Russel Brand
Since 2009, the British comedian and actor has been meditating and he’s admitted before being full of energy and an erratic thinker. But following meditation, he is full of serenity and selflessness. In a yoga studio in West Hollywood, Brand leads a “tantric meditation practice” and believes it can benefit anyone.
Michael Jordan
Under the guidance of George Mumford, a mindfulness mentor, NBA legend Michael Jordan has taken up meditation. Phil Jackson first invited Mumford to work with the Chicago Bulls back in the ‘90s and Jordan is quoted as saying, “that Zen Buddhist stuff actually works!” Instead of pushing away the distractions, Jordan was taught to embrace them and to become completely aware. The rest is history.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah invited meditation instructors to her production company, Harper Studios in 2011. The staff was guided through meditations after working hours and early in the mornings and Oprah continues to meditate to this day. The stillness achieved within us helps reconnect to the core of what is important in our lives and work. Oprah is quoted saying, “Knowing that stillness is the space where all creative expression, peace, light, and love come to be is a powerfully energizing, yet calming experience.”
David Lynch
For 45 years, the director David Lynch has been practicing Transcendental Meditation and he has a website and foundation that promote the technique. Lynch is quoted saying, “In 1973, I started Transcendental Meditation and have not missed a single meditation ever since. Twice a day, every day. It has given me effortless access to unlimited reserves of energy, creativity and happiness deep within.”
Jerry Seinfeld
For 40 years, Jerry Seinfeld has been practicing Transcendental Meditation much like David Lynch. Seinfeld believes TM teaches one to take things easy in life and he’s mentioned that meditation is like, “a charger that charges your entire mind and body” and has helped with sleep.