Beginner’s Routine for Transcendental Meditation: Your Path to Effortless Stillness

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Last month, we explored the quiet beyond thought—the stillness that lives beneath your mind’s constant noise. Today, we stop talking about it. We begin.

You don’t need a teacher, perfect posture, or years of experience to meditate. You don’t even need to know how to “clear your mind”. You only need a little time, a little willingness, and a soft, gentle sound — your mantra.

This is a simple, beginner-friendly practice inspired by Transcendental Meditation (TM), made for anyone who wants to reconnect with stillness, clarity, and peace — starting now.

Step One: Choose Your Mantra

In traditional TM, mantras are given by a teacher. But you can begin right away by selecting a neutral, calming sound that carries no heavy meaning. The mantra isn't something you chant aloud — it’s a sound you think silently during meditation.

Here are a few safe and time-tested options:

• “So-Hum” (inhale “So”, exhale “Hum”)

• “Shreem”

• “Aham” (means “I am” in Sanskrit)

• “Om” (the universal sound)

Pick one. Let it feel light and soft. It doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours for now. Think of it as a thread that gently leads you inward.