Higher States of Consciousness
A Maharishi Knowledge Course
Study Maharishi’s systematic description of the full range of human consciousness through 16 recorded lectures by Maharishi.
Across eight live Saturday sessions, we will explore Maharishi’s knowledge of Transcendental Consciousness and the progressive unfoldment of higher states of consciousness, including Cosmic Consciousness, God Consciousness, and Unity Consciousness.
Course Details
January 16–March 6, 2027 • 8 Saturdays • 10:00 a.m. MT • $480
Open to verified Transcendental Meditation practitioners
TM verification is required before enrollment is confirmed.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Higher States of Consciousness is a Maharishi Knowledge Course devoted to Maharishi’s systematic description of the seven states of consciousness and the progressive unfoldment of human potential.
Through 16 recorded lectures, Maharishi explores the development and experience of higher states of consciousness—from the experience of Transcendental Consciousness through increasingly refined states of awareness, perception, knowledge, and experience.
The course includes Maharishi’s discussions of Cosmic Consciousness, refinement of perception, God Consciousness, Unity Consciousness, Brahman Consciousness, the relationship between consciousness and physiology, and the changing nature of knowledge in different states of consciousness.
The lectures were originally given by Maharishi between 1970 and 2001 and were remastered in 2020. The lectures themselves were not changed.
Presented together, these 16 lectures provide a sustained exploration of Maharishi’s knowledge of the seven states of consciousness and the progressive development of human potential.
HOW THE COURSE IS EXPERIENCED
Maharishi teaches the course through the recorded lectures. Courtney “Ketu” Thomas facilitates the live course experience.
The course contains 16 recorded lectures by Maharishi totaling approximately 13 hours and 32 minutes, presented across eight live Saturday sessions.
I will host each session, provide context for where we are within the overall course sequence, facilitate discussion and Q&A, and help us move through the knowledge in a coherent progression from week to week.
My role is not to replace or reinterpret Maharishi’s teaching. It is to make space for us to receive the knowledge as it was presented, maintain continuity across the course, reflect on what we are studying, and bring questions into a shared learning environment.
For many TM practitioners, courses like this provide an opportunity to continue their education in Maharishi’s knowledge well beyond the foundational instruction through which they originally learned the TM technique.
Facilitated by Courtney “Ketu” Thomas
Certified Transcendental Meditation Teacher
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Higher States of Consciousness is designed for verified Transcendental Meditation practitioners who want to deepen their intellectual understanding of Maharishi’s knowledge of consciousness and human development.
You learned Transcendental Meditation through authorized personal instruction and your TM instruction can be verified.
You want a more systematic understanding of Maharishi’s framework of the seven states of consciousness.
You want to study Maharishi’s descriptions of Transcendental Consciousness, Cosmic Consciousness, God Consciousness, Unity Consciousness, and related stages of development.
You are interested in the relationship between consciousness, physiology, perception, knowledge, and experience.
You want to continue beyond the foundational knowledge received when learning TM and explore a deeper body of Maharishi’s teaching on consciousness and human development.
You value the rare opportunity to study this body of Maharishi’s recorded knowledge together with other TM practitioners in a live course setting.
You value studying Maharishi’s knowledge alongside other TM practitioners with space for reflection, discussion, and Q&A.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Go beyond the foundational knowledge of the TM course through 16 recorded lectures in which Maharishi unfolds his systematic understanding of the seven states of consciousness.
Presented across eight live Saturday sessions for verified TM practitioners.
MAHARISHI’S KNOWLEDGE
Study Maharishi’s recorded lectures on the seven states of consciousness and the progressive development of human awareness.
The course brings together teachings given across several decades into a systematic exploration of higher states of consciousness.
16 Lectures • 13 Hours 32 Minutes
A LIVE KNOWLEDGE COURSE
These lectures come from a much broader body of Maharishi’s recorded knowledge beyond what is ordinarily covered in learning TM.
Across eight Saturdays, we will experience this complete 16-lecture course together, with continuity from one session to the next.
I will host each session, orient us within the course, and facilitate reflection, discussion, and Q&A around Maharishi’s teaching.
Facilitated by Courtney “Ketu” Thomas
STUDY, REFLECTION & DISCUSSION
The live format gives you the opportunity to hear Maharishi’s teaching, reflect on what you are studying, discuss the knowledge with other TM practitioners, and ask questions as the course progresses.
Supporting course materials accompany the lessons.
For Verified TM Practitioners
WHAT YOU’LL STUDY
The 16 lectures examine higher states of consciousness from several connected perspectives, moving from Maharishi’s overview of the seven states toward increasingly refined descriptions of consciousness, perception, and knowledge.
1. The Seven States of Consciousness
Study Maharishi’s framework for understanding the full range of human consciousness and its progressive development.
2. Consciousness & Human Physiology
Explore Maharishi’s discussion of the relationship between states of consciousness and the development of human physiology.
