Leonard is the founder of the American Meditation Institute for Yoga Science and Philosophy in Averill Park, New York. He currently serves as Spiritual Director of the Institute. Mr. Perlmutter is the author and editor of the monthly philosophical journal "Transformation." His recent book, "The Heart and Science of Yoga: A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear" has received six major book of the year accolades including the prestigious ForeWord magazine, Benjamin Franklin, Eric Hoffer, Nautilus and Independent Publishers Association awards. Over the past thirty-one years, Leonard has 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. He has studied in Rishikesh, India and is a direct disciple 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.

During the past several years, 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.

Leonard graduated from the American University with degrees in Political Science and International Relations and attended the George Washington University School of Law.