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