Is the Transcendental Meditation program like hypnosis or other types of meditation techniques?
The Transcendental Meditation program is unique. Hypnosis involves suggestion. The Transcendental Meditation technique is natural and involves no suggestion. All other forms of meditation or self-development involve either concentration or contemplation. The Transcendental Meditation technique is easy to learn, effortless to practice, and involves neither concentration nor contemplation. Research comparing the Transcendental Meditation program with other meditation and relaxation techniques has found it to be far more effective for reducing anxiety, increasing self-actualization, improving psychological health, and reducing use of cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs.
