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[21] “relaxation response,” Results page, ClinicalTrials.gov, 6-20-2018
(https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/
[22] See Meditation Practices for Health: State of the Research (https://
archive.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/meditation/
medit.pdf page v).
[23] Bob Roth, Strength in Stillness, p. 81.
[24] Bob Roth, Strength in Stillness, p. 82.
[25] Bob Roth, Strength in Stillness, pp. 81–85.
[26] Larry Husten, “New Concerns Raised About Withdrawn Archives
Meditation Paper,” Cardio Brief, June 28, 2011 (http://www.
cardiobrief.org/2011/06/28/new-concerns-raised-about-
withdrawn-archives-meditation-paper/)
[27] “TM and healthy, normal blood pressure,” Transcendental
Meditation News &More, March 4, 2015 (https://tmhome.com/
benefits/transcendental-meditation-and-blood-pressure/).
[28] Bob Roth, Strength in Stillness, p. 84.
[29] Robert D. Brook et al., “Beyond Medications and Diet:
Alternative Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure,”
Hypertension, 61 (May 2013), pp. 1360–1383 (http://hyper.
ahajournals.org/content/61/6/1360).
[30] Robert D. Brook et al., “Beyond Medications and Diet:
Alternative Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure,”
Hypertension, 61 (May 2013), pp. 1360–1383 (http://hyper.
ahajournals.org/content/61/6/1360).
[31] Stephen Propatier, “American Heart Association promotes
alternative therapy for hypertension,” Skeptoid (skeptoid.
com/blog/2013/05/01/american-heart-association-promotes-
alternative-therapy-for-hypertension/).
[32] See Vernon A. Barnes, PhD John L. Rigg, MD and Jennifer J.
Williams, LCSW. “Clinical Case Series: Treatment of PTSD With
Transcendental Meditation in Active Duty Military Personnel,”
Military Medicine (2013), 178(7), pp. e836–840 (https://academic.
oup.com/milmed/article/178/7/3836/4243566).
[33] See Brian Rees, Fred Travis, David Shapiro, &Ruth
Chant. “Reduction in Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
in Congolese Refugees Practicing Transcendental
Meditation,” Journal of Traumatic Stress (2013),
26(2), pp. 295–298 (https://pdfs.semanticscholar.
org/51b1/608a58fd545e9b45b49c547a96e71c77d945.pdf).
[34] See Brian Rees, Fred Travis, David Shapiro, &Ruth Chant,
“Significant Reductions in Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
in Congolese Refugees Within 10 days of Transcendental
Meditation Practice,” Journal of Traumatic Stress (February
2014), 27(1), pp. 112–115 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/
abs/10.1002/jts.21883).
[35] See Joshua Z. Rosenthal, MD, Sarina Grosswald, EdD,
Richard Ross, MD, PhD, &Norman Rosenthal, MD. “Effects of
Transcendental Meditation in Veterans of Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom With Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder: A Pilot Study,” Military Medicine (2011),
176(6), pp. 626–630 (https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/3906/
cef2ca4270ffb755a55164d1aa392a113dad.pdf).
[36] Sarina J. Grosswald, William R. Stixrud, Fred Trais, &Mark A.
Bateh. “Use of Transcendental Meditation Technique to Reduce
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by Reducing
Stress and Anxiety: An Exploratory Study,” Current Issues in
Education (2008), vol. 10 (see study at https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/
index.php/cieatasu/article/view/1569/614) and commentary on
study at https://spacecityskeptics.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/
how-to-design-a-positive-study-meditation-for-childhood-
adhd/)
[37] Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Science of Being and Art of Living:
Transcendental Meditation (New York, NY: Plume 2001).
[38] See http://www.yogicflying.org/how-to-learn.html
[39] As depicted in the David Sieveking documentary (David Wants
to Fly, 2010 Berlin: Neue Visionen), which began as a tribute
to Sieveking’s hero, noted film producer/director David Lynch.
