At 95, Clint Eastwood attributes transcendental meditation for its longevity

At 95, the American movie star and director Clint Eastwood is still strong.

The celebrity biographer Shawn Levy, author of the book “Clint: The Man and the Movies”, wrote on health practices that have contributed to the longevity of the actor.

In a recent article in air mail, Levy noted that Eastwood is a “gymnasium rat for life and fitness monster” which has also favored a “biological and low fat diet” since the 1950s “, when Luzerne germs and yogurt were considered exotic.”

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“And in the 1960s, he praised the advantages of sushi,” he added.

Eastwood also practiced transcendental meditation daily, often twice a day, since the mid -1970s, even working, according to Levy.

American actor Clint Eastwood is represented on the set of the television series “Rawhide”. The celebrity biographer Shawn Levy, author of the book “Clint: The Man and the Movies”, wrote on health practices that have contributed to the longevity of the actor. (Sunset Boulevard / Corbis via Getty Images)

“Indeed, especially by working,” he wrote. “All this by playing the nameless man and dirty Harry and other avatars of this kind of bloodshed.”

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Levy described Eastwood as “the man of contradictions” while he alternates between his roles of rough cinema and meditation behind the scenes, describing how the actor “reflected the best and the worst” of our “national character”.

What is transcendental meditation?

Transcendental meditation (TM) is a meditation technique that provides in -depth rest for the mind and body, according to the official TM website.

Meditative practice “dissolves stress” in the nervous system, which can improve brain function.

Director-producer Clint Eastwood was represented during a prize ceremony in 2020. Eastwood practiced transcendental meditation daily, often twice a day, since the mid-1970s. (Images Kevin Winter / Getty for AFI)

“After only a few minutes of practice TM, people generally feel more refreshed, clear and ready to action,” according to the website.

“Over time, consciousness is developing, and we enjoy more and more success and happiness in life. TM practitioners report inner peace, more creativity, better health and better relationships.”

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In a medically examined webmd guide, experts share how TM technique can help people avoid distracting thoughts and promote a “relaxed consciousness” state using a mantra to concentrate attention.

Some TM supporters declare that ordinary thought is “transcended” and replaced by a “pure state of consciousness”, where perfect immobility, rest, stability, order and “the absence of mental limits” are obtained, noted the above source.

Transcendental meditation (TM) is a practice that provides in -depth rest to mind and body, according to the official TM website. (istock)

The potential benefits for the health of the practice may include a reduction in stress, anxiety and depression, as well as the drop in blood pressure and better sleep.

While TM, and even normal meditation, can be positive for overall health, experts warn that it should not be used as a singular treatment for certain conditions.

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TM training is available from a non -profit organization called Maharishi Foundation. Training involves multi-session group lessons with a certified instructor.

Fox News Digital contacted the Maharishi Foundation for comments.