Does Transcendental Meditation have any negative effects?

[NovaScotiaChick]

Years ago, a friend who was a regular practitioner of this type of meditation told me that she seemed to have so much more time in the day, even though she meditated twice for 20 minutes each.

Many years ago I learnt how to do it, but as always, I slipped up! I still remember my mantra so I will give it another bash because I need to destress!

[hazmatac]

I have had horrible experiences while meditating, however it is usually vipassana meditation. Never had done tm, but did a mantra meditation in which (I dont remember clearly) I think it was going not so well for a period.

[honorbrim59]

i wish christians would grasp this....they teach that TM is dangerous because demons can get in your head...I beg to differ...I believe if anything..Your more aware of whats around you when you meditate than if not