AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Transcendental Meditation technique is a type of meditation. With the Transcendental Meditation program, also called the TM program, you silently repeat a mantra in your head. The focus of the Transcendental Meditation technique is to settle your body down to a state of restful alertness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Transcendental meditation has been associated with a great many benefits for mental and physical well-being. Some of the top benefits are related to brain functioning, heart health, and, of course, stress management and the relief of anxiety.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transcendental Meditation is Mantra Meditation In TM, the mantra is a meaningless sound used as the vehicle to help the mind settle down. Other forms of meditation use words, phrases, or visualizations during the meditation practice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mantra meditation is prominent in many teachings, including Hindu and Buddhist traditions. This type of meditation uses a repetitive sound to clear the mind. It can be a word, phrase, or sound, one of the most common being “om.” Your mantra can be spoken loudly or quietly.

Detailed explanation-5: -TM is practised by silently and effortlessly thinking a mantra or sound, which has been passed on during personal instruction by a fully-trained teacher following careful guidelines laid down by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.