1. Physiologic Effects of Transcendental Meditation

Transcendental Meditation is a technique for reducing stress, and improving health and well-being. It is an easily learned and practiced mental technique for deeply relaxing the mind and body, balancing the physiology, and strengthening the immune system. 

Once learned, TM is practiced 20 minutes twice a day, while sitting comfortably with eyes closed. It is a simple, natural technique by which the mind settles down to a state of restful alertness. It can be practiced by anyone, by oneself at home, and requires no special setting or environment. It is not a religion or philosophy, and requires no change in lifestyle and no beliefs. Transcendental Meditation only involves sitting comfortably and practicing the technique for 20 minutes twice a day.

   

Table of Contents

01. Purpose of the CME Course
02. Learning Objectives
03. Physiological Effects of Stress
04. The Effects of Chronic Stress on the brain
05. The Effects of Chronic Stress on the Immune System
06. The Effects of Chronic Stress on the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Systems
07. Normal and Abnormal Responses to Stress
08a. Physiological Effects of Transcendental Meditation
08b. Physiological Effects of TM (continued)
09. Physiological Indicators of Deep Rest
10. Biochemistry of Deep Rest
11. Faster Habituation to a Stressful Stimulus
12a. Effects of  TM on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
12b. Changes in Systolic Blood Pressure
13. Changes in Diastolic Blood Pressure
14. Decreased Cigarette Smoking
15. Decreased Alcohol Use
16. Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome
17. Increased Exercise Tolerance