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3rd Annual Retreat
for: Physicians ·
RNs ·
NPs ·
PA · Practice
Administrators |
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Comprehensive
Training in
Holistic Mind/Body Medicine
For Clinical and Personal Application
Meditation ·
Mantra ·
Breath ·
Mind Function Optimization ·
Lymph System Detox
Ayurveda & Alkaline Nutrition ·
Easy-Gentle Yoga (for joints, glands and internal organs)
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Leonard Perlmutter
Educator, award-winning author
and
founder of The American Meditation Institute
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Bernie Siegel, MD
Surgeon, award-winning author
and
pioneer in Mind-Body Medicine
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A Weekend course on Meditation & Yoga
in Lenox, Massachusetts
November 3 - 6, 2011
The only 4-Diamond Resort in the Berkshires, Lenox MA
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SELF-CARE
is essential to YOUR WELLNESS
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Herbert Benson, M.D. of the
Harvard Medical School claims that maintaining good
health
is analogous to building a three-legged stool.
One leg is Pharmaceuticals.
The second leg is Surgery & Medical Procedures.
And the third leg is Self-Care.
"Health and well-being," Dr. Benson says,
"is balanced and optimal only when
all three legs of the stool are in place."
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The Heart and
Science of Yoga™
You became a
doctor because you care about people. You work hard and truly
want your patients to feel better. But as a physician, you are
subject to stress, overwork, the threat of legal entanglements and
ongoing frustrations with the current reimbursement structure.
Adopting new health-promoting strategies to reduce the debilitating
impact of these challenging factors is a dire necessity.
An
Effective plan for YOU and your PATIENTS
In support of
the American Meditation Institute's CME accreditation process (through the
Albany Medical College), the AMI conducted a
retrospective case study of participants who completed Leonard
Perlmutter's Heart and Science of Yoga™ course. The
findings were impressive. Tools and practices learned led to
positive, reproducible, long-term health-promoting changes:
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Lowered blood
pressure
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Lowered heart
rate
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Reduced
cholesterol levels
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Decreased chest
pain
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Diminished or
extinguished acute
and chronic pain
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Weight loss
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Increased
breathing capacity
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Increased
exercise capacity
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Improved
quality and quantity of sleep
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Improved energy
levels
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Increased
creative capacity
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Diminishment of
migraine headaches
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Significant
reduction in stress and fear
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Elimination of
irritable bowel syndrome
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A general sense
of happiness and optimism in all facets of life for every
participant
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Participant
#2: "My cholesterol went from 230 to 160s. My
heart rate went down from 80s to 50s, and my blood pressure went from
140/90 to 110/70."
Participant #8: "I am not waking up at night
after at least 5 years of interrupted sleep."
Participant
#13: "Symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and
panic attacks decreased after the course. I went through
menopause without any issues."
Participant #14: "My migraines diminished, my
cholesterol went down, and I significantly reduced my blood pressure
medication (sometimes not needing it al all). Irritable bowel
symptoms are gone."
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The U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia
reports that 53 percent of illness
is attributable to
lifestyle choices. The decisions people make about their
life and habits are by far the
greatest factor in determining their wellness.
Additional Health Conditions Benefited by
The
Heart and Science of Yoga™
Addictions · Arrhythmias ·
Arthritis · Asthma ·
Attention Disorders · Cancer and Other
Chronic Illnesses · Dementia
Depression · Diabetes ·
Emphysema · Excess Weight · Fatigue ·
Fibromyalgia ·
Heart Disease · High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol · Immune System Disease ·
Infertility · Invitro-Fertilization Therapy
· Insomnia · Irritable Bowel
Memory Loss · Menopause · Migraines ·
Pain Management · Panic Attacks · Phobias
· Post-Operative Recovery
Prolonging Life Expectancy · Psoriases · PMS
· Repressed Memories · Smoking ·
Stress Control · Trauma · Ulcers
"Americans spend over $48 billion a
year on complementary and alternative health care
services."
"Frontline," PBS |
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PROFESSIONAL
ENDORSEMENTS |
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"The Heart
and Science of Yoga™
comprehensively outlines the holistic benefits of yoga
and brought joy to this heart surgeon’s heart.”
MEHMET OZ, MD,
Columbia University Professor and Host
of "Oprah and Friends"
"A
comprehensive and practical guide to the yogic practices as
tools for transformation."
