Teachers!
Ready for the next
Erasmus+ mobility project?
Teachers!
Ready for
the next
Erasmus+
mobility
project?
Increase the quality of teaching and learning
and promote a culture of inclusion, tolerance,
peace and collaboration in your school!
🌍Destination Portugal🌍
🌟2027🌟
Discover a Model School for
Mental Health and Well-being in Europe
on a 5-day immersive mobility experience!
CALENDAR 2027
📍 OLHÃO, Portugal 🧑🤝🧑🔍 Job Shadowing 📅 5 Days 🗣English/Spanish
📍 OLHÃO, Portugal
🧑🤝🧑🔍 Job Shadowing
📅 5 Days
🗣English/Spanish
Transforming Education: An Innovative Approach for Improving Mental Health, Well-Being & the School Climate
LOCATION: OLHÃO, Portugal
LANGUAGE: English / Spanish
2027
| April: 12-16 |
Full |
| October: 18-22 |
Open for registration |
What are the benefits
for me and my school?
REGISTER
HERE
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TO PARTICIPATE
do you need information? book a call with us
Do you need information?
book a call with us
EMPOWER YOUR SCHOOL!
Imagine a positive transformation within your school!
Imagine a healthier, more inclusive and successful school environment!
Imagine a pathway towards better mental health, well-being,
and improved work-life balance!
Imagine a positive transformation within your school!
Imagine a healthier, more inclusive and successful school environment!
Imagine a pathway towards better mental health, well-being, and improved work-life balance!
TRANSFORM YOUR TEACHING EXPERIENCE
WITH TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION
Ever wondered how to bring calm into your classroom
and elevate your teaching experience?
DISCOVER
a unique and innovative learning opportunity for individuals, supporting the internationalisation and institutional development of schools.
EMBRACE
a holistic solution that addresses educational challenges, fosters collaboration, and promotes the shared values of inclusion and diversity.
SHAPE
a future where mental health and well-being are at the core of a healthier, more positive environment conducive to civic engagement, participation, and continuous improvement within European education systems.
Aligned with the Erasmus+ objectives, this opportunity focuses on:
Increasing the quality of
teaching and learning
in school education
Strengthening the
European dimension
of teaching and learning
Contributing to
the creation of the
European Education Area
Find out how Transcendental Meditation in schools
can revolutionize your approach to education!
KEEP READING AND DISCOVER
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of teaching in today’s fast-paced world, while managing stress, professional, personal and family concerns and navigating the pressure to deliver quality education?
You’re not alone!
In our rapidly changing world, teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future. They bear the responsibility of educating the next generation and nurturing their minds. However, schools in Europe today are facing a major challenge, dealing with growing concerns about the mental health and well-being of both students and teachers. This issue not only affects academic performance but also impacts the overall quality of life in schools and individuals’ life paths. Due to these challenges, the demands placed on educators can become overwhelming, leading to stress and burnout.
Discover
Transcendental Meditation
in Education
A scientifically proven whole-school approach
empowering teachers and students to manage stress, enhance resilience,
and create a more positive and effective teaching and learning environment.
What is Transcendental Meditation (TM)?
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a very simple, natural, effortless and scientifically documented psycho-physiological technique, promoting the integrated and wholistic development of brain functioning, cognitive performance, personality integration, and positive social behaviour and at the same time providing a very deep rest to the physiology, that allows to dissolve the most deeply rooted stress.
What is unique about Transcendental Meditation?
The Uniqueness of this Programme is that it addresses the root-cause of stress, anxiety, negative attitudes, and the challenges in the learning environments that bring to school failure and social exclusion by directly promoting the psycho-physiological well-being of both educators and learners.
This self-balancing technique enhances the ability of teachers and students to experience a profound state of calm and peace within, and to develop naturally and spontaneously their socio-emotional skills. It creates a virtuous cycle of resilience, coping, well-being and quality teaching, promoting a positive environment that favors school success.
