The Om of Yum
Dear Coffee, I Love You, But We Have to Break Up
Erin Casperson, Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, loved everything about coffee—except how it made her feel.
Remembrance of Cakes Past: The Power of Food Nostalgia
Food carries memories. As we ingest a given dish—whether it's mandelbrot or a Devil Dog—we also consume associations that we’ve made over time.
The Four Phases of a Total Life Cleanse
Just like our closets and our cars, we benefit from seasonal cleansing, says master acupuncturist and Ayurvedic practitioner Jonathan Glass.
Ending the Stress-Eating Cycle
According to the American Psychological Association, about one-third of us habitually eat in response to stress. The nutritional impact of stress is profound.
Kripalu Recipe: Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Layers of crushed graham crackers, sweetened peanut butter, and dark chocolate ganache.
Kripalu Recipe: Buddha Bowl
Here's how to fill your bowl with a balance of colorful greens, grains, vegetables, protein-rich foods, nuts, seeds, seasonings, and sauces.
A Day in the Life of a Kripalu Cookie
What happens when a Kripalu cookie and a Kripalu guest join forces is absolutely satisfying for mind, body, and sweet tooth.
Four Tips for Eating with Mindful Attention
When you sit down to savor a meal in a comfortable environment and relaxed manner, the parasympathetic nervous system takes over—supporting healthy digestion…
Kripalu Recipe: DIY Gatorade
Stay hydrated with this Ayurvedic electrolyte drink—a DIY Gatorade, made with simple, natural ingredients you can pronounce.
How to Do a Spring Food Cleanse, Ayurveda Style
Have you ever been gung-ho about doing a cleanse, but found your willpower withering after a few days? Ayurveda has the recipe for success.
Yoga Practices for Better Digestion
Yoga supports digestion in the same way it supports the rest of the body—by helping us get more centered and relaxed, says Mary Northey, Dean of the Kripalu…
Kripalu Recipe: Clean Green Soup
This vegetable-packed soup is a great way to eat light, so you can reset your digestion and cleanse out the weight of winter.
The Protective Power of Phytonutrients
As a rule of thumb, the more colorful a fruit or vegetable, the richer it is in phytonutrients and the greater its power as a superfood, explains Alberto…
The Full Burp: The Ayurvedic Secret to Eating Just Enough
The full burp is a natural, built-in function that tells us when we’ve eaten the right amount for our bodies to comfortably digest.
Behind the Scenes in the Kripalu Bakery
From sourdough to scones, all the deliciousness happens in the Kripalu Bakery! Take a guided tour with Executive Chef Jeremy Rock Smith.
The One Knife Everyone Needs, Plus More Chopping Tips from Jeremy Rock Smith
Learn the most fundamental skills and tools for every kitchen.
Behind the Scenes in the Kripalu Kitchen
Take a guided tour and find out where all the magic happens!
Secrets of Sourdough from the Kripalu Bakery
Ask Daniel Dillon, Kripalu’s Bakery Supervisor, about baking bread, and the conversation will expand—like a particularly lively sourdough starter—to encompass…