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  • It’s literally just repeating a phrase in your mind over and over again, i.e. basic concentration meditation, except a mantra instead of your breath (or whatever object you prefer).

    The only “secret” is how effectively they part gullible people from their money.

    You want the TM experience? PayPal me $2,000 and I’ll give you a “special” mantra phrase (chosen just for you by a 14th century reincarnated spirit and/or ouija board and/or monkey throwing a dart at the wall) and you can go nuts with it.

    Not trying to make fun of anyone, but TM is your classic, boring scam/cult. I’m sure you can find their “secret” mantras if you google hard enough. It’s baloney wrapped in mysticism with some TM-funded studies to lend more credibility. Truth is, meditation – of any form – is generally good for your mind and body. There are hundreds of meditation techniques, they all serve to soothe the nervous system, concentrate the mind, and/or bring mindful awareness.

    Definitely not worth paying for. If you want to do it, just pick a phrase “peace”, “relax”, whatever, and silently repeat it to yourself for 20 minutes. That’s all they’re doing.