No changes in the educational curricula are required to integrate this approach, other than incorporating the practice for 10/15 minutes at the beginning and the end of the school day of the Transcendental Meditation programme within a moment of ‘Quiet Time’ (QT/TM).
Quiet … what?
The Quiet Time with Transcendental Meditation (QT/TM) Programme for schools, already adopted in two Erasmus+ KA3 co-funded projects (EUROPE and FRIENDS) involving 7 European countries, aims to respond to educational challenges providing an evidence-based strategy different from conventional ones, being an whole-school approach proven to enhance people’s mental health, well-being, reduce anxiety and promote inclusive education, introducing the practice for 10/15 minutes at the beginning and the end of the school day, of the scientifically proven mind-body technique known as Transcendental Meditation (TM) Programme.
Transcendental Meditation:
A scientifically proven approach
The programme effectiveness is well documented, with Transcendental Meditation being the most researched meditation technique in the world (only in Medline more than 385 references) including hundreds of studies in peer-reviewed journals and many RCTs and yields the best results from all meditation techniques.
Over 600 scientific research studies conducted at more than 250 universities and research institutes in 33 countries, many published in leading peer-reviewed journals, have documented the beneficial effects of Transcendental Meditation for the development of brain integration, mental potential, socio-emotional skills, health, social behaviour, and the social environment.
These include studies showing improvements in the set of cognitive, emotional and behavioural competencies that are part of social and emotional learning including self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, emotional balance, responsible decision-making, critical thinking and relationship skills, and also studies showing its effectiveness in reducing stress and anxiety, improving overall resilience, mental health and well-being and improving academic performances.
In the two previous EU co-funded projects (EUROPE and FRIENDS) implementing TM in about 50 schools and clusters of schools, and involving altogether 1250 teachers, 2500 learners and over 300 parents, the teachers showed a marked improvement in several areas, both from the quantitative study as well as from the qualitative study. The research ws conducted by the University of Algarve (PT), University of Bologna (IT) and Utrecht University of Applied Science (NL).
Quantitative results include:
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- Increased positive affects
- Increased optimism
- Increased job satisfaction
- Increased positive moods (enthusiasm, interested)
- Increased feelings of job-effectiveness for employees
- Increased psychological well-being, with regards to purpose in life, autonomy and managing life situations
- Decrease negative affects
- Decreased stress-levels
- Decreased anxiety
- Decreased negative moods (afraid, nervousness)
- Decreased burn-out symptoms, such as emotional exhaustion or irritability
“…Is this
the right approach
for my school?”
YES!
A WORLD-WIDE TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS
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Adaptable to different learning environments
The Quiet Time with Transcendental Meditation educational approach has been already adopted successfully in many schools worldwide, including schools with great difficulties in terms of academic performance, behavioural problems, attendance and drop out levels, as well as high-performing schools. This confirms the all-encompassing and all-inclusive nature of the QT/TM whole school approach, as well as its adaptability to extremely different learning environments.
European track-record
This innovative approach has been already implemented in a broader European context, through two EU co-funded Erasmus+ projects, the EUROPE and FRIENDS projects, involving more than 50 schools and cluster of schools in Portugal, UK, Italy, Belgium, Sweden and The Netherlands, and with an expansion in Spain, Germany, Romania, Ireland and Iceland.
Governments Worldwide
The results of the QT/TM program at international level have been excellent, attracting the interest of national and regional governments worldwide including Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand, India, Kenya, Uganda, Jamaica, Peru, Ecuador (in military school), Mexico and Brazil, and last but not least the USA.
Adaptable to different learning environments
The Quiet Time with Transcendental Meditation educational approach has been already adopted successfully in many schools worldwide, including schools with great difficulties in terms of academic performance, behavioural problems, attendance and drop out levels, as well as high-performing schools. This confirms the all-encompassing and all-inclusive nature of the QT/TM whole school approach, as well as its adaptability to extremely different learning environments.
