Transcendental Meditation London
Living and working in London is exciting, exhilarating and rewarding; on the flip side life can also be stressful and exhausting. The Meditation Trust’s frequent TM courses in central London have already transformed the lives of thousands of Londoners looking for a real solution to the constant demands and pressures of city life. The effects and benefits of TM to health are profound. Only a few minutes of transcendental meditation every day brings far greater results than hours invested in other meditation techniques.
Learn Transcendental Meditation in London
The Meditation Trust, a registered charity since 2000, offers TM course fees up to 50% lower than any other Transcendental Meditation course in the UK.
You can learn at very convenient locations around London, or you can learn on retreat deep in the tranquil Kent countryside which is just 15 minutes from the M25 or 45 minutes from London (easily accessible by train or car).
After learning this effortless, simple yet profound technique of transcendence, you are automatically a member of the Meditation Trust and are welcomed into a vast but friendly meditators community of over 10,000 people across the UK. You will have opportunities to join them for regular group meditations, and have access to exceptionally good value retreats and advanced programmes.
With free support and guidance for life from our qualified teachers, you will also be invited to meditators’ meetings with them for deeper experience and greater understanding. In addition, you still have telephone contact with your teacher as and when you need it.
Before learning, you can meet a TM teacher online to hear more about TM, understand the differences between TM, mindfulness and other techniques, and have all your questions answered. See latest dates of our regular free introductory sessions: Free introductory talks on transcendental meditation.
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HEREWhere our TM course is held in London
Brick Lane, Shoreditch, (E1)
Taught by Dr Gemma Beckley.
Situated in the vibrant area of Shoreditch, this course is very central and easily accessible for those travelling from all over London and surrounding counties, by underground, bicycle, bus or car.
All sessions are held in very comfortably furnished therapy rooms tucked away in a quiet courtyard off iconic, bustling Brick lane.
Public transport
- Aldgate East Tube, District/Hammersmith & City, Zone 1, 10 min walk.
- Shoreditch High Street, London Overground, 5 min walk
- Liverpool Street Station, 12 min walk
- Bus: 8, 388, N8
- Bicycle parking stands are available nearby.
Parking
- Outside the congestion zone.
- Parking is free in surrounding roads on the Saturday & Monday evening
- Sunday – mornings restricted – secure car park off brick lane.
Facilities and where to eat
Brick Lane is world famous for its curry restaurants as well as its vibrant mix of food markets, trendy cafes, street performers, vintage shops, independent bookshops and incredible street art.
The Transcendental Meditation Course structure
Typical Course Schedule as follows:
(Please note: start times vary by teacher and location, and will be confirmed upon booking.)
Saturday
Personal Instruction, 1 hour by appointment, allow 1.5 hours
Sunday am
Group meeting one, Mid-morning, 2-2.5 hrs
Sunday pm
Group meeting two, Usually late afternoon, 2-2.5 hrs
Monday pm
Group meeting three, Evening, 2-2.5 hrs
Read more about what is involved in the Transcendental Meditation course here.
Transcendental Meditation Course Teachers in London
Dr Gemma Beckley
Gemma completed her teacher training in 2012, and since then has gained enormous experience teaching several thousand people from all walks of life.
She learned TM at the age of 6, and whilst continuing her personal meditation practice, including many advanced courses, she also spent over 10 years training as a Clinical Psychologist. During that time, her Psychology undergraduate dissertation explored the effects of TM on occupational stress, and her thesis for her professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology explored the effects of TM on anxiety, depression and well being.
Working in the NHS for a number of years, she treated people with a range of diagnoses using a range of psychological therapies including mindfulness based CBT. However, feeling that much greater progress could be made if these modern psychological therapies were supported by the ancient Vedic wisdom of India, she completed her teacher training in the methods laid down by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
She has since taught TM privately to the general public who are often experiencing high levels of stress with a range of physical and mental health problems including anxiety, depression and insomnia, plus people on the Autistic Spectrum and with diagnoses of ADHD and PTSD (but also of course those who are healthy and well but looking to fulfil their full potential!). Gemma is also the Director of the Trust’s Charitable Projects, which has involved teaching children in care and in schools both in the UK and developing countries.
Gemma now does most of her teaching in Central London as well as on retreat in Kent.
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HEREReviews and Testimonials for the TM course in London
“I didn’t expect to feel the benefit of TM in such a short time. My mind is calmer, my thoughts clearer, I feel energised to start the day, and am enjoying pretty much the entire day without fading or getting exhaustion.”
Luca, London
“Excellent course – obviously enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and committed teacher. Impressed by how simple it is to learn and effortless to do.”
Roger, London