Perlmutter Jenness Cortez - The heart and science of yoga: a blueprint for peace, happiness and freedom from fear

This book serves as the text for The American Meditation Institutes course:
AMI MEDITATION: THE HEART AND SCIENCE OF YOGA
Comprehensive Training in Holistic Mind/Body Medicine.

The course has been accredited by the following medical associations for their corresponding members to receive educational credit:

AMA (American Medical Association)
ANA (American Nurses Association)
APA (American Psychological Association)

The Heart and Science of YogaTM curriculum,
taught at the American Meditation Institute, is
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Dr. Oz (Mehmet Oz MD)
Dean Ornish MD,
Bernie Siegel MD
Larry Dossey MD

RECIPIENT OF NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS:
Eric Hoffer Award, 2007
ForeWord Magazine Award, 2005
(2) Benjamin Franklin Awards, 2006
Nautilus Book Award, 2007
Independent Book Publisher Award, 2006

The Heart and Science of Yoga

A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear

Comprehensively outlines the holistic benefits of Yoga and brought joy to this heart surgeons heart.
MEHMET OZ, MD
Host of The Dr. Oz Show

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 Ornishs Program for Reversing Heart Disease

An all-inclusive 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 of lan Vital Medical Center and Spa, Worcester, MA

An admirable guide to one of the worlds 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

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 Hindu Temple Society, Albany, NY

A very basic yet truly profound offeringa feast for the soul.
LINDA JOHNSEN, author of A Thousand Suns

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 the groundbreaking PBS yoga series, Lilias!

Leonard introduces us to Yoga as an essential part of daily life.
He inspires us to be passionate about Yogaand he practices what he preaches! Read it yourself and see!
RADU TEODORESCU
Author of Kid Fitness and Radus Simply Fit

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 aid to practice.
HORST M. RECHELBACHER
Founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients

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

The Heart and Science of Yoga

A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear

LEONARD PERLMUTTER

with Jenness Cortez Perlmutter

Foreword by
Linda Johnsen

AMI Publishers
Averill Park, New York 12018

Copyright 2005 by Leonard Perlmutter

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LIMIT OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY:

This is not a medical text, but a compendium of remarks concerning how Yoga Science and philosophy can correlate to physical, mental and emotional well-being. Any medical questions regarding whether or not to proceed with particular practices or postures should be referred to a health professional. The accuracy and completeness of the information provided and the opinions stated herein are not guaranteed or warranted to produce any particular results, and the advice and practices contained herein may not be suitable for every individual. The publisher and the author disclaim any specific or implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. There are no warranties that extend beyond the descriptions contained in this paragraph. Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other personal or commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.

Acknowledgements on the last page constitute an extension of the copyright page.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Perlmutter, Leonard T.

The heart and science of yoga : a blueprint for peace, happiness and freedom from fear / Leonard Perlmutter with Jenness Cortez Perlmutter ; foreword by Linda Johnsen.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 9780975375211 (ebook)

eISBN 9780975275211

1. Yoga. I. Perlmutter, Jenness Cortez. II. Title.

B132.Y6P395 2005
181.45--dc22

2005004130

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 First Electronic Edition, 2005

Dedication

With humility, love and respect, we dedicate this book to the One Creative Spirit of every tradition and to our most revered teacher, Shri Swami Rama of the Himalayas, the blessed emissary whose teachings continue to reflect the Light of intuitive wisdom.

CHAPTER 1
How Meditation Benefits You

CHAPTER 2
What is the Purpose of Life?

CHAPTER 3
Who Am I?

CHAPTER 4
Unbounded Life, Liberty and Happiness

CHAPTER 5
Preya or Shreya: Passing Pleasure or Perennial Joy

CHAPTER 6
Creating the Software of the Mind

CHAPTER 7
The Descending Force of Grace

CHAPTER 8
Sacrifice: A Mechanism for Transformation

CHAPTER 9
The Whitest Horse

CHAPTER 10
Ahimsa is the Golden Rule

CHAPTER 11
Are You a Reactionary?

CHAPTER 12
Who is Your Guru?

CHAPTER 13
Renunciation

CHAPTER 14
The Mantra is Your Leader

CHAPTER 15
Starting Your Meditation Practice

CHAPTER 16
Systematic Procedure for Meditation

Meditating at the Eyebrow Center

CHAPTER 17
Diminishing Distractions

CHAPTER 18
Training One-Pointed Attention

CHAPTER 19
One-Minute Meditations