Continuing Education Courses

Special Online Noncredit Courses During this Coronavirus Time

Discounted pricing! No tests. No required homework. Just pure learning.
Video courses are available to view for at least one year after signing up.
Questions? Contact ce@miu.edu

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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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 am US 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.

New 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.

Higher States of Consciousness Course. Now Online!

Course Fee: $75

“Excellent course! Sweetness and deep knowledge received directly from Maharishi.” — MR More reviews >

This beautiful 16-lesson course consists entirely of videos by Maharishi, who unfolds the knowledge of higher stages of human development in a fascinating, detailed, and systematic way. To accompany these beautiful videos are recordings of weekly discussions hosted by a leading MIU professor. Learn more >

Prerequisite: TM course.

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New Live Discussions: This course will take place again, with live Zoom discussions starting September 25, 2021. The format will be the same, with two videos to view each week, plus a live Zoom session with Professor Geer each Saturday. We will keep you posted with further details as soon as we have them.

Upanishads in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge, Part Two: June 8 – July 15, 2021. Catch Up Online!

Course Fee: $75

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, June 8 – July 15, 2021. LIVE via Zoom, 2:00 – 3:30 pm US Central Time.

In this new 12-lesson course, Dr. Peter Warburton reveals the wisdom embodied in the Muṇdaka, Māṇdūkya, and Shvetāshvatara Upanishads on the ground of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge. It will include rare videos by Maharishi, recordings of discussions with Dr. Vernon Katz and Professor Tom Egenes, and possibly a guest appearance with Dr. Katz. Learn more >

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.

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Upanishads in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge, Part One

Course Fee: $75

“A perfect course—with deep knowledge, enlightening explanations, sweet delivery, and humor. A delight!” —RH

In this 12-lesson self-study course, Dr. Warburton reveals the wisdom of the Upanishads on the ground of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge, which embodies the full knowledge of the Absolute and relative and the connection between the two. Learn more >

Prerequisite: At least one Total Knowledge course >

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Maharishi Jyotish Course, Part Two: May 14 – June 26, 2021. Catch Up Online!

Course Fee: $75

This 12-lesson course, with LIVE Saturday Zoom sessions, 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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Maharishi Jyotish Course, Part One

Course Fee: $75

“This course delivered so much more than was promised! I absolutely loved it!” — PB

This exciting 12-lesson course offers a comprehensive introduction to Maharishi Jyotish, and includes recorded presentations by Maharishi Jyotish Pandits. It is a self-study course which can be viewed at your convenience. The 12 lessons plus 4 recorded Zoom Q&A sessions are hosted by Dr. John Boncheff, who holds a PhD in Jyotish. 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

“An amazing example of experiential learning that took me to places I had no way of anticipating.” — LW More reviews >

This is currently a series of online, self-study courses. Each 12-lesson course includes deep insights into the development of higher states of consciousness. Suitable for all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers. Recorded lessons are available to view online at your convenience for one year after signing up. Learn more >

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Maharishi’s First Years of Teaching: 1954 – 1964. Available Online!

Course Fee: $75

“Best MIU Continuing Education course ever! A timeless course.” — EM

This 11-lesson 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.^SM

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Maharishi’s Early Years of Teaching: 1965 – 1975. Available Online!

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. Recorded lessons now available online. Learn more >

Prerequisites: None. Open to all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers.

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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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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 includes a systematic exposition of Total Knowledge contained in the Brahma Sutras and offers historic footage of Maharishi on the Brahma Sutras. Learn more >

Prerequisite: At least one Total Knowledge course >

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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.

This engaging course is further enriched with recorded discussion sessions by MIU’s lead mathematicians Dr. Cathy Gorini and Dr. Ann Dow.

Prerequisites: TM-Sidhi course; or TM course plus comfort and familiarity with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi Vedic Science. No previous courses in mathematics are required to take this course.

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Total Brain Coaching 14-Lesson Online Self-Study 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 is 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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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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Perfect Man Parts I & II

This course is for TM Teachers and will be offered free of charge.

Dr. Tony Nader presents his amazing discovery of the Veda and Vedic literature in the human physiology. These are more lengthy courses hailing from the 1990’s and very rich in the knowledge of physiology and Veda. Course participants who can afford to do so, are invited make a contribution to help our full-time TM Teachers and others who finding themselves in greatest need.

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More Online Self-Study, Noncredit Courses Available

Courses are available to view for at least one year. 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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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.

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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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