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European and East Asian Bodywork

Aromatherapy Massage

This gentle full-body massage uses high-quality essential oils selected specially for you to soothe the nervous system while stimulating the lymphatic and circulatory systems. This treatment is wonderful for people looking to nourish the skin, eliminate toxins, and strengthen the immune system while balancing the mind body and spirit. The benefits of this nurturing, aromatic massage last long after the treatment is over. The therapeutic oils are also available for you to take home with you to continue your experience.
50 minutes: $80; 80 minutes: $135


Therapeutic Massage

This treatment is designed to work on chronic tension and muscle fatigue. Using deep pressure along with stretching, your therapist will work deep into the layers of your muscle, releasing blocked toxins and build up. This treatment will stimulate the circulation helping the muscles to naturally heal long after the session is over. This treatment can be full body or area-specific and uses a variety of different techniques such as sports massage, deep tissue, and neuromuscular and positional therapy. Homecare advice is often provided to help you maintain results. This is the ultimate muscle meltdown!
50 minutes: $90; 80 minutes: $145


Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage

Ideal for the guest who is trying to do everything with very little time! Relax and unwind as you put your head, neck, and shoulders in the talented and therapeutic hands of our therapists. This treatment relaxes the main stress points in your body using a variety of massage techniques and stretching—the perfect power break.
20 minutes: $35


Neuromuscular Therapy

Get relief from sciatica, TMJ, tension headaches, whiplash, or repetitive stress injuries in this touch-therapy session. Areas of pain or stiffness are identified and then relieved by trigger point therapy and myofascial release. Valuable self-care homework, designed by your therapist, will help you increase your range of motion and continue your healing process at home.
50 minutes: $90; 80 minutes: $145


Shiatsu Therapy

This 2000-year-old Japanese tradition combines palm and finger pressure along with rotation, structural movement, and stretching techniques to stimulate the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. Shiatsu works effectively with chronic pain, reducing body-based stress and increasing flexibility. This treatment will give your whole body a tune-up that is both relaxing and invigorating. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
50 minutes: $90; 80 minutes: $145


Stone Therapy Massage

Warm volcanic stones are massaged over the entire body to promote physical and spiritual balancing by using the energies of the therapeutic stones to relax the body at its deepest level. This ancient healing treatment moves energy to depleted areas, relieves sore muscles, and produces a soothing and meditative state of peace, calm, and balance.
90 minutes: $165

Before my session began, my therapist asked me how my body was feeling and what it needed. It had been a stressful week. I was in the process of moving and had recently been in a car accident. My body was feeling tense.

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She began the session by placing “resting stones” on and under my body, on specific acupressure and major chakra points, drawing circulation and energy to those areas—immediately beginning the relaxation, detoxification, and healing processes in those tissues and centers, and prepping the area for massage.

Stones were placed on acupressure points for the lungs, their weight on my chest heavy at first. But the heat and the pressure became very relaxing. The gentle warmth there calmed my breath.

The therapist massaged each part of my body, first with her hands, and then with warm stones, then cold stones, and back to warm. The cold stones on my warmed skin had a refreshing feel. The finish with warm stones was soothing. When the stones were removed, I could feel more than just the weight of the stones being lifted from my body.

At the end of the session, I felt relaxed and rejuvenated. No more tension. This was exactly what I needed.
 —Ashley W., Editor at Kripalu


Thai Massage

Harmonize your body with this graceful, nurturing body work that is a compliment to any of Kripalu’s programs. Your talented therapist will guide your body through a flowing sequence of yoga-based stretches, while applying rhythmic pressure along the energy pathways and points. Each session, done on a traditional floor mat, is designed to meet your individual needs and abilities. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
50 minutes: $90; 80 minutes: $145


The Trager® Approach

This treatment consists of deep, nonintrusive, hands-on work which includes gentle rocking movements. The idea is to use motion in the muscles and joints to produce positive sensory feelings that are then fed back into the central nervous system. The result of this treatment are feelings of lightness, freedom, and flexibility. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
50 minutes: $90; 80 minutes: $145


Rates apply through December 31, 2011.

Healing Arts are available by appointment only.


To schedule Healing Arts services:

While at Kripalu Center, you may schedule a service at the Healing Arts Desk, located on the first floor and open from 8:00 am–7:30 pm daily. Kripalu bodywork appointments are available Monday thru Friday 11:00 am–9:00 pm and 9:00 am–9:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Kripalu one-on-one consultations are available Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am–6:00 pm. We recommend you schedule your Healing Arts services one to two weeks in advance of your stay to ensure availability. From outside Kripalu call: 888-738-1822, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–7:00 pm (EST) and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (EST).

Gratuities are not included in the price of your service and are greatly appreciated by our dedicated therapists.

Cancellation Policy You may cancel or change your appointment time up to 24 hours in advance of your treatment. For changes or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance, you will be charged a 50% forfeiture fee. If you fail to show up for your treatment, the full charge will apply. Please note Treatment time is not extended for late arrivals; this includes late arrivals due to program presenters running over their scheduled time. If you arrive more than 30 minutes after your scheduled time, your appointment is automatically cancelled and the full charge is applied.



The Healing Arts Department at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health supports health and healing through massage, skin- and body-care, Ayurvedic treatments, lifestyle consultations, and more. Appointments are available for guests taking a program at Kripalu as well as for visitors (who may want to consider a Kripalu Day Pass).