1. “The individual is cosmic.”

2. What is growth of higher consciousness? Not just becoming more aware of a particular problem It is: holistic growth of CONSCIOUSNESS itself based on refinement of the physiology characterized thought and action more spontaneously in accord with natural law – more expanded, universal.

3. Gamma Beta Alpha Theta Delta Problem solving, concentration Busy, active mind Reflective, restful Drowsiness Sleep, dreaming

4. Two Studies on Junction Point In 15 non-meditators, matched with 15 meditators, EEG patterns at the waking/sleeping transition were not significantly different from TM sessions (except in duration). In all 10 meditators in another study, rise and fall of alpha activity occurred at the transition between waking, sleeping, and dreaming.

5. Is there EEG evidence for Cosmic Consciousness? During reported experiences of “witnessing sleep”, alpha activity typical of T.C. occurs along with the delta activity of deep sleep.

6. A study of individuals reporting the experience of Cosmic Consciousness showed higher frontal EEG coherence during a number task. Responses also better matched the task demands. This measurement is part of the “Brain Integration Scale."

7. During TM Practice Eight Years Four Months Travis, 1991

8. Eyes Open Eight Years Four Months Travis, 1991

9. Four Months TM Practice Eyes Open TM Travis, 1991

10. Eight Years TM Practice Eyes Open TM Travis, 1991

11. “Higher states of consciousness have clear physiological correlates that are crucial in assessing whether or not and to what degree a person has achieved ego-transcendence. Such physiological changes can and have been empirically documented, especially in regard to the Transcendental Meditation technique.” — S. Cook-Greuter, a leading authority on higher stages of human development

12. Bhagavad-Gita Ancient Textbook of Human Development Textbook of Yoga

14. Philosophy of Action “Yogastha˙ kuru karmåˆi” Established in Yoga, perform action (Bhagavad-G¥tå 2:48).

15. A preparation for more dynamic, fulfilling activity.

17. What is Yoga? Yoga = Union

18. Yoga is the complete settling of the activity of the mind (Yoga Sutra 1,2) Balance of mind is called Yoga (Bhagavad-G¥tå 2, 48) Yoga is skill in action (Bhagavad-G¥tå 2, 50)

19. “Yoga is the basis of an integrated life, a means of bringing into harmony the inner creative silence and the outer activity of life.” (Bhagavad-G¥tå 2, 48 – Commentary)

20. How is this relevant to education?

21. On the one hand, a need for diversity... and on the other, a need for some principles of unity, since without it... even the studies of any one student are atomic or unbalanced or both. — 1945 Harvard report on General Education, The Red Book Beyond diversity, the college has an obligation to give students a sense of passage toward a more coherent view of knowledge and a more integrated life. — Ernest L. Boyer, College, The Undergraduate Experience in America

22. “Yoga, or Union of the mind with the divine intelligence, begins when the mind gains transcendental consciousness: Yoga achieves maturity when this transcendental bliss-consciousness or divine Being, has gained ground in the mind to such an extent that, in whatever state the mind finds itself, whether waking or sleeping, it remains established in the state of Being.” Growth of Higher States of Consciousness in Terms of Yoga

23. Yoga is skill in action – Constructive thinking, experiential intelligence Balance of mind is called Yoga – Self (ego) development scale Yoga is the most settled state of mind; He who is perfected in Yoga – Experience Questionnaire

24. Experience of transcending: the state of Yoga It’s more simple than words do it justice. I realize that I had been transcendental, and it’s incredibly appealing. It only happens spontaneously. In other words, you can’t try to get there, but there is a very familiar “not trying” that makes it easy.

25. No flowery language can adequately describe the experience: it is simple and blissful, and makes me feel clean and refreshed, like after bathing in a cold lake.

26. “Yoga is the most settled state of mind” (Yoga SËtra, 1:2) During TM I feel a sense of extreme silence and peace with my self. A sense of serenity comes over me and I feel at ease.

27. “ Yogastha˙ kuru karmåˆi” Established in Yoga, perform action (Bhagavad-G¥tå 2:48). I seem to have entered a realm consisting of full bliss and peace. Afterwards I feel extremely replenished, and ready for action. I feel energized and yet extremely relaxed. So much potential energy, it is unbelievable. The world is my playground, I am silent within myself, where I sit calmly, yet I am ready to go out and act, conquer.

28. Growth of Cosmic Consciousness – Witnessing Activity It’s happened to me exercising and dancing. I feel a really strong connecting between myself, the activity I’m performing and the environment where it’s taking place. Yet, it’s not really me performing, I feel more like a witness but still that sense of bliss is there. I still enjoy it deeply.

29. This is an experience that has been growing and fluctuating in my awareness. Sometimes it goes away for awhile, but it always comes back. It can be continuous for long periods of time, but sometimes it is still overshadowed. One of the most dynamic examples of this experience was the first time I recognized it. I was kayaking through a very challenging rapid...

30. A natural and unnoticed state of universality. Not overwhelming or exciting, it’s quiet and easy.

31. It just feels like my awareness is expanded – I am very calm and fully aware of all my surroundings, but more of my awareness is beyond them. It is like looking through a wide angle lense – my mind just opens outwards.

32. Witnessing Sleep The experience comes and goes from month to month. The experience is that one is aware and time passes very quickly. The awareness is lively, and witnessing the body go through the motions of repair and rest.

33. I feel an evenness in consciousness from waking through sleep and dreaming. When I wake up, it felt like coming back from somewhere where I was nourished with peace and silence, it was a fulfilling energy. I felt so integrated with everything else. I felt extremely awake in the level of silence.

34. It’s hard to say how often this happens – on a subtle level it’s there a lot, on a more expressed level more rare. When I settle down I just have a feeling of complete comfort & happiness, it lasts until I wake up & then the happiness changes to be more lively.

35. Whenever I sleep early, I have this experience. As long as I have been getting enough rest in my life, I can experience myself as being wakeful during sleep time & then wake up feeling rested.

36. This is a very subtle thing for me, but when I am on the program and rested, I enjoy sleep. It is so refreshing. I have been having this blissful quality in my sleep for awhile, but it was only after it went away that I recognized it.

37. Experience Questionnaire Analysis of the Experience Questionnaires of 126 students found significant positive change during undergraduate years for Frequency of Transcending (p = 0.004) Frequency of Witnessing Sleep (p = 0.002).