This study shows that EEG coherence increases between and within the cerebral hemispheres during Transcendental Meditation. In other words TM enhances brain-wave coherence
EEG coherence is a quantitative index of the degree of long-range spatial ordering of the brain waves. The chart on the left shows that for a 2-week meditator, EEG coherence increased during the period of meditation.
The chart on the right, of a 2-year meditator, shows high levels of coherence. This occurred even before meditation began spreading of coherence to high and lower frequencies about half way through the meditation period. There was continuing high coherence even into the eyes-opened period after meditation.
Research reference 1
“The Coherence Spectral Array (COSPAR) and its application to the study of spatial ordering in the EEG”, published in Proceedings of the San Diego Biomedical Symposium 15: 1976.
Research reference 2
“Electrophysiologic characteristics of respiratory suspension periods occurring during the practice of the Transcendental Meditation programme”, published by Psychosomatic Medicine 46: 267-276, 1984.
Do you want to learn to meditate?
If you live in one of the major English-speaking countries, you can find out more about TM and where to learn by clicking on the ‘What is Transcendental Meditation?’ page. Then scroll down the right-hand margin and click on your national flag to go to your country’s TM website.
Go on, give it a go.
You will benefit directly from experiencing the daily inner silence of the TM technique.
TM enhances brain-wave coherence not just in the individual but in society as a whole
But, in addition, every time you meditate you radiate blessings to your family, your community and your whole nation. This is because you are contributing to the amazing 1% effect. You see, TM isn’t just about enhancing our own brain-wave coherence. Another major facet is that meditators also have a powerful influence on the brain wave coherence of people in their local environment. As a result, if as little as 1% of the population meditate, then negative trends in society reverse. For instance with generally improved brain functioning, crime in the area spontaneously reduces. Meanwhile business activity and employment in the affected area tend to improve. (Read more about the 1% effect or Maharishi effect here.)
Later on, once you are well-established with your meditation, and if you want to take the technique further you are able to train up to become a TM-Sidha. At which point you may join one of the Super Radiance groups around the world dedicated to creating peace on earth.
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