Volume 11 Issue 10 |May 9, 2022
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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MIU Maharishi AyurVeda Integrative Health Center
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Full Time and Part Time Positions Available
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Scheduler in the Panchakarma office
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Men Panchakarma technicians – Training will be provided
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Women Panchakarma technicians –Training will be provided
Email your interest and CV to the MIU Clinic at: info@miu-clinic.org
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These organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
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Creating coherence in troubled regions of our world with Yoga and Yagya
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Romania – Raja Felix Kägi and Mother of Domain Livia
We felt the need for creating peace from outside of the two hot spot countries and created another group of Sidhas in Mamaia, Romania, 110 km south of the Ukraine border. There are more than 300 applicants since the World Peace Assembly (WPA) was announced one month ago – presently about 70 Yogic Flyers who profoundly enjoy being there – the knowledge, the long programme, and the awareness of contributing to something bigger. All three groups, Russia, Ukraine, and Romania are connected daily and share their experiences. It is a powerful atmosphere!
Ukraine – Raja Kingsley reports
There are now over 50 participants on the WPA in Ukraine. Everything is going extremely well and it is growing slowly. Although traveling in the country is very restricted, the group is very stable and having constant very deep experiences. They are enjoying the daily meetings with Prime Minister Dr Bevan Morris and Dr Lila Maria Hartmann-Stein and the Rajas of the three countries, which provides much stability and connection between the three groups, so that all three groups feel united, feel as one group with the others.
Russia – Raja Bjarne reports
The assembly in Russia started around 5 weeks ago in Anapa. It began with 30 people and now has grown to 90 Sidhas. In addition, a TM-Sidhi course is going on with 80 participants and at least half of them want to stay longer after the course finishes. The total number in Russia now is 170 participants. Experiences are very similar to those in Romania and Ukraine: many ‘first class’ experiences of unity consciousness. They are talking about Vedic cognition, and you see such experiences coming up already one week after joining such a group.
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The first Maharishi Peace Palace in the Middle East
Lebanon has secured a perfect and beautiful land to build the first Maharishi Peace Palace in the Middle East, to provide homes for coherence and a home for total knowledge in the region. It will support the enlightenment of individuals and peace, prosperity, and invincibility for the nation.
Located in serene surroundings with breathtaking views, a perfect property 22 km southeast of Beirut has been donated for this purpose.
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This grand three-story Peace Palace will serve as a beacon of light for Lebanon and the region as a whole.
It has been designed according to Maharishi Sthapatyaveda principles: location, orientation and proportions of the building are in complete harmony with the Laws of Nature. Living and meditating in this building will align the individual mind with cosmic intelligence and enliven the total power of Natural Law increasing coherence and preventing the rise of negativity.
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Menu for Week of May 9 - 13
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Monday, May 9th
Spinach Pie (G, D)
Greek Lemon Rice
Crispy Sweet and Sour Tofu with Broccoli
Roasted Carrots
Acorn Squash
Tuesday, May 10th
Cauliflower Nut Loaf (D, G)
Quinoa
Chana Paneer (D)
Green Beans with Carrots
Butternut Squash
Wednesday, May 11th
Spinach Enchiladas (D)
Mexican Rice
Szechuan Tofu w/ Cauliflower
Cauliflower / Broccoli / Carrots
Whipped Yams
Thursday, May 12th
Vegetarian Burgers (G, D)
Brown Rice
Paneer Capsicum w/ Yellow Squash (D)
Broccoli
Lemon Parsley Potatoes
Friday, May 13th
Lasagna (D, GF)
Quinoa
Sesame Tofu
Zucchini with Pesto
Roasted Root Medley
G= Gluten D= Dairy GF= Gluten Free DF= Dairy Free
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Upcoming Events and Courses
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Dalby Hall
on Monday, the 16th of May at 3:30 pm
with Rig Gelfand and Rachael Kunzler
Maharishi International University is committed to preventing sexual harassment and violence on campus. All students, staff, and faculty are trained each year on how to be an Active Bystander using tools and resources to intervene safely in a problematic situation.
This is mandatory training. You can choose to attend it in-person or do it later online in our new MIU Learning Center. You will get an enrollment notice in an email from no-reply@tortal.net if you don’t attend the in-person event.
Please reserve your space with the link below for the in-person workshop. We want to make sure to follow the restrictions of Dalby Hall.
Rig Gelfand, our Director of Security, and Rachael Kunzler, our Director of Student Support Services and Accessibility Officer, will guide us through this course with explanations and examples of:
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What is an Active Bystander?
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How can I intervene?
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Whom can I contact?
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Where can I find more information?
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Where can I file a complaint?
