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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