Cristie Newhart

By yourself on a yoga mat is a perfect place to discover who you truly are, says Cristie Newhart, Dean of the Kripalu School of Yoga.

Cristie Newhart, Dean of the Kripalu School of Yoga, explains why the School has made the decision to stop training teachers to offer hands-on assists.

It’s a common misconception that you’re not doing yoga properly if you can’t touch your toes or do Wheel without props.

There’s a common notion that we need to do a 60- or 90-minute practice in order to reap the benefits of yoga. Sure, longer is great if you have the time, but a shorter practice, done with intent and focus, is equally effective.

Hands-on assists can help yoga teachers feel empowered. But do they always empower the student? Kripalu Schools faculty Cristie Newhart explores this important and sensitive topic.

Yogis and shamans understand that ceremony is vital to humans, as it awakens the subconscious, the place where deep changes take root and healing happens.

The Deans of our four Schools share their morning routines and offer inspiration for building new habits to start your day.

Think there's nothing to be gained by revisiting a beginner yoga class after you've moved on to more advanced practice? Cristie Newhart, Dean of the Kripalu School of Yoga, begs to differ.

When we allow ourselves to show up as we are, we find we have more in common with others than we realize, says Cristie Newhart, Dean of Kripalu School of Yoga. And that can lead to a deep sense of connection.

The ancient yogis understood that our energy can draw us out into the world, or deeper into ourselves. These energies, called prana and apana, can influence how we experience life at every level.

A growing number of teachers are bent on encouraging people who don’t look like string beans or bend like pretzels to get onto the mat and into a whole new mindset.

Twisting yourself into a pretzel this holiday season trying to get everything done? Come back to center with one of these practices from our Kripalu Schools faculty.

Forget baseball. Researchers say America has a new favorite pastime: sitting. Various studies show that Americans spend, on average, eight hours a day on...

A hummingbird zooms into your kitchen. You go kayaking and encounter a turtle. You dream about a mouse. What does it all mean?

The belief is that women have more of an advantage than men in yoga because they are more flexible. Could that be a liability when it comes to injury?

Wondering if now’s the time to take your practice to the next level and enroll in yoga teacher training? Here's how to tell if you're ready to take the plunge.

The beauty of yoga practice is that it’s not “one size fits all.” However, there are a number of fundamental principles that can help you get the most out of your practice.

Kripalu School of Yoga faculty member Cristie Newhart deconstructs two foundational postures—and explains why meditation doesn’t just have to happen on the cushion.

Fierce. Kind. Creative. Iconical. These are some of the words used to describe B.K.S. Iyengar, who passed August 20 in Pune, India.

Ready to get back to yoga school—or enroll for the first time? Here's all the news from the Kripalu Schools.

There are many benefits to forward bends, both standing and sitting. They create length and space in the spine, counteract compression, and promote introspection.

Writer and Kripalu faculty member Lara Tupper speaks with Kripalu teachers and friends about their unique approaches to practicing yoga at home.

When you’re an absolute beginner, it’s not unusual to be intimidated by a yoga class, but you don't need to be as flexible as a rubber band to get on the mat.

Silence can be frightening, because it opens the door to thoughts and emotions that noise keeps at bay.