EMPOWERING WOMEN FROM WITHIN
Working with WHR—Women for Human Rights
“It has been four years since I started TM. There are so many positive changes I can feel. The most important thing is TM not only changed my lifestyle, it gave me new strength to work. As a result I became the chairperson of WHR. Now I can happily disseminate the importance of TM in our daily life and our professional life. TM changed my perception towards the people around me. TM gave me the idea of pre-planning of everything without any hurry at last moment, which has helped me in many circumstances/ I heartily thank you, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who sent me a lovely couple to connect me with Transcendental Meditation”
— KUNDA SHARMA, Chairperson
Earthquake Relief Program
In 2015, Nepal suffered from a heavy earthquake. At that time, Nepal Global Mother Divine Organization helped in three districts of Nepal: Nuwakot, Sindhupalchock, and Majhi Village where we donated and distributed household items, blankets, clothing, water purifiers, and daily use items like soap etc.
Three Sisters Trekking
In 2019 Certified Teachers of the Transcendental Meditation technique from Nepal GMDO taught TM to employees of Three Sisters Adventures Trekking. The office was built by three sisters, Lucky, Dicky, and Nicky Chettri, pioneers in the field of female guides. Three Sisters Adventure Trekking was established in 1994. In this organization, female travelers enjoy the opportunity to trek and interact with their female guides. Nepal GMDO was doing regular follow up with this group. We taught 25 staff of which 20 were women and 4 men.
Shri Shanti Mahila Samaj
This organization is located in Kathmandu, Buddhanagar. Nepal GMDO taught 28 women there and they are all very happy with their meditation. They all come in from group Meditation which is held on every Saturday at 8 a.m.
Goldstein, L., Nidich, S., Goodman, R., & Goodman, D. (2018) The effect of Transcendental Meditation on self-efficacy, perceived stress, and quality of life in mother in Uganda.Health Care Women Int. 2018 Mar 1:1-24. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1445254.
Goldstein, L., Nidich, S., Goodman, R., & Goodman, D. (2018) The effect of Transcendental Meditation on self-efficacy, perceived stress, and quality of life in mother in Uganda.Health Care Women Int. 2018 Mar 1:1-24. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1445254.
What Mothers Have to Say:
“Before TM I was getting angry so easily and fighting and acting any way that I felt in order to get relieved of anger; but now I’m more peaceful and have self-control and get along better with people.” (NS)
“Being a single mom, I had a lot of stress, because my child got sick often and I couldn’t take care of her or pay the house rent; and now that I have TM I am feeling better, less stressed, and started working selling mangoes and taking better care of my daughter.” (NC)
“Before TM my health was not good because I was so stressed and not working, and would quarrel and fight with my husband; and now I am feeling better, no longer stressed, and I feel peaceful and happy because I have a good job and I’m working.” (NS)
“Before TM I was tired because of family responsibilities with my husband and children, but now life she is much better. I am now rested and happy with my family, doing hairdressing training, and want to have my own salon.” (AJ)
Benefits for Women
- Reduced flashbacks and bad memories Military Medicine 176 (6): 626-630, 2011
- Greater resistance to stress Psychosomatic Medicine 35: 341–349, 1973
- Twice the effectiveness of conventional approaches for reducing alcoholism and substance abuse Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly 11: 13-87, 1994
- 42% decrease in insomnia Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212-215, 1985
- Twice as effective as other relaxation techniques for decreasing trait anxiety Journal of Clinical Psychology 45(6): 957–974, 1989
- Improved quality of life Military Medicine 176 (6): 626-630, 2011
Physiology & Behavior 35: 591–595, 1985
Journal of Clinical Psychology 45: 957–974, 1989