Research on the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programs

2 papers found

• 1987· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 5
  Warner, T. Q. Transcendental Meditation and developmental advancement: Mediating abilities and conservation performance. Doctoral dissertation (abstract), York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1986. Dissertation Abstracts International 47(8): 3558B, 1987.

  Children practicing a procedure prior to learning the Transcendental Meditation technique scored higher on tests measuring development of mental abilities. They were found to quickly apply principles of order (conservation) to new situations.

  • Cognitive Performance: Advanced Cognitive Development in Children
• 1989· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 4
  Alexander, C. N.; Kurth, S. C.; Travis, F.; Warner, T.; and Alexander, V. K. Cognitive stage development in children practicing the Transcendental Meditation Program: Acquisition and consolidation of conservation. Department of Psychology and Social Relations, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Psychology and Department of Management and Public Affairs, Maharishi International University, Fairfield, Iowa, USA; and Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1979.

  A preparatory program before children are old enough to learn the Transcendental Meditation program was found to enhance cognitive development.

  • Cognitive Performance: Enhanced Cognitive Development in Children