“Dissapointed in the entire experience. I truly believe this was formerly at one time genuine. What I've experienced from start to finish is a completely "Westernized money grab". A mockery of the origins. A very expensive four day course with (at best) one day worth of material. Vague, redundant,etc. We're told the mantra's have no meaning yet they're "selected by the teacher via our personal interview". When asked what the difference is between being in a relaxed state sitting quietly and TM other than the mantra, another vague meaningless explanation. A bunch of inconsistent remarks and a totally shallow, repetitive four days. And stop with flooding my inbox; again, soliticous money grabbing.”
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear the course didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is to make the learning process clear and supportive for everyone. To some, the course may feel repetitive, but this structure is intentional — designed by our founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, to reinforce understanding and support a variety of learning styles.
We also offer a satisfaction guarantee for anyone who isn't satisfied with their TM practice. Please feel free to reach out to tmsupport@tm.org for more details or to explore next steps.
We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our teaching team.
Response:
Hey Brandon, we’re glad you gave yourself the chance to experience the TM technique. Many people discover even greater value as they continue the practice and make use of the one-on-one follow-up support available. If you’d ever like to revisit your experience or have questions, your TM teacher is there to help fine-tune your practice so it feels effortless, enjoyable, and supports you in daily life. You’re also always welcome to reach out to us at tmsupport@tm.org.
Hi Kamal, we recommend connecting with your TM teacher to discuss your experiences. If needed, they may fine-tune your practice so your meditations are enjoyable and you are seeing the benefits in daily life. You can also reach out to us at tmsupport@tm.org.
“The basic idea of TM is different from other meditation techniques and I can see that being a helpful difference, but I feel like the instruction is very one-size-fits-all and the answers to my questions and struggles are just repeats of what has already been said. There's not a lot of room to ask questions and get a nuanced response. They keep saying meditate with "ease" and don't "focus" or "try" but these ideas are so much easier said than done. Just saying it doesn't make it so. I will stick with the practice to see if it starts to fall in place, but I feel discouraged that my experience is not matching what they assert the experience will be.”
Hi Kate, we're sorry you're feeling discouraged with your TM experience. Every aspect of the TM 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. Additionally, we've seen how important personal follow-up sessions can be. Often the benefits are noticeable right away, but occasionally it can take some time. We encourage you to seek a free, personal follow-up with your TM instructor to discuss your experience and clarify any lingering questions you may have, especially if you continue to feel like you aren't experiencing any benefits.
Hello. We're sorry to hear you've not been sleeping well. The TM technique is meant to be an effortless, enjoyable practice that provides stress and anxiety relief, contributing to better sleep, not worse. We suggest connecting with your TM instructor to schedule a free, personal follow up. They will be happy to discuss your experience and fine-tune your practice so that you're experiencing the benefits, including better sleep. Feel free to reach out to us at tmsupport@tm.org as well.
Hi Beth,
We're sorry you're not feeling the effects of your TM practice yet. If this continues we suggest scheduling a free, personal follow-up with your TM teacher. They'll be happy to discuss your experience and fine-tune your practice so you are seeing the benefits in your every day life. Feel free to reach out to us anytime at tmsupport@tm.org
“The app is great, the videos are great and the actual technique is awesome and very noticeably beneficial when performed. However, the so-called 1 on 1 experience with a live teacher was not good for me. It was so unpleasant as to be distracting from my practice. But the teacher interaction is such a small part of the process that I just tried to get through it and push on so that I could practice on my own. The community seems good so I’m still hopeful there will be future opportunities for connection there. TM is worth the investment if you can get past the financial cost and possible time spent amongst a few less than inspiring individuals. I’ve done several types of meditation and can honestly say this is the easiest and has the quickest results. I came for relaxation but have gotten so much more out of it.”
“I think it’s personal and likely effects each person differently. I have had small success but am not happy overall as I am not seeing any lasting effects. Also the devotion to 20 min 2x daily has increased my anxiety as it is not always possible to do and then I feel guilt about not meeting the expectations. Something for me to work on personally, but I wish the practice itself didn’t have to be so regimented.”
Hi Cinda,
We're sorry you're not happy with your TM practice! We wanted to remind you, there is no pressure to meditate 20 min, twice a day. That is the recommended daily routine to experience the maximum results . However, if it is difficult for you to fit two practices each day, it's ok to meditate once a day, and work up to fitting in two if you'd like to. We strongly encourage you to schedule a free, personal follow-up with your TM teacher. They'll be happy to further support you :) You can also reach out to us at tmsupport@tm.org!
“I think the video quality was poor.
The checking in could have been a bit more intriguing. John was good but over all the experience was lacking something for me. I hope my practice continues to bloom with time. I will say the money that’s mixed with spirituality is a turn off for me but I do understand the need. Also offering advanced techniques for additional money feel off to me. My vipassna training was 10 days room and board, amazing food and a lifetime of being able to volunteer at any site around the world. This seems to be a much better model for spiritual techniques. Just my 2 cents.
Thank you.”
We're sorry to hear you're disappointed in your TM course and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us grow and improve! A reminder that having completed the TM course you can schedule free, personal follow-ups anytime to discuss your experiences and fine-turn your practice (if needed) so your mediations are effortless & enjoyable and you are seeing the benefits in daily life.
