Home-Study Course

AMI MEDITATION: The Heart and Science of Yoga™

UNIFYING THE INHERENT POWER OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT

Comprehensive Training in Holistic Mind-Body Medicine for Clinical and Personal Application

Complete this course from your own home at your own pace. Personal instruction from AMI founder Leonard Perlmutter is given via online video conference. As questions arise, support can be provided by phone, fax or e-mail.

Level I - Our home study course is conducted in six, one-hour personal sessions with AMI founder Leonard Perlmutter. This 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 , you'll learn new skills which will positively impact every aspect of your life, 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. When you sincerely and willingly employ the principles and tools of yoga science, your physical, mental and emotional dis-ease begins to melt away.

Level I -
Our home study course is conducted in six, one-hour personal sessions with AMI founder Leonard Perlmutter. This 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 , you'll learn new skills which will positively impact every aspect of your life, 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. When you sincerely and willingly employ the principles and tools of yoga science, your 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.

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 INCLUDE: YOGA SCIENCE An educational body of knowledge for health and healing How to 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 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	BREATHING The meaning of prana (life force) How breathing irregularities foster dis-ease Diaphragmatic breathing for pulmonary health Complete (three-part) yogic breath YOGA PSYCHOLOGY How the mind functions for optimal health The power of the present moment 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 Ayurveda and alkaline therapy

COURSE COMPONENTS INCLUDE:

YOGA SCIENCE
An educational body of knowledge for health and healing
How to 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
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

BREATHING
The meaning of prana (life force)
How breathing irregularities foster dis-ease
Diaphragmatic breathing for pulmonary health
Complete (three-part) yogic breath

YOGA PSYCHOLOGY
How the mind functions for optimal health
The power of the present moment
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
Ayurveda and alkaline therapy

Registration includes:
A copy of "The Heart and Science of Yoga" book, 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.

Required texts:
The Art of Joyful Living, by Swami Rama.

Recommended text:
Essence of the Upanishads, by Eknath Easwaran.

Registration: $750