Continuing Education Courses
Discounted pricing! No tests. No required homework. Just pure learning.
Courses are available to view at your convenience for up to one year.
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Current and Upcoming Live Courses!
Transformation to an Ideal World through Maharishi’s Total Knowledge. Still Time to Sign Up! Catch Up Online!
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Tuesday and Saturday afternoons, January 15 – February 22, 2022. Live Zoom Sessions: 1:00–2:30 pm US Central Time. In this 12-lesson course Dr. Peter Warburton explores Maharishi’s vision of the Age of Enlightenment when higher consciousness completely rises to its fullness both individually and collectively in the world. View Lesson One > Learn more >
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Introduction to Sanskrit and Reading the Vedic Literature with Professor Keith Wegman. Still Time to Sign Up! Catch Up Online!
Course Fee: $145/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Monday and Thursday afternoons, January 13 – March 7, 2022, 1:00–2:30 pm US Central Time. Reading the Vedic Literature in Sanskrit is a technology of Maharishi Vedic Science to accelerate the unfoldment of higher states of consciousness.
In this eight-week, 16-lesson course, students will learn everything necessary to read the texts of the Vedic Literature – such as the Bhagavad-Gītā and Ramayan – in the Devanagari script. View Lesson One > Learn more >
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*New starting date* Maharishi’s Life and Teaching: 1976 – 1985 with Dr. John Boncheff starts February 2!
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
LIVE VIA ZOOM! Wednesday, February 2 – Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (Lessons 2-10 will take place on the last Wednesday of each month – 10 sessions total), 1:00 – 2:30 pm or 8:00 – 9:30 pm US Central Time, whichever is the better time for you! This course delves deeply into Maharishi’s groundbreaking contributions in the years 1976 – 1985 and the evolution of his message over time, as seen through rare recordings, official transcripts, and original publications. Learn more >
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Maharishi Jyotish Foundations with Dr. Ann Crowell with Live Discussion Webinars on Sundays, 1/23 – 3/6
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
This exciting 12-lesson online course, developed by the Brahmananda Saraswati Jyotish Foundation, offers a comprehensive introduction to Maharishi Jyotish – the timeless, Consciousness-Based system of prediction which can be used to identify and transform trends and tendencies in all areas of our life.
The course consists of approximately 20 hours of videos and seven live one-hour Zoom sessions which will take place on Sundays from 1:00 – 2:00 pm US Central Time, starting January 23 through March 6, 2022. Learn more >
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Master Class with Dr. Tony Nader! Now an Online Self-Study Course
Course Fee: $145/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
In this 14-lesson master class Tony Nader, MD, PhD, explores the deepest questions of human life and some of the most urgent issues of our time, all with an eye to making life work for everyone. Learn more >
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Online Self-Study Courses & Live Group Asanas!
*Free Course* Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda
Course Fee: FREE
“Very Interesting course. I am looking forward to taking many more courses from MIU.” —CB
This is an 8-lesson, 10-hour self-study course. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest holistic science of health, originating in India thousands of years ago. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s revival of Ayurvedic knowledge, known as Maharishi AyurVeda®, has helped spur worldwide scientific interest in Ayurveda and is contributing to the current trend toward more natural, holistic healthcare. Learn more >
Prerequisite: TM course.
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*Free Course* Introduction to Maharishi Vedic Architecture with Jon Lipman, AIA
Course Fee: FREE
“Highly recommended!” — JR
This 11-lesson, online, introductory course with Jon Lipman, AIA, explores how Maharishi Vedic architecture (also known as Maharishi Vastu® architecture) creates healthy homes, workplaces, and communities by harnessing the power of nature. Includes live Q&A webinars once a month. Learn more >
Prerequisites: None. Suitable for all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers.
Free Online Group Instruction and Practice of Maharishi Yoga Asanas and Pranayama
Course Fee: FREE
Every Friday at 5 pm Eastern Time (60 min.), 4 pm US Central Time, 3 pm Mountain, and 2 pm Pacific; PLUS Sundays at 11 am Eastern, 10:00 am Central, 9 am Mountain, and 8 am Pacific.
