Dinner, Movie & Satsang: “Darkest Hour”
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesDINNER, 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 [...]
Sacred Journey: July 2 – August 6
American Meditation Institute or on ZOOM 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesSACRED JOURNEY: Living Purposefully & Dying Gracefully Monday Evenings: July 2 - August 6 Presented by Leonard (Ram Lev) & Jenness Perlmutter LEVEL II: To understand the purpose of life, we must try to understand the relationship between life and death. The two are partners—each providing a context for the other. Death is not the end, but merely a pause in an eternal journey. When both birth and death are understood and accepted as parts of the human journey, then the fear of death subsides and life can be lived more fully and joyfully. Based on the ancient Katha Upanishad, [...]
Morning Yoga for 50 Plus: July 11 – 25
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesMORNING YOGA FOR 50 PLUS: Yoga for Healthy Aging Wednesday Mornings: July 11 - 25 (Drop-ins welcome: $15) Instructor: Melanie (Uma) Gloeckner, RYT LEVEL I: Yoga for healthy aging focuses on developing awareness and skills for daily living. Increase flexibility and strength, improve balance and build endurance, breath awareness, reduce stress, relax and re-energize. Without difficulty or pain, you’ll learn the simple, therapeutic pleasures of focusing and stilling the mind, expanding your breathing capacity, relieving stiffness and stress, and stretching muscles. Most students feel less stress and inflexibility after the very first class. You’ll move with more ease, [...]
AMI Summer Retreat
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesAMI SUMMER RETREAT Self-Care for Healthy Living Integrating Spirituality and Science Meditation • Stress and Pain Management • Breathing • Easy-Gentle Yoga • Yoga Psychology • Ayurveda • Nutrition • Spirituality • Personal Self-Care Plan July 19 - July 22 Discover AMI MEDITATION With Leonard (Ram Lev) And Jenness Perlmutter This retreat presents the AMI MEDITATION curriculum in a concentrated four-day format. Regardless of your level of experience, you’re guaranteed to gain practical skills for transformation through experiential lectures, practices and discussions. Leonard’s experience, clear teaching style and sense of humor will advance your understanding, provide you a [...]
Guru Purnima
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesFull 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 [...]
AMI MEDITATION: July 31 – Sept 4
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesAMI MEDITATION THE FOUNDATION COURSE OF YOGA SCIENCE The Heart and Science of Yoga® • Complete Self-Care Preview of AMI MEDITATION Course July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 & September 4 Presented by Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev), AMI Founder AMI MEDITATION teaches the essential principles and tools of Yoga Science to empower you to relieve stress and burnout, reduce pain, boost your immune system, heal relationships, enhance your problem solving ability, deepen your spiritual journey, and find inner peace, happiness and security. View Full Course Information Required Reading [...]
Morning Yoga for 50 Plus: August 1 – 29
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesMORNING YOGA FOR 50 PLUS: Yoga for Healthy Aging Wednesday Mornings: August 1 - 29 (Drop-ins welcome: $15) Instructor: Melanie (Uma) Gloeckner, RYT LEVEL I: Yoga for healthy aging focuses on developing awareness and skills for daily living. Increase flexibility and strength, improve balance and build endurance, breath awareness, reduce stress, relax and re-energize. Without difficulty or pain, you’ll learn the simple, therapeutic pleasures of focusing and stilling the mind, expanding your breathing capacity, relieving stiffness and stress, and stretching muscles. Most students feel less stress and inflexibility after the very first class. You’ll move with more ease, [...]
Mahabharata
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesMAHABHARATA: Epic Battle Between Light & Dark Monday Evenings: August 13 - 27 Presented by Leonard (Ram Lev) & Jenness Perlmutter LEVEL II: This course presents a profound and thought-provoking film journey into the very heart of Indian mythology, religion, history and Yoga philosophy. In bringing to life the conflict between Pandavas and the Kauravas, director Peter Brook has crafted an allegory that speaks to the emotions and concerns of the twenty-first century. View full course information Recommended Reading
Morning Yoga for 50 Plus: September 5 – 26
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesMORNING YOGA FOR 50 PLUS: Yoga for Healthy Aging Wednesday Mornings: September 5 - 26 (Drop-ins welcome: $15) Instructor: Melanie (Uma) Gloeckner, RYT LEVEL I: Yoga for healthy aging focuses on developing awareness and skills for daily living. Increase flexibility and strength, improve balance and build endurance, breath awareness, reduce stress, relax and re-energize. Without difficulty or pain, you’ll learn the simple, therapeutic pleasures of focusing and stilling the mind, expanding your breathing capacity, relieving stiffness and stress, and stretching muscles. Most students feel less stress and inflexibility after the very first class. You’ll move with more ease, [...]
Yoga Psychology: September 10 – October 15
American Meditation Institute 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY, United StatesYOGA PSYCHOLOGY: The Bhagavad Gita’s Mind/Body Connection & Perennial Wisdom Monday Evenings, September 10 - October 15 Chapter 18 Presented by Leonard (Ram Lev) & Jenness Perlmutter LEVEL II: According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, 53 percent of all illness is attributable to lifestyle choice. This in-depth Bhagavad Gita study 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 [...]