Yogic flying - Definition and Overview

Yogic flying is the purported ability to levitate which is a capability one gains through advanced practice of transcendental meditation. While sitting cross-legged, yogic flyers can move around in a hopping kind of motion. Proponents of yogic flying claim world peace can be induced by thousands of simultaneous yogic flyers spread world-wide.

Special facilities for yogic flying are located in Fairfield, Iowa at the Maharishi University of Management.

Due to the unusual and supernatural claims of this practice, groups claiming to practice yogic flying are treated with skepticism. Many cult researchers consider such groups to be cults.

During the 1990s, various Natural Law Parties encouraged the use of yogic flying as part of their party platform. These unusual electoral claims were featured as comic relief by the media during such elections.