European track-record
This innovative approach has been already implemented in a broader European context, through two EU co-funded Erasmus+ projects, the EUROPE and FRIENDS projects, involving more than 50 schools and cluster of schools in Portugal, UK, Italy, Belgium, Sweden and The Netherlands, and with an expansion in Spain, Germany, Romania, Ireland and Iceland.
Governments Worldwide
The results of the QT/TM program at international level have been excellent, attracting the interest of national and regional governments worldwide including Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand, India, Kenya, Uganda, Jamaica, Peru, Ecuador (in military school), Mexico and Brazil, and last but not least the USA.
TM is great for teachers!
Introducing the practice of this innovative scientifically proven whole-school approach, Quiet Time with Transcendental Meditation for teachers and students, is a very effective way to provide teachers with a simple, natural technique to promote their mental health and well-being, enhance self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, while simultaneously fostering emotional balance, resilience and providing an effective solution to reduce stress, alleviate anxiety and improve overall work-life balance.
And It is great for students!
Moreover, this whole-school approach provides schools with the necessary training and resources to effectively promote the socio-emotional development of the students. Through this effective technique schools can enhance critical thinking, creativity and resilience, promote self-regulation, better behaviour and improve academic performances, reduce stress and anxiety, promote mental health and well-being. In doing so, this approach creates a safe, supportive, and protective school atmosphere, where students receive the support they need to succeed in their educational journey and throughout their lives.
What students think of TM?
A secondary school experience
What teachers think of TM?
Watch the Experiences of Other Teachers
Joining us on Previous Erasmus+ Mobility Projects
Institute Jaume Mimó (Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona – ES) visiting Dr. Alberto Iria school – Olhão, Algarve – PT
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Institute of Secondary Education GALILEO GALILEI (CÓRDOBA – ES) visiting Dr. A. Iria school – Olhão, Algarve – PT
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IES Calderón de la Barca (Madrid – ES ) visiting Dr. A. Iria school – Olhão, Algarve – PT
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Institut Domènec Perramon (Barcelona – Spain) & Marks Gymnasieskola (Skene – Sweden) visiting Dr. Alberto Iria school – Olhão – PT
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Why does TM work?
How can Transcendental Meditation transform schools by improving mental health and well-being, fostering teachers’ work-life balance, and creating a healthier, more inclusive, and positive learning environment?”
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Book a 20-minute call with one of our experts.
During this call, we will address your questions, outline the initial steps for this international mobility experience, provide insights into implementing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) Program in your school, and explore how this innovative approach can enhance well-being and academic performance across your school community.
Are you thinking to visit a model school
to see the TM program in action
and experience yourself the practical benefits
of Transcendental Meditation?
Are you ready to discover a pathway towards well-being
and positive transformation within your school?
Join the next
Erasmus+ mobility project!
🌍Destination Portugal🌍
🌟2027🌟
Discover a Model School for
Transcendental Meditation in Europe
on a 5-day immersive mobility experience!
We are happy to invite you to a truly
special international mobility experience in Portugal!
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this incredible journey towards well-being,
academic success, and the discovery of a new culture!
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HERE
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TO PARTICIPATE
🌟 What awaits you during this
5-day extraordinary adventure?
🧘♂️Direct Experience of Transcendental Meditation
You’ll have the opportunity to enter classrooms and experience firsthand how the Transcendental Meditation program is applied with students. Be inspired by the harmonious and peaceful environment this practice creates.
🎓 Specialized Training in the QT/TM Programme
Receive comprehensive training in Quiet Time with Transcendental Meditation program, a scientifically proven approach that can enhance your life and that of your students, and an effective tool to promote inclusive education and well-being. Gain access to ongoing support and a wealth of shared knowledge, for the roll-out of the QT/TM program in your school when you are back home.
🏫 Practical Experience with Students and Teachers
Join students and teachers in their Transcendental Meditation sessions, sharing a moment of calm and well-being.
