What does Transcendental Meditation do?

Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation provides the mind and body with a unique and profound state of restful alertness. The body gains an extraordinarily deep state of rest while the mind settles down to a state of inner calm and wakefulness. This process dissolves deeply rooted stress and tension, rejuvenates the entire system, infuses the mind with creativity and intelligence, and provides the basis for dynamic, successful activity.

I play tennis to relax. A friend of mine listens to music. Doesn't exercise or simple relaxation do the same thing as Transcendental Meditation?

Tennis, jogging, fishing, golf, gardening, reading a book, listening to soothing music, bowling, etc. are all relaxing, enjoyable activities. They provide a welcome change of pace, a break in the routine. But the important question is: While they may seem relaxing, do these activities actually release deeply rooted stress and tension?

No. This is because even though they may feel relaxing, nonetheless, they ... more.

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