Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living Gather and learn about Kripalu’s Ayurvedic teachings in one place. From articles, programs, and practical guidance to help you understand and live Ayurveda in everyday life, this guide serves to offer foundational concepts, seasonal wisdom, and personalized approaches to well-being, and stay connected for ongoing insights and learning opportunities. What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is one of the world’s oldest systems of holistic health. At Kripalu, Ayurveda is a living tradition.Rooted in nature’s rhythms, it understands health as a dynamic balance between body, mind, and environment, recognizing that each person has a unique physical, emotional, and psychological constitution shaped by the five elements. Through personalized practices that strengthen the body’s natural healing capacity, Ayurveda offers a path toward greater balance, resilience, and well-being.Read More Upcoming Ayurveda Programs On Campus Online 450-Hour Clinical Training in Ayurveda Kripalu School of Ayurveda Erin Casperson Kate O'Donnell Rosy Mann On Campus Kripalu Signature Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 Ayurveda Self-Care Retreat Emilie Reid Online Scholarships Mar 5, 2026 Spring Renewal in the Kitchen Ayurvedic cooking for cleansing and vitality Kate O'Donnell On Campus Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026 Ayurveda and Yoga for Healthy Weight Loss and Wellness Larissa Hall Carlson Kari Harendorf On Campus Weekend Format Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 Building a Better Immune System for Lifelong Health and Vitality Sudha Carolyn Lundeen Elizabeth Boham On Campus Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026 Spring Ayurveda Retreat Energize, lighten, and enliven Emilie Reid Erin Casperson On Campus May 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Spring Ayurveda Yoga Retreat Erin Casperson Susan Wrba On Campus Kripalu Signature May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026 Ayurveda Self-Care Retreat Emilie Reid On Campus May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026 The Ayurvedic Gut Reset Kitchen secrets to better digestion Kate O'Donnell On Campus Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026 Summer Ayurveda Retreat Cool, soften, and refresh Susan Wrba Emilie Reid On Campus Kripalu Signature Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 Summer Ayurveda Yoga Retreat Erin Casperson Susan Wrba On Campus Online Scholarships Sep 11, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 Foundations of Ayurveda 200-Hour Hybrid Training Kate O'Donnell Erin Casperson Rosy Mann Paths to Balance Through Ayurveda Healing Arts Treatments Rooted in Ayurveda, Kripalu’s Healing Arts offerings range from individualized consultations to restorative treatments such as Abhyanga oil massage, Shirodhara, and Marma therapy. Explore Treatments Dive Deep with Schools Training Kripalu’s School of Ayurveda supports deep study and personal transformation through trainings that integrate ancient wisdom with practical tools for modern life. Explore Upcoming Trainings What's Your Dosha? Discovering your dosha can help you understand how your body and mind respond to the world—and how to care for yourself in ways that restore balance. Take the Quiz Sign Up to Stay Connected Articles, programs, promotions, recipes, and more, delivered right to your inbox. Related Articles & Recipes Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom How Cooking Ayurvedically Nourishes the Body, Mind, and Spirit Read a personal essay by Kaveri Barros on how cooking rooted in culture and guided by Ayurveda became a form of devotion and daily meditation. Author Kaveri Barros Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom A New Way to Welcome the New Year What if this year you tried a different approach? 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On Campus Online 450-Hour Clinical Training in Ayurveda Kripalu School of Ayurveda Erin Casperson Kate O'Donnell Rosy Mann
Online Scholarships Mar 5, 2026 Spring Renewal in the Kitchen Ayurvedic cooking for cleansing and vitality Kate O'Donnell
On Campus Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026 Ayurveda and Yoga for Healthy Weight Loss and Wellness Larissa Hall Carlson Kari Harendorf
On Campus Weekend Format Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 Building a Better Immune System for Lifelong Health and Vitality Sudha Carolyn Lundeen Elizabeth Boham
On Campus Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026 Spring Ayurveda Retreat Energize, lighten, and enliven Emilie Reid Erin Casperson
On Campus May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026 The Ayurvedic Gut Reset Kitchen secrets to better digestion Kate O'Donnell
On Campus Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026 Summer Ayurveda Retreat Cool, soften, and refresh Susan Wrba Emilie Reid
On Campus Kripalu Signature Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 Summer Ayurveda Yoga Retreat Erin Casperson Susan Wrba
On Campus Online Scholarships Sep 11, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 Foundations of Ayurveda 200-Hour Hybrid Training Kate O'Donnell Erin Casperson Rosy Mann
Healing Arts Treatments Rooted in Ayurveda, Kripalu’s Healing Arts offerings range from individualized consultations to restorative treatments such as Abhyanga oil massage, Shirodhara, and Marma therapy. Explore Treatments
Dive Deep with Schools Training Kripalu’s School of Ayurveda supports deep study and personal transformation through trainings that integrate ancient wisdom with practical tools for modern life. Explore Upcoming Trainings
What's Your Dosha? Discovering your dosha can help you understand how your body and mind respond to the world—and how to care for yourself in ways that restore balance. Take the Quiz
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom How Cooking Ayurvedically Nourishes the Body, Mind, and Spirit Read a personal essay by Kaveri Barros on how cooking rooted in culture and guided by Ayurveda became a form of devotion and daily meditation. Author Kaveri Barros
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom A New Way to Welcome the New Year What if this year you tried a different approach? Instead of aiming outward, what if your resolution was to turn inward? Author Erin Casperson
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Come Home to Balance: Winter Ayurvedic Practices to Replenish & Restore As winter reaches its peak, the season’s heaviness and chill can leave you feeling slow, ungrounded, or out of rhythm. Ayurveda offers simple, warming practices to help restore balance. Explore a few supportive ways to reconnect with steadiness and warmth in late winter. Author Kaveri Barros
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Kripalu Recipe: Ayurvedic Golden Milk This golden milk is soothing, aromatic, and perfect for winding down. Turmeric and warming spices infuse gently into creamy milk, ghee adds softness, and a touch of sweetness brings it all together. Author Kaveri Barros
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Kripalu Recipe: Ayurvedic Root Vegetable Bisque Warm, grounding, salty, sour, pungent, and sweet. Author Kaveri Barros
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Kripalu Recipe: Ayurvedic One-Pot Red Dal with Spinach In Ayurveda, it’s not just what we eat but how we eat, as any food can heal or harm depending on its gunas (qualities). Author Kaveri Barros
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Tips for Balancing Vata Move through seasonal transitions with intention as you explore ancient Ayurvedic practices, grounding self-care tips, and nourishing cooking suggestions to balance the Vata dosha in the cooler seasons. Author Sarajean Rudman
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Tips for Balancing Pitta Learn to navigate the heat of summer with Ayurvedic and yogic practices that balance the doshas and promote vitality—including calming breathwork, metta (loving-kindness) meditation, and seasonal cooking tips. Author Erin Casperson
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Tips for Balancing Kapha Restore balance to body, mind, and being this spring as you explore tips rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and rejuvenating yoga poses to help harmonize the doshas. Author Sarajean Rudman
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Why Fall Is the Ideal Season for an Ayurvedic Cleanse Find your personal path to healing and peace at Kripalu's Healing Arts department. Author Prema Shakti
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom What is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor? If you are passionate about holistic health, enjoy helping others, and want to bring the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into modern life, becoming a Kripalu Ayurveda Health Counselor might be the perfect path for you. Author Erin Casperson
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Blending Eastern and Western Wisdom: Robyn’s Ayurveda Story Meet Robyn, a dedicated nurse, mom, and graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda’s Ayurvedic Health Counselor program.