Transcendental Meditation
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Quiet Time in the Classroom, page 1 (page 2)
A fresh, simple and scientifically validated approach to the problems facing schools
"In today’s world of fear and uncertainty, every child should have one class period a day to dive within himself and experience the field of silence - bliss - the reservoir of energy and intelligence deep within all of us. This is the way to save the coming generation." David Lynch, Hollywood film director and founder of the David Lynch Foundation
Imagine a classroom …
... at the beginning of the day, all the pupils sitting with eyes closed.Each one is settling down to a silent yet fully awake state of awareness - pure consciousness - and at the same time gaining profound physical rest. The room is silent. The teacher is meditating too, and together they are laying the foundation for a harmonious and productive school day.
Stress in Schools ...
... fuels widespread problems in education, including poor academic achievement, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, school violence, and teacher burnout. There is a need to dissolve stress and awaken each pupil’s whole brain.
Consciousness-Based Education ...
... fulfils just this need. It helps eliminate pupils’ stress, develop their inner strength, increase their ability to meet daily challenges with clarity, creativity, and calm, and unfold their latent intelligence.
Easy to introduce into any school ...
... this programme takes only a few minutes at the beginning and end of the school day without disrupting the normal curriculum. It is taught by qualified teachers and is easy for anyone, teacher or pupil, to learn and practise.
“ Transcendental Meditation allows you to experience very profound levels of relaxation while you’re wide awake.” William Stixrud, Ph.D., clinical neuro-psychologist, George Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, USA
EXPERIENCES CONFIRMED BY RESEARCH:
Benefits for pupils
• More alertness and neurological balance
• More intelligence and creativity
• Growth of inner happiness
• Decreased stress, anxiety and depression
• Improved attention and memory
• Decreased alcohol and drug use
• Reduced aggression and hostility.
Benefits for teachers
• More energy and creativity
• Increased tolerance and appreciation
• Reduced stress-related health problems
• Increased field independence (the ability to maintain broad awareness while focusing sharply).
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEOS OF TM IN THE CLASSROOM AND THE STAFFROOM
TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION AROUND THE WORLD
benefits of tm
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- FOR YOUR MIND
- FOR HEALTH
- FOR RELATIONSHIPS
- FOR THE WORLD
- Anxiety
- Substance Misuse
- Stress
- ADHD
- Mental Health
MEDICAL LINKS
WHAT TEACHERS SAY
“Transcendental Meditation gives me the inner resources to cope with a demanding job. Creative ideas come naturally and I can respond more effectively to each child’s needs.” Jane Bence, primary teacher, Kent
“We had amazing results. I used to have to be in the streets all the time to stop the fighting, but after we started the TM programme, I didn’t have to go out there. You walk into the school and you feel it’s tension-free: a stress-free school right in the heart of the inner city, where we had plenty of violence.” Dr George Rutherford, Principal, Washington DC Ideal Academy Public Charter School
“ Transcendental Meditation is invaluable. I am able to give a lot of myself, physically, creatively, and emotionally, knowing that I can to replenish my reserves fully at the end of each day.” Gerard Valente, secondary teacher, South East London
“I never thought I could sit quietly for 10 minutes with my eyes closed, but meditating is easy - and fun.” Derek, aged 12
“My teachers meditate, my pupils meditate, so my life is easier!”
Dr Derek Cassells, Headteacher,
Maharishi School, West Lancashire