EurekAlert! · 2025
EurekAlert! report on coherent alpha activity
Recent reporting on the relationship between TM, coherence and recovery from stress.
The Science Behind TM
380+ peer-reviewed studies over 50+ years of research
Nature Reviews Cardiology · 2025
Transcendental Meditation to combat psychosocial stress, hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Recent review led by dr. Robert H. Schneider on TM for psychosocial stress, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
AHA/ACC Guideline · 2025
2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline – Transcendental Meditation
TM is the only meditation technique specifically named and recommended in the 2025 national high blood pressure guideline, supported by moderate- to high-quality evidence demonstrating consistent reductions in blood pressure (average reductions of 5-7 mm Hg systolic).
International Journal of Neuroscience · 2006
Study of Effects of TM on Frontal Power Asymmetry and Coherence
Travis & Arenander (2006) – International Journal of Neuroscience research on EEG coherence and frontal power asymmetry.
Travis Review · 2013
TM Research Review – Travis (2013)
Review article on Transcendental Meditation research and findings.
The Oxford Handbook of Meditation · 2021
Transcendental Meditation in the treatment of mental and physical conditions
Orme-Johnson, D. W. (2021). The Oxford Handbook of Meditation. Oxford University Press.
Brain and Cognition · 2020
Reductions in perceived stress following Transcendental Meditation practice
Avvenuti, G., et al. (2020). Brain and Cognition, 139, 105517.
Brain and Cognition · 2018
fMRI during Transcendental Meditation practice
Malone, M., et al. (2018). Brain and Cognition, 123, 30-33.
International Journal of Psychophysiology · 2009
Effects of TM Practice on Brain Integration, Sleep, Coherence and GSR
Travis et al. (2009) – International Journal of Psychophysiology research on brainwave coherence, sleep and stress reactivity in students.
Consciousness and Cognition · 2010
Categories of Meditation – Comparison Study
Travis & Shear (2010) – Consciousness and Cognition research on differences between meditation types.
Mind & Brain · 2011
ADHD, Brain Functioning, and Transcendental Meditation Practice
Travis, Grosswald & Stixrud (2011) – Mind & Brain research on TM for ADHD through stress reduction.
bioRxiv · 2025
Distilling the neurophenomenological signatures of pure awareness during Transcendental Meditation
An impactful new research article outlining the deep neural correlates of pure awareness established during the practice of Transcendental Meditation.
Frontiers in Medicine · 2025
MIU Scientists Co-Lead Landmark Study Linking Transcendental Meditation to Major Heart Health Benefits
Randomized controlled trial funded by NIH found a 65% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events over a five-year period in the TM group compared to standard health education.
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes · 2012
Stress Reduction in the Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Randomized trial led by dr. Robert Schneider on TM, blood pressure and cardiovascular events. 48% reduction in mortality/MI/stroke in RCT.
Hypertension (AHA) · 2013
American Heart Association – statement on TM for high blood pressure
Describes lower incidence of heart attacks, strokes and mortality with TM.
American Journal of Hypertension · 2004
Impact of stress reduction on ambulatory blood pressure in African American adolescents
Barnes, V. A., Treiber, F. A., & Johnson, M. H. (2004). American Journal of Hypertension, 17(4), 366-369.
Japanese Journal of Public Health · 1990
Effects of Transcendental Meditation on health behavior of industrial workers
Haratani, T., & Hemmi, T. (1990). Japanese Journal of Public Health, 37, 729.
Japanese Journal of Industrial Health · 1990
Effects of Transcendental Meditation on mental health of industrial workers
Haratani, T., & Hemmi, T. (1990). Japanese Journal of Industrial Health, 32, 656.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes · 2003
Impact of stress reduction on negative school behavior in adolescents
Barnes, V. A., Bauza, L. B., & Treiber, F. A. (2003). Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 1(1), 10.
Journal of Adult Development · 2000
An overview of Charles Alexander's contribution to psychology: developing higher states of consciousness in the individual and the society
Orme-Johnson, D. W. (2000). Journal of Adult Development, 7(4), 199-215.
Journal of Business and Psychology · 1996
Developing consciousness in organisations: the Transcendental Meditation program in business
Schmidt-Wilk, J., Alexander, C. N., & Swanson, G. C. (1996). Journal of Business and Psychology, 10(4), 429-444.
Workplace Innovations (IGI Global) · 2021
Innovation, creativity and brain integration
Travis, F. (2021). In M. R. Gurubatham & G. A. Williams (Eds.), Workplace Innovations (pp. 160-176). IGI Global.