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New study shows Transcendental Meditation reduces emotional stress and improves academics

A new randomized controlled trial found that Transcendental Meditation significantly improved emotional stress symptoms, quality of sleep, and English Language Arts academic achievement in high school students. The study showed that meditation was more effective than sustained silent reading in improving academic outcomes.

New study shows Transcendental Meditation reduces teacher burnout and improves resilience

A new study published in Frontiers in Education found that Transcendental Meditation significantly improves emotional exhaustion, resilience, perceived stress, fatigue, and depression in teachers. This meditation-based teacher development program demonstrates the benefits of meditation for strengthening mental and physical health.

SourceCenter for Wellness and Achievement in Education·JournalFrontiers in Education·DateMar 4, 2021

New study shows Transcendental Meditation reduces psychological distress in the workplace

A new study found that Transcendental Meditation significantly improves psychological distress and brain functioning in school administrators and staff, with enhanced performance and well-being. The study, published in Brain and Cognition, is the largest randomized control trial investigating the impact of TM on brain functioning.

SourceCenter for Wellness and Achievement in Education·JournalBrain and Cognition·DateJun 25, 2018