Crossing Thresholds of Consciousness in Human Awareness With Special Guest Dr. Mike Tompkins
All of us practicing Transcendental Meditation know directly what it means to cross a threshold of consciousness: when our awareness settles into that silent, unbounded field — we cross a threshold in awareness.
How One Woman brought TM to the Canadian Government: A conversation with Jocelyne Comtois
Jocelyne Comtois’s groundbreaking research in the early ‘70s on the effects of Transcendental Meditation (TM) on short-term memory was formally approved at the highest levels of the Canadian government. This research was followed by an experimental TM program for directors of training and development, which was pivotal in building institutional support. The result? Government sponsorship for civil servants to learn TM. By 1974, with the help of Ottawa’s TM teachers, 1% of the city’s civil servants were practicing TM.
The Himalayan Devis Project — Empowering Women Inside and Out
Author and Teacher Alison Plaut and Business Consultant John Lass will present the Himalayan Devis Project, a pioneering model of women's empowerment in the serene, traditional highlands of Uttarakhand, North India. Rooted in Maharishi's Vedic Science, this project helps women unlock their full potential — mentally, physically, and economically.
A Sanctuary for Girls: Thailand’s Dhammajarinee Witthaya School — With Special Guest Sarah Bence
Dhammajarinee Witthaya School (DWS) is a remarkable free boarding school in Thailand dedicated to orphaned, impoverished, and at-risk girls. These are children who would otherwise have no safe housing or access to quality education.
The Inspiring Story of the David Lynch Foundation: Helping Those in Need With Special Guest Bob Roth
Bob Roth shares the heartwarming history of how he and David Lynch founded DLF in 2005, uplifting the lives of countless at-risk children and adults since.
How to Read Your Own Pulse: Maharishi AyurVeda® Self-Pulse Reading
Maharishi Self-Pulse Reading is an ancient AyurVedic technique that helps us detect imbalances early — before they manifest as disease. By learning to read our own pulse, we can identify subtle imbalances in the body and understand how to restore balance naturally.
Yoga Asanas: Learn the Basic Yoga Postures for Home Practice
Maharishi Yoga Asanas is a simple practice to refine the nervous system, settle the mind, and expand consciousness. Effortless attention, intelligent pacing, and deep rest are seamlessly woven into every movement.
Consciousness and Physics: Where Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science Meet
How one of the world’s leading physicists — Dr. John Hagelin, the leader of the Transcendental Meditation organization in the U.S. — became one of the world’s leading scientists of consciousness.
The Pioneer of Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation
Robert Keith Wallace is what we affectionately call a TM Founder. He was taught meditation by Maharishi himself in 1964 and co-founded the organization’s student arm, The Students International Meditation Society (SIMS), in 1965. In his talk, he will share his personal journey since that transformative meeting 61 years ago, though the history of the TM organization and the early research into higher states of consciousness.
Dr. Fred Travis’ role in the history of brainwave coherence measurements for TM
With over 35 years of experience researching the brain, Dr. Travis is a leading expert in the neuroscience of consciousness. He’ll share his personal journey into learning TM and discuss how he and other scientists have helped decode the mysteries of optimal brain functioning.