This unique opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in the daily rhythm of the Quiet Time/TM program, experience its impact on the school environment, and personally feel the benefits of this practice in fostering well-being and a harmonious atmosphere within the classroom.
🤝 Meetings with School Principals
You’ll have the opportunity to discuss experiences, logistics, and address any doubt directly with principals from other schools that have already implemented the QT/TM practice.
🏫 Meetings with Researchers of University of Algarve, Faro
You’ll have the opportunity to meet with researchers from the University of Algarve, Faro, who studied the effects of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in schools during the EUROPE and FRIENDS Erasmus+ co-funded projects. This interaction will provide valuable insights into the scientific impact of TM on education and well-being.
👪 Meetings with the Family Association
Discover how families play a key role in supporting this well-being journey, fostering a stronger connection between home and school. Through collaborative efforts, parents are encouraged to learn the TM technique themselves, participating actively in creating a nurturing environment that reinforces the positive impacts of Transcendental Meditation, ensuring holistic growth and well-being for students.
📚 Visit to Teacher Training Centers
Meet experts from public institutions offering TM as accredited professional training for teachers, and discover how this practice is transforming the world of learning
🌐 Engage with peers in an International environment
Network with educators and schools from different socio-economic realties. Interaction with different cultures will foster a deeper understanding of diversity, promoting the concept of European citizenship and bringing the European dimension at the local level.
🌟 Discover the Beauties of Portugal
Olhão, Algarve – Portugal
We not only invite you to explore innovations in education but also offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of Portugal. Visit historical sites, savor delicious local cuisine, and admire breathtaking landscapes.
Which Erasmus+ KA1 Objectives we address?
Increasing the Quality
of Teaching and Learning
in School Education
Supporting Professional Development of Teachers, School Leaders, and Other School Staff ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
By integrating Transcendental Meditation (TM) into educational settings, we provide teachers and school leaders with an effective tool to reduce stress, enhance focus, and improve their overall mental health and well-being. This directly enhances their ability to teach effectively, lead with clarity, and to balance their personal and professional lives.
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How We Promote It:
TM supports personal growth and emotional resilience, helping educators manage professional demands. Through this mobility activity, participants receive hands-on training and witness the transformative effects of QT/TM in action.
Supporting the Sharing and Transfer of Best Practices in Teaching and School Development ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
The FRIENDS project encourages cross-cultural collaboration by hosting mobility experiences, such as job shadowing, where educators observe and experience innovative practices like QT/TM.
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How We Promote It:
By creating opportunities for teachers and principals to engage with peers across Europe, we facilitate the exchange of strategies for improving school environments and promoting mental health and well-being, fostering a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in education.
Strengthening
the European Dimension
of Teaching and Learning
Promoting Values of Inclusion and Diversity, Tolerance, and Democratic Participation ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
TM fosters a calm and inclusive classroom environment, breaking down barriers created by stress, anxiety, and social tensions. This promotes tolerance and a sense of unity and collaboration among students and staff.
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How We Promote It:
Schools implementing TM report reduced instances of bullying, violence, and discrimination. By promoting mental balance and emotional intelligence, the program supports the development of inclusive, diverse, and democratic learning spaces.
Supporting Development of Professional Networks Across Europe ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
Our programs encourage collaboration among educators, fostering professional connections across Europe. These networks are essential for exchanging innovative practices and improving education collectively.
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How We Promote It:
Teachers and school leaders who engage in our mobility projects and training programs become part of a growing network of educators and schools that are successfully implementing the Quiet Time with the Transcendental Meditation approach in Europe. This network provides a platform for sharing experiences, discussing best practices, and collectively enhancing the quality of education across diverse contexts. By joining this community, educators gain access to ongoing support and a wealth of shared knowledge, further strengthening their professional development and their schools’ impact.
