December 2022 Transformation

American Meditation Institute

Transformation The Journal of Yoga Science as Mind/Body Medicine December 2022

americanmeditation.org

January is National

CONSCIENCE MONTH TWO FREE WEBINARS see p. 6

January 8: YOUR CONSCIENCE It’s Not What You Think It Is!

January 15: YOUR CONSCIENCE How to Use It: Everywhere, Every Day!

Published in “Lifestyle Medicine”

New Clinical Study Finds AMI MEDITATION Eases Burnout and Stress while increasing® Compassion see p. 6

AMI Classes for December 2022

AMI MEDITATION® FOUNDATION COURSE

A Proprietary Curriculum Proven Effective in a Peer-Reviewed Clinical Study

Developed and Taught by Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev) How YOUR CONSCIENCE Can Work for You AMI MEDITATION® provides a practical, proprietary curriculum that will bring joy and fulfillment back into your life! You’ll learn how to easily transform burnout, stress, worry, anger, and sadness into energy, creativity and will power– by employing the Super Conscious Wisdom of Your Conscience. And as you practice what you learn, you’ll successfully balance all your personal and professional responsibilities.

AMI MEDITATION® PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM is derived from the award-winning book, The Heart and Science of Yoga ® and the new book, YOUR CONSCIENCE

by Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev) Yoga Science & Philosophy–WEEK 1

Yoga Psychology & Ayurveda–WEEK 4

How to use the mind for the best choices How to create new, healthier habits Understanding pain as an agent for healing Increasing energy, will power & creativity Antidotes for worry, stress and depression

Coordinate the Four Functions of the Mind to access the power and Inner Wisdom of Your Conscience Use the power of NOW to build and heal relationships Ayurvedic Medicine & Nutrition for your health

AMI Meditation®–WEEK 2

Yoga stretches to detox the lymph system and benefit your muscles, nerves, joints, glands & internal organs Physiological benefits of yoga postures

Systematic procedure for AMI Meditation® Diminishing distractions with your Mantra Learning the one-minute meditation Building focus and fearlessness

Breathing Techniques–WEEK 3 Breath as Medicine How breathing irregularities foster dis-ease Three-part diaphragmatic breath

Easy-Gentle Yoga Exercises–WEEK 5

Mind/Body Self-Care Plan–WEEK 6 The healing power of prayer The practical benefits of contemplation Creating a therapeutic self-care plan for yourself Learning to budget your time Integrating spiritual beliefs into daily life

AMI MEDITATION® FOUNDATION COURSE – Live on ZOOM Endorsed by Dean Ornish MD, Bernie Siegel MD, Larry Dossey MD

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americanmeditation.org • Tel. (518) 674-8714

Taught by

Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev) AMI’s Foundation Course was developed and is taught live on Zoom by Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev). Leonard is a noted educator, philosopher, Yoga scientist and founder of The American Meditation Institute. He is the author of The Heart and Science of Yoga® and the mind/body medicine journal, Transformation. He is a direct disciple of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Leonard’s lectures are enlivened by his inspiring enthusiasm, vast experience, humor and clear teaching style. He has taught at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The New York Times Yoga Forum, Kaiser-Permanente, numerous medical schools and the U. S. Military Academy at West Point.

New Clinical Study finds AMI MEDITATION® reduces both Burnout & Secondary Traumatic Stress while increasing Compassion Satisfaction Levels

BURNOUT

SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS

COMPASSION

New Findings from the AMI MEDITATION® STUDY ©Lifestyle Medicine

“Mastery of the mind and consciousness IS the next frontier of well being. The AMI MEDITATION® curriculum contained in this Foundation Course is a profoundly important bridge that connects modern quantum science with ancient spiritual traditions.”

MARK PETTUS MD, LEAD CLINICAL STUDY AUTHOR

AMI MEDITATION®

Medical Accreditation PHYSICIANS • PAs • NPs (18 CMEs) americanmeditation.org/physician-cme This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership 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 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration Includes: Lifelong support, a 20-minute Guided Meditation, a copy of The Physiology of Easy-Gentle Yoga, and a FREE subscription to AMI’s Transformation journal.

Health Insurance Coverage Check with your health insurance plan provider.