Upon learning of Lynch’s commitment to TM, and desiring to
get close to him, Sieveking underwent TM training. He was
allowed access to the highest levels of the TM organization.
The documentary depicts the rajas in costume and one raja
confirms on-screen the million-dollar cost of raja training.
[40] Governor Recertification Course: Overview of Policies &Procedures,
Wikileaks (https://file.wikileaks.org/file/tm-governor-
course-2005.pdf).
[41] Governor Recertification Course: Overview of Policies &Procedures,
Wikileaks (https://file.wikileaks.org/file/tm-governor-
course-2005.pdf).
[42] “Resolution of the Governors of the Age of Enlightenment
on the Auspicious Day of Rām Navami of the Vedic Calendar,”
Wikileaks (https://file.wikileaks.org/file/transcendental-
meditation-governors-resolution-april-18-2005.pdf).
[43] See https://www.britannica.com/topic/yuga
[44] See http://www.mapi.com
[45] Governor Recertification Course: Overview of Policies &Procedures,
Section 7, Wikileaks (https://file.wikileaks.org/file/tm-governor-
course-2005.pdf).
[46] “Maharishi Special Yagyas,” Maharishi Vedic Pandits (http://
vedicpandits.org/yagya/special-yagya/).
[47] “Maharishi Special Yagyas,” Maharishi Vedic Pandits (http://
vedicpandits.org/yagya/special-yagya/).
[48] See https://www.maharishijyotishprogram.eu
[49] See https://www.motherdivine.org and https://purusha.org
[50] David Wants to Fly, directed by David Sieveking (2010 Berlin:
Neue Visionen).
[51] “Maharishi Mahesh Yogi,” Obituary, Economist, February 14,
2008 (http://www.economist.com/node/10683705).
[52] Shantanu Guha Ray, “Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Rs 60,000
crore fortune faces battle between two groups of followers,”
IndiaToday, June 23, 2012 (http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/
maharishi-mahesh-yogi-rs-60000-crore-fortune/1/201925.html).
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[21] “relaxation response,” Results page, ClinicalTrials.gov, 6-20-2018
(https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/
[22] See Meditation Practices for Health: State of the Research (https://
archive.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/meditation/
medit.pdf page v).
[23] Bob Roth, Strength in Stillness, p. 81.
[24] Bob Roth, Strength in Stillness, p. 82.
[25] Bob Roth, Strength in Stillness, pp. 81–85.
[26] Larry Husten, “New Concerns Raised About Withdrawn Archives
Meditation Paper,” Cardio Brief, June 28, 2011 (http://www.
cardiobrief.org/2011/06/28/new-concerns-raised-about-
withdrawn-archives-meditation-paper/)
[27] “TM and healthy, normal blood pressure,” Transcendental
Meditation News &More, March 4, 2015 (https://tmhome.com/
benefits/transcendental-meditation-and-blood-pressure/).
[28] Bob Roth, Strength in Stillness, p. 84.
[29] Robert D. Brook et al., “Beyond Medications and Diet:
Alternative Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure,”
Hypertension, 61 (May 2013), pp. 1360–1383 (http://hyper.
ahajournals.org/content/61/6/1360).
[30] Robert D. Brook et al., “Beyond Medications and Diet:
Alternative Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure,”
Hypertension, 61 (May 2013), pp. 1360–1383 (http://hyper.
ahajournals.org/content/61/6/1360).
[31] Stephen Propatier, “American Heart Association promotes
alternative therapy for hypertension,” Skeptoid (skeptoid.
com/blog/2013/05/01/american-heart-association-promotes-
alternative-therapy-for-hypertension/).
[32] See Vernon A. Barnes, PhD John L. Rigg, MD and Jennifer J.
Williams, LCSW. “Clinical Case Series: Treatment of PTSD With
Transcendental Meditation in Active Duty Military Personnel,”
Military Medicine (2013), 178(7), pp. e836–840 (https://academic.
oup.com/milmed/article/178/7/3836/4243566).
