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How is IAMT going to benefit me as an executive in my company?

A:

IAMT helps you become more relaxed and creative, helping you bring out your full potential in all facets of your work and personal life. By allowing your mind to reduce the quantity of random thoughts (chatter), IAMT allows you to experience more of the "Aha" moments. These moments come usually after some vacation time or a long walk in the woods. They can occur with IAMT much more regularly.

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How does it help?

A:

With IAMT you can reach that same state of peace and calm that is experienced during our most relaxed moments. In fact, IAMT even goes to much deeper levels, helping the practitioner to experience significantly more creativity, innovative thinking, improved communications, and increased personal welfare.

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Where does IAMT come from, who invented it?

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There is a person, Amma, who lives in India, who helps people by spending most of her time listening to their problems and coming up with solutions to these problems. She has met and spoken with people from all walks of life -- over 25 million people over the past 30 years - from eminent scientists and CEOs to the average person. So many of those people have come back and said that her advice helped solve their problems. The IAMT Technique is part of Amma's overall approach to problem solving.

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I have no problems. Why do I need this?

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IAMT is useful for people who have something immediate to address, but also for people that want to feel more balanced in daily life, at all times. IAMT practitioners experience better health and a more balanced approach to life. Whatever we already have, we are able to appreciate and enjoy it more. Through meditation, the mind becomes sharper, clearer, subtler. It gains the ability to swiftly penetrate to the core of issues and bring forth creative solutions. We become more perceptive, more understanding, and our interactions with other people improve. It increases our capacity to handle situations.

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Why is IAMT confidential?

A:

IAMT is confidential to retain its original purity. This technique has a lot of subtle nuances, which need to be imparted in the appropriate manner.

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Do I have any obligation to keep doing this technique?

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There is no obligation. But the best way to get the benefits is to practice on a daily basis. In your busy schedule, you may miss a day or two. But it is better not to make it a habit, and instead come back to it as quickly as possible.

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I have my own social circle that I am happy with. Would this require me to change my lifestyle?

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You don't have to make any changes in your lifestyle. In fact, by doing IAMT, you will feel even better doing all the same things you did before. You will be able to respond effectively and efficiently to situations

Q:

Why do we have to practice it as is? Why I can't mix it with other practices I have?

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Extensive study has been done before the technique came into its present form. In addition to the originator's own experience, the experience of tens of thousands of people worldwide who have been practicing IAMT for years is also a standing example of the power and benefits of IAMT. You can do other techniques. However, we recommend practicing IAMT separately from other techniques. This will enable you to retain the purity of the technique and obtain the maximum benefit.

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My work requires a lot of creativity. I have heard that meditation can help with this. Is it true?

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Many schools of business say that with a calm mind you can be more creative and arrive at better solutions. Stanford Business School offers a very popular elective in its 2nd year MBA program on creativity in business, which includes material on meditation. The Harvard Medical School has a very popular Mind Body Clinic that is helping people understand the critical role of meditation in daily life.

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Is there any harm if I don't do IAMT regularly?

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There is no harm if you do it irregularly, but regular daily practice produces steady and progressive results/benefits.

Q:

If I don't have time, can I just do it faster by shortening or removing certain steps?

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We encourage you to do it with all the steps as it is. Do your best to make enough time. But if it is just not possible, then try to at least perform three steps: two breathing steps and the shooting star. But try not to make a regular practice of skipping the other steps.

Q:

I like the relaxation that I get from this technique, but I also like the relaxation I get when I jog and go fishing; how is this any different?

A:

IAMT has specific benefits that are not obtained by recreational activities like the ones you mentioned. Of course, both are relaxing in a general way, but IAMT relaxes you on a deeper level. You may have seen research results published about this in Time, Newsweek, etc. It alters the brain functions in a way that gives a deep relaxation, which then makes us more productive at work.

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Do I need to take a refresher course after a while?

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If you become unclear on the steps, then a refresher is very helpful. Even otherwise, if you are interested and it can be arranged, then it is good. But this course is self-contained and provides you with all you need to benefit from the IAMT technique.

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What does IAMT stand for?

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The longer form is "Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique". The word "integration" refers to integrating our body and mind through the stretches and meditation. Amrita is a Indian word referring to the fulfillment of one's full potential. And we are all familiar with the word "meditation."

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I have a physcotherapist who tells me that stress comes from pent up emotions, like anger and fear; will this technique help me to work through such emotions?

A:

I am not a practicing therapist so I can't fully answer that question, but I do know that when I am really relaxed I feel much better physically and mentally. There are many testimonials of people who have been practicing IAMT, describing how they could overcome and come to terms with many of their unresolved emotions after they started practicing IAMT.

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When I do relaxing things, like go on a cruise, the problems go away for some time, but then they come right back afterwards. Does this technique really remove the problems or only temporarily?

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Of course it all depends on how deep the problem is, but we have first-hand accounts of many people who do IAMT that have made profound changes in their life. In general, IAMT has shown sustained improvements in people's level of self esteem, ability to handle stress, and interpersonal relations.

Q:

After I do this course are there future steps, a more advanced course?

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The IAMT course that you just took is complete and self contained. The most important thing is to do it on a daily basis, so advanced courses are not needed.

