They were joined by their wives, girlfriends, and other celebrities, including Mia Farrow , Donovan , and Mike Love of the Beach Boys.
The Beatles first encountered the Maharishi in London in 1967. After a brief seminar in Wales was cut short by the death of their manager, Brian Epstein, the group committed to an advanced training course at the Maharishi's . The Beatles in India
The experience was often described as a "summer camp" of eating, sleeping, and meditating. Ringo, however, struggled with the spicy food and local insects, leaving after only 10 days with a suitcase full of Heinz baked beans. They were joined by their wives, girlfriends, and