What People Are Saying 

"A true work of art that explains the transformational power of classical yoga science in clear and practical terms. A manual for creatively meeting the challenges of everyday life." 
Lilias Folan, Author and host of groundbreaking PBS yoga series, "Lilias!"



"A comprehensive and practical guide to the yogic practices as tools for transformation."
Dean Ornish, MD, Founder, president and director of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute 
    and author of "Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease"



"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, Vice-chairman, Department of Surgery, Professor of Surgery, Columbia University



"The Heart and Science of Yoga is an admirable guide to one of the world's greatest wisdom traditions. This excellent book presents not only yoga techniques but also the philosophy behind them." 
Larry Dossey, MD, Author of "Healing Beyond the Body," "Reinventing Medicine" and "Healing Words"



"A magnificent interpretation of the science of yoga through the heart. Only selfless, daily practitioners of the art and science can deliver writing with this clarity. A must for every seeker as a daily reference and aide to practice."
Horst M. Rechelbacher, Founder Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients



"The Heart and Science of Yoga is a comprehensive manual of safe, effective practices for achieving optimal wellness and longevity. An encyclopedic resource for experiencing the healing connection between mind, body and spirit."
Dr. Abbas Qutab, Ayurvedic physician, author and founder Élan Vital Medical Centers and Spa, Worcester MA



"A very basic yet truly profound offering, a feast for the soul." 
Linda Johnsen, author of "A Thousand Suns"



"This important teaching faithfully interprets the wisdom of the ancient yoga masters and is a great service to humanity. A powerful tool for spiritual growth." 
Acharya Sivaguru K. S. Dixitar, Sivaguru Ashram, Paulsboro NJ and the Hindu Temple Society, Albany NY



"The Heart and Science of Yoga introduces us to yoga as an essential part of daily life. Leonard inspires us to be passionate about yoga…and he practices what he preaches! Read it yourself and see!" 
Radu Teodorescu, New York NY, Owner of Radu Physical Culture; author of "Kid Fitness" and "Radu’s Simply Fit" and creator, with Cindy Crawford, of best-selling fitness videos.



"An in-depth and stimulating examination of yoga in its many dimensions of body, mind and consciousness, The Heart and Science of Yoga is bound to take your yoga practice into new realms of life transformation."
 
Dr. David Frawley, author of "Yoga and Ayurveda" and "Yoga and the Sacred Fire"



"A very practical guide to daily, soulful living."

Lesa Smith, research scientist



"One of the most important and meaningful experiences I have ever encountered."
Ray Stempsey, transportation manager



"Excellent insights and tools to begin the journey to understand and love oneself."
Jim Panzl, sales trainer



"A wonderful experience --- a way to look at life holistically without judgment or derision. I have a new respect for my own thoughts and their inherent positive power."
Susan Sechrist, graphic designer, writer



"This teaching has taught me that I always have a choice over which thoughts to give my attention to."
Carol Vacca, retired teacher



"I became interested in AMI because my life was hurried and hectic, and my blood pressure was 130/90. Since your teaching I feel a sense of calmness that I have not experienced before and my blood pressure is now at 100/70."
Julia Chiarello, computer programmer



"Thank you for teaching me how to calm my anxieties and for leading me onto the path of spiritual growth."
Susan Beaudoin, teacher



"Just as food satisfies hunger, your teaching has filled my need to nourish the soul."
Judith Murgitroyde, cosmetologist



"I gained a better perspective on what my role in life is."
Lynn Van Antwerpen, pediatric neurologist



"Very inspirational to know that we do not have to be enslaved to our thoughts."
Len Maglio, child welfare



"Informative and inspiring and the instructors live what they teach. Enjoyed the humor!!"
Pam Jones, teacher



"Excellent, organized teaching style. Stimulating content."
Alan Shapiro, psychologist



"A comprehensive seminar that includes lifestyle change and a shift in consciousness."
Nicole Erich, Reiki practitioner



"Your teaching has increased my awareness of and participation in the world."
Beth Liebich, homemaker



"An affirmation and a revelation at the same time."
Erika Dietz, marketing



"Meditation and yoga science have freed me from strings that had kept me 'tied up'."
Dan Beer, manager

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