Vandita Kate Marchesiello

During this month of love and throughout the year, we can find inspiration in Swami Kripalu’s words, which shed light on yoga off the mat, particularly as it relates to relationships.

“Serve with a full heart," said Swami Kripalu. "By making others happy, you make yourself happy.”

Bringing ease into our lives requires specific tools—something more than just telling ourselves to “let it go.” When we worry about the future or rehash the...

Swami Kripalu was a devoted yogi with an inquisitive mind who explored every facet of the yoga tradition. Here is a sampling of his essential teachings.

One of the most gratifying things in my life is when I see someone light up talking about their yoga class experience. “I understand Mountain pose now,” said...

When practiced regularly, yoga nidra offers physiological benefits and more restful sleep.

We asked a few of our Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda faculty to share their favorite rituals for the season of celebration.

Five longtime Kripalu teachers share stories about what karma yoga—the practice of selfless service—means to them.

We all experience suffering at some point in our lives. Rather than trying to avoid it, we can find ways to move through it with grace.

Vandita Kate Marchesiello, E-RYT 500, is a senior teacher and faculty member at Kripalu and the recording artist on two CDs, Transform, Relax, and...

Whether done on a large plot or in a simple pot, gardening beckons directed attention and voices no demands.

We all aspire to cultivate more vitality, strength, and balance throughout the stages of life, and yoga offers many health benefits as we age.

According to a study on health and longevity, we need to spend time not only focusing on taking better care of ourselves, but on taking care of others.

Need a great beach read? Here’s what our Schools faculty and staff are kicking back with this summer!

Marianne Gambaro has been coming to Kripalu since the 1970s. Here's what happened the first time she brought her husband, Jim, along.

Swami Kripalu was a yoga master renowned not only for the dedication of his practice, but also for his humor, compassion, and lighthearted approach to yoga.

We asked a few Kripalu faculty members which yoga poses test their edge and how they cultivate equanimity in the face of discomfort, without pushing themselves too far.

For Jim Gambaro, Kripalu had been one of his wife's special places—not an "us" experience. Turned out that joining her there was an anniversary gift to them both.