Both sessions are followed by a 20-minute Online Group Meditation.
Led by Maharishi International University faculty.
Awakening the Laws of Nature: Vedic Calendar in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge
Course Fee: $75
Special 12-lesson course with Dr. Peter Warburton which includes profound talks by Maharishi regarding the major Vedic holidays. Now available as a self-study online course.
Prerequisites: At least one Total Knowledge course.
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Higher States of Consciousness (Now a Self-Study Course. Will Start Again Live in April 2022!)
Course Fee: $75
“Excellent course! Sweetness and deep knowledge received directly from Maharishi.” —MR More reviews >
This beautiful 16-lesson course consists of videos by Maharishi who unfolds the knowledge of higher stages of human development in a fascinating, detailed, and systematic way. To accompany these profound and intriguing videos, Professor Gerry Geer hosted weekly discussions which you can view. New live discussions will take place starting April 2022. Learn more >
Prerequisite: TM® course.
Already signed up? View the Sept. 25, 2021, course webpage > For the April 2021 course > For the Oct. 2020 course >
Self Empower Course
Course Fee: $49
“This class has exceeded by far any expectation I could have… Merci infiniment!” —ML More reviews >
This 11-lesson self-study course gives you easy-to-learn, practical self-coaching tools to discover who you really are and how you can become healthier, happier, and more successful in your personal relationships, career, and every part of your life.
Prerequisites: None. Learn more >
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Maharishi Jyotish Course, Part Two: Now Online!
Course Fee: $75
This 12-lesson course builds on the knowledge structured in Part One, and contains advanced topics. Includes richly-illustrated presentations by Maharishi Jyotish Pandits, as well as talks by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; Dr. Tony Nader, MD, PhD; and experts in Maharishi AyurVeda. Learn more >
Prerequisite: Part One of Maharishi Jyotish >
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Forty Aspects of Veda and Vedic Literature in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge
Course Fee: $75
In this 14-lesson online, self-study course, Dr. Peter Warburton explores the structure of the Veda and Vedic Literature, described by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as the Constitution of the Universe. Learn more >
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Upanishads in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge, Parts One and Two
Course Fee: $75
In this new 12-lesson self-study course, Dr. Peter Warburton reveals the wisdom embodied in the Muṇdaka, Māṇdūkya, and Shvetāshvatara Upanishads on the ground of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge. The course includes rare videos by Maharishi and recordings of discussions with Dr. Vernon Katz and Professor Tom Egenes. Learn more about the Part 1 course > Learn more about the Part 2 course >
Prerequisites: TM-Sidhi course; or TM course plus comfort and familiarity with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi Vedic Science. Part One is not a prerequisite for Part 2.
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Maharishi’s Early Years of Teaching: 1965 – 1975
Course Fee: $75
In this 11-lesson course, Dr. John Boncheff explores Maharishi’s journeys beginning with the year 1965 and continuing until Maharishi proclaims the Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment on January 12, 1975.
Prerequisites: None. Open to all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers. Learn more >
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Maharishi’s First Years of Teaching: 1954 -1964
Course Fee: $75
“Best MIU Continuing Education course ever! A timeless course.” —EM
This eleven-lesson online course chronicles Maharishi’s journeys from 1954 to 1964 as he emerges from India and travels around the world teaching the Transcendental Meditation® technique to thousands of people. Lesson One covers Maharishi’s years with his teacher, Guru Dev, prior to 1954. Learn more >
Prerequisite: TM-Sidhi® course; or TM® course plus comfort and familiarity with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi Vedic Science.
