-Transcendental meditation (TM) is a technique practiced and promoted by many well known and respected people: Oprah, Dr Oz, Russell Simmons, Ellen Degeneres and many more. If it is creating miracles for the rich and famous, it can do the same for the youth most in need. Research has been conducted and found to be evidence based, scientifically supported to help the developing brain of any young people suffering of trauma and making them more resilient. Our Chicagoland communities continue to be plagued by violence and meditation has the potential to help tremendously. 

-With a variety of interventions being offered to our youth in crisis, meditation has demonstrated how significantly transforming it can be. I have seen this as it relates to the CPS students I am working with presently. I have first hand experience that it can transform a school culture. I would love to connect with you and discuss this rewarding work. We are currently in three southwest side high schools: Gage Park HS, DuSable High School-Daniel Hale Williams, and Bowen HS. All three schools are in communities where the students experience high stress .  Meditation has helped this stress tremendously.  

-Donating to this cause helps with the continued support of our organization within the schools.  Money will help disadvantaged youth learn to meditate.  It will help to create the conditions where calm and peacefulness are a part of their every day lives.  Schools using this practice have seen a 21% increase in graduation rates, 10% increase in test scores and GPA, and a 40% reduction in psychological distress and associated behavioral issues amongst students receiving TM compared to control groups with no programming.  

Here is an article from the Chicago Tribune on our program.  

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-classroom-meditation-disadvantaged-students-met-20161231-story.html