"TM, the Brain, and Consciousness -
History and Current Findings of Research"
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Fred Travis, PhD & Alarik Arenander, PhD
Sunday – September 21, 2025
5:00 to 6:00 pm PT
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Join us for an insightful and fascinating discussion with Dr. Fred Travis and Dr. Alarik Arenander on the beginnings and ongoing research into TM and its effects on the human brain and consciousness. Dr. Arenander worked closely with Maharishi for a number of years to establish the research program and Dr. Travis continues and extends the work today with many new and exciting findings. We are fortunate that these two highly accomplished scientists will be sharing their memories, stories, and research findings with us.
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Fred Travis, PhD, is Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science, Chair of the Department of Maharishi Vedic Science, Dean of the Graduate School, and Director of the Center for Brain, Consciousness, & Cognition.
He earned an MS and a PhD in Psychology from Maharishi International University and a BS in Design and Environmental Analysis from Cornell University.
Dr. Travis’ research interests are in psychophysiological correlates of higher states of consciousness; psychophysiological correlates of reading Vedic literature; investigation of models of higher states of consciousness; the effects of Transcendental Meditation® practice on child development; and the effects of Transcendental Meditation practice on promoting healthy aging.
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Alarik Arenander, PhD, is a neuroscientist, educator, national lecturer, and leading researcher into the neurobiology of brain development.
Dr. Arenander received his PhD in brain research from UCLA in 1980. He earned is MS in Developmental Biology and BS in Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Arenander’s lifelong research has been on neuroplasticity and brain development. He is the Director of the Brain Research Institute, initially established at Maharishi International University. He was a founding member of MIU’s first PhD program: the Neuroscience of Human Consciousness and, since 2004, focused on the role of consciousness, brain network coherence, and lifestyle on reshaping the aging process and preventing Alzheimer’s.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025, 5:00 to 6:00 pm PT
**Note: If you would like to join for a 20 minute Group Meditation, please
join the meeting at 4:30 pm PT.
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If you would like to join the meeting by phone dial 669-444-9171 and enter the Meeting ID: 811 3885 0215.
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