Just a simple technique
It involves no concentration, control of the mind, monitoring of thoughts.
Henriette Lamprecht – It is not a religion, nor does it attempt to change people’s belief or lifestyle. Derived from the knowledge from the very ancient Verdic tradition of India which is thousands of years old, it is just a simple, natural, effortless technique which, if practised correctly, works for any person says Jan-Willem Beuke, certified transcendental meditation (TM) instructor.
“It doesn’t even require a person to believe in it, in order for it to work. One can be 100% sceptical and it will still work and the benefits will be equally profound.”
According to Jan-Willem the technique is “profoundly easy to learn” with benefits including improving mental health and social behaviour, while also strengthening the immune system.
“The TM technique is not a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle. No belief or expectation is needed for it to be effective.”
The TM technique was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi over 50 years ago, and has been learned by more than six million people. According to Jan-Willem it can only be learned through one-on-one personal instruction from a certified teacher and is not a mass meditation that can be learned from a book or the internet.
He explains the technique as “simple, natural and effortless”, practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.
It involves no concentration, control of the mind, monitoring of thoughts (mindfulness) or trying to “empty the mind”, with published research studies documenting major benefits for amongst others stress and anxiety, brain function and cardiovascular health.
Jan-Willem, a lecturer in music at the College of the Arts in Windhoek, learned TM as a student in Pretoria and has been practising it ever since. So profound was the impact of it on his life that he decided to travel to Thailand in 2014 in order to train to become a professional, certified TM teacher.
What initially interested him was the fact it seemed to have a profound effect on a person’s creativity.
As a musician it had a huge impact on the overall creativity and expression of his music, says Jan-Willem.
“It has changed everything. I am a much happier and more fulfilled person than ever before.” – [email protected]; www.tm.org/transcendentalmeditation
“It doesn’t even require a person to believe in it, in order for it to work. One can be 100% sceptical and it will still work and the benefits will be equally profound.”
According to Jan-Willem the technique is “profoundly easy to learn” with benefits including improving mental health and social behaviour, while also strengthening the immune system.
“The TM technique is not a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle. No belief or expectation is needed for it to be effective.”
The TM technique was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi over 50 years ago, and has been learned by more than six million people. According to Jan-Willem it can only be learned through one-on-one personal instruction from a certified teacher and is not a mass meditation that can be learned from a book or the internet.
He explains the technique as “simple, natural and effortless”, practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.
It involves no concentration, control of the mind, monitoring of thoughts (mindfulness) or trying to “empty the mind”, with published research studies documenting major benefits for amongst others stress and anxiety, brain function and cardiovascular health.
Jan-Willem, a lecturer in music at the College of the Arts in Windhoek, learned TM as a student in Pretoria and has been practising it ever since. So profound was the impact of it on his life that he decided to travel to Thailand in 2014 in order to train to become a professional, certified TM teacher.
What initially interested him was the fact it seemed to have a profound effect on a person’s creativity.
As a musician it had a huge impact on the overall creativity and expression of his music, says Jan-Willem.
“It has changed everything. I am a much happier and more fulfilled person than ever before.” – [email protected]; www.tm.org/transcendentalmeditation
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