Bob Roth is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and the CEO of the David Lynch Foundation. He began practicing Transcendental Meditation in 1969 and went on to build a career centered on teaching it to executives, students, veterans, and others dealing with stress. As CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, he has expanded meditation programs for underserved communities and people affected by trauma, with 1.5 million adults and children worldwide learning to meditate. Roth is also the author of Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation, a practical guide that explains how the practice can reduce stress and build resilience.
00:00 Bob Roth
00:23 Bob’s First Meditation at 18 & Meeting Maharishi
03:05 Spending Time with Maharishi: The Real Deal
06:40 What Is Transcendental Meditation?
10:23 The Three Types of Meditation Explained
14:46 From Student to Teacher: Bob’s Path & Dharma
23:14 How the David Lynch Foundation Began
33:11 Group Meditation & Its Effect on Collective Consciousness
40:46 TM’s Impact on Stress, Blood Pressure & Health
52:25 Teaching TM in Prisons: San Quentin & Beyond
57:03 The 7 States of Consciousness
1:07:01 TM, Creativity, Addiction & the Future of the Movement
