India, June 13 -- Anxiety often leaves people feeling trapped in a cycle of overthinking, worry, and mental exhaustion. As a result, many look for practices that can help quiet the mind and create a sense of inner calm. One method that continues to attract interest decades after its introduction to the West is Transcendental Meditation (TM).

Developed and popularised by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the technique involves silently repeating a personalised mantra while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed for about 20 minutes, typically twice a day.

According to Maharishi's teachings, the practice allows the mind to settle into a quieter state of awareness without effort or concentration.

Unlike practices that ask people to focus on their ...