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Meditation Practices that Involve Contemplation and/or Concentration, e.g., Visualization, Guided Imagery, and Mindful Focusing, etc. Active Mind Transcending Waking State Transcendental Consciousness 4 th State — Bliss Laozi—the Tao Plato—the Good, the One, the Beautiful Plotinus—the Infinite Christianity—the Kingdom of Heaven Within Ralph Waldo Emerson— the Oversoul Transcendental Consciousness 4 th State — Bliss Laozi—the Tao Plato—the Good, the One, the Beautiful Plotinus—the Infinite Christianity—the Kingdom of Heaven Within Ralph Waldo Emerson— the Oversoul Transcendental Meditation Deep Relaxation Deep Relaxation Restful Alertness Restful Alertness EEG Coherence EEG Coherence

Front Middle Eyes OpenTM PracticeEyes Closed Increased EEG Coherence through the Transcendental Meditation technique References: International Journal of Psychophysiology, 116, (2006); Biological Psychology, 61, (2002); Consciousness and Cognition, 8(3), (1999); Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology, 35 (1973); International Journal of Neuroscience 14: 147–151, 1981.

Feeling Less Old through the Transcendental Meditation technique p <.05 TM technique Mindfulness Relaxation Response No Treatment Feeling Old Rating Scale * Reference: Alexander, C. N., Langer, E. J., Newman, R. I., Chandler, H. M., and Davies, J. L. (1989). Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: an experimental study with the elderly. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57 (6): 950–964.

Improved Cognitive Flexibility through the Transcendental Meditation technique p <.001 TM technique Mindfulness Relaxation Response No Treatment % Correct at Posttest * 100 Reference: Alexander, C. N., Langer, E. J., Newman, R. I., Chandler, H. M., and Davies, J. L. (1989). Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: an experimental study with the elderly. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57 (6): 950–964.

Improved Associate Learning through the Transcendental Meditation technique p <.05 TM technique Mindfulness Relaxation Response No Treatment Wechsler Memory Scale * Reference: Alexander, C. N., Langer, E. J., Newman, R. I., Chandler, H. M., and Davies, J. L. (1989). Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: an experimental study with the elderly. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57 (6): 950–964.

Decreased Systolic Blood Pressure through the Transcendental Meditation technique p <.01 TM technique Mindfulness Relaxation Response No Treatment Systolic Blood Pressure (mm Hg) Reference: Alexander, C. N., Langer, E. J., Newman, R. I., Chandler, H. M., and Davies, J. L. (1989). Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: an experimental study with the elderly. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57 (6): 950–964.

Increased Longevity through the Transcendental Meditation technique p < TM technique Mindfulness Relaxation Response No Treatment % Alive After 36 Months Other Reference: Alexander, C. N., Langer, E. J., Newman, R. I., Chandler, H. M., and Davies, J. L. (1989). Transcendental Meditation, mindfulness, and longevity: an experimental study with the elderly. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57 (6): 950–964.

Effects of stress reduction on all-cause mortality on older subjects: Pooled results of two randomized trials (N = 202) RR =.77, p <.04 Cumulative % Surviving TM technique Combined controls Years

Effects on Carotid Atherosclerosis in African Americans with Hypertension Change in Carotid Intima- Media Thickness (mm) p < Health Education TM technique Reference: Castillo-Richmond, A., Schneider, R. H., Alexander, C. N., Cook, R., Myers, H., Nidich, S., et al. (2000). Effects of stress reduction on carotid atherosclerosis in hypertensive African Americans. Stroke, 31: 568–573.

Increased Physiological Relaxation Meta-analysis of 32 studies TM technique Plasma Lactate Effect Size (Standard Deviations) 0 Respiration Rate Basal GSR Rest Reference: Dillbeck, M., and Orme-Johnson, D. (1987). American Psychologist, 42, 879–881.

Effectiveness in Reducing Trait Anxiety Meta-analysis of 146 studies TM technique Effect Size (Standard Deviations) 0 Placebo Other Relaxation Reference: Eppley, K., Abrams, A., Shear, J. (1989). Differential effects of relaxation techniques on trait anxiety: a meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45 (6): 957–974. Relaxation Response Other Meditation PMR EMG-Biofeedback Mantra Meditation Concentration

Increased Self-Actualization Meta-analysis of 42 studies Effect Size (Standard Deviations) 0 Other Relaxation Other Meditation Reference: Alexander, C. N., Rainforth, M., & Gelderloos, P. (1991). Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 6, 189–247. TM technique

Effectiveness in Decreasing Alcohol Use Meta-analysis of 97 studies TM technique Effect Size (Standard Deviations) 0 Peer Influence Relaxation Alexander, C.N., Robinson, P., & Rainforth, M. (1994). Treating and preventing alcohol, nicotine, and drug abuse through Transcendental Meditation: A review and statistical meta- analysis. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 11, 13–88. DUI Programs Preventive Education

Effectiveness in Decreasing Drug Abuse Meta-analysis of 70 studies Effect Size (Standard Deviations) 0 Peer Influence Preventive Education Alexander, C.N., Robinson, P., & Rainforth, M. (1994). Treating and preventing alcohol, nicotine, and drug abuse through Transcendental Meditation: A review and statistical meta- analysis. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 11, 13–88. TM technique

Effectiveness in Decreasing Cigarette Use Meta-analysis of 131 studies TM technique Effect Size (Standard Deviations) 0 Unconventional Treatment Pharmacological Treatment Alexander, C.N., Robinson, P., & Rainforth, M. (1994). Treating and preventing alcohol, nicotine, and drug abuse through Transcendental Meditation: A review and statistical meta- analysis. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 11, 13–88. Individual Counseling Self-help Kits

Improved Psychological Outcomes Meta-analysis of 51 studies Effect Size (Standard Deviations) 0 Zen Relaxation Response Reference: Ferguson, P. C. An integrative meta-analysis of psychological studies investigating the treatment outcomes of meditation techniques. (1981). Doctoral thesis, School of Education, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A. TM technique

Stress Reduction Programs in Patients with High Blood Pressure Meta-analysis of 17 Studies TM technique Progressive Muscle Relaxation Simple Biofeedback Relaxation- Assisted Biofeedback Stress Management plus Relaxation * * * Blood Pressure Change Scores * p =.0002 * * p =.02 SBP DBP Reference: Rainforth, M. V., Schneider, R. H., Nidich, S. I., Gaylord-King, C., Salerno, J. W., Anderson, J. W. (2007). Stress reduction programs in patients with elevated blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Current Hypertension Reports, 9 (6): 520–528.