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The Heart and Science of Yoga


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Leonard Perlmutter and Jenness Cortez Perlmutter
Founders & Directors, American Meditation Institute
 

Leonard and Jenness have been students of Yoga Science since 1975 and are founders of the American Meditation Institute for Yoga Science and Philosophy in Averill Park, NY. Leonard is the author and editor of "Transformation," the journal of mind-body medicine. His book, "The Heart and Science of Yoga: A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear" has received six major book of the year accolades including the Benjamin Franklin, ForeWord Magazine, Independent Publisher Book Awards, Eric Hoffer Awards and Nautilus Book Awards. Leonard and Jenness have 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. Both have studied in India under holistic medicine pioneer Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Mr. Perlmutter serves as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York where he teaches yoga and meditation. His many writings and all his seminars are enlivened by his inspiring enthusiasm, vast experience, humor and clear teaching style. Jenness is a graduate of the Herron School of Art and attended the Art Students League. She is an internationally renowned painter.

Since 1995 Leonard has presented the AMI teaching to over 1,500 people at venues including: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, Stratton VA Hospital, University of Colorado Medical School, University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, Washington University Medical School and The Commonwealth Club of California. He also served on a distinguished New York Times Yoga panel with Dr. Dean Ornish and Lilias Folan.  His courses on Yoga Science have been endorsed by the New York State Nurses Association for continuing education credit.


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