Educators’ Conference on How to Prevent Crime and Terrorism

[Guest guest]

Consciousness-Based Education Association

Contact: Mario Orsatti, 641-470-1344

 

— MEDIA ADVISORY —

 

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to Address

Educators’ Conference on How to Prevent Crime and Terrorism

 

Friday, October 26, 9:45 a.m. (CDT) (live via videoconference)

 

Spend a day at one of America’s top award-winning schools founded by

Maharishi

to find out why the problem of terrorism is rooted in incomplete education—

and how it can be prevented through the school’s "Consciousness-Based"

approach

 

Can a unique approach to education that develops more of a student’s brain

potential, while dramatically reducing stress, be applied in school systems

in the U.S. and throughout the world to prevent crime and terrorism?

 

Yes, according to a growing number of scientists, educators, parents, and

students who have experienced firsthand the benefits of

"Consciousness-Based" education (CBE) as founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Like many Americans, they recognize that education today fails to fully

develop the whole student—causing frustration, stress, and violent behavior.

At a national educators’ conference this week in Fairfield, Iowa, at

Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, experts will present the

documented successes of Consciousness-Based education programs worldwide.

And, in response to the dangerous rise of violence and terrorism, they will

map out a strategy for immediately bringing CBE programs to thousands more

schools and universities.

 

Maharishi will deliver the keynote address to the conference on Friday,

October 26, at 9:45 a.m. (CDT). He will speak on "Consciousness-Based

Education as the Permanent Solution to Crime and Terrorism" via

videoconference from Maharishi University of Management in Holland.

 

If you can’t attend in person but would like to participate by

teleconference, contact:

Mario Orsatti at 641-470-1344.

 

PANELISTS

 

• John Hagelin, Ph.D., Internationally renowned quantum physicist and of the Institute of Science, Technology and Public Policy at

Maharishi University of Management

 

• Ashley Deans, Ph.D., Director of Maharishi School of the Age of

Enlightenment

 

• George Rutherford, Ph.D., Public school principal for 30 years from

Washington, D.C., who has pioneered Consciousness-Based approaches in

inner-city settings, with dramatic results in improving learning ability and

reducing school violence

 

• Carmen N’Namdi, Founder and principal of a Detroit, Michigan, school,

where hundreds of students, faculty, and administrators have learned the TM

technique

 

• Vernon Barnes, Ph.D., Research scientist at the Georgia Prevention

Institute at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, whose recent

research, published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine and Journal of

Psychosomatic Medicine found significant effects of the TM technique on

students’ health, including reduced elevated blood pressure and reduced

cardiovascular response to stress; and beneficial effects on school

behavior, including reduced suspensions, rule infractions, and absenteeism.

 

• Richard Beall, Ph.D., National Director of the Consciousness-Based

Education Association

 

• "End School Violence Now"—Representatives of this nationwide student

organization will announce an initiative to introduce the

Consciousness-Based programs to schools and universities throughout America.

 

Consciousness-Based Education Conference

 

SPECIAL CONFERENCE OPEN HOUSE

 

Following the morning conference session, media are invited to attend a

special open house at Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment.

• Visit a high school class where the teaching of mathematics is both

rigorous and relevant to the students’ lives through the Consciousness-Based

educational approach

• Observe group practice of the TM program with elementary school students,

and a Yogic Flying demonstration by high school students—CBE programs for

developing the full potential of the student

• Tour the EEG laboratory at Maharishi University of Management, where

research is documenting the effects of CBE approach for improving brain

functioning

 

Comments from EducatORS on CBE Programs

 

Dr. George Rutherford, Public school principal for 30 years in Washington,

D.C., and Maryland

"The way public and private schools are set up today, everything is

stressful, and stress leads to violence. My experience using TM with

teachers and students is that it relieves the stress and makes teaching and

learning a lot easier. If students are required to take social studies, art,

or physical education, why aren’t students—and teachers—required to take the

TM and Consciousness-Based program? It will make our schools much better,

and it will reduce the deep stress that led to Columbine and all the other

violence and terrorism in the world."

 

Patrick F. Bassett, President, National Association for Independent Schools

"Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment is a world-renowned

independent school of the highest caliber academically, akin to the finest

independent schools in your state. In fact, the Maharishi School of the Age

of Enlightenment routinely is recognized as outstanding in Iowa, since its

students frequently take top prizes in statewide academic competitions.

 

Dave Felicy, Director, North Omaha Boys and Girls Club

"I would highly recommend the use of Consciousness-Based education to help

students stay in school. All of the kids in our [boys and Girls] Clubs who

have learned have benefited, and in many cases lives have been completely

turned around. Children who were lost and withdrawn began to feel

self-assured and able to interact with others. Children who were aggressive

began to soften and notice others’ feelings. Children who were hyperactive

and scattered became more focused and able to follow instructions. I would

recommend it to any club or school that is trying to help youngsters grow up

and take responsibility for their lives."

 

Carmen N’Namdi, Founder and principal of a school in Detroit, Michigan

"Our staff was taught the Transcendental Meditation technique for the mental

and physical health benefits that result in the work environment with the

release of stress. In students, we have seen the TM program enhance study

skills, academic performance, critical thinking skills, interpersonal and

social skills—all because of the deep rest that the body is receiving. We

are looking forward to the years to come when more ‘stress’ is out of the

way."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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