Let’s make our campus safe together!
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Take Your Experience to the Next Level with an Advanced Technique of the TM Program
Application Meeting May 20th @ 2PM
Personal Instruction: Saturday May 21st
Checking Meeting: Sunday May 22nd @ 9:30am & 11am
“The purpose of Advanced Techniques is to take the experience to another, higher level. Advanced Techniques are like fertilizers; fertilizers bring better fruit to every tree. To enjoy greater achievement and fulfillment in life, take advantage of this beautiful program of Advanced Techniques to enrich the development of higher states of consciousness.” —TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are Advanced Techniques?
A: Like the TM technique, Advanced Techniques are easily-practiced mental techniques that accelerate personal growth. During TM, we experience a fourth state of consciousness, a state of restful alertness that dissolves stress, enhances brain functioning, and balances the body and emotions. Advanced Techniques speed up the integration of this state with our regular daily activity, bringing faster results from our TM practice.
Q: How many are there?
A: There are four Advanced Techniques brought to light by Maharishi in his Vedic Science and Technology, the Science and Technology of Consciousness. The first is practiced for a few minutes before going to sleep. The second, third, and fourth Advanced Techniques are effortlessly incorporated into your twice-daily TM practice.
Q: Do I learn them all at once or one at a time?
A: One at a time and in sequence. You’ll practice an Advanced Technique at least two to four months before adding the next one.
Q: Who teaches the Advanced Techniques?
A: Specially trained, highly experienced certified TM teacher Mario Orsatti has been teaching the TM technique since 1973 and the Advanced Technique courses for the last 4 years. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Health and Wellness at the David Lynch Foundation, where he oversees TM programs for government and military leaders in Washington, D.C., and for business executives in New York City. He will be present at each session for instruction and verification.
Q: Who can learn, and how do I know if I’m ready?
A: You must have practiced TM regularly, twice a day, for a minimum of the last two months to be eligible to apply for an Advanced Technique. Each technique is simple—easy to learn, easy to practice—and, best of all, enjoyable! That said, if you’d like our advice regarding your personal readiness, just give us a call.
Q: What is the course structure?
A: The course consists of three sessions:
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First, an orientation meeting (1½ hours)
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Second, personal instruction in the appropriate Advanced Technique (2–3 hours)
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Third, a checking meeting the following day to answer questions and verify the correctness of your practice (2 hours)
Orientation: An orientation meeting is an opportunity to learn more about Advanced Techniques. It is free, and there is no obligation to take the course. But if you want to learn an Advanced Technique at this time, you must attend the orientation meeting and then fill out an application form. The orientation meeting will be held on Friday May 20-th at 2:00 PM.
Q: How do I begin?
A: Respond by email at wdevasier@tm.org or call 641-919-8188 or 641-919-1300. If this orientation meeting time does not work for you, let us know, and we will find another time to meet with you.
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NEW podcast About Idealism and the Nature of Ultimate Reality: Dr. Tony Nader & Dr. Bernardo Kastrup
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Are we all in a shared dream? Is the world that we perceive truly the world as it is? Dr. Tony Nader sits down with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup to discuss Idealism and the Nature of Ultimate Reality.
The world we generally take to be real is only one version of the world, the one our senses and our minds allow us to experience, and that experience is different for every single human being. Do you think we’re stuck within the limitations of our senses, which can only deliver impressions within the range that they were designed to recognize?
Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence).
As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the “Casimir Effect” of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence).
Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on Scientific American, the Institute of Art and Ideas, the Blog of the American Philosophical Association, and Big Think, among others. Bernardo’s most recent book is Science Ideated: The fall of matter and the contours of the next mainstream scientific worldview.
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“Thinking more and more what we can do from this field of
Transcendental Consciousness to bring world peace,
and investigating into the Vedic Literature, I found there
is yet another field we can promote—the field of
Gandharva Veda.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Enjoy a front row seat at home!
The next online full moon concert is
May 16th at 7:30 PM
The Academy of Arts for Enlightenment is pleased to present a new online global initiative, ‘Full Moon Festivals of Music to Create Balance in Nature and Harmony in the World’, utilizing the art and science of Maharishi Gandharva Veda music.
Our first globally promoted concert on 19 December will be the grand finale to a blissful, coherence-creating weekend of seasonal celebrations.
Featuring leading Gandharva Veda musicians, such as Reshma Srivastava, enjoy this global concert series in the comfort of your home, as the full moon rises in the different regions of the world. Reshma's performances have been hailed as 'transcendent, soulful, illuminating'. Maharishi Gandharva Veda music produces a harmonizing influence on mind, body, and environment.
