Experimental study of the effects of transcendental meditation on the personality of inmates

Abstract

There is evidence that through the Transcendental Meditation (TM) method it is possible to obtain changes, especially in the physiology of individuals (R.K.Wallace).

All these changes imply a distinguishable physiological state and that we can define as a hypometabolic state, which causes deep relaxation, but in a mental state of wakefulness and alertness (R.K. Wallace, H. Benson and A.F. Wilson).

A state of greater stability of the Autonomic Nervous System would also be achieved (d.W. Orme-Johnson).