How Do You Balance Stress?

Vata dosha at its best is mentally quick, thrives with movement, and is creative.
Signs of imbalance include restlessness, anxiety, ungroundedness, and trouble sleeping. If this is how your stress shows up, Kripalu’s R&R experience offers ample opportunities to balance vata with a slow, rhythmic pace to the day. 

Favor these offerings while you’re here:
> During Gentle Yoga, savor slow, steady, grounding postures.
> Take time for a yoga nidra practice or good old-fashioned nap.
> For a Healing Arts session, there’s nothing better than an abhyanga to soothe mind and body. 

Kapha dosha at its best is consistent, devoted, stable, and strong. Signs of kapha imbalance can manifest as weight gain, lethargy, lack of motivation, and excessive sleep. If this is how your stress shows up, Kripalu’s R&R program offers opportunities to find inspiration and get you moving. 

Favor these activities while you’re here:
> Go for a hike on one of our beautiful hiking trails and savor a mindful outdoor experience.
> Explore new ways to move in Yoga Dance.
> For a Healing Arts session, try a vishesh massage treatment or uncover your life's purpose with a SoulPath Astrology reading. 

Pitta dosha at its best is full of passion, enthusiasm, and courage. Signs of pitta imbalance can manifest as excessive heat, irritation, aggravation, burnout, and being overscheduled. If this is how your stress shows up, Kripalu’s R&R offers an intentionally relaxed schedule to help you make space and cool off. 

Favor these activities while you’re here:
> Prioritize space and quiet to ward off the hot, sharp qualities of pitta.
> Enjoy a good book in our reading room, kayak on the serene lake waters, and practice metta meditation. 
> For a Healing Arts option, try a Kripalu Master-Level Energy Work session.