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"Students access their own internal power"
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Failing grades, truancy, and a high rate of adjudicated youth have made up the majority of New Horizons High School in New Haven, CT, for years. Dropout rates were high and many students were in jeopardy of re-entering the legal system - at least that was the situation in the past. New Horizons Principal, Maureen Branfield, had heard about the success of our Quiet Time Program and proposed a partnership. Nearly 75 students and staff have learned the Transcendental Meditation technique over the past six months. Principal Bransfield reports: “Introducing Quiet Time has given many of our students access into their own internal power thus helping them to make better decisions, not be so reactive, attend in a more productive
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and focused way in school, and decrease their use of tobacco and marijuana.” Results of a comprehensive study are forthcoming.
Help the Foundation bring this transformational program to at-risk students nationwide. Thank You.
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Reducing stress in the workplace
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Yahoo Finance | February 27, 2014
With growing concern over the epidemic of stress affecting the American workforce, Yahoo Finance interviewed DLF executive director Bob Roth on the use of Transcendental Meditation in the workplace—to reduce stress-related illness and improve creativity and performance.
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Two award celebrations for one great cause
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Los Angeles | Winter 2014
The Foundation honored two legends in music this Winter–Ringo Starr and legendary music producer Rick Rubin–as part of an ongoing drive to expand the Quiet Time Program in Los Angeles. David Lynch announced the launch of a “Ringo Starr Peace & Love Fund” on the occassion of the celebration.
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March media report
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- Women’s Health: 6 benefits of Transcendental Meditation
- Everyday Health: A no-cost, drug-free therapy for autism
- Variety: Dixie Chicks, Russell Simmons and David Lynch honor Rick Rubin
- Rolling Stone: Q&A with David Lynch on the Foundation and music
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Bid on Saturday Night Live tix and more...
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Charity Buzz | Ends March 13
The David Lynch Foundation is partnering with Charity Buzz to offer donors a series of unforgettable experiences, including a live audition in front of Atlantic Record’s Chairman and CEO, an exclusive meet-and-greet with Duran Duran, VIP tickets to Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and much more. Bid now and help the Foundation bring TM to adults and children in need across the U.S. BID NOW
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