transcendental meditation



transcendental meditation

A practice derived from Hindu traditions, in which a practitioner repeats a mantra to achieve a state of relaxation and mental calm. I've felt much less anxious ever since I started practicing transcendental meditation.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TiamatTEE-ə-maht (English), TYAH-maht (English)Near Eastern Mythology
JaceJAYSEnglish
Shona-Scottish
HamishHAY-mishScottish
Josettezho-ZETFrench
Boutros-Arabic, Coptic