AMI Meditation
The Heart and Science of Yoga™
Comprehensive Training in Holistic Mind-Body Medicine
for Clinical and Personal Application
For first-time or experienced meditators, physicians, nurses and therapists.
Level I -
Our entry-level, six-week course presents a comprehensive training in the world's most effective holistic mind-body medicine, a system that unites the inherent healing power of the mind, body and spirit. Each week, you'll learn new skills that will positively impact every aspect of life to help boost your immune system and end stress.
AMI Meditation provides the transformative essence of practical Yoga Science --- to help you discover and creatively express your life’s true purpose. AMI Meditation provides an extraordinary opportunity to transform the debilitating energy of anger, fear, expectation and disappointment into a powerful and beneficent force. Through a sincere willingness to use the principles and tools of yoga science and meditation, physical, mental and emotional dis-ease begins to melt away.
Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev)
Philosopher, Educator and founder of the American Meditation Institute
Leonard is a noted philosopher, educator, author and founder/director of The American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, New York. He is the author of Transformation, the journal of holistic mind-body medicine. 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. Since 1975 Leonard has studied, practiced and taught meditation and Yoga Science. His many writings and all his seminars are enlivened by his inspiring enthusiasm, vast experience, humor and clear teaching style.
COURSE COMPONENTS:
YOGA SCIENCE (Week 1)
An educational body of knowledge for health and healing
Use the super-conscious mind for the best choices
How to change and create new, healthier habits
Understanding pain as an agent for healing
The transformative power of sacrifice
Increasing energy, will power and creativity
The power of desire and attention
Creative actions rather than reactionary responses
Antidotes for worry, stress and depression
MEDITATION (Week 2)
Systematic procedure for meditation
How to diminish distractions
Training one-pointed attention for creativity and nutrition
Learning to use the mantra and the one-minute meditation
Using meditation skills throughout the day
Building focus, fearlessness, and strength
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BREATHING (Week 3)
The meaning of prana (life force)
Breathing irregularities and dis-ease
Diaphragmatic breathing & pulmonary health
Complete (three-part) yogic breath
YOGA PSYCHOLOGY (Week 4)
How the mind functions for optimal health
The power of the present moment
Building and healing relationships
Ayurveda and alkaline therapy
EASY-GENTLE YOGA (Week 5)
Yoga stretches and exercises for:
muscles, joints, glands & internal organs
MIND/BODY CARE PLAN (Week 6)
Creating a therapeutic care plan for home and work
Integrating spiritual beliefs
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RN's: For a complete list of objectives, call Mary Holloway (518) 674-8714.
Registration includes:
A 17-minute Guided Meditation CD, a subscription to "Transformation" AMI's bi-monthly journal of Yoga Science as Mind-Body Medicine and lifetime support for your practice.
Texts:
The Heart and Science of Yoga, by Leonard Perlmutter
The Art of Joyful Living, by Swami Rama.
Recommended text:
Essence of the Upanishads, by Eknath Easwaran.
AVERILL PARK CLASS DATES
TUESDAY EVENINGS, 6:30 - 9:00pm
AMI - 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY
with Leonard Perlmutter
March 20 - April 24, 2012 (six weeks)
Physicians, Residents, Fellows, PAs, NPs - $775
RNs - $575
General Public - $475
May 1 - June 5, 2012 (six weeks)
Physicians, Residents, Fellows, PAs, NPs - $775
RNs - $575
General Public - $475
SARATOGA CLASS DATES:
SATURDAY MORNINGS, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Empire State College - 2 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY
with Leonard Perlmutter & Mary Helen Holloway, MT
April 14 - May 19, 2012 (six weeks)
RNs - $575
General Public - $475
PHYSICIAN ACCREDITATION (15 CMEs)
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through joint sponsorship of Albany Medical College and The 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 15 AMA PRA category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSING ACCREDITATION (15 Contact Hours)
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It has been assigned approval code 8GYR6J-11.
No commercial support was received for this educational activity.
DISCLOSURE POLICY
The American Meditation Institute (AMI) adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards and Policies. It is AMI's policy that those in a position to influence the content of a CME activity (such as planners, faculty, authors and reviewers) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data presented.