Contributing
to the Creation of the
European Education Area
Building Capacity of Schools to Engage in Cross-Border Exchanges and Cooperation, and Carry Out High-Quality Mobility Projects ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
By hosting mobility programs in schools successfully implementing TM, we demonstrate how innovative practices can be shared across borders.
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How We Promote It:
Teachers and principals are invited to visit schools applying TM in Portugal to observe the program in practice. These exchanges allow participants to learn about logistics, implementation, and success metrics, empowering them to replicate and adapt the approach in their own contexts.
Which Erasmus+ KA1 Objectives we address?
1. Increasing the Quality of Teaching and Learning in School Education
Supporting Professional Development of Teachers, School Leaders, and Other School Staff ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
By integrating Transcendental Meditation (TM) into educational settings, we provide teachers and school leaders with an effective tool to reduce stress, enhance focus, and improve their overall mental health and well-being. This directly enhances their ability to teach effectively, lead with clarity, and to balance their personal and professional lives.
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How We Promote It:
TM supports personal growth and emotional resilience, helping educators manage professional demands. Through this mobility activity, participants receive hands-on training and witness the transformative effects of QT/TM in action.
Supporting the Sharing and Transfer of Best Practices in Teaching and School Development ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
The FRIENDS project encourages cross-cultural collaboration by hosting mobility experiences, such as job shadowing, where educators observe and experience innovative practices like QT/TM.
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How We Promote It:
By creating opportunities for teachers and principals to engage with peers across Europe, we facilitate the exchange of strategies for improving school environments and promoting mental health and well-being, fostering a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in education.
2. Strengthening the European Dimension of Teaching and Learning
Promoting Values of Inclusion and Diversity, Tolerance, and Democratic Participation ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
TM fosters a calm and inclusive classroom environment, breaking down barriers created by stress, anxiety, and social tensions. This promotes tolerance and a sense of unity and collaboration among students and staff.
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How We Promote It:
Schools implementing TM report reduced instances of bullying, violence, and discrimination. By promoting mental balance and emotional intelligence, the program supports the development of inclusive, diverse, and democratic learning spaces.
Supporting Development of Professional Networks Across Europe ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
Our programs encourage collaboration among educators, fostering professional connections across Europe. These networks are essential for exchanging innovative practices and improving education collectively.
-
How We Promote It:
Teachers and school leaders who engage in our mobility projects and training programs become part of a growing network of educators and schools that are successfully implementing the Quiet Time with the Transcendental Meditation approach in Europe. This network provides a platform for sharing experiences, discussing best practices, and collectively enhancing the quality of education across diverse contexts. By joining this community, educators gain access to ongoing support and a wealth of shared knowledge, further strengthening their professional development and their schools’ impact.
3. Contributing to the Creation of the European Education Area
Building Capacity of Schools to Engage in Cross-Border Exchanges and Cooperation, and Carry Out High-Quality Mobility Projects ➡➡ READ MORE
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Why We Address It:
By hosting mobility programs in schools successfully implementing TM, we demonstrate how innovative practices can be shared across borders.
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How We Promote It:
Teachers and principals are invited to visit schools applying TM in Portugal to observe the program in practice. These exchanges allow participants to learn about logistics, implementation, and success metrics, empowering them to replicate and adapt the approach in their own contexts.
Which
outcomes
should I expect?
An enriching experience comprising educational, cultural, and well-being activities.
An opportunity to observe the practical application of the Quiet Time with Transcendental Meditation approach in other European schools, facilitating professional development and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
A hands-on experience aimed at improving teachers’ mental health and well-being, developing skills, leadership, and confidence in managing diverse learning environments, and fostering a culture of inclusion, tolerance, and peace.
An effective means to promote international peer cooperation and cultural enrichment, being challenged in an international environment.