DEAN
ORNISH, MD,
author of Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart
Disease
"Safe, effective practices for
achieving optimal wellness and longevity.
An encyclopedic resource for experiencing the healing
connection between mind and body."
DR. ABBAS QUTAB, MD, and Ayurvedic
physician
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The Heart and Science of Yoga™ presents a comprehensive
training in the world's most ancient and holistic mind/body
medicine. The content for this clinical training was
determined by assessment of educational need, as well as a
comprehensive case study (conducted by Beth Netter, MD, Chair
of the AMI Medical Education Committee). Numerous
studies have determined that over 50% of the American
population utilizes some form of complementary health care
service. This weekend retreat will provide each
participant easy-to-learn practices that work synergistically
(within the intricate medium of the stress system) to reduce
allostatic load while working toward establishing homeostasis.
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Course Components Include:
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YOGA
SCIENCE
History, philosophy and
benefits of meditation
Utilizing your discriminative faculty
How to access the super-conscious mind
Changing habits
The significance of pain
The transformative power of sacrifice
The power of desire
Increasing energy, will power & creativity
The power of attention
Creative rather than reactionary responses
Antidotes for worry, stress and depression
MEDITATION
Systematic procedure for
meditation
How to diminish distractions
Training one-pointed attention
Using meditation skills throughout the day
Mantra Science:
World's great
mantras
The power of
thoughts and mantra
The power of
vibration
Learning to use the
mantra
Building focus, fearlessness, and strength
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BREATHING
The meaning of prana (life
force)
Breathing irregularities
Diaphragmatic breathing
Complete (three-part) yogic breath
Yoga postures for healthy breathing
Alternate nostril breathing for extra energy
YOGA PSYCHOLOGY
How the mind functions for
optimal health
Managing thoughts
The power of the present moment
Channeling the four primitive urges:
Food, Sex, Sleep and
Self-preservation
Anatomy of your real being
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
Keeping a meditation practice going
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Take Away
Learning
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Comprehensive
overview of how the mind/body medicine of Yoga Science
can heal disease, alleviate stress and manage addictions
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A systematic
procedure for meditation that develops equanimity,
discrimination, will power and creativity
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How Yoga psychology
can produce long-term strategies for healthy lifestyle
changes
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The value of
incorporating the principles of Ayurvedic medicine and
alkaline therapy into healthy
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Easy-Gentle Yoga
exercises for lymph system detox, joints, glands and
internal organs
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Learn the physical,
mental and emotional healing power of mantra science
medicine
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Leonard
Perlmutter
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. During that period, he has served on
the faculties of the New England Institute of Ayurvedic
Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts and the International
Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association in Calgary,
Canada. Leonard is a direct disciple of Swami Rama of
the Himalayas -- the man who, in laboratory conditions and
under the observation of research scientist at the Menninger
Institute, demonstrated many ways in which blood pressure,
heart rate and the autonomic nervous system in general can
be voluntarily controlled. These research
demonstrations have been one of the major cornerstones of
the mind/body movement of the past forty years. Mr.
Perlmutter serves as an Adjunct Professor at the College of
Saint Rose in Albany, New York where he teaches yoga and
meditation. Leonard has presented informative
workshops at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The New
York Times forum on Yoga Science with Dean Ornish, MD,
Albany Medical College, Stratton VA Hospital, the
Commonwealth Club of California, the Washington University
Medical School and the University of Colorado Medical
School. His many writings and all his seminars are
enlivened by his inspiring enthusiasm, vast experience,
humor and clear teaching style.
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The
curriculum for this comprehensive training
in holistic mind/body medicine
is based on the award winning book,
"The Heart and Science of Yoga™:
A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from
Fear"
and
has been endorsed by Mehmet Oz, MD and Dean Ornish,
MD.
The
Heart and Science of Yoga™
was
the recipient of six major awards
including the Benjamin
Franklin, ForeWord Magazine, Independent
Publisher Book
Awards, Eric Hoffer Awards and Nautilus Book Awards. |
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Bernie
Siegel, MD
Dr. Bernie Siegel, who prefers to be called Bernie, did his
surgery training at Yale New Haven Hospital. During his
practice as a surgeon he learned how powerful the mind can
be in healing the body. Since the 1970s, he has worked with
patients to help them heal and to deal with issues regarding
disease and mortality. His first book, published in 1986,
was the popularly acclaimed "Love, Medicine &
Miracles."
