This Ancient Practice Can Calm Anxiety & Reduce Stress In 20 Minutes A Day
Rich Roll
Jun 16, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Redirect your mind inward for satisfaction through Transcendental Meditation
Contrary to popular belief, the mind does not wander aimlessly but is hardwired to seek satisfaction, which is why it's naturally drawn inward during Transcendental Meditation.
Cultivate discernment to unlock true happiness
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi taught that the key to happiness isn't just love or compassion, but discernment—the ability to consistently make the right choice.
Target cellular aging with One Skin's OS01 peptide
One Skin's OS01 peptide is the first ingredient scientifically proven to target cellular senescence, the accumulation of aged cells, to help skin function as if it were younger.
Rejuvenate skin with Boncharge red light face mask daily
The Boncharge red light face mask is a cordless device that uses red and near-infrared light for 10 minutes a day to rejuvenate skin at a cellular level.
Access deep rest through TM for healing trauma
The state of deep rest accessed during TM is considered by some researchers to be a fourth state of consciousness, distinct from waking, dreaming, and sleeping, and essential for healing deep-rooted trauma.
Utilize TM for superior PTSD symptom reduction
In studies with veterans, TM has been shown to be more effective at reducing PTSD symptoms than the gold-standard treatment, prolonged exposure therapy.
Achieve deeper rest with 20 minutes of TM
A Harvard study found that 20 minutes of TM can drop oxygen consumption by 16%, providing a state of rest twice as deep as that achieved after nearly six hours of sleep.
Reduce cortisol levels by 30-40% with Transcendental Meditation
Research shows that Transcendental Meditation can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol by 30-40%, an effect not typically seen with other interventions.
Explore three distinct types of meditation for brain health
According to brain research, there are three distinct types of meditation: focused attention (gamma waves), open monitoring or mindfulness (theta waves), and automatic self-transcending like TM (alpha-1 waves).
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