Some common myths about meditation — and the facts according to scientific research and the Transcendental Meditation program's 50-year track record.
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12 Myths Dispelled
The Internet—despite it's wondrous benefits, it can also be a breeding ground for misinformation.
Wikipedia—if you're seeking information about a subject whose facts are commonly understood, like cell division or osmosis, Wiki is okay. But if you're researching something more subtle and intricate, like String Theory or Transcendental Meditation, user generated content isn't always the most reliable.
Professional skeptics—out to debunk everything from vitamins to psychotherapy to organic foods. But sometimes the debunkers need debunking.
Tom Ball
Asheville TM Program
Myth #1: Meditation and relaxation practices are basically all the same and produce the same effects>>
Myth #4: There’s no solid scientific evidence that meditation really works>>
Myth #5: The research studies were conducted only by “TM scientists” and are not impartial scientific studies>>
Myth #5: The research studies were conducted only by “TM scientists” and are not impartial scientific studies>>
Myth #6: Independent scientific reviews show that meditation produces no significant health benefits>>
Myth #7: Yikes! It's a cult!>>
Myth #8: TM is a religion, not a science>>
