Online Enrichment Courses
Enrichment courses are noncredit courses which are open to anyone—although some have the TM course as a prerequisite. These are self-study courses. Learn at your own pace from wherever you are and have up to one year to view the course. There are no assignments or tests. If you have questions about our online programs and courses, contact us today at ce@miu.edu.
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Current and Upcoming Live Courses!
World Peace in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge with Dr. Peter Warburton. Free Lesson One!
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35-65 for special country discounts)
“At this delicate time in the world, this is a beautiful opportunity to focus together on Total Knowledge and the nourishment that it brings to us and the world.” —Dr. Peter Warburton
Live via Zoom on Tuesdays and Saturdays from Saturday, May 28, 2022, through Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 1:30 pm US Central Time. (No class June 4 or 7.)
Maharishi’s Master Class on World Peace! In part one of this timely two-part course, Dr. Peter Warburton draws on an extraordinary series of conferences from 2006, in which Maharishi presented his supreme insights into the deepest fundamentals supporting world peace from within every area of life – the level of unity, love, and perpetual peace.
This unique 12-lesson course will cover the fields of education, health, agriculture, architecture, science and technology, and defense. (The second part will cover trade, commerce, and communication; law and order; art and music; culture and religion; administration; and economy.) Learn more > View Free Lesson One >
Prerequisites: The only requirement for taking the course is a keen interest in creating a new world of peace and harmony.
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Consciousness, Food, Physiology, and the Environment with Dr. John Konhaus. Part Two Currently Live – Catch Up Online! Don’t Miss Part Three, Starting July 9, 2022.
Course Fee: $125/$75 per Part (or $35 for special country discounts). Free as a Refresher Course for those who took the course at MIU in 2019.
“This was one of the best, most fulfilling continuing education courses I have taken… I felt a greater personal connection to my environment, to Nature, and to Total Natural Law.” —DB
This fascinating course, taught in three Parts, explores Maharishi’s universal insights into the lively intelligence of Nature. It also covers the much-needed Consciousness-BasedSM approach to food production and environmental sustainability.
THE THREE PARTS MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY ORDER. The total course consists of 31 lessons and 38 hours of online videos, in addition to weekly live one-hour Zoom sessions for each Part. Don’t miss Part Three, which begins July 9, 2022! View Free Part One Lesson One > Learn more >
Prerequisites: This is an advanced course for TM Teachers, Sidhas, and those Meditators who have a familiarity and comfort with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi Vedic ScienceSM.
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Consciousness: A New Paradigm with Tony Nader, MD, PhD.
Course Fee: $145/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts) and FREE as a Refresher Course
“A phenomenal course on the structure and nature of Consciousness. Profound, deep, yet coherent and understandable. Timeless wisdom, highly recommended.” —DJ
Take a dive deep into the ultimate questions on life, enlightenment, and how the knowledge of Consciousness can help us solve today’s challenges. This 14-lesson Master Class is open to everyone. Learn more >
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Maharishi’s Life and Teaching: 1976 – 1985 with Dr. John Boncheff. Catch Up Online! Lesson Six on June 29.
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
LIVE VIA ZOOM! On the last Wednesday of each month through Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (10 sessions total), at 1:00 – 2:30 pm or 8:00 – 9:30 pm US Central Time, whichever is the better time for you!
This 10-lesson 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. Please bring any stories that you would like to share from your involvement in Maharishi’s programs during these years.
NEXT LESSON (#6) is on Wednesday, June 29, and will cover the year 1981. Learn more >
Prerequisites: This course is open to all TM Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers.
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Higher States of Consciousness Self-Study Course. Live Webinars Will Resume in September 2022!
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
“Excellent course! Sweetness and deep knowledge received directly from Maharishi.” —MR
This beautiful online self-study course consists of sixteen videos by Maharishi, who unfolds the knowledge of higher stages of human development in a fascinating, detailed, and systematic way. Also includes nine recorded Zoom discussion sessions with MIU Professor Gerry Geer. Learn more >
Prerequisite: TM® course.
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Free Online Group Instruction and Practice of Maharishi Yoga Asanas and Pranayama
Course Fee: FREE
We offer two free yoga asana classes each week at the following times. Each 40-minute class is led by Maharishi International University faculty.
• Every Friday at 5 pm US Eastern Time, 4 pm Central Time, 3 pm Mountain Time, and 2 pm Pacific Time.
• PLUS Sundays at 11 am Eastern Time, 10 am Central Time, 9 am Mountain Time, and 8 am Pacific Time.
Both sessions are followed by a 20-minute Online Group Meditation.
Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine
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 US Eastern Time, 4 pm Central Time, 3 pm Mountain Time, and 2 pm Pacific Time.
PLUS Sundays at 11 am Eastern Time, 10 am Central Time, 9 am Mountain Time, and 8 am Pacific Time.
Both 40-minute sessions are followed by a 20-minute Online Group Meditation.
Maharishi Yoga Asanas 16-Lesson Course
Course Fee: $350
“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 YogaSM Asanas. This 16-lesson 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 >
Total of 22+ hours of videos.