He has authored numerous books (including children's books
on how to view healing and dying from a positive, holistic
perspective) and has helped scores of individuals in their
healing processes.
Dr. Siegel continues to be committed to his job as a
physician who supports people in all levels of their
healing. He is also deeply appreciative of the work being
done by The American Meditation Institute; work which
reflects the science of holistic mind-body medicine brought
to the United States in the 1970s by his friend Swami Rama
of the Himalayas.
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Thursday,
November 3
5:00 - 7:00pm
Friday,
November 4
6:30 - 7:45am
6:30 - 7:45am
8:00 - 10:00am
10:00 - 10:30am
10:30 - 12:30pm
12:30 - 1:30pm
2:00 - 2:30pm
2:30 - 4:30pm
5:00 - 6:30pm
7:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday, November 5
7:30 - 8:30am
9:00 - 11:00am
11:00 - 11:30am
12:00 - 1:00pm
1:30 - 4:30pm
Sunday, November 6
7:30 - 8:00am
8:00 - 9:00am
9:30 - 10:30am
10:30 - 11:00am
11:15am - 12:45pm
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Early Registration, Mansion Lobby
Registration, Mansion Lobby
BREAKFAST
Overview: Yoga Science
Break
Breathing Practices
LUNCH
Gentle Yoga Stretches
Introduction to Meditation
DINNER
Easy-Gentle Yoga
BREAKFAST
Yoga Psychology (Coordinating the Four Mind
Functions)
Gentle Yoga Stretches
LUNCH
Dr. Bernie Siegel: "Healing a Life
vs. Curing a
Disease (for Doctors &
Patients)" and Wrap-up
FREE EVENING
Easy-Gentle Yoga
BREAKFAST
Ayurveda/Alkaline Nutrition
The Yoga of Functional Medicine
Creating a Comprehensive Mind/Body Care Plan
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ATTIRE: Please wear
comfortable clothing throughout the day -- especially
around the waist. Yoga mats are not necessary.
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Payment may be made by check or credit card (Visa,
MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
If paying by check, please make check payable to American
Meditation Institute and mail to American Meditation
Institute, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY 12018 with
a copy of the completed registration form. If paying
with credit card, you can register online by clicking Register
or by calling the Institute (518) 674-8714. A
confirmation letter will be mailed to the address listed on
the registration form upon receipt.
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** All registration fees include
breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the retreat, a FREE copy
of
"The Heart and Science of Yoga™" book and a 17 minute
guided meditation CD.
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TUITION
Physicians ----------------------------------------- $1,195 On
or before October 30, 2011
$1,395 After October 30, 2011
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Residents*/Fellows*/PA's/NP's/RN's -------- $995 On or
before October 30, 2011
$1,195
After October 30, 2011
*A letter of verification
from Department Chair must accompany registration for the
reduced fee.
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Practice Administrators ------------------------- $600 On or before
October 30, 2011
Guests of Registered
Attendees**
$800
After October 30, 2011
**Including employees, spouse and
partner.
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REFUND
POLICY
No refund will be granted unless a
written notice of cancellation is received on or before October
23, 2011. No refunds will be given after this date.
A $75 administrative fee will be deducted from the refund.
ACCOMMODATIONS/DIRECTIONS
All room
reservations must be made by contacting the Cranwell
Resort directly at (800) 272-6935. When making
your reservation, please mention the American Meditation
Institute to receive a reduced room rate of $169 per night (this
price rate is guaranteed until October 5). Directions to the Cranwell (55 Lee Road, Lenox, MA)
are available on the Cranwell website: www.cranwell.com.
SPECIAL
NEEDS
If you have any disabilities,
dietary restrictions or other special requests, please contact AMI
at (518) 674-8714 by October 30th to discuss your needs.
Registration
for this course is required and space is limited --
For more information or to register by phone, call (518)
674-8714.
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PHYSICIAN
ACCREDITATION (16 Credit Hours)
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This
activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship
of Albany Medical College and American Meditation Institute.
Albany Medical College is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Albany Medical College designates this Live activity for a
maximum of 16
AMA PRA category 1
credit(s)™. Physicians
should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
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