Ayurveda places significant emphasis on Yoga for health and defines it as stillness of mind. In this ancient Vedic tradition Yoga Asanas (postures), as practised in the West today, are a preparation for meditation. From the same ancient tradition comes the technique of Transcendental Meditation(TM). TM is an effortless procedure that quietens the mind to transcend thought and experience restful alertness. There is a substantial body of scientific research on TM. This thesis reviews this research, with particular emphasis on heart disease. Research seems to support the...