Our Comprehensive Mobility Offer:
Fostering Growth, Inclusion, and European Values
Our mobility program is designed to fully embrace and integrate the key principles of the Erasmus+ programme, horizontal dimensions and activities, ensuring participants experience meaningful, impactful, and transformative journeys. Here’s how we incorporate these essential aspects:
Horizontal Dimension: Inclusion and Diversity & Environmentally Sustainable and Responsible Practices ➡➡ READ MORE
Horizontal Dimension: Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to offering mobility opportunities that are inclusive and equitable, welcoming participants from all backgrounds. Our selection process ensures that professional development benefits are accessible to all educators within the participating schools. Participants are actively involved in key decisions during preparation, implementation, and follow-up, maximizing the impact for each individual. To support returning participants, we offer local follow-up with the QT/TM organizations in their home countries, enabling participants to continue the transformative journey started during mobility and supporting the QT/TM implementing process in their schools.
Furthermore, Transcendental Meditation is a simple, universal practice that transcends cultural, socio-economic, and linguistic barriers. By fostering inner peace and emotional well-being, TM promotes tolerance, empathy, and mutual understanding, creating an inclusive environment in schools.
Horizontal Dimension: Environmentally Sustainable and Responsible Practices
Our program encourages participants to reflect on and adopt environmentally responsible practices. Throughout the mobility process, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and inspire small, practical steps to reduce their environmental footprint
Horizontal Dimension: Participation in Democratic Life and European Values ➡➡ READ MORE
Horizontal Dimension: Participation in Democratic Life and European Values
The QT/TM program fosters the development of personal skills such as effective communication, collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving, alongside attitudes like open-mindedness, empathy, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with diverse perspectives. These qualities support civic engagement, intercultural awareness, critical thinking, empowering participants to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
By developing these skills and attitudes, cultivating them naturally from within, participants align with the European Union’s common values, such as respect for democracy, human dignity, diversity, and intercultural dialogue. This inner growth deepens their appreciation for European social, cultural, and historical heritage, fostering a genuine sense of unity and belonging within the European community.
Furthermore TM fosters emotional resilience and self-awareness, essential qualities for active participation in democratic processes and community building. Throughout our work, we encourage schools to be hubs of community engagement.
Activities: Learning-Focused, Transnational, Structured and Strategic Activities ➡➡ READ MORE
Activities: Learning-Focused, Transnational, Structured and Strategic Activities
Our mobility activities are crafted to ensure participants gain new knowledge, skills, and attitudes while fostering personal and professional growth.
Each activity is transnational, facilitating enriching interactions between people from different countries to promote mutual exchange and learning, and allowing participating teachers to join an international community of schools already implementing the QT/TM innovative approach.
All activities are structured with a clear methodology, planned outcomes, and a strategic focus, ensuring they contribute to the wider project objectives of fostering inclusion, well-being, and school success.
Which benefits for myself
and my school?
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
Enhanced Teacher Well-being
Teaching is a demanding profession, and the constant pressure to meet educational standards and manage classroom dynamics can lead to stress and anxiety. Teachers report feeling significantly less stressed and anxious with TM. They find themselves more relaxed, with a greater sense of calm and inner peace. This leads to improved sleep quality and overall mental well-being.
Increased Energy and Vitality
Many TM practitioners report increased energy and vitality. Teachers particularly report feeling more physically and mentally prepared to face the demands of the day, both at work and at home.
Improved Emotional Resilience
TM fosters greater emotional resilience, helping teachers bounce back more quickly from challenging situations. They find it easier to handle setbacks and stay positive. This enables teacher to handle classroom conflicts and student-related stress more effectively.
Physical Health Benefits
While addressing mental well-being, Transcendental Meditation (TM) also provides physical health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, improving heart health, reducing cortisol levels, and enhancing overall immune function, potentially alleviating health-related concerns.
Reduced Burnout
One of the most significant benefits of TM for teachers is its ability to prevent burnout. Teachers who practice TM regularly report feeling less emotionally exhausted and more satisfied with their careers.