“Gandharva music…sets forth those very natural melodies
which match with the process of evolution. It provides a powerful
harmonizing influence in the whole atmosphere to balance
imbalances in nature.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Supported by Donations
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“Rise of coherence in world consciousness will spontaneously topple down all trends and actions of negativity in any area of life.” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Join the National and Pan-American Campaign to Gather the Largest Ongoing Super-Radiance Group Since the 7,000 Course!
Daily numbers will be updated the next day and can now be viewed here.
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Welcome to the “Genius Lounge,” a new audio series with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, author of the NY Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness,” and 50-year teacher of Transcendental Meditation®.
Why do we call it Genius Lounge?
This audio series focuses on the genius of nature, from microscopic to macroscopic, including the genius of the human brain and body. The name was inspired by brain researchers who have identified key networks within the brain that underlie and foster the creative process. One such network is the “Default Mode Network,” which has also been called the “Imagination Network” and the “Genius Lounge.” Innovation gets its start here—and the practice of Transcendental Meditation accelerates the process by strengthening the creative networks within the brain and by removing the restrictive impact of stress.
In each episode, Bob shares a few minutes of exciting research findings on the brain, ancient and modern insights into consciousness, and/or inspiration to live a healthier, happier life.
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Twice a day people all over the world join us on a 20-minute virtual meditation zoom call and you’re invited! These calls are a wonderful way to support yourself during these times of change and transformation.
You can connect to these calls via phone or by clicking the links below.
Please do not post this information on social media. The phone system would not be able to handle that number of calls. Thank you!
DAILY MEDITATION CALL TIMES
MORNINGS
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Live: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM
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Replays: 5:00 AM (from previous morning), 7:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
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Live: Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM
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Replays: 5:00 AM (from previous morning), 6:00 AM (from previous morning), 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
EVENINGS
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Live: All 7 Days of the Week 5:00 PM
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Replays: 4:00 PM (from previous evening), 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM
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How To ConnectZOOM LINK (computer)
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ONE-CLICK MEETING ACCESS (mobile phone)
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+16699006833,,177174913#
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Maharishi Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Online Group Instruction and Practice
Followed by a 20-minute Online Group Meditation.
Offered two times per week!
Led by Maharishi International University Faculty
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Zen makeover: The direction your bed is facing may be making you sick!
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New study claims that the way your home is set up could be affecting your health, your finances, and even your work productivity
Co-author: ‘Modern medicine now recognizes the powerful effects of the ‘envirome’ on health.’
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — Could your interior design skills actually save your physical and mental health? A new study explains that just by pointing your bed and other furniture in the right direction, your well-being could greatly improve!
A team from Maharishi International University looked at 40 years of research into the practice of Maharishi Vastu architecture (MVA). Whether you call it “Zen” or “flow,” they found that where certain objects are inside a building — as well as the direction they face — can impact everything from stress, to sleep, to mental health.
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Background and objectives
The evolution of healthcare from 18th-century reductionism to 21st-century postgenomic holism has been described in terms of systems medicine, and the impact of the built environment on human health is the focus of investigation and development, leading to the new specialty of evidence-based, therapeutic architecture. The traditional system of Vāstu architecture—a design paradigm for buildings which is proposed to promote mental and physical health—has been applied and studied in the West in the last 20 years, and features elements absent from other approaches. This review critically evaluates the theory and research of a well-developed, standardized form of Vāstu—Maharishi Vastu® architecture (MVA). MVA’s principles include development of the architect’s consciousness, universal recommendations for building orientation, siting, and dimensions; placement of key functions; and occupants’ head direction when sleeping or performing tasks. The effects of isolated Vāstu elements included in MVA are presented. However, the full value of MVA, documented as a systematic, globally applicable practice, is in the effect of its complete package, and thus this review of MVA includes evaluating the experience of living and working in MVA buildings.
Methods
The published medical and health-related literature was systematically surveyed for research on factors related to isolated principles applied in MVA as well as on the complete system.
Results
Published research suggests that incorporating MVA principles into buildings correlates with significant improvements in occupants’ physical and mental health and quality of life: better sleep, greater happiness of children, and the experience of heightened sense of security and reduced stress. The frequency of burglaries, a social determinant of health, also correlates. Potential neurophysiological mechanisms are described.
Conclusions
Findings suggest that MVA offers an actionable approach for managing a key social determinant of health by using architectural design as preventive medicine and in public health.
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In a lecture from 1972, Maharishi beautifully explains that it is the great power of love that draws the individual forward towards the infinite value of life.
