India, June 7 -- "Just a few sittings of Transcendental Meditation will reveal to you what a wealth of bliss, what a wealth of happiness, what a wealth of Being you are."

The quote was recently shared in an Instagram post on the account dedicated to the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the spiritual leader who introduced Transcendental Meditation, or TM, to a global audience.

As interest in meditation and mindfulness practices continues to grow, many people are asking what Transcendental Meditation is and how it differs from other forms of meditation.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, Transcendental Meditation is a meditation technique that involves silently repeating a mantra while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. The pra...