Take this moment to inhale, exhale, and simply be in the present. Give yourself the space to just breathe.
Posted on May 31st, 2013 by Thrive in Kripalu Kitchen
Kripalu Recipes: Cilantro Mint Chutney
Love it or hate it? Cilantro is a controversial herb that always draws a spirited response from foodies. Here at Kripalu, one of the mainstays of the Buddha Bar is Cilantro Mint Chutney. This versatile condiment can dress up all kinds of dishes—and it provides a potent dose of antioxidants. Cilantro has been shown to [...]
Detox: What It Is and Why to do It
Cheryl Kain, guest blogger When I set out to learn more about detox, the first thing I discovered was that I had some outdated ideas, based on college days of enduring water fasts and repeated vows (always broken) to give up sugar. I wanted to debunk the idea of detox as deprivation, or something to [...]
Posted on May 27th, 2013 by Thrive in Medical Insights
The Science of Sleep
Amanda LoRusso, guest blogger Despite years of research, advances in medicine, and the possibility of a cure for cancer within the next decade, we still don’t know the exact function of what we spend one-third of our lives doing: sleeping. National Geographic quotes William Dement, cofounder of the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center, on the mystery [...]
Posted on May 26th, 2013 by Thrive in Moment of Quiet
Moment to Breathe
Take a moment to pause, to breathe, and to exhale into the day. As we let go and head into a new week, set your intention for self-care, connection, and inquiry.
Kripalu Dahl
This year we expanded our Buddha Bar to include fare inspired by Ayurveda, including a dahl (spiced bean dish) and a few chutneys, which have proven to be very popular, especially among our School of Ayurveda students. We love pouring the dahl over basmati rice and adding a little chutney on the side. Try making [...]
My Digital Detox: A Month Without Facebook
What I learned from a Monthlong Facebook Hiatus Kat Olson, guest blogger Ah, spring has sprung! It’s time for rain, flowers, pollen, baby bunnies, and detoxes. Perhaps you come to Kripalu for your detox needs? Or, maybe you have been married to your juicer at home for the past five days. Whatever “detox” may look [...]
Posted on May 22nd, 2013 by Thrive in Conscious Living
Creating a Life You Love
Jennifer Mattson, guest blogger In her blog post “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,” Australian nurse Bronnie Ware recorded the answers her patients gave regarding their greatest regret. At the top of the list was: “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of [...]
Posted on May 21st, 2013 by Thrive in Healthy Living
The Practice of Writing
Lara Tupper, guest blogger I used to teach writing full time at a huge state university. A lot of writers teach; a lot of writers, when not teaching, actually write. I was not one of them. I spent my free time either commenting on student work (“Why does this character choose to go to this [...]
Posted on May 20th, 2013 by Thrive in Conscious Living
Inner Listening
Danna Faulds, guest blogger I’ve always had an affinity for the idea of a “still, small voice” within, a form of inner guidance that requires vigilance in order to hear its whisperings. The fact that it is both “still” and “small” suggests that I have to lean in, be intimate with that voice, and listen [...]
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