Is TM org legitimate?
It's not a scam, as far as the practice itself goes; while YMMV, it basically does what it says it does. The aura of devotion to Mahesh Yogi in the TM organization is also part of traditional yoga practice but can rub hyper-individuated Westerners the wrong way.
What does TM cost?
Honor system
| Category |
Annual Household Income (AHI)? |
TM Course Fee with Free Lifetime Support |
| B |
Less than $50,000 |
$540 |
| C |
$50,000 - $99,000 |
$780 |
| D |
$100,000 - $199,000 |
$880 |
| E |
$200,000 or more |
$980 |
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Can I learn Transcendental Meditation on my own?
The TM method is only taught by certified practitioners and is distilled to students in four parts. As such, you cannot fully learn how to do Transcendental Meditation on your own or without a certified teacher, but here is a general overview of what you can expect from the process.