What it is
Evidence basis: Human clinical evidence
At a glance
What it is, why people use it, the evidence, and what to know before trying it.
Practice safety
Situations where this practice may need modification or professional guidance.
Transcendental Meditation is usually low risk, but it can be uncomfortable or worsen symptoms for some people with trauma, anxiety, depression or psychosis. Stop if distress escalates and seek appropriate support when needed.
Seen in protocols
Public protocols that include Transcendental Meditation. Open one to see the full context and source.
Common use
Session and schedule patterns reported in public protocols; these are observations, not instructions. Private and hidden usage is excluded.
Typical session
- 20 minutes per session1 report · 100%
Frequency
- A handful of times per week1 report · 33%
- Twice daily as an ideal1 report · 33%
- Approximately one-third of days twice, one-third once and one-third without a session1 report · 33%
Schedule
- Morning and late afternoon1 report · 100%