Leonard Perlmutter

Leonard Perlmutter is a pioneer in the introduction of meditation in the Western world. He is the founder of the American Meditation Institute (AMI) in Averill Park, NY, which he established in 1996. Perlmutter has spent his career studying the effects of meditation on the mind and body, and has developed a range of practical techniques for cultivating higher states of consciousness. He is the author of several books on meditation and mindfulness, and has given talks at conferences around the world. Perlmutter is known for his warm and engaging teaching style, which has helped thousands of people to develop a daily meditation practice.