UPCOMING CLASSES Live and Interactive

On ZOOM with

Leonard Perlmutter Founder of the American Meditation Institute

Dec 6 - Jan 10

Tuesdays

6:30-8:30pm ET, $695. (6 WKS)

Jan 17 - Feb 21

Tuesdays

6:30-8:30pm ET, $695. (6 WKS) Required Texts available at AMI Bookstore: The Heart and Science of Yoga ® Your Conscience Physicians: $995; PAs, NPs: $895

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americanmeditation.org • Tel. (518) 674-8714

CALENDAR FREE: EVERY SUNDAY GUIDED MEDITATION & SATSANG LIVE on ZOOM • Sundays 9:30-11:00am ET with Leonard (Ram Lev) & Jenness AmericanMeditation.org/sunday

DECEMBER 2022 DEC 6 - JAN 10: AMI MEDITATION® see p. 2-3 Tues. Nights, 6:30-8:30 PM ET (6 wks) Live on ZOOM

DEC 8 & 15: YOGA SCIENCE LAB®

see p. 4

Thurs. Nights, 6:30-8:30 PM ET (2 wks) Live on ZOOM

DEC 10 & 17: ADVANCED TANTRIC HEALING

see p. 5

Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 PM ET (2 wks) Live on ZOOM

DEC 25: JESUS’ SECRET YEARS IN INDIA

see p. 8

Ne w ! YOGA SCIENCE LAB® How to Practice Meditation-in-Action Valerie Chakedis Ed.D. and Jennifer Masters Prerequisite: AMI MEDITATION® Foundation Course

Level II: In the AMI Meditation® Course, you learned that your thoughts are your most valuable asset. The Yoga Science Lab® will help you examine your thoughts and expand your ability to focus your attention. The techniques learned in seated AMI Meditation® are applied in every duty and responsibility throughout the day. This process is called Meditation-in-Action. As you experiment with the Truth reflected by your Conscience, you’ll develop decision-making skills that will enhance your confidence in all relationships. As you have already learned, to experience real freedom you must be centered in the present moment, know who you are, and follow your Inner Wisdom. The Yoga Science Lab® can help you achieve that freedom!

THURSDAYS, 6:30PM - 8:30 PM ET, $75.

DEC 8 & 15 (2 WKS) LIVE ON ZOOM

Sunday, 9:30-11:30 AM ET Live on ZOOM

JANUARY 2023 JAN 8 & 15: YOUR CONSCIENCE WEBINARS see p. 5-7 Sun Nights, 7:30-8:30 PM ET Live on ZOOM

JAN 17 - FEB 21: AMI MEDITATION see p. 2-3

YOGA PSYCHOLOGY BHAGAVAD GITA STUDY Leonard (Ram Lev) and Jenness Perlmutter

Tues Nights, 6:30-8:30 PM ET (6 wks) Live on ZOOM

JAN 2 - FEB 6: GITA/YOGA PSYCHOLOGY see p. 4 Mon. Nights, 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET (6 wks) Live on ZOOM

High School Seniors!

National Conscience Month

$2,000. Scholarship Essay Contest ConscienceMonth.org or 518.674.8714 for details

American Meditation Institute

Education for Enlightenment® December, 2022 • Vol. XXVI No. 2 ©2022 PO Box 430, Averill Park, NY 12018

americanmeditation.org \ Tel. (518) 674-8714 ami@americanmeditation.org AMI is a tax exempt, non-profit 501(c)3 educational organization. Donations are fully tax deductible.

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LEVEL II: In continuous six week installments this course presents the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita as a handbook on the science of life and the art of living. If you are seeking a manual or guide for the supreme task of living a fulfilling and purposeful life in the world today, this ongoing study will provide you the practical wisdom, tools, meaning, courage and confidence you need.

Each week Leonard and Jenness will teach you how to reduce stress, enhance your health and creative abilities, while offering you a fresh, positive perspective on all your family and business relationships. This course provides the practical blueprint necessary to resolve all of life’s challenges.

MONDAYS, 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET, $150. (6 WKS) JAN 2 - FEB 6; FEB 13 - MAR 20 LIVE ON ZOOM

AMI Classes for December 2022

FREE CONSCIENCE MONTH

ADVANCED TANTRIC HEALING

YOUR CONSCIENCE

“Yoga Nidra” Practices To Benefit Mind and Body

JANUARY WEBINARS JAN. 8 It’s Not What You Think It Is JAN. 15 How to Use It: Everywhere, Every Day Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev) –– AMI Founder Jenness Cortez Perlmutter –– AMI Founder

FREE: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: In observance of the 4th Annual National Conscience Month, AMI offers 2 FREE WEBINARS. With helpful PowerPoints to increase your understanding and confidence, each hour-long program will demystify how YOUR CONSCIENCE really functions, and how to optimize its use in every relationship. Following each webinar, attendees will be encouraged to create easy-to-do experiments in their own lives. These important webinars will teach everyone present how to awaken their personal creativity and intuitive wisdom to solve all of life’s challenges.

