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The Benefits of Conscious Breathing for Body and Mind

WEBBreathing practices "can balance, strengthen, and increase the adaptive flexibility of stress response systems, potentially counteracting the detrimental effects of …

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How Yoga Supports Brain Health Kripalu

WEBThe yogis showed greater gray matter volume in a number of different parts of the brain, including parts of the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system—areas related to stress …

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What’s Your Dosha

WEBThe ancient health science of Ayurveda is built around the five elements of ether, air, fire, water, and earth. The unique combination of these elements come together to make up …

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The Incredible Power of Kirtan Kriya: A Conversation on …

WEBThe Foundation has distilled the research on longevity and brain health into four pillars of Alzheimer’s prevention: diet and nutrition; physical and mental exercise; stress …

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The Benefits of Silence for Body and Mind Kripalu

WEBHealth and Wellness. Just as noise triggers a range of detrimental effects on the body’s systems, silence can help heal those challenges. Studies show that silence can actually …

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How Our Gut Health Affects Every Aspect of Our Lives

WEBA lack of diversity in the bacteria species contained in the gut can lead to digestive distress. The adverse symptoms are well-known: bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal …

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Ayurveda for Health, Balance, and Digestion Kripalu

WEBSprinkle a mix of cumin, coriander, and turmeric on savory dishes such as cooked vegetables, salads, grains, soups, eggs, and animal proteins. These three spices are …

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The Fabulous Health Benefits of Tulsi Kripalu

WEBTulsi supports respiratory health, so it’s especially helpful for fighting off colds, flus, and allergies. Because it helps clear out the lungs, tulsi is also great for eliminating bad …

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About Us Kripalu

WEBFor five decades, the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health has been a leader in yoga- and mindfulness-based education.More than just poses on a mat, we believe yoga is an …

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Perception and the Senses in Healthcare: Refining Our Ability to

WEBPerception and the Senses in Healthcare: Refining Our Ability to Perceive Knowledge. Claudia Welch. Ayurveda. Self-Care. Science and medicine, as well as common sense, …

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I Feel Your Pain: An Empath’s Guide to Staying Balanced

WEBDerived from the Greek “em” (in) and “pathos” (feeling), the term empathic means you’re able to “feel into” others’ feelings. But for empaths, this sensitivity is magnified to the nth …

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An Update from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health Kripalu

WEBBarbara Vacarr, PhD, Kripalu's CEO from 2016–2021, is a psychologist, adult educator, and lifelong meditator who writes about and speaks to topics related to mindfulness, …

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The Dance of Energy: How Qigong and Tai Chi Support Health

WEBJust 20 to 40 minutes of daily qigong practice may provide sweeping benefits, he says. “If you practice qigong well, you’ll have six ‘no worries,’” Robert says, referring to the …

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Bone Health Yoga for Osteoporosis Kripalu

WEBLoren’s pioneering work on yoga and health—including a 10-year research study on yoga for osteoporosis—has been recognized internationally. Through lecture, movement, and …

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What Is Ayurveda, Anyway

WEBAyurveda. Kripalu School of Ayurveda. Ayurveda originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is the oldest continuously practiced healthcare system in the world. Drawn …

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Healing Arts Kripalu

WEBOn Campus and Virtual Offerings. Like Kripalu Yoga, our signature Healing Arts approach is intended to deepen your connection with prana, the divine life force within. Nurture. …

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The Science of Dance: Seven Ways that Movement Makes Us

WEB1. It can improve body image. Research on the effects of dance on body image has been mixed; some studies have found that it enhances body image, while others (often …

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The Connection Between Yoga and Ayurveda Kripalu

WEBIn her R&R Retreat workshop Yoga and Ayurveda, Kripalu School of Yoga faculty member Jurian Hughes points out that yoga means union in Sanskrit, and a definition of …

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What to Expect from an Ayurvedic Consultation Kripalu

WEBThe Ayurvedic practitioner feels for the strength of vata, pitta, and kapha in the pulse. They look for the overall qualities of the pulse as well: hot or cold, feeble or bounding, stable …

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The Surprising Benefits of Chair Yoga Kripalu

WEBSit up straight near the front edge of the chair; this will engage your abdominal muscles. Imagine magnets pulling up the crown of your head and pulling down the sit bones and …

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CCF: Ayurveda’s Miracle Tea Kripalu

WEBCCF Tea. ½ teaspoon cumin seeds. ½ teaspoon coriander seeds. ½ teaspoon fennel seeds. 4–5 cups water. Heat the water in a stainless steel pot over high heat. Add the …

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