"My TM-Sidhi Programme provides a direct entry to the full blossoming of the creative genius of everyone; it is a master key to open the field of higher states of consciousness, where one naturally lives life supported by the evolutionary power of Natural Law." - Maharishi
What is the TM-Sidhi Programme?
The TM-Sidhi Programme, including Yogic Flying, is an advanced extension of Transcendental Meditation and its Advanced Techniques. It develops the ability to think and act from the deepest, most creative level of the mind—Transcendental Consciousness—leading to greater success, fulfilment, and growth.
Regular practice accelerates progress toward full potential and Enlightenment, while group practice promotes harmony, peace, and positive social trends. The programme was introduced in 1976 by Maharishi, based on the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
How Does It Work?
During Transcendental Meditation, the mind settles down effortlessly to a state of deep inner silence - Transcendental Consciousness , the rich source of creativity and intelligence within. During the TM-Sidhi Programme we learn how to enliven that inner silence - to think and act from the level of Transcendental Consciousness.
Benefits of the TM-Sidhi Programme
‘If we have practised the TM-Sidhi Programme, then the conscious mind will always start thinking from that deepest level of the self-referral state of intelligence. And any thought that emerges consciously from there has the support of all the Laws of Nature. And any thought with the full support of Natural Law will always be fulfilled quickly without loss of time, without struggle and strife.' – Maharishi
Learning to function from the deeper levels of the mind leads to clearer thinking and more effective action. Through the TM-Sidhi Programme, we develop skill in action—the ability to fulfil our desires while naturally supporting the growth of everyone and everything around us.
The practice enhances brainwave coherence, linked to greater creativity, intelligence, happiness, and higher states of consciousness. Practitioners report increased peace, vitality, efficiency, better relationships, and improved health.
Who leads the TM-Sidhi Course?
TM-Sidhi Programme Courses in the UK are led by Richard and Sue Johnson, highly experienced teachers of Transcendental Meditation who have received additional special training.
What Meditators say about the TM-Sidhi Programme
"A big part of my success has been the TM and TM-Sidhi Programme. Each time I am faced with a challenge my TM and TM-Sidhi Programme help me to see more clearly, be more creative and face the world in a more joyful way."
– Andreas Thrasy
"When I practice Yogic Flying, I experience lightness throughout my body. This lightness creates happiness inside and I am blissful and energized. After flying, I feel I have recharged my body and mind, and every part of me is refreshed and revitalised." - Jeremy Jones
"The TM-Sidhi Programme makes the experience of inner silence feel more rock solid in my life. As a busy mother, it is such a relief to have this extended time to let the whirlwind of daily life dissolve into a wonderfully restful state and then enliven subtle aspects of myself. The TM-Sidhi Programme softly, but powerfully, allows bliss to dominate where there might have been fatigue or agitation before. When life gets hectic outside, I really feel more deeply anchored within." Sankari Wegman
"TM and the TM-Sidhi Programme are the essential tools with which to practise the art of living. These profoundly simple techniques have opened my heart and mind to the source of life within and integrated its dynamic silence with the demands of busy life." Peter Beach
"The TM-Sidhi Programme is a powerful tool that allows me to dive deep within to enjoy a field of unbounded awareness, unfolding more of my true self. Nothing compares to the freedom and bubbling bliss that arises from the program. I've enjoyed more creativity, happiness, and fulfilment of desires in my day-to-day life since learning more than 15 years ago. I wish everyone could enjoy this precious experience."
— Jenoa Navarrete
Improved Brain Functioning
Neuroscience shows that optimal brain performance depends on coherent and orderly functioning. Research demonstrates that Transcendental Meditation increases brain coherence, and that the TM-Sidhi practice—especially Yogic Flying—produces even more widespread coherence, reaching its peak at the moment the body lifts off the ground. This heightened coherence reflects greater use of the brain's potential.
Studies on the TM and TM-Sidhi Programme further show that this coherence carries over into daily life, leading to increased IQ, creativity, emotional stability, learning ability, moral maturity, improved health, and more. See the web page Brain Health (opens in new tab/window).
See summary of research on the TM-Sidhi Programme.
Yogic Flying®
The TM-Sidhi Programme balances mind and body from the deepest level of consciousness. The most powerful aspect of this programme is the Yogic Flying Technique. During Yogic Flying, brainwave synchrony is maximised as the body lifts up and moves forward in short hops a sort of - "meditation in motion". Internally, the experience is accompanied by feelings of exhilaration, expanded awareness, inner freedom, lightness and "bubbling bliss."
The combination of inner silence and outer dynamism provides a powerful means of stabilising higher states of consciousness — enlightenment.
