CulturePeopleMaharishi Mahesh Yogi's nickname in the American media was "the giggling guru". He was given this epithet after he was seen giggling frequently on the Johnny Carson Show in 1969. Vertical TabsFurther reading(active tab)Taxonomy Further readingWikipedia (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi)LA Times (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; founded Transcendental Meditation movement)Marc Edwards (Reiki, Yoga, Meditation and Yagyas) TaxonomyConnotations: NeutralIndian connection: WeakTags: mahesh yogijohnny carsonnameUnited States of America