Enhanced Cognitive Functions
Improved Focus and Concentration
Teaching often requires multitasking and maintaining a high level of concentration. TM enhances cognitive functions, improving a teacher’s ability to focus on tasks and convey information more effectively.
Enhanced Creativity AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
TM has been shown to enhance creativity and problem-solving by promoting divergent thinking and encouraging new perspectives. Teachers can tap into their creative potential to develop innovative teaching methods and engage students more effectively.
Improved Mental Health
TM has been associated with improved mental health and well-being. It can help teachers alleviate anxiety, depression, and burnout, addressing personal and professional worries related to mental health.
Enhanced Resilience
The practice of TM builds mental resilience, enabling teachers to cope better with the pressures of teaching and everyday life. This addresses concerns about burnout and mental strength.
Better working environment
Better Classroom Management
TM positively impact the teacher-student relationship by promoting calm and positive energy in the classroom. This can address concerns related to classroom challenges. With TM, teachers notice enhanced classroom management skills. They can deal with challenging situations with a calmer attitude, positively influencing student behavior and learning outcomes.
Improved Relationships
TM leads to better interpersonal relationships. Teachers experience improved communication with family members, friends, and colleagues due to reduced irritability and increased emotional stability.
Better Work-Life Balance
Quality Personal Time
TM allows teachers to create a better balance between their professional and personal lives. This practice ensures that they have the time and energy to enjoy their personal interests and spend quality time with their loved ones.
Greater Job Satisfaction
A reduction in stress, improved mental well-being, and the ability to connect with students on a deeper level leads to increased job satisfaction. Teachers find their work more fulfilling and meaningful.
Personal Growth
Transcendental Meditation (TM) fosters personal growth by enhancing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. These qualities empower individuals to better understand themselves, manage stress effectively, and approach challenges with greater clarity and confidence. For educators and professionals, this can translate into improved decision-making, leadership skills, and adaptability. TM also nurtures creativity and a sense of purpose, encouraging individuals to explore their full potential, both personally and professionally. By cultivating a balanced and centered mindset, TM supports overall personal development, enabling participants to thrive in various aspects of their lives.
Our previous Erasmus+ KA3 co-funded projects
implementing TM in European schools
So, are you ready to transform
your teaching experience
and discovering a tool for creating a peaceful 🕊️, inclusive 🤝,
and focused 🎯learning environment?
Are you ready to discover
an innovative, proven approach
to improve mental health 💚, well-being 😊,
and the quality of teaching and learning in your school 📚?
Join the next
Erasmus+ mobility project!
🌍Destination Portugal🌍
🌟2027🌟
5-Day Erasmus+ Mobility
Discover a Model School for
Transcendental Meditation in Europe
CALENDAR 2027
📍 OLHÃO, Portugal 🧑🤝🧑🔍 Job Shadowing 📅 5 Days 🗣English/Spanish
📍 OLHÃO, Portugal
🧑🤝🧑🔍 Job Shadowing
📅 5 Days
🗣English/Spanish
Transforming Education: An Innovative Approach for Improving Mental Health, Well-Being & the School Climate
LOCATION: OLHÃO, Portugal
LANGUAGE: English / Spanish
2027
| April: 12-16 |
Full |
| October: 18-22 |
Open for registration |
REGISTER
HERE
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TO PARTICIPATE
What are the benefits
for me and my school?
Spaces are limited!
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This is more than a professional opportunity
It’s a journey of growth, inspiration
and practical, actionable learning.
This is more than
a professional opportunity
It’s a journey of growth, inspiration
and practical, actionable learning.
It is your opportunity to join
a growing network of educators
embracing change and making
a meaningful impact in their schools.
It is a unique opportunity to expanding
your professional horizons
and promote professional development,
cultural exchange
and innovative teaching practices,
engaging with peers across Europe.
It is a unique opportunity to expanding
your professional horizons
and promote professional development,
cultural exchange,
and innovative teaching practices
engaging with peers across Europe.
