AMI founder, Leonard Perlmutter


AMI MEDITATION:  THE HEART AND SCIENCE OF YOGA
UNIFYING THE INHERENT POWER OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
Comprehensive Training in Holistic Mind-Body Medicine

Excellent for first-time or experienced meditators, physicians, nurses, therapists and counselors.

Level I - Our entry-level, six-week course presents a comprehensive training in the world's most effective holistic mind-body medicine, a system that unites the inherent healing power of the mind, body and spirit.  Each week, you'll learn new skills which will positively impact every aspect of life to help boost your immune system and end stress. AMI Meditation provides the transformative essence of practical Yoga Science --- to help you discover and creatively express your life’s true purpose.

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MI Meditation provides an extraordinary opportunity to transform the debilitating energy of anger, fear, expectation and disappointment into a powerful and beneficent force. Through a sincere willingness to use the principles and tools of yoga science and meditation, physical, mental and emotional dis-ease begins to melt away.

Leonard Perlmutter
Philosopher, Educator and founder of the American Meditation Institute


Leonard is a noted philosopher, educator, and founder/director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, New York.  He is the publisher and primary author of Transformation, the journal of practical Yoga Science.  His book, "The Heart and Science of Yoga:  A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear" received six major book of the year awards.  Over the past thirty-two years, Leonard has studied, practiced and taught meditation and Yoga Science.  His many writings and all his seminars are enlivened by his inspiring enthusiasm, vast experience, humor and clear teaching style.

      Course components include:

           YOGA SCIENCE:
          
An educational body of knowledge for health and healing
           How to use the super-conscious mind for the best choices
           How to change and create new, healthier habits
           Understanding pain as an agent for healing
           The transformative power of sacrifice
           Increasing energy, will power and creativity
          The power of desire and attention
           Creative actions rather than reactionary responses
           Antidotes for worry, stress and depression

          
MEDITATION
           Systematic procedure for meditation
           How to diminish distractions
           Training one-pointed attention for creativity and nutrition
           Learning to use the mantra and the one-minute meditation
           Using meditation skills throughout the day
           Building focus, fearlessness, and strength



BREATHING

The meaning of prana (life force)
How breathing irregularities foster dis-ease
Diaphragmatic breathing for pulmonary health
Complete (three-part) yogic breath

YOGA PSYCHOLOGY
How the mind functions for optimal health
The power of the present moment
Building and healing relationships

EASY-GENTLE YOGA
Yoga stretches and exercises for:
   muscles, joints, glands and internal organs

MIND/BODY CARE PLAN
Creating a therapeutic care plan for home and work
Integrating spiritual beliefs
Ayurveda and alkaline therapy

Registration includes:
     
   A Guided Meditation CD, a subscription to Transformation
        A
MI's bi-monthly journal of practical Yoga Science and 
        lifetime support for your practice.


Required texts:  The Heart and Science of Yoga, by Leonard Perlmutter
                               The Art of Joyful Living
, by Swami Rama.


Recommended text:  Essence of the Upanishads, by Eknath Easwaran.

Registration:  $475 (six weeks)

** All classes are held at the American Meditation Institute
   60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY unless otherwise indicated.

CLASS DATES:    TUESDAY EVENINGS, 6:30 - 9:00pm
     
           
                    October 5 - November 9, 2010
                                                                   

   
                                    


PHYSICIAN ACCREDITATION (12 CMEs)
The Albany Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Albany Medical College designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING ACCREDITATION (12 Contact Hours)
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Nurses interested in continuing education click here


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EASY-GENTLE YOGA
  
Kathleen Fisk, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor


Leonard, Jenness and Lilias Folan with AMI Yoga Instructor Kathleen Fisk & Students

For beginners and experienced students alike. These classes will help relieve stiffness and stress while deepening your awareness of body, mind and spirit. Without difficulty or pain, you'll learn the simple, therapeutic pleasures of detoxifying the lymph system, toning the joints, stretching muscles and invigorating internal organs.

                                                                 Registration:  $90 (six weeks)
                                                                 Drop-ins welcome:  $20


CLASS DATES:
    MONDAY EVENINGS, 6:30 - 8:00pm
                
                                               August 2 - September 13, 2010 (no class Sept 6)
                                      September 20 - October 25, 2010
                                      November 1 - December 6, 2010 




      ** All classes are held at the American Meditation Institute, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY unless otherwise indicated.

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INTRODUCTORY MEDITATION LECTURE
  
THE HEART AND SCIENCE OF YOGA

Mary Holloway & Doreen Howe
Long-Time AMI Students

This introductory lecture is an ideal way to get acquainted with the practical power of meditation and yoga science before you commit to a six-week course. If you're seeking to be free of life's everyday stress, this introductory class with long-time students Mary Holloway and Doreen Howe will teach you how you can easily express your inner wisdom by unifying the inherent power of body, mind and spirit.

