The Transcendental Meditation Technique exercises the critical prefrontal cortex of the brain—to make the brain healthier, more integrated, and better able to function together as a whole.

How the Transcendental Meditation technique optimizes the brain
by Maharishi Vedic Education Development Corporation
27 April 2010

The stress-reducing, nonreligious Transcendental Meditation (TM) Technique provides the experience of “restful alertness,” which reduces stress, strengthens communication between the brain’s prefrontal cortex and different areas of the brain, and develops total brain functioning. As a result, the TM practitioner displays stronger executive functions, with more purposeful thinking and farsighted decision-making. When the CEO is fully “online,” the emotional response to the world is more balanced and appropriate.

Transcendental Meditation enhances:

Strong executive functioning
Tendency towards
* Purposeful, flexible thinking
* Nonimpulsive, proactive behavior
* Farsighted decision-making
* Excellent working memory * Settled, focused attention * No substance abuse or addictions
* Ethical thinking and behavior

Healthy physiology
Tendency towards
* Energy and vitality
* Fit cardiovascular system
* Balanced physiology
* Strong immune functioning

Balanced emotions
Tendency towards
* Self-confidence and secure self-esteem
* Feelings of safety and peace
* Compassion and empathy for others
* Healthy interpersonal relations
* Happiness and optimism.

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