The original website unstress4less.org was discontinued in 2004. These pages, about Transcendental Meditation, have been saved by the Scientia Institute. We at Scientia believe that TM works fine, but we disagree with the high fee and with the methods and the behavior of the TM organization.

BEHIND THE TM FACADE...   · Home   · Research on TM   · "Maharishi Effect"   · Is TM a Religion?   · Beneficial Effects of TM            Research Abstracts            Altering Biochemistry            Serotonin Model            Personal Stories   · TM Myths   · Just To Relax?   · Other Helpful Resources

Beneficial Effects of Transcendental Meditation ® Notice. We at Scientia believe that TM works fine, but we disagree with the high fee. These web pages are reported for historical reasons, to show how the TM Organization was able to attract criticism even if the TM technique actually works. Several important studies have shown that TM is actually "unique", and much more effective than "Progressive Relaxation" or similar techniques. Such studies have been published on important articles such as: Eppley et al., Differential Effects of Relaxation Techniques on trait Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis, Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45: 957-974, 1989. There are 150 important studies like that (even though the TM Organization claims they are 600+). Warning. The original website has been resumed at the new URL: www.behind-the-tm-facade.org There is no more reason to keep the original content on this website. More information on Transcendental Meditation by Scientia.