Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Berkshire Mountains, MA

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a more conscious and compassionate world. Located in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts, it is an ideal get-a-way from the demands of everyday life. From its early roots as a yoga center, it has grown into North America's largest yoga and health center. It is truly a sanctuary for body and soul.

Both Sudhakar Ken McRae and Kathleen Knipp, Directors of Global Yoga Journeys, were former residents at the center when it was an ashram prior to 1997.

Advanced Kripalu Yoga Teacher Trainings lead by Sudhakar Ken McRae & Kathleen Knipp are no longer held at this Location instead visit them at their yoga studio, alleyCat Yoga, in Columbia, MO

Climate

The Berkshire Mountains provide a delicious escape from the heat of summer. And nothing compares to the beauty of a fall day in New England! Summers are generally sunny with daytime highs in the upper 70's F and lower 80's F, with some thunder showers. Fall days vary with highs in the 50's-70's. Nights are cool.
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The Practice Space

Multiple carpeted practice spaces of different sizes are available. All are fully equipped with blankets, straps, and meditation cushions. One space can be heated for "Hot" Kripalu style yoga - usually available daily at 4:15pm.

Accommodation

The facility was originally a Jesuit seminary, as such the accommodation is modest compared to hotels. There is a range of rooms available from dormitories with 6-22 people per room, to standard 8'x12' double rooms and standard plus rooms with hall or private baths.

Included

In addition to the program content, all Kripalu guests can enjoy walking and hiking on the property, swimming in Lake Mahkeenac or soaking in the hot tubs. Three delicious buffet style vegetarian are served daily. You also may choose to participate in Kripalu's noon-time DansKinetics, special workshops on pranayama, meditation or asanas, two daily yoga classes, as well as evening concerts and programs.

Not included

Kripalu Healing Arts offers an enormous range of world class services including acupuncture, ayurvedic treatments, craniosacral therapy, reiki, aromatherapy, Kripalu Bodywork, neuromuscular therapy, positional therapy, shiatsu and Thai Massage. Sessions may be booked before arrival or once you are settled in.

Kripalu Center has a well-stocked gift shop offering yoga supplies and clothing, books, CDs and videos, jewelry and other gift items.

You are responsible for your transportation to Kripalu Center. The reservations department will help arrange ride-sharing. Pick-ups from the Albany airport can also be arranged through Reservations. Lenox is served by Bonanza and Peter Pan Bus Lines.