Take the first step towards transforming your school
and empowering your teaching journey today!
See you soon!
The FRIENDS Mobility Team
for Portugal, Welcoming You!
Paulo Cortereal
MOBILITY COORDINATOR FOR PORTUGAL - TM TEACHER - SCHOOL TEACHER
More About Paulo
A dedicated School Teacher and Coordinator of the implementation of QT/TM in Portugal since 2010, Paulo has played a key role in previous Erasmus+ co-funded projects and currently leads the expansion of the FRIENDS project in the Algarve region. He holds a degree in Design from IADE and a Postgraduate degree in Museology from the University of Évora. As a professor of Visual Arts and Science of Creative Intelligence at Escola Dr. Alberto Iria, he combines his artistic and educational expertise. Additionally, Paulo is a certified Transcendental Meditation teacher, a Photography trainer, and an Internal Arts teacher.
Antonio Pedro Goncalves
TM TEACHER - DIRECTOR CCCTVM (TM ORGANIZATION IN PORTUGAL)
More About Antonio Pedro
A Senior Transcendental Meditation Teacher and Teacher’s Coordinator with extensive international experience in implementing QT/TM in schools, Antonio Pedro has been teaching TM for over 35 years and has trained more than 7,500 individuals in TM and its advanced techniques. He has conducted international projects in Mozambique and Latin America, where he introduced TM to hundreds of disadvantaged students in schools. Antonio Pedro is currently the National Director of the TM organization in Portugal (CCCTVM) and has co-coordinated the implementation of the EUROPE and FRIENDS projects across various regions including Algarve, Aveiro, and Lisbon, playing a key role in consolidating and expanding the QT/TM program in schools and advancing the teaching of TM’s advanced techniques.
Eduardo Espiritosanto
TM TEACHER - CO-DIRECTOR CCCTVM (TM ORGANIZATION IN PORTUGAL)
More About Eduardo
Eduardo is graduated in Anthropology and has had extensive experience teaching in public schools. He has been dedicated to teaching the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique for over 36 years, having introduced it to more than 5800 individuals. Eduardo has conducted international projects in Angola, Mozambique, Latin America, and other regions, where he taught TM to disadvantaged students in schools, as well as in health institutions and other community settings. Most recently, he served as the National Director of the TM organization in Portugal (CCCTVM), overseeing the implementation of the EU Erasmus+ co-funded projects, EUROPE and FRIENDS, across Portugal.
Mirta Castellaro
EUROPEAN Coordinator of the implementation EUROPE and FRIENDS projects - TM TEACHER
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A doctorate in Sociology from the Università degli Studi di Napoli, Mirta volunteered in the successful drug rehabilitation program at “Centro La Tenda” in Napoli. For 16 years, she was part of the Maharishi Vedic University (MVU) and the Maharishi Open University, offering courses on Vedic Science and modern science.
An experienced teacher of Transcendental Meditation and Maharishi Vedic Science, she has organized international TM courses and TM advanced techniques. Mirta was National Coordinator for the Maharishi Spiritual University’s Vedic Science courses for women. Since 2012, Mirta has coordinated the preparation, writing, and submission of multiple project proposals for EU-funded initiatives, and the implementation of the QT/TM program in schools, including in the EUROPE and FRIENDS projects.
Stefano Mancin
EU Coordinator of the implementation EUROPE and FRIENDS projects - Innovation & Growth Developer
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With 10 years experience in EU grant research and coordination, Stefano has successfully led the preparation, writing, and submission of project proposals for EU-funded initiatives, particularly within Erasmus+ programs. He has co-managed the implementation of the Quiet Time with Transcendental Meditation program within the EUROPE and FRIENDS projects across 7 European countries, promoting inclusive education, tolerance, and well-being in schools. Additionally, Stefano employs in the projetcs his skills in graphic design, website development, video editing, social media management, and digital marketing, ensuring effective communication and projects outreach.