                                                                      Registration: $15 (one evening)

LECTURE DATES:    THURSDAY EVENING, 6:30 - 7:30pm
                September 16, 2010
           October 21, 2010
    


      ** All classes are held at the American Meditation Institute, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY unless otherwise indicated.



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MIND-BODY PSYCHOLOGY
The Gita's Perennial Wisdom

Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter

LEVEL II:  According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, 53 percent of all illness is attributable to lifestyle choice.  This Bhagavad Gita class will deepen your understanding of how skillful actions and wise choices can effect your entire well being.

The Bhagavad Gita is a practical spiritual handbook for Self-Realization and daily life that teaches you how to be creative and confident in every circumstance.  It describes two paths in life -- an upward path that leads to fulfillment and a downward path that leads to sorrow.  These classes provide you the unique opportunity to deepen your meditation practice.  It is especially  recommended for earnest students and therapists of Yoga Science as holistic mind-body medicine.  No previous Gita preparation is necessary.

Required text:  Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita, by Swami Rama
                               

Registration:  $150 (six weeks)


CLASS DATES:  MONDAY EVENINGS, 6:30 - 8:30pm 
                                September 13 - October 18, 2010

                         
  
   

** All classes are held at the American Meditation Institute, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY
   unless otherwise indicated.

 
        NEXT COURSE:   
October 25 - November 29, 2010
(Chapter 13/14)
                                              
 

Computer Distance Learning
Now Available in the Comfort of your own Home

For the first time ever, The American Meditation Institute is offering you the opportunity to study the Bhagavad Gita with Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter in the comfort of your own home--anywhere in the world!


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MAKING THE BEST CHOICES
Decision-Making Guidelines from the Yoga Sutras


Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter
AMI Founders & Directors


LEVEL II:  The ancient Yoga Sutras offer a system of 10 guidelines for decision-making known as the Yamas and Niyamas.  When you learn to employ these concepts in daily living, you will be able to reliably access your own intuitive wisdom that will guide you to handle every issue skillfully and rewardingly.  These decision-making guidelines will teach you how to transform the contractive power of unhelpful, stress-provoking, negative emotions and habits into an expansive creative and dynamic force.  Real-life issues will be examined including:  family, friends, work, cultural pressure, recreation, discrimination, detachment, will power, worry, anger, non-injury, truth, eating, inner peace, slowing down and death. 


Registration Fee: $150 (three weeks)                                                    

Class Dates:  WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 6:30 - 8:30pm
September 22 - October 6



** All classes are held at the American Meditation Institute, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY unless otherwise indicated.


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SILENT RETREAT
St. Joseph's Provincial House, Watervliet NY


Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter
AMI Founders & Directors


This three-day silent retreat will provide you an undisturbed opportunity to meditate, contemplate and observe the mind's habits.
The retreat will begin Friday, September 24 at 3pm and will conclude on Sunday, September 26 at 3pm.  All vegetarian meals and private room are included in the registration fee.  You must be pre-registered to attend.  Please call for more information.

Registration Fee: $200

September 24 - 26, 2010
St. Joseph's Provincial House
Watervliet NY



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SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION & SATSANG
with Leonard & Jenness


Deepen your spiritual practice by joining Leonard and Jenness
 every Sunday morning for meditation & satsang.

 

AMI Home Center, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park
EVERY SUNDAY from 9:30 - 11:00am
FREE

What happens at your Sunday meditation and satsang? 
Our seated meditation practice is held in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Each Sunday morning program includes both a seated meditation and satsang (a philosophical discussion led by Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter). The seated meditation practiced at AMI is known as mantra meditation. If you do not currently have a personal mantra, you should simply sit in a chair with your head, neck and trunk straight and concentrate your silent attention on any name of the Divine Reality that you are most familiar and comfortable with. The silent seated meditation lasts for about 20 minutes. Participants sit on chairs or cross legged on the floor. Newcomers are helped in finding a comfortable seated meditation posture by experienced members of the community. Meditation periods begin with the sound of a bell.

How should I dress for the meditation session ? 
Loose, comfortable clothing is best. Most people dress casually, as there are no specific requirements. Shorts are discouraged.

Do I need to bring anything ? 
Just your enthusiasm. Meditation cushions, blankets and chairs are provided.

Is there a charge? 
No, the Sunday meditation and satsang is free. However, love donations are always appreciated to help support all our teaching classes, workshops and visiting speakers.

What's Prasad? 
Prasad is a Sanskrit word meaning a sweet food that is first offered to God--and then consumed with the faith that God has blessed it. Following the meditation and satsang, everyone gathers for a brief social hour where tea and sweets are served.

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