SUNDAYS, 7:30 - 8:30PM ET FREE JAN 8 & 15 LIVE ON ZOOM

Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev) –– AMI Founder

LEVEL II: This advanced 2-week course provides important instruction on the subtle energy healing of Tantra, a system of powerfully effective tools for self-care and stress management.

Each week you will be taught new skills that reduce the effects of stress, illness and physical exhaustion by purifying the mind and body.

These deeply therapeutic practices minimize tension, facilitate energy flow, calm and train the mind, awaken creativity, enhance memory and retard the aging and disease processes by boosting the body’s innate healing wisdom.

This course will provide complete instruction in the practices of yoga nidra, shitali karana, shavayatra, and tantric visualization.

SATURDAYS, 1:30 - 3:30PM ET $125 (2 WKS) DEC 10 & 17 LIVE ON ZOOM This class is open to the general public and recommended for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

The American Meditation Institute

26th Annual Appeal for 2023 Please help us reach AMI’s new goal of $150,000.

Support Leonard and Jenness in keeping this teaching alive!

Call: (518) 674-8714 Online: americanmeditation.org/annual-appeal

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New Peer-Reviewed Clinical Study Finds AMI MEDITATION® Reduces Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress while increasing Compassion Satisfaction Levels in Healthcare Providers–Even During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Mark Pettus, MD The Lifestyle Medicine journal, has published The American Meditation Institute’s new peer-reviewed medical study which finds a regular practice of AMI Meditation® and its allied disciplines significantly reduces burnout and stress symptoms in physicians while enhancing their levels of compassion satisfaction.

Newly published research from the American Medical Association shows how the COVID-19 pandemic magnified longstanding issues that have accelerated the U.S. physician burnout rate. At the end of 2021, nearly 63% of physicians reported symptoms of burnout, up from 38% in 2020. Research

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shows that large-scale change is needed to address the physician burnout crisis.

The AMI Meditation® comprehensive proprietary curriculum has now been proven to bring more ease and less effort to the complex navigation of daily life. Having taught as a faculty member of The American Meditation Institute, and as a student of its teachings for many years, I can offer firsthand experiential affirmation of the power of the unique curriculum developed by AMI founder Leonard Perlmutter to transform an individual’s interpretation and response to the disorder of modern times.

It has long been a goal of Leonard’s to

subject the AMI Meditation® to a peerreviewed study, and now that goal has been realized. From 2017 through 2020, a total of 21 healthcare providers who attended the annual AMI Meditation® holistic mind/body medicine conferences, participated in and completed this prospective study. Having been taught the mantra-based AMI Meditation® curriculum, in addition to receiving abundant tools and support, these health care professionals were followed for 6 months.

Using validated measurement tools to evaluate burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion satisfaction scores, nearly all participants demonstrated significant improvements in all measures at three and six months of study follow up. These were statistically significant findings.

We are in the midst of an epidemic of behavioral health challenges. People in all walks of life are experiencing burnout, stress, anxiety, emotional trauma, and sadness in our culture. As pervasive and concerning as

these trends are, the prevalence is even more significant in all health care professionals.

Numerous research studies affirm the magnitude of this reality and the need to develop practical mind/body resiliency strategies.

This historic AMI Meditation® research study has been peer-reviewed and has been accepted for publication by Lifestyle Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. The study can be reviewed and downloaded at http://doi.org/10.1002/lim2.72

Mark Pettus MD, Lead Author

Beth Netter MD, Co-Author

Dr. Pettus is a board certified internist and nephrologist, Director of Medical Education and Population Health at Berkshire Health Systems, a member of the AMI Department of Medical Education, and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at UMass Medical School.

Dr. Netter is a retired anesthesiologist, and Chair Emeritus of the AMI Department of Medical Education.

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American Meditation Institute Education for Enlightenment® Tel. 518.674.8714 • PO Box 430, Averill Park, NY 12018

When you change

AMI ® Jesus’ Secret Life in India MEDITATION Guided Meditation & Jesus’ Teachings of Yoga Science With Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter

Sunday, December 25, 2022 • 9:30-11:00am ET ON ZOOM: americanmeditation.org/jesusindia

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