[33] See Brian Rees, Fred Travis, David Shapiro, &Ruth
Chant. “Reduction in Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
in Congolese Refugees Practicing Transcendental
Meditation,” Journal of Traumatic Stress (2013),
26(2), pp. 295–298 (https://pdfs.semanticscholar.
org/51b1/608a58fd545e9b45b49c547a96e71c77d945.pdf).
[34] See Brian Rees, Fred Travis, David Shapiro, &Ruth Chant,
“Significant Reductions in Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
in Congolese Refugees Within 10 days of Transcendental
Meditation Practice,” Journal of Traumatic Stress (February
2014), 27(1), pp. 112–115 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/
abs/10.1002/jts.21883).
[35] See Joshua Z. Rosenthal, MD, Sarina Grosswald, EdD,
Richard Ross, MD, PhD, &Norman Rosenthal, MD. “Effects of
Transcendental Meditation in Veterans of Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom With Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder: A Pilot Study,” Military Medicine (2011),
176(6), pp. 626–630 (https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/3906/
cef2ca4270ffb755a55164d1aa392a113dad.pdf).
[36] Sarina J. Grosswald, William R. Stixrud, Fred Trais, &Mark A.
Bateh. “Use of Transcendental Meditation Technique to Reduce
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by Reducing
Stress and Anxiety: An Exploratory Study,” Current Issues in
Education (2008), vol. 10 (see study at https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/
index.php/cieatasu/article/view/1569/614) and commentary on
study at https://spacecityskeptics.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/
how-to-design-a-positive-study-meditation-for-childhood-
adhd/)
[37] Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Science of Being and Art of Living:
Transcendental Meditation (New York, NY: Plume 2001).
[38] See http://www.yogicflying.org/how-to-learn.html
[39] As depicted in the David Sieveking documentary (David Wants
to Fly, 2010 Berlin: Neue Visionen), which began as a tribute
to Sieveking’s hero, noted film producer/director David Lynch.
Upon learning of Lynch’s commitment to TM, and desiring to
get close to him, Sieveking underwent TM training. He was
allowed access to the highest levels of the TM organization.
The documentary depicts the rajas in costume and one raja
confirms on-screen the million-dollar cost of raja training.
[40] Governor Recertification Course: Overview of Policies &Procedures,
Wikileaks (https://file.wikileaks.org/file/tm-governor-
course-2005.pdf).
[41] Governor Recertification Course: Overview of Policies &Procedures,
Wikileaks (https://file.wikileaks.org/file/tm-governor-
course-2005.pdf).
[42] “Resolution of the Governors of the Age of Enlightenment
on the Auspicious Day of Rām Navami of the Vedic Calendar,”
Wikileaks (https://file.wikileaks.org/file/transcendental-
meditation-governors-resolution-april-18-2005.pdf).
[43] See https://www.britannica.com/topic/yuga
[44] See http://www.mapi.com
[45] Governor Recertification Course: Overview of Policies &Procedures,
Section 7, Wikileaks (https://file.wikileaks.org/file/tm-governor-
course-2005.pdf).
[46] “Maharishi Special Yagyas,” Maharishi Vedic Pandits (http://
vedicpandits.org/yagya/special-yagya/).
[47] “Maharishi Special Yagyas,” Maharishi Vedic Pandits (http://
vedicpandits.org/yagya/special-yagya/).
[48] See https://www.maharishijyotishprogram.eu
[49] See https://www.motherdivine.org and https://purusha.org
[50] David Wants to Fly, directed by David Sieveking (2010 Berlin:
Neue Visionen).
[51] “Maharishi Mahesh Yogi,” Obituary, Economist, February 14,
2008 (http://www.economist.com/node/10683705).
[52] Shantanu Guha Ray, “Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Rs 60,000
crore fortune faces battle between two groups of followers,”
IndiaToday, June 23, 2012 (http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/
maharishi-mahesh-yogi-rs-60000-crore-fortune/1/201925.html).
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