Events

DINNER, MOVIE & SATSANG Friday night, 5:30 – 10:00pm AMI – 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY AMI presents entertaining and thought-provoking films reflecting practical Yoga Science. Each Friday night program begins at 5:30pm with a gourmet vegetarian dinner followed by a movie and philosophical discussion (satsang). A group meditation will conclude the evening. $20 per person (dinner & complementary film). All reservations must be received no later than the Wednesday before the event.   “VICTORIA & ABDUL” Starring Judy Dench, Ali Faizal, Eddie Izzard and Tim Pigott-Smith Queen Victoria and a young Indian man forge an unlikely alliance that others [...]

DINNER, MOVIE & SATSANG Friday night, 5:30 – 10:00pm AMI – 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY AMI presents entertaining and thought-provoking films reflecting practical Yoga Science. Each Friday night program begins at 5:30pm with a gourmet vegetarian dinner followed by a movie and philosophical discussion (satsang). A group meditation will conclude the evening. $20 per person (dinner & complementary film). All reservations must be received no later than the Wednesday before the event. “THE SHAPE OF WATER” Starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg and Octavia Spencer At a secret research facility in the 1960s, a [...]

DINNER, MOVIE & SATSANG Friday night, 5:30 – 10:00pm AMI – 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY AMI presents entertaining and thought-provoking films reflecting practical Yoga Science. Each Friday night program begins at 5:30pm with a gourmet vegetarian dinner followed by a movie and philosophical discussion (satsang). A group meditation will conclude the evening. $20 per person (dinner & complementary film). All reservations must be received no later than the Wednesday before the event. “THE POST” Starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks A timely re-examination by director/producer Steven Spielberg of what it takes to risk one's own career and very freedom [...]

A Women’s Wellness Evening It’s All About You The American Meditation Institute (AMI) in Averill Park, NY invites you to join us for a FREE evening designed especially for you — to nourish and reconnect with your entire self — Body, Mind and Spirit.  True wellness begins with self-care.  This evening provides a unique opportunity for women to gather and share their experiences, to learn simple and practical self-care tools and to encourage one another to incorporate what you learn into your every day lives. Learn self-care tools to become a healthier, happier you. Activities will include: A walk in the beautiful gardens and [...]

DINNER, MOVIE & SATSANG Friday night, 5:30 – 10:00pm AMI – 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY AMI presents entertaining and thought-provoking films reflecting practical Yoga Science. Each Friday night program begins at 5:30pm with a gourmet vegetarian dinner followed by a movie and philosophical discussion (satsang). A group meditation will conclude the evening. $20 per person (dinner & complementary film). All reservations must be received no later than the Wednesday before the event. “DARKEST HOUR” Starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James Pitted against Nazi Germany, Winston Churchill must withstand his own self-doubt in order to rally a [...]

Full Moon Fire Ceremony and Ragani Kirtan Concert Celebrating the bountiful blessings of the Light of Guru We cordially invite all seekers of the Truth on the path of fire and light to join us to celebrate and rejoice in the wisdom and blessings of the sages.  Guru Purnima is the occasion when students revisit their teachers to rejuvenate their sadhana (spiritual practice) and to receive inspiration and further instruction on their spiritual journey.  As part of this year’s celebration, world acclaimed kirtan singer Ragani will present a sacred and inspiring kirtan concert.  Kirtan is a style of call-and-response devotional chanting, and is one of [...]

Thanks-Giving Dinner Fundraiser and Chamber Music Concert Celebrate AMI’s 22nd Anniversary Every day we are grateful for the teaching of Yoga Science.  It’s very practical and commonsensical, and can be applied in every relationship.  As Thanksgiving approaches, please join us in celebrating our 22nd Anniversary with a special, festive meeting of gratitude for the teaching.  We’ll enjoy a delicious gourmet vegetarian meal, listen to a beautiful chamber music concert and visit with like-minded seekers.

New Year's Eve Celebration Pitch-In Vegetarian Dinner, Movie, Group Meditation and Fire Ceremony   Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the new year at AMI. Enjoy a delicious pitch-in vegetarian dinner followed by the movie "Samadhi Part 2: It's Not What You Think" directed by Daniel Schmidt.  Samadhi is the ancient Sanskrit word which points toward the mystical or transcendent union that is at the root of all spirituality and self inquiry.         View the trailer The evening will conclude with a group meditation and fire ceremony. Please bring a delicious vegetarian dish to share. Kindly RSVP by December 29th. [...]

MOVIE & SATSANG Thursday night, 6:30 – 8:30pm AMI – 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY AMI presents entertaining and thought-provoking films reflecting practical Yoga Science. Each Thursday night program begins at 6:30pm with a movie and philosophical discussion (satsang). A group meditation will conclude the evening. $10 per person  All reservations must be received no later than the Tuesday before the event. “THE BILL MURRAY STORIES” Starring Bill Murray In this unusual docudrama about "Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man," Americans recount their random and unexpected encounters with actor Bill Murray. View the movie trailer [...]

MOVIE & SATSANG Thursday night, 6:30 – 9:30pm AMI – 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY AMI presents entertaining and thought-provoking films reflecting practical Yoga Science. Each Thursday night program begins at 6:30pm with a movie and is followed by a philosophical discussion (satsang).  A group meditation concludes the evening. $10 per person  All reservations must be received no later than the Tuesday before the event. “THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST” Starring Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel and Barbara Hershey The Last Temptation of Christ is an important yogic film brilliantly directed by Martin Scorsese.  Without [...]