which they try to maintain an air of mystery and secrecy. Functionally it is no different from mindful meditation. It's a bunch of money for an app and increased email marketing.”
We appreciate your concerns, and we're sorry you are disappointed in your TM course!
To clarify, mindfulness meditations generally involve paying attention to your breath and observing your thoughts, whereas the TM technique doesn’t involve any focused attention or observation of experience. It’s a mantra-based meditation that naturally results in self-transcending. It’s simple, entirely effortless, and enjoyable.
Regarding the privacy, we ask that the details of the TM practice are kept private mainly to avoid people mistaking the mantra on its own for the technique as a whole.
Also, we do offer a satisfaction guarantee, and if you'd like more details your TM teacher will be happy to help you with that. You're also welcome to reach out to tmsupport@tm.org :)
We're sorry to hear you're disappointed in your TM course!
Every aspect of the course was designed intentionally by our founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, to ensure that anyone, no matter their learning style, can learn to practice correctly. It might feel repetitive to some but learning to practice the technique correctly is essential for getting the maximum benefits.
As for the lack of follow-ups, we're sorry you haven't been contacted by your TM teacher! Having completed the TM course you have access to free follow-ups on an unlimited basis now. You can contact your TM teacher any time to schedule a time to discuss your experiences and fine-tune your practice if needed. Or feel free to connect with a different teacher by reaching out to tmsupport@tm.org.
“I am really enjoying TM and what it is helping me discover day to day. I was a little disappointed with the sessions themselves, although I recognize covid was a big factor. I just felt like my instructor was cold and distant, plus spending that much money to have to sit through an app based course didn’t feel right either. Also a little cold and distant. It’s difficult for me to connect the app to such a natural seeming activity. I know I don’t have to use it, but I would have enjoyed having the chance to ask more questions and connect more on a personal level with my instructors. Again, happy with the meditation itself, but I felt like a part of a turn and burn operation.”