Q:

I got this course for free from my company, but I also have some friends who might be interested. How can they take it?

A:

Courses are being taught all over the world, so if you give us their contact info then we can inform them when there would be a course available for them from a trained instructor.

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Why is it free?

A:

Amma's discovery and invention of this technique is meant to be shared all over the world, and we are a service/charitable organization. This is knowledge that was already in existence; we are just sharing it for the betterment of society. So rather than specifying a cost for the course, we simply invite the sponsoring company to make a donation of an unstipulated amount towards our charitable activities.

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I am a regional manager, and I understand the benefits that you are talking about, but I assume that results don't come right away. How can I or my employees stay motivated to continue practicing?

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The IAMT technique will give you benefits rapidly. Depending upon what type of goals you may have - they may be for your work environment, material success, relationships - the IAMT technique will give you the inner qualities you need to achieve these goals. That itself will give you motivation to continue the practice.

Q:

I know a lot of people that meditate are vegetarian; is that necessary?

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The IAMT technique doesn't have any dietary requirements.

Q:

What will be the cost for me? (employee or employer)

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The cost to you is zero. The organization sponsoring this IAMT technique is a charity whose purpose is to help society. In order to make the program self sufficient, your employers have been asked to pay any incremental expenses for the instructor, and any incidental expenses required for holding this class.

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Do I need to have some prior knowledge and/or experience?

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No prior knowledge of any topic is required.

Q:

Is it similar to TM (Transcendental meditation)?

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I don't know the content of TM, but we have heard that IAMT is dissimilar.

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Is it related to Scientology?

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No. IAMT is a completely independent, self contained program provided to you by the M.A. Math organization.

Q:

Do you have a newsletter?

A:

No. We have plans to start one.

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What organization is behind this practice?

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M.A. Math is a large humanitarian organization that has been cited by the press as a leading organization providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid. Another part of M.A. Math's mission is the dissemination of worthwhile knowledge and techniques to society, in general. (Mention NGO status) We are also working for environmental preservation, interfaith unity, and other broad social topics at prestigious locations, including the U.N. For those who are interested, we can provide additional materials.

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Are the employees to do this during working hours?

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The IAMT technique is best be done before work in the morning, or after finishing your work day. Your company may choose to offer time so that a group can do IAMT together during working hours. Please discuss it within your company to see if this is feasible.

Q:

How can you prove that it really works?

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Time, Newsweek, Forbes, Scientific American and very reputable institutions such as the Harvard Medical School prove that meditation offers significant benefits. We invite you to take a look at these documents for proof. Above all else, your own experience will be the strongest proof.

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Can it be done during my lunch hour?

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If you have time to do it before you eat your lunch, that is fine. But we urge practitioners not to do this technique immediately after eating a meal. It is best to wait until 2 hours have elapsed since your last meal.

Q:

Is it a new technique?

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No meditation technique can be called completely new. IAMT too is based on timeless principles. The technique was conceived many years ago, but we have introduced it to the public only in recent years.

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How is it related to and/or different from yoga and/or meditation?

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The core principles of Yoga and meditation are based on integration of the body and mind, and on maintaining a deep state of relaxation at all times. These two core principles, among others, are important building blocks for IAMT.

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Does it have any religious meaning?

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No.

Q:

Do I have to do the Technique at the same time every day?

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It is always best to keep a regular schedule and you must as far as possible do the Technique at the same time each day.

Q:

When is the best time of the day to practice the IAMT - Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique?

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You can do it at a time that is convenient to you. If possible, the best time to do the IAMT Technique is as early in the morning as possible after awaking and taking bath. The next best time to do it is in the late afternoon or early evening before dinner.

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Can I practice the Technique more than once each day?

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In the beginning, it is best to practice the Technique only once per day. After some time of keeping a regular schedule you can gradually increase to two times per day.

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Should women practice the Technique during their monthly period?

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It is generally felt that women should increase their spiritual practices during their monthly period. Not only can the Technique be practiced, but keeping silence and doing mantra japa will also be most beneficial. Since none of the exercises are inverted postures, they are safe to do. However, if one has a history of complications during that time of the month she should first consult her physician.

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Should a woman practice the Technique if she is pregnant?

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Pregnant women should not do the relaxation exercises.

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Should I practice the Technique if I am sick?

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If you have chronic ailments, it is still good to practice the Technique regularly. However, do not practice the Technique if you have high or low fever. You may practice if you have a common cold. However, if you are ill, it is advisable to consult your physician first.

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If I live in a community (or in a family) with others who have not been instructed in the Technique, should I practice the Technique in a private place or can I practice in the open?

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It is best to find a private place to practice.

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How soon can I eat after practicing the Technique?

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Wait at least 10 minutes.

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How long should I wait to do the practice after a meal?

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One should not meditate immediately after eating. After a large meal, one should wait at least 4 hours. After a light meal, one should wait one hour. If you are diabetic, this rule does not apply to you; you should consult your doctor.

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Can I do the practice for a longer duration of time?

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You must finish the practice as instructed, keeping the times for each step. If you would like to meditate for longer, you can continue to meditate after finishing the technique as instructed.

Q:

Will there be any negative effects from this practice either mentally or physically?

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As long as you stick to the practice as instructed, there will be no negative effects.