This landmark study found the TM technique reduced the stress hormone plasma cortisol by 30%, whereas it did not change significantly in control subjects during ordinary relaxation.
Why TM
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Health Research on the TM Technique
Reducing the stress hormone cortisol
Stanford study on anxiety
Researchers at Stanford University conducted a meta-analysis of 146 different independent studies on the effect of various meditation techniques on anxiety. The study, published in The Journal of Clinical Psychology, found that the TM technique is twice as effective in reducing anxiety.
Reduced insomnia
The most common causes of insomnia are stress and anxiety. Many research studies have found that the TM technique is highly effective at producing a state of deep inner calm. Many people report an immediate improvement in their sleep quality after learning the TM technique.