3. Cosmic Consciousness & Witnessing
Examine Maharishi’s description of Cosmic Consciousness and the mechanics of witnessing.
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4. Development of Heart, Mind & Perception
Explore Maharishi’s descriptions of increasingly refined feeling, understanding, and perception as consciousness develops.
5. Self-Realization & Refined States of Consciousness
Study Maharishi’s discussions of Self-realization, God Consciousness, and the refinement of experience associated with higher states.
6. Unity Consciousness & Brahman Consciousness
Explore Maharishi’s descriptions of Unity Consciousness, the perception of unity within diversity, and further expressions of wholeness in awareness.
7. Knowledge in Higher States of Consciousness
Consider Maharishi’s teaching on how the nature of knowledge changes according to the state of consciousness of the knower, including his references to Vedic literature, scientific principles, and reported experience.
COURSE SCHEDULE & FORMAT
Eight live Saturday sessions • January 16–March 6, 2027 • 10:00 a.m. MT
SESSION DATES
January 16, 2027 — 10:00 a.m. MT
January 23, 2027 — 10:00 a.m. MT
January 30, 2027 — 10:00 a.m. MT
February 6, 2027 — 10:00 a.m. MT
February 13, 2027 — 10:00 a.m. MT
February 20, 2027 — 10:00 a.m. MT
February 27, 2027 — 10:00 a.m. MT
March 6, 2027 — 10:00 a.m. MT
LIVE COURSE FORMAT
Each Saturday, we will come together for a live facilitated course session centered around Maharishi’s recorded lectures
Because the course contains 16 lectures, we will move through approximately two lectures per session while maintaining the continuity of Maharishi’s overall presentation.
Course Tuition: $480
For verified Transcendental Meditation practitioners.
TM instruction must be verified before enrollment is confirmed.
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Register & Verify Your TM Instruction
Register for Higher States of Consciousness and provide the information needed to verify that you learned Transcendental Meditation through authorized personal instruction.
Enrollment is finalized after verification and payment.
Step 2: Join the Eight Live Saturday Sessions
Beginning January 16, we will meet each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. MT and move through Maharishi’s 16 recorded lectures over eight live sessions. Each week continues the body of knowledge introduced in the sessions before it.
Step 3: Study, Reflect & Discuss
Hear Maharishi’s teaching, reflect on the knowledge, participate in facilitated discussion and Q&A, and continue building a coherent understanding of the course as it progresses.
The knowledge comes directly from Maharishi. Courtney “Ketu” Thomas facilitates the live course experience.
FAQ
Who is eligible to enroll?
Higher States of Consciousness is offered to verified Transcendental Meditation practitioners who learned the TM technique through authorized personal instruction.
Your TM instruction must be verified before enrollment is confirmed.
How does TM verification work?
During registration, you will provide the information needed to verify your Transcendental Meditation instruction. Once your TM instruction has been confirmed and tuition has been received, your enrollment will be finalized.
What is the course tuition?
Course tuition is $480.
When are the live sessions?
The course meets on eight Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. MT:
January 16, 2027
January 23, 2027
January 30, 2027
February 6, 2027
February 13, 2027
February 20, 2027
February 27, 2027
March 6, 2027
What is included in the course?
The course includes 16 recorded lectures by Maharishi totaling approximately 13 hours and 32 minutes, experienced as a connected course across eight live facilitated sessions.
The live sessions also provide time for orientation within the course sequence, reflection, discussion, and Q&A.
Who presents and facilitates the course?
The recorded lectures and knowledge come directly from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Courtney “Ketu” Thomas, Certified Transcendental Meditation Teacher, facilitates the live course experience, hosts the sessions, provides context for moving through the course, and facilitates discussion and Q&A.
Do I need to have experienced higher states of consciousness to participate?
No. The course is a study of Maharishi’s knowledge and description of higher states of consciousness. Participants are not expected to have had particular experiences before taking the course.
Does taking this course mean I will attain higher states of consciousness?
No specific state of consciousness or spiritual attainment is promised by participation in the course. The purpose of the course is to study Maharishi’s knowledge of the seven states of consciousness and his explanation of the progressive development of consciousness.
Does this course teach Transcendental Meditation?
No. Participants must already have learned the Transcendental Meditation technique through authorized personal instruction. The TM technique itself is not taught as part of this course.
What if I have not learned Transcendental Meditation?
You would first need to learn Transcendental Meditation separately through authorized personal instruction from a certified TM teacher before enrolling in this particular Maharishi Knowledge Course.
READY TO JOIN HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS?
Study Maharishi’s knowledge of the seven states of consciousness through 16 recorded lectures experienced across eight live Saturday sessions.
January 16–March 6, 2027 • Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. MT • $480
For verified Transcendental Meditation practitioners.
TM instruction must be verified before enrollment is confirmed.
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