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 16-lesson course presents Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s revival of this ancient technology. Learn more >
Total of 26.5 hours of videos.
View the First Lesson >
PASSWORD: selfpulse
Cooking for Perfect Health
Course Fee: $49
Maharishi AyurVeda® is a holistic system of health and healing. This 10-lesson course explores how to improve and maintain good health by cooking and eating delicious vegetarian Ayurvedic meals. Learn more >
Total of 10.5 hours of videos.
Your Healthy Gut
Course Fee: $190/$135
Dr. Robert Keith Wallace and Andrew Stenberg offer this 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 >
Total of 13.5 hours of videos.
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. Learn more >
5-lesson course, with a total of 3.5 hours of videos.
Cooking for Pitta Dosha
Course Fee: $49
This 5-lesson course explores: What are the best foods 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. Learn more >
Over 5 total hours of videos.
Cooking for Kapha Dosha
Course Fee: $49
This 5-lesson 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. Learn more >
Total of 4 hours of videos.
See our Free Webinars on Ayurveda & Health >
Check Out Our Academic Programs in Ayurveda, Physiology, & Health
- BA in Ayurveda Wellness & Integrative Health (Online and/or On-Campus)
- MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine (Online)
- MS in Aromatherapy (Online)
- PhD in Physiology
Consciousness & Human Potential
Maharishi Vedic Science in the Light of Total Knowledge. Now an Online Self-Study Course.
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35-65 for special country discounts)
“At this delicate time in the world, this is a beautiful opportunity to focus together on Total Knowledge and the nourishment that it brings to us and the world.” —Dr. Peter Warburton
This 16-lesson course includes 12 hours of videos, in which Maharishi addresses the World Assembly on Vedic Science in his 1991 landmark course in Maastricht, Netherlands. Dr. Peter Warburton guides our review of these inspiring and insightful talks in the context of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge, while also considering the implications and value for us personally and collectively. Learn more > View Free Lesson One >
Prerequisites: TM-Sidhi® course; or TM® course plus at least one Total Knowledge course by Dr. Peter Warburton would be helpful.
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Maharishi Jyotish Foundations, Part One, with Dr. Ann Crowell.
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 recorded one-hour Q&A discussion sessions. Learn more >
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Introduction to Sanskrit and Reading the Vedic Literature with Professor Keith Wegman.
Course Fee: $145/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Reading the Vedic Literature in Sanskrit is a technology of Maharishi Vedic Science to accelerate the unfoldment of higher states of consciousness.
In this 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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Transformation to an Ideal World through Maharishi’s Total Knowledge.
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
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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*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.
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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 >
Each course includes deep insights into the development of higher states of consciousness. Videos are available for you to view online for at least one year. Suitable for all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers. Learn more >
Parts One, Two, and Three each consist of 12 lessons and approx. 20 hours of videos. Part Four consists of 13 lessons and 27.5 hours of videos.
Already signed up? View Part One > View Part Two > View Part Three > View Part Four >
Maharishi’s First Years of Teaching: 1954 -1964
Course Fee: $75
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 >
Contains over 15 hours of videos.
Maharishi’s Early Years of Teaching: 1965 – 1975
Course Fee: $75
This 11-lesson course is now available to view online. 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. Learn more >
Prerequisites: None. Open to all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers.
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Forty Aspects of Veda and Vedic Literature in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge
Course Fee: $75
In this online, self-study, 14-lesson 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 >
Total of 23 hours of videos.
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Upanishads in the Light of Maharishi’s Total Knowledge, Parts One & Two
Course Fee: $75
“A perfect course—with deep knowledge, enlightening explanations, sweet delivery, and humor. A delight!” —RH
In these 12-lesson self-study courses, 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. Each course contains 19 hours of videos. Learn more about Part One > Learn more about Part Two >
Prerequisite: At least one Total Knowledge course >
Already signed up? View the Part One course > View the Part Two course >
Dharma Parenting
Course Fee: $29
“Awesome course! This course helped me when I was struggling to deal with my 7-year-old and 14-year-old daughters’ behavioral issues.” —NY
In this captivating 5-lesson course, 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. Learn more >
Prerequisites: None, but the TM technique is highly recommended.
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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Advanced Noncredit Courses in Consciousness >
Check out our Degree Programs in Consciousness & Human Potential:
- BA in Consciousness & Human Potential
- MA in Consciousness & Human Potential
- MA in Reading the Vedic Literature
- PhD in Maharishi Vedic Science
Sustainability
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 >
Ecocities
Course Fee: $29
Learn about the evolution of cities throughout history, and how they can be designed and reshaped to continue serving social, cultural and economic purposes, while contributing to the health of all.
Economic Sustainability
Course Fee: $29
Challenge the neoclassical economic thinking that provides the rationale for the current unsustainable global economy. Explore new worldviews, paradigms, & principles essential for creating a new sustainable economy.
Check out our Sustainable Living Degree Program