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Scientific Research on the Transcendental Meditation program

From the 1970s to present, there have been hundreds of original studies in independent peer-reviewed journals or edited scientific publications on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation technique. Learn about the research by selecting a category:

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Quotes from JournalS & Clinics

Cleveland Clinic

“A 2009 study found Transcendental Meditation helped alleviate stress in college students, while another found it helped reduce blood pressure, anxiety, depression and anger.”

Women’s Health

“A study published in the journal Circulation found that practicing Transcendental Meditation can lower blood pressure and your risk of heart disease and stroke. It could also cut your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease by strengthening the communication between different parts of your brain.”