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Posted on May 25th, 2013 by in Words from the Wise

The Gift: Living a Life of Purpose and Meaning

Each of us is born with a unique gift—and a sacred duty to fulfill its promise. Do you have a clear sense of your purpose in life? I’m asking all my friends this question these days. I guess I’m preoccupied with it because I’m going through a phase—at midlife—of wondering about my own life. You’d [...]

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Posted on May 10th, 2013 by in Kripalu Kitchen, Nutrition

Detox Deconstructed

Nutrition and lifestyle choices to support the body’s natural release of toxins “Detoxification” can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Kripalu’s Healthy Living programs teach people how to support the body’s natural detoxification process. Detox is conducted primarily by the liver, which removes toxins from the body by converting them from a fat-soluble state [...]

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Posted on May 5th, 2013 by in Moment of Quiet

Moment of Breath

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.

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Posted on May 3rd, 2013 by in Kripalu Kitchen

Kripalu Recipes: Vegan Carrot-Cashew Spread

Most of us have heard that eating carrots will improve our night vision, but what’s the real story on carrots? Besides their sweet taste, carrots contain large amounts of beta-carotene, which provides the distinctive orange color and helps the body create vitamin A. Vitamin A helps maintain healthy vision, especially night vision, and boosts the [...]

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Posted on April 13th, 2013 by in Ask the Expert

Life as a Practice

In this edition of Ask the Expert, Coby Kozlowski, a life coach, expressive-arts therapist, and faculty member at Kripalu, answers questions about trusting your instincts, making big decisions, and finding the right life coach for you. I’m feeling stuck in my job. Any tips on how to figure out if this is a good time [...]

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Posted on April 12th, 2013 by in Kripalu Kitchen

Kripalu Recipes: Amaranth and Quinoa Salad

This dish comes straight from Kripalu’s natural-foods kitchen, which promotes healthy lifestyles and well-being through delicious nutrition. Whole grains are an excellent source of fiber and the B-vitamin complex, which is good for the nervous system. They are also a grounding food, supporting calm and balance. Both amaranth and quinoa are ancient grains that were [...]

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Posted on April 10th, 2013 by in Wake-Up Call

One Dish at a Time

A Kripalu volunteer practices being in the moment. I’ve never felt so serene and relaxed as I did the first time I came to Kripalu, for an R&R retreat. I felt at peace in a way I hadn’t for a very long time. While I was there, something pertaining to the Volunteer Program kept presenting [...]

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Posted on April 9th, 2013 by in Conscious Living

Less Is My New More

Kim Childs, guest blogger Last winter I bought my dream car, a gently used Toyota Prius, because my friend was selling it for a tempting price and our ‘98 Corolla was aging rather ungracefully. I kept my new acquisition off the road for a few months in order to save on car insurance, because I [...]

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Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by in Healthy Living

The Right Use of Will

Sustained, transformational change happens through the alchemy of mindfulness and the right use of will. In life, just as in yoga, you must start where you are before you can take the next step. Clearly, this is one of life’s greatest paradoxes, and it snags us every time. Our tendency is to work diligently to [...]

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Posted on April 1st, 2013 by in Ask the Expert

Making Space to Just Be—And To Get Moving!

In this edition of Ask the Expert, Coby Kozlowski, a life coach, expressive-arts therapist, and faculty member at Kripalu, talks about how to create space in your life—and how to get up and get moving! As a busy mom, wife, full-time employee, and budding yogi, I’m having a hard time finding space for myself lately. [...]

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