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Bio

I was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1960.  As a young boy, I was most interested in understanding the secrets of life. I grew up studying biology, chemistry, physics and, by 15 years old, I was in college. I published my first research work in Insect Biochemistry, Pergamon Press (Vol. 10, pp 529-533) on molecular genetics when I was 19. 
After an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa-London Business School, I studied Physics and Medicine at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; I was a Visiting Scholar at UCal “Berkeley Initiative in Soft Computing” (BISC). 
I then spent some time in business and as an entrepreneur.  During that time I actively participated in two IPOs of Internet-based companies that I helped start: Minorplanet Systems Plc. and Amteus Plc.
In my seeking an understanding of life, I started with biology and molecular genetics. From there, I went to theoretical physics. Finally, I landed in the area of spirituality or self-awareness under the guidance of Gururaj Ananda Yogi, a disciple of Swami Pravitananda, from the Swami Vivekananda lineage, with whom I studied until his passing in 1988.  The approach of Gururaj was non-denominational, non-sectarian, and scientific.  It is the approach I maintain today.
I have lived in the UK, the United States (in the Bay Area of California and New York) and in Spain, where I reside now. 
Recently:   Since I learned about meditation and spirituality I have dedicated myself to bring that wisdom to the public, mostly in my home country, Spain, and in the New York area of the United States.  So far I have taught meditation to thousands of people and certified hundreds of meditation teachers.   I have also opened and operated an Ashram in New York and two Ashrams in Spain to serve the general public and, particularly, the education community.
I also have created and directed the meditation program ongoing in the IP Villabona, a Prison of the Government of Spain, with 1400+ inmates.
Since 2010 I have focused on developing the International Foundation for Spiritual Unfoldment (IFSU), healthy living skills, meditation and spiritual practices worldwide.
As part of my involvement with IFSU, I created a school curriculum to teach healthy living and meditation practices in grades K-1 to K-12 plus a parallel program to teach that to teachers and parents as well, so the support for students is comprehensive and long-term.
 

Website

meditaresfacil.com

Bio

First Name

Raman

Last Name

Leonato

Nickname

raman