Steps toward transcendental meditation (save yourself the $1,000) 0. Avoid taking caffeine before or being in a state of hunger/ thirst 1. Get comfortable (sit or lie down comfortably). Relax and breath deeply 2. Try to avoid being in a stressful mindset, as much as possible 4. Repeat a "mantra": that's a non word that you've made up that you feel comfortable repeating. Too-la is an example. Say it repeatedly in you mind, not out loud. Two or three syllables that can be said easily. 5. Do this (repeat your own mantra) as long as you can (between 30 mins and 2 hours, initially aim for 15-20 mins) 6. As random thoughts enter your mind, let them go and concentrate on saying your mantra to yourself. 7. After a while you'll be able to do this without thoughts coming in Consider working towards two 30 min sessions or longer, twice a day. 8. You may not feel the benefits on day one. But over time you'll find improvement in your calmness, strength, and focus, etc.
Hmm if this is true than there would be 0% crime in Tibet
Nobody can ever explain what transcendental meditation really is 😂
I meditate 14 hours a day then go to bed. I don’t get any work done or eat or see other people but I feel great.
Steps toward transcendental meditation (save yourself the $1,000)
0. Avoid taking caffeine before or being in a state of hunger/ thirst
1. Get comfortable (sit or lie down comfortably). Relax and breath deeply
2. Try to avoid being in a stressful mindset, as much as possible
4. Repeat a "mantra": that's a non word that you've made up that you feel comfortable repeating. Too-la is an example. Say it repeatedly in you mind, not out loud. Two or three syllables that can be said easily.
5. Do this (repeat your own mantra) as long as you can (between 30 mins and 2 hours, initially aim for 15-20 mins)
6. As random thoughts enter your mind, let them go and concentrate on saying your mantra to yourself.
7. After a while you'll be able to do this without thoughts coming in Consider working towards two 30 min sessions or longer, twice a day.
8. You may not feel the benefits on day one. But over time you'll find improvement in your calmness, strength, and focus, etc.
Legend has it that Joe is still asking him how to do it.