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Total Knowledge and Higher States of Consciousness with Dr. Peter Warburton
Course Fee: $75/per course
“An amazing example of experiential learning that took me to places I had no way of anticipating.” —LW More reviews >
Videos are available for you to view online at your convenience for at least one year. Each course consists of twelve lessons which are 1.5 hours each and includes deep insights into the development of higher states of consciousness. Suitable for all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers. Learn More >
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Brahma Sutras in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge – with Dr. Peter Warburton
Course Fee: $75
“My favorite aspect of this course was putting and keeping my attention on Brahman. It puts the smaller aspects of life in perspective.” —CM
This 12-lesson self-study course explores the systematic exposition of Total Knowledge contained in the Brahma Sutras with historic footage of Maharishi on the Brahma Sutras and more. Learn more >
Prerequisite: At least one Total Knowledge course >
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Maharishi Yoga Asanas 16-Lesson Course
Course Fee: $350/$125
“I’ve practiced asanas for many years, and got good results. But during the course, I learned things that I never knew, and the results have been striking for my inner experience.” —MH
Bring life into harmony with Natural Law with Maharishi Yoga Asanas. This course goes deeply into the individual yoga postures and breathing exercises and more. It is suitable both for beginners as well as for people who are already accustomed to Yoga exercise. Learn More >
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Ramayana in Human Physiology
This course is for TM Teachers and will be offered free of charge.
A deep and fascinating presentation in which our human physiology — our own body — is revealed and illuminated in the light of the deep and eternal wisdom of the Ramayana. Professor Tony Nader, MD, PhD, presents his groundbreaking work on the correspondence of the Vedic Literature and human physiology as he beautifully integrates cutting-edge science with the ancient wisdom of the Vedas.
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Total Brain Coaching 14-Lesson Course
Course Fee: $45
Taught by Professor Robert Keith Wallace, PhD, and Ted Wallace, a registered corporate coach (RCC). Together they offer a new vision of coaching in light of Maharishi’s Vedic Science. The first part of this course dives deep into Total Brain Coaching. The second part consists of a series of special guests discussing the importance and various aspects of the growing field of coaching. Guests include: Pat Reed, Warren Blank, Jim Bagnola, Steve Faber, AlexSandra Leslie, David Bishop, and more. Learn more >
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Math and Consciousness
Course Fee: $75
“Profound course that changes one’s experience of reality. The knowledge is brilliantly presented.” —SM
This 14-lesson course is a remarkable exploration and mathematical elucidation of the profound Vedantic theme that everything Is consciousness. Dr. Nader unfolds the details of his 65-page paper “Consciousness Is All There Is: A Mathematical Approach with Applications”, which was inspired by Maharishi.
To accompany and further enrich this engaging self-study video course, MIU’s lead mathematicians Dr. Cathy Gorini and Dr. Ann Dow will offer live, regular discussion sessions. No previous courses in mathematics are required to take this course. Learn more >
Prerequisite: TM-Sidhi® course; or TM® course plus comfort and familiarity with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi Vedic Science.
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More Noncredit Courses Available Online
Prerequisites for the courses in this section are: TM-Sidhi® course; or TM® course plus comfort and familiarity with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi Vedic Science.
For those adversely affected economically by the coronavirus situation, please feel free to choose the lowest course fee available for any of these courses.
Vedic Expressions Used by Maharishi
Course Fee: $75/$40
Dr. Bevan Morris leads this 8-lesson course which includes learning the expressions and how to pronounce them correctly, and how to understand them in the context of Maharishi Vedic Science. Learn more >
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Total Knowledge and the Bhagavad-Gītā
Course Fee: $125/$75
“Wonderful opportunity to dwell on the world’s greatest knowledge.” —DO
Raja Peter, Dr. Vernon Katz, and Professor Egenes illuminate Maharishi’s precious insights into the Bhagavad-Gita. Learn more >
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Total Knowledge and the Great Thinkers and Leaders Throughout the Ages
Course Fee: $125/$75
“Thoroughly enjoyed it!” —DR
Dr. Chandler and Raja Peter offer a feast of inspiration through connecting Maharishi’s knowledge with the insights of the greatest visionaries of all time. Learn more >
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What Maharishi Did in the World–1955 to 2008—And How the World Has Changed
Course Fee: $125/$75
“Beautiful presentation of the unfoldment of pure knowledge and Maharishi’s contribution to mankind.” —DL
“Amazing stories! I highly recommend this class!” —AW
Dr. Bevan Morris shares his unique personal memories of Maharishi and reflections on the gifts that Maharishi gave to the world. Learn more >
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Advanced Maharishi Pulse Reading
Course Fee: $125/$75 per weekend
“This course has given me much more confidence in what I am doing in attention to the pulse and how I can maintain better health and clearer consciousness.” —SB
Prerequisite: 16-Lesson Maharishi Self-Pulse Course, or two Maharishi Self-Pulse courses taught by Andrew Stenberg.