This eBook with audio along with the text from this lecture includes some very beautiful pictures of Maharishi. We highly recommend viewing it on a computer with Google Chrome as this gives a very full and enjoyable experience. Please turn the pages slowly and wait for the audio bar to begin playing on the selected pages with audio. The first audio bar appears on page 4 after the title pages.
To view more eBooks, please click here. We kindly request not to repost this eBook or any of the pictures in the eBook on any social media platforms.
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The Importance of Individual Development in International Development 57:29
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A discussion with Oren Whyche‑Shaw, presidential nominee for U.S. Director of the African Development Bank
Oren Whyche‑Shaw—who is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate as President Joseph Biden’s nominee for U.S. Director of the African Development Bank—discusses her career in international development and the growing efforts to bring resources to the continent of Africa. She also talks about the importance of her practice of the TM technique for her work and personal life.
Ms. Whyche‑Shaw was Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Africa Bureau of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) from 2015 to 2020. While at USAID, she served as the Interagency Coordinator for the G8 Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition as well as Coordinator for the Partnership in Growth and the Trade Africa Initiative. She has also led the Bureau’s private sector, financial access, and trade development activities as well as USAID’s engagement with the African diaspora in the United States.
Oren Whyche‑Shaw—who is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate as President Joseph Biden’s nominee for U.S. Director of the African Development Bank—discusses her career in international development and the growing efforts to bring resources to the continent of Africa.
Prior to joining USAID in 2011, Ms. Whyche‑Shaw served as the Director for the Office of African Nations and as Senior Advisor in the Multilateral Development Bank Office of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. While there, she conceived of the African Mortgage Markets Initiative, which was announced by President George W. Bush during his trip to Africa in 2003.
Ms. Whyche‑Shaw’s diversified career before joining the U.S. Government includes leadership positions in the private, financial, not‑for‑profit, and multilateral sectors. She led agricultural and entrepreneurial development projects as Director for Africa with TechnoServe, Inc. She also held leadership positions in the Private Sector Investments Department at the African Development Bank and represented the Bank on the board of the African Export‑Import Bank. In addition, she was an international investment banker with Citibank, N.A., and a corporate banker with J. P. Morgan & Co.
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Soap Hub Wellness Wednesday: Wally Kurth Fits In Well-Rounded Workout
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Part of a soap star’s job is to look good for the camera. However, when performers take care of themselves, they do more than look good — they feel good. In this latest installment of Wellness Wednesday, actor Wally Kurth talks about staying in shape both physically and mentally.
Wally Kurth Advocates Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Kurth is busy not only as Ned Quartermaine on General Hospital but he also plays Justin Kiriakis on Days of our Lives. So the actor has a schedule that’s regularly in flux. Still, the performer does his best to adhere to a schedule in order to stay in shape.
Soap Hub: Every day can be different for you, so how do you schedule fitness into your life?
Wally Kurth: Every day is different, but I do have a regime. I play tennis on the weekends when I can. I take a Gentle Yoga class, which is a stretching class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I swim. That’s my workout. That’s it. I like to get out and play tennis on the weekends. If I can’t get to my regularly scheduled yoga class, I’ll get into one later. It’s so important to keep my back open and stretch the shoulders and muscles and open them up. I want to keep expanding.
Soap Hub: Do you meditate? If so, how did you get started with it?
Wally Kurth: I came from a family where my older sister teaches transcendental meditation. She taught me when I was 15. Growing up, I might have been diagnosed with ADD. I was not a great student. Somehow I got into UCLA. I had a hard time concentrating. I was the class clown. Reading was always hard. When I went to college, I knew I had to step up. I wasn’t doing any medication, but I was doing meditation. That really helped me. When I left UCLA to do The Pirates of Penzance on Broadway, I’m convinced that my meditation gave me the concentration to take on certain [challenges].
When I first started DAYS and I was working every day, I’d meditate and that helped me with memorization. I could handle this immense amount of work. I believe in the power of mediation. I’m a big believer in it. There are times I don’t do it regularly. I don’t do transcendental meditation like I used to, but if I have a concert lined up or a lot of work on set, then I’ll close my eyes and try to stay in the moment to prepare for [what’s next]. So much of acting is being in the moment and meditation helps me.
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Phoebe is big into Transcendental Meditation (TM), a form of silent repeated mantra meditation which involves practicing a state of relaxed awareness and avoiding distracting thoughts to ease anxiety and promote self-realization. It was popularized in the mid-fifties by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and made extra-famous by fans, The Beatles.
She shared on her Instagram: ‘2020 has been chaotic to say the least, I don’t think we often realize the effects that it has on our psyche. The best thing I did for myself this year was learning @transcendentalmeditation and knowing that beneath the chaos of our minds there’s a state of pure consciousness, no noise, just being.’
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