Submitted by Ron Pero, Meditate Tacoma.
Hugh Jackman hosts the livestreamed kickoff Thurs, Sept 12 at 4:45 pm PT. https://live.meditateamerica.org.
Guests include U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthi, Maria Shriver, Dr Tony Nader, and more.
Supported by a local group of medical professionals, first responders, veterans, and other professionals who practice Transcendental Meditation, its purpose is to stop the epidemic of stress in Tacoma.
Using the research-proven Transcendental Meditation, free courses will be offered at organizations with nurses, first responders, and others with high stress.
Courses for nurses is a priority and will be part of a large research study.
During the 2-month campaign Sept 12 – Nov 12, the course fee for the public TM course is lowered about 50%.
“Meditate Tacoma” is a partnership with the David Lynch Foundation.
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a simple, easily-learned technique, practiced for 20 minutes twice-daily, and has been learned by more than 10 million people of all ages, religions, and walks of life. Over 400 published studies have found TM to be a highly effective technique for reducing stress-related disorders, including PTSD, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, while increasing creativity, energy, and focus. Transcendental Meditation courses are taught through a nonprofit educational organization.
For more information about Meditate Tacoma, contact Ron Pero, rpero@tm.org, 253-330-2921. Visit https://MeditateTacoma.org.
