Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation

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Rosenthal describesTranscendental Meditation, the technique taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who developed it from his Indian spiritual tradition. TM is practiced by using an individual silent mantra to focus and relax, and Rosenthal shows the long-term benefits of this practice.;A return to the self: aspects of meditation -- The mind within the mind: what is transcendence? -- Decompression: managing toxic stress -- Turning off the brain's alarm system: treating anxiety and anger -- The schoolboy who pulled his hair out: attention, priorities, and effectiveness -- Helping the spikes and valleys: meditation and moods -- Silencing the bubble machine: addiction and recovery -- An island of safety in a sea of trouble: transformation in schools -- Learning to love yourself: the long road back from prison and homelessness -- Self-actualization-your personal best -- Harmony: coherence at many levels.