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Total Knowledge and the Twelve Themes of the Curriculum Overview
Course Fee: $125/$75
“Astonishing course. Raja Peter is a wonderful storyteller. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.” —HB
Prerequisite: This course is open to all TM Meditators. Learn more >
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Your Healthy Gut
Course Fee: $190/$135
Dr. Robert Keith Wallace and Andrew Stenberg offer an extended 14-lesson version of their popular Heal Your Gut course. It includes an easy three-week recommended diet to help reboot your physiology using Maharishi AyurVeda® principles. Learn more >
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Maharishi Vedic Observatory Ten-Lesson Course
Course Fee: $110/$69
“I cannot encourage everyone enough to take this course!” —CW
Dr. Carl Stone offers this newly-updated online course which includes tours and demonstrations of the new Maharishi Vedic Observatory outside Argiro Student Center. Learn more >
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Online Enrichment Courses
These courses were mostly created in our video studio and not in front of live audiences. Some of these courses explore areas of study taught at MIU, such as Sustainability and Organic Agriculture. These are self-study courses. Learn at your own pace from wherever you are. You have up to one year to view each course.
Crafting a Life and Career
Course Fee: FREE!
Explore your purpose in clear, focused, and tangible ways. In this course you will learn an easy way to implement the technique to act on your purpose and to find people and places to share and manifest your sense of purpose.
The Inner State of Yoga
Course Fee: $29
What is Yoga? How can we experience Yoga? What is the value of Yoga, both for individual life and community life? In this 4-hour course, Dr. Sands explores the different aspects of Yoga in the light of Maharishi Vedic Science.
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Cooking for Perfect Health
Course Fee: $49
Maharishi AyurVeda® is a holistic system of health and healing. This course explores how to improve and maintain good health by cooking and eating delicious vegetarian Ayurvedic meals. Includes over ten hours of videos, plus recipes.
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Maharishi Self-Pulse Reading
Course Fee: $350
Self-pulse reading is the most ancient and most natural means of determining the level of balance or imbalance in the mind and body. This course presents Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s revival of this ancient technology.
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Cooking for Vata Dosha
Course Fee: $49
Irregular lifestyle, stress, rushing, overwork all contribute to Vata imbalance which can lead to anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and irregular digestion. Fortunately, Vata is the easiest dosha to balance.
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Cooking for Pitta Dosha
Course Fee: $49
This course explores: What are the best foods are to balance Pitta and how to combine them into wholesome, satisfying meals? How to keep Pitta dosha cool in the summer with food and lifestyle tips. And more.
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Dharma Parenting
Course Fee: $29
Dr. Wallace & Dr. Travis combine knowledge from modern science, Maharishi AyurVeda®, and personal experience to show how to unfold the full potential of your child’s brain and nurture his or her inherent brilliance.
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Low-Cost Organic Agriculture
Course Fee: $29
Learn about low-cost organic gardening and farming using modern techniques and the ancient principles of Vedic Agriculture. Learn more >
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We Create Our Reality
Course Fee: $29
Be prepared to pause the video and explore visual illusions and wrestle with deep questions. After the course, you will know that you are in charge; that your intention, over time, is what structures your reality.
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Cooking for Kapha Dosha
Course Fee: $49
This course explores: What are the best Kapha-pacifying foods including fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and seeds? The importance of healthy oils in the diet and the guidelines about eating dairy. And more.
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Economic Sustainability
Course Fee: $29
Challenge the neoclassical economic thinking that provides the rationale for the current unsustainable global economy. Explore a new worldview, new paradigms and principles essential for creating a new sustainable economy. An example of our Sustainable Living courses.
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Questions? Please contact ce@miu.edu