The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught through a seven-step course of instruction by a trained TM teacher. The course is followed by weekly, and then monthly, checking sessions (averaging 20–30 minutes) to ensure correct practice of the technique. The course also includes an optional, lifetime follow-up of checking and knowledge to ensure maximum benefit. Anyone 10 years of age or older can learn the practice. (There’s a special technique for children under 10.)
Phase 1: The initial seven steps Learn More
Step 1: Introductory Lecture A vision of possibilities through the Transcendental Meditation program—enhancing mental potential, health and social relationships, and promoting world peace. (1 hour)
Step 2: Preparatory Lecture The mechanics of the TM technique—how it works, why it is easy to learn and effortless to practice, how it is different from other forms of meditation, and the origins of the technique. (45 minutes)
Step 3: Personal Interview A brief private meeting with a qualified teacher of the TM program, following the Preparatory Lecture. (10–15 minutes)
(Four days of instruction—over four consecutive days)
Step 4: Personal Instruction One-on-one instruction in the TM technique with a qualified TM teacher. (1–2 hours)
Step 5: First Day of Checking (group meeting) Verifying correctness of the practice and further instruction. (1–2 hours)
Step 6: Second Day of Checking (group meeting) Understanding the mechanics of the TM technique based on personal experiences. (1–2 hours)
Step 7: Third Day of Checking (group meeting) Understanding higher stages of human development. (1–2 hours)
Phase 2: The follow-up programLearn More
Once you have completed these seven steps, you have the intellectual and experiential knowledge of how to meditate. Next comes a series of important weekly and monthly personal checking sessions to ensure that you are meditating properly and gaining the benefits. These classes will be scheduled at your convenience over your first several months of practice.
As a course graduate, you are eligible for this lifetime follow-up at any Transcendental Meditation learning center. This includes personal checking of your meditation, Advanced Lectures, special events, group meditations, and celebrations.
Course feesLearn More
Tuition for the four-month TM course
(which also includes a lifetime of free follow-up):
- Adult course fee: $1500
- Full-time student: $750
- Couples who learn together: $1500 + $750
- Children under 18 (if learning to meditate with a parent): $375
Scholarships are available for those in financial need.
The Transcendental Meditation Program is taught by a non-profit educational organization, whose sole purpose is to bring the benefits of the TM program to as many people as possible, including at-risk populations in the US and around the world.
Contact your local TM Center for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Won’t other forms of meditation give you much the same results?
Can the TM technique be learned from a book or CD?
Learning the Transcendental Meditation technique is often more expensive than learning other forms of meditation. Why?.
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To learn the Transcendental Meditation technique, or to schedule a free introductory lecture by a certified teacher, please email for information.