Would You Drive With A Dirty Windshield? 5 Tools to Clear Your Vision

I was five years old when I began wearing eyeglasses to correct my vision, and the experience was a game changer. For the first time in my life objects that had previously appeared fuzzy and indistinguishable, now became sharp and identifiable. I could see individual leaves on the trees and recognize words written on the blackboard in school. It was not only a thrill, it was an enormous benefit to see the world so clearly.

After that first amazing experience of clarity, however, my glasses often got dirty. A common accumulation of grease, dust and debris easily rendered my glasses ineffective. […]

Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev)2018-11-05T09:14:44-05:00November 5th, 2018|Selected Essays by Leonard Perlmutter|

American Meditation Institute Research Study on AMI Meditation for Physician Burnout Enters Second Year

The American Meditation Institute (AMI) announced today that it has entered the second year of a research study that examines the impact of a basic daily mantra-based AMI MEDITATION practice on the symptoms of burnout, compassion fatigue and stress in healthcare providers. The second group of participants in this study will be among those who receive their training at AMI’s tenth annual “Heart and Science of Yoga” Mind/Body Medicine CME conference October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. The study received IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval through the Berkshire Medical Center in 2017.

The principal investigator of the study […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-10-16T12:35:18-04:00October 16th, 2018|Press Release, Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

Those who say don’t know, and those who know don’t say.

By Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev)

“Those who say don’t know, and those who know don’t say.” This warning from Lao Tzu, the 6th century BC author of the Tao Te Ching and founder of Taoism, serves as an important reminder today for all of us trying to resolve challenging relationships.

Like many profound teachings presented by a master to a disciple, this statement is to be read as a riddle to solve. The words are presented in a way that requires a certain depth of understanding on the part of the disciple to be correctly interpreted.

From a yogic perspective, Lao Tzu’s […]

Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev)2018-10-05T11:56:42-04:00October 4th, 2018|Essays, Featured Article|

Meditation is Good for Business

Most of us have heard how meditation can enhance our personal life, but did you know that meditation is also good for business? According to Forbes magazine, meditation can make you “exponentially more effective throughout your career.” Here’s how:

Increase focus and productivity: You become less distracted when focusing on specific assignments, and achieve a higher rate of successful task completion.
Elevate energy & memory capacity: You find it easier to rest your busy mind and fall asleep, which contributes to higher energy levels during the day and an increased mental capacity.
Better, easier decision-making: You are able to quiet the mind and access […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-10-03T15:42:43-04:00October 3rd, 2018|News in Brief|

Gender and Burnout

In a recent Medscape survey, 48% of female physicians reported burnout vs. 38% of their male peers. The AMA also reports additional differences:

Coping: More than 50% of female physicians with burnout discuss it with family and friends, while only 39% of men do. Men were more likely to cope with burnout by exercising (52%) compared with 47% of women. Female physicians experiencing burnout were also more likely to:

Sleep: 46% vs. 38%

Eat junk food: 39% vs. 27%

Binge eat: 23% vs. 18%

Seek help: 31% vs. 24%

Both men and women rated their job as the greatest cause of depression. Women ranked family and romantic relationships in second place, […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-10-03T13:46:33-04:00October 3rd, 2018|News in Brief|

Do You Have a Toxic Boss?

Are you among the 75% of Americans who claim their “boss is the most stressful part of their workday”? According to the Harvard Business Review, studies in American workplaces show that people with toxic employers are more likely to experience chronic stress, depression, and anxiety, all of which increase the risk of a lowered immune system, colds, strokes, and even heart attacks. Of course finding a better job situation may be the optimal option, but not practical for many people. If you can’t change your job right now, meditation and gentle yoga can help you respond more creatively. Remember, you […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-10-03T13:38:58-04:00October 3rd, 2018|News in Brief|

American Meditation Institute CME Conference for Relieving Burnout Offers Physicians a Practical Application of Herbert Benson MD’s “Three-Legged Stool” Theory

According to The American Meditation Institute (AMI) founder Leonard Perlmutter, AMI MEDITATION practical self-care techniques that can relieve and prevent physician burnout will be taught at the 10^th annual mind/body medicine CME conference October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga,” this 32 CME comprehensive training, accredited through the American Medical Association and Albany Medical College, is designed to help identify, prevent and relieve physician stress and burnout.

Herbert Benson, professor of mind/body medicine at Harvard Medical School and director emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute at Mass General Hospital, claims that maintaining […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-10-02T09:57:28-04:00October 2nd, 2018|Press Release, Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

Gustavo Grodnitzky PhD: Yoga Science Diminishes the Cultural Influences that Lead to Physician Burnout

Gustavo Grodnitzky, PhD will join the faculty of The American Meditation Institute (AMI) for a 32-credit hour mind/body medicine CME conference on meditation, gentle yoga and diaphragmatic breathing for physicians and other health care professionals. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga,” this comprehensive training being held October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts, is accredited by the Albany Medical College and the American Medical Association, and is designed to help relieve physician stress and burnout.

Gustavo Grodnitzky, PhD is a noted speaker, author, consultant , psychologist, and Chair of the AMI Psychological Education Committee. After […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-09-18T11:18:29-04:00September 18th, 2018|Press Release, Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

Interview with CME Conference Speaker Mark Pettus, MD

I interact with a lot of physicians who I think confront unprecedented levels of stress in their lives for many reasons. It’s easy for me to understand how challenging it is to be a physician navigating this landscape; trying to do the best you can with things beyond our control—health care reform, various regulatory issues are always coming down on providers. Any physician who is confronting challenge around joy and the capacity to thrive definitely needs to be aware of the AMI’s work. In my experience, the AMI program is unique. I’ve never seen anyone translate the philosophy and science […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-09-05T14:27:44-04:00September 5th, 2018|Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

Neuromuscular Therapist Lee Albert to Present at The American Meditation Institute’s 10th Annual CME Conference on Yoga for Pain Relief and Physician Burnout Prevention

Acclaimed neuromuscular therapist and gentle yoga instructor Lee Albert, NMT will join the faculty of The American Meditation Institute (AMI) for a 32-credit hour mind/body medicine CME conference on meditation, gentle yoga and diaphragmatic breathing for physicians and other health care professionals. Entitled “The Heart and Science of Yoga” this conference, to be held October 23-27, 2018 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts, is accredited by the Albany Medical College and the American Medical Association, and is designed to help relieve physician stress and burnout.

Presenter Lee Albert NMT created, practices and teaches Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT)–a series of […]

Heather Rivenburg2018-09-04T11:52:03-04:00September 4th, 2018|Press Release, Relieve Burnout Symptoms|

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