Transcendental Meditation - Course of Instruction

Instruction takes place in four sessions on consecutive days; each is approximately one and a half hours in duration. The first session is always one-to-one instruction where you practise Transcendental Meditation for the first time; in the three subsequent lessons, more information and instruction is given on the basis of practice at home during the course.

Because it is convenient for most people, the course usually starts on a Saturday, with follow up sessions held on Sunday morning and then Monday and Tuesday evenings. However, it may be possible to arrange a different schedule if that is more convenient. Feel free to ask your teacher about this.

By the end of the course you will have all the knowledge and experience you need to meditate on your own at home; you have learned a technique, not become part of a group or organisation. However once the basic course has been completed there is a thorough and comprehensive optional follow-up and support programme.

The first six months follow-up is regarded as part of the initial course and is covered by the fee that you pay to learn Transcendental Meditation. It usually includes one meeting after about 10 days, followed by perhaps four or five more at regular intervals. These meetings ensure that you are self-sufficient in the practice - that you are practising correctly and are enjoying the benefits. They also provide deeper insight into Transcendental Meditation, and may cover related topics such as higher states of consciousness, the system of natural health care known as Maharishi Ayurveda, and the applications of Transcendental Meditation in other areas.