Taking Your Personal Growth to the Next Level
Developing Higher States of Consciousness
PLEASE NOTE: This course is still being organized. Please check back for the confirmed dates
Course dates: Fall 2026 TBA
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Laurie Heilman, chicago@tm.org, (312) 995-2881
Part Two: In-residence portion to be held in Fairfield, Iowa, June 26 to July 10, 2026
Introducing the TM-Sidhi Program
“If we have practiced the TM-Sidhi program, 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 Mahesh Yogi
What Is the TM-Sidhi Program?
The Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Program® (TM-Sidhi program) is a simple, natural, effortless advanced technique that accelerates the personal growth gained from the Transcendental Meditation technique. The TM-Sidhi program is designed to enhance the growth of creativity, learning ability, physical health, psychological well-being, and other benefits that TM practitioners report.
How Does It Work?
During our TM practice, the mind settles down effortlessly to a state of deep inner silence—pure consciousness, the rich source of creativity and intelligence within. During the more advanced TM-Sidhi program, we learn how to enliven that inner silence—to think and act from that level of pure consciousness.
Benefits of the TM-Sidhi Program
Learning to function from the deeper, more profound level of the mind results in thoughts and actions that are more powerful and effective. Practice of the TM-Sidhi program creates greater brainwave coherence, which is correlated with higher levels of creativity, intelligence, and inner happiness, ultimately resulting in the development of our full potential—the experience of higher states of consciousness.
Students who took the TM-Sidhi Course significantly increased in alpha EEG coherence over four months compared to a matched control group. Brainwave coherence is correlated with higher levels of creativity, intelligence, and inner happiness.
Reference. Longitudinal effects of the TM-Sidhi program on EEG phase coherence. Scientific Research on Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program: Collected Papers, vol. 3, pp. 1678–86.
Research
Research on the TM-Sidhi program confirms a wide range of benefits, even more pronounced than with TM practice alone, including:
- Improved neurophysiological functioning (broadband EEG coherence)
- Improved cognitive and perceptual abilities
- Greater mental and physical health
- Increased vitality and longevity
Creating a More Peaceful World
In addition to the personal benefits of practicing the TM-Sidhi program, strong research has shown that group practice increases coherence that spills over into the environment, as demonstrated by reduced negative tendencies, such as lower crime and social conflict.
Course Structure, Schedule, and Location
The course to learn the TM-Sidhi program (CIC) consists of two portions: a 12-session in-Center portion and a 2-week in-residence portion.
Location and dates of CIC Part 1:
CIC Part 1: The CIC course is held over three consecutive weekends. There are four meetings each weekend. Allow two hours for each meeting. All CIC meetings will be held at the TM Center, Chicago, IL. Our Chicago schedule is:
Actual times will be posted when we are closer to the date.
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Application deadline: TBA
Contact: Laurie Heilman, chicago@tm.org, or call (312) 995-2881.
Course Leaders
The TM-Sidhi Administrators will be Drs. Penny and Leonard Hintz
Prerequisites
This course has the following requirements:
- Regular, twice-daily practice of the TM technique.
- Attendance at one TM Retreat.
- Completion of four Advanced Techniques of the TM program, with at least two months’ regular practice after receiving the last one.
Cost
TM-Sidhi Course fees must be paid in full before the start of the course.
- Adults: $3,600
- Students: $3,600
Location and dates of CIC Part 2
CIC Part 2: Two-week, full-time, in-residence portion of CIC (for all who successfully complete Part 1 of the TM-Sidhi course)
- Location: Fairfield, IA, on the campus of Maharishi International University
- 2 weeks in-residence, dates to be announced
- Contact: cicinresidence@tm.org
Note: If you will be attending CIC #101 Part 1 in-Center classes in Fairfield and are planning to continue on to Part 2, the in-residence portion, no additional contact is required.
Please note: There is no requirement that you attend the Flying Block this year. You could attend this in the future.
Cost of Two-Week In-Residence Block at MIU (includes housing and meals)
- Cost for a single room with private bath: $1,400
The CIC in-residence fee includes housing, meals, and all course meetings. Meals are vegetarian, and mostly organic. Additional charges apply if you wish to arrive early or stay later. For enrolled MIU students living on campus, the cost is $700.
Next Steps
- If you haven’t already, schedule time with your local TM teacher to have a personal checking of your meditation.
- Complete the CIC application form.
- Attend a group Orientation Meeting (time to be determined).
- Bring in (six) recent photographs of yourself (2″ x 2″ from top of head to top of the shoulders, printed on photographic paper).
We will continue to update you as more details are available. Please let us know if you have any questions about this course.
For further details and to apply for CIC #102, please contact the CIC Coordinator for the Chicago CIC: Laurie Heilman, chicago@tm.org, (312) 995-2881.
We hope you’ll be able to take advantage of this unique opportunity for enriching your experience of the growth of consciousness.