Benefits for Society
While the TM-Sidhi Programme can be practised alone or with friends and family, social scientists have found that when people come together and practise the programme in sufficiently large groups, they create a measurable influence of orderliness and coherence for the surrounding population. Researchers have identified this phenomenon as a "field effect" and tested its validity in more than 50 demonstrations and 28 scientific studies - many of which can be found in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The Maharishi Effect
This coherence-creating influence, known as the Maharishi Effect, is said to reduce negativity and stress in society, leading naturally to lower crime, illness, accidents, and improved economic conditions. While only recently studied by modern science, the phenomenon was described thousands of years ago by the Vedic scholar Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras: "In the vicinity of Yoga (the state of transcendental consciousness), hostile tendencies are eliminated." Practitioners of Transcendental Meditation often find that the TM-Sidhi Programme greatly accelerates personal growth while enhancing the sense of fulfilment that comes from contributing to peace and coherence in society.
Videos, Website, Podcast
Question and Answers on the TM-Sidhi Programme with TM-Sidhi Administrator Dr Lila-Maria Hartmann-Stein (16 minutes)
Yogic Flying Meditation and Bliss
Lively introduction to Yogic Flying including contributions from Dr Fred Travis and Dr Nancy Lonsdorf. (5.18 minutes)
Andreas Thrasy, founder of the MyHotel Group, talks about the benefits of TM and the TM-Sidhi Programme. (2.01 minutes)
D'Arcy Fenton, architect, talks about the benefits of TM and the TM-Sidhi Programme. (2.41 minutes)
The Science of Peace, Huffington Post interview with Dr John Hagelin, Bob Roth and Colonel Reese.(Full version 29.46 minutes)
The Science of Peace, Huffington Post interview with Dr John Hagelin, Bob Roth and Colonel Reese. (Short version1.05 minutes))
Can group meditation bring about World Peace? Quantum Physicist, John Hagelin explains. (4.05 minutes)
Read more about the Maharishi Effect
www.anantidotetoviolence.org
Podcast by Dr Tony Nader MD, PhD, MARR (13 minutes)
The Difference Between Transcendental Meditation, Advanced Techniques and the TM-Sidhi Programme.
The TM-Sidhi Course 2027
The course is offered in two parts:
Part One: there are two options for you to choose from
Three long weekends
1. Central London TM Centre
2. Maharishi Dome
Part Two: two weeks in residence
Maharishi Peace Palace, Maharishi Island of World Peace, Ireland
Part One - Non Residential
Central London TM Centre
81 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 6RQ
Weekend One: Friday 16 - Monday 18 April
Weekend Two: Friday 7 - Sunday 9 May
Weekend Three: Friday 4 - Sunday 6 June
Enquiries please contact Jane Strachey,
Email: tmsidhis@maharishifoundation.org.uk Tel: 01394 460311/07790 788910
Part One - Hybrid (Residential/Non Residential)
Maharishi Dome
Woodley Park Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6UQ
The course at the Maharishi Dome will be run on a residential and non-residential basis. Participants can stay near to the Dome or if they do not live more than an hour away they can just attend the course during the day. Delicious vegetarian meals are provided in the Dome for all participants.
Weekend 1: Thursday 29 April - Monday 3 May
Weekend 2: Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 May
Weekend 3: Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 June
Enquiries please contact the Dome Course Office,
Email: courses@maharishidome.org.uk Tel: 01695 51617
Advice for Part-One non-residential participants
Throughout each weekend it is better to keep other commitments to a minimum and to be able to have a relaxed routine.
Part Two - Residential
Maharishi Peace Palace, Maharishi Island of World Peace, Ireland
Friday 30 July to Friday 13 August 2027
Maharishi Island of World Peace Website
Advanced Techniques
All applicants are required to have been instructed in four Advanced Techniques of Transcendental Meditation before applying for the TM-Sidhi Programme. Four months of regular practice of TM is required before learning the first Advanced Technique. Four months of regular practice of TM and Advanced Technique(s) is the ideal gap before learning further Advanced Techniques but two to three months is possible in some circumstances.
TM-Sidhi Course Requirements for 2026
- Four Advanced Techniques of Transcendental Meditation.
- Applicants are required to have practised both their Transcendental Meditation and all of the Advanced Techniques regularly, morning and evening for a minimum of two months (although four months is preferred) before the start of the TM-Sidhi Course.
- Recommendation from two TM Teachers who have known you ideally for at least six months.
- One TM residential weekend or longer course within the last year.
- TM-Sidhi Programme orientation residence weekend or three orientation meetings at your local centre.
- Payment for the course or for meals and accommodation should not be made until after the orientation weekend or meetings.
Next Steps
- Please contact the location of your choice to ask any questions you may have.
- Learn more about the TM-Sidhi Programme by speaking with a TM Teacher, who can help you decide if it's the right next step for you.
- 2. Book a TM weekend if you have not attended one at all or not within the last year. Click here for more information on weekend retreats
For General Enquiries about the TM-Sidhi Course
Course Fees
Please see separate page for details of Fees.
Please note
Please note that the TM-Sidhi Programme is only available through Maharishi Foundation with teachers who have received special training and not through any other organisations.
You will be emailed about TM-Sidhi courses unless you have requested otherwise.
