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 the bi-monthly philosophical journal "Transformation." His recent book, "The Heart and Science of Yoga: A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear" has received four major book of the year accolades including the prestigious ForeWord magazine, Benjamin Franklin and Independent Publishers Association awards. Over the past thirty-one years, 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 Rishikesh, India and are direct disciples of Shri 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.

During the past year, Leonard has presented informative workshops on the benefits of Yoga Science at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The New York Times forum on yoga science, the Commonwealth Club of California, the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, the Washington University Medical School and the University of Colorado Medical School. His courses on Yoga Science have been endorsed by the New York State Nurses Association for continuing education credit.