Sharon Salzberg

When action seems like a pointless gesture, it’s hard to find the energy for resilience. Sharon Salzberg reflects on how metta (loving-kindness) meditation can give us strength to move forward.

I have been engaged by kindness nearly my whole life, fascinated by it at times, repulsed by it at others,

It’s hard to sustain love for others over the long haul until we have a sense of inner abundance and sufficiency, says Sharon Salzberg.

Rather than divide our attention, it is far more effective to take frequent breaks between intervals of sustained, one-pointed attention.

I have been engaged by kindness nearly my whole life, fascinated by it at times, repulsed by it at others.

To soften and open your heart to others is to lead a truly fulfilling life, says author and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg.

Sharon Salzberg sees real love as the most fundamental of our innate capacities, never destroyed no matter what we might have gone through or might yet go through.

Yoga and self-care can seem selfish, daunting, or expensive, especially when viewed through the lens of a perfectly curated Instagram post. However, these practices can, and should, be accessible and affordable.

Sitting on a cushion isn't the only way to reap the benefits of this powerful practice.

As a college student struggling with a traumatic childhood, Sharon Salzberg heard that meditation could bring greater happiness. So she traveled to India to find out.

Parenting is an incredible and rewarding learning experience. And it’s not for the faint of heart. Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation can all support the journey.

What do we do when confronted with the realities that disrupt our vision of and hope for humanity? In these moments, the antidote is at the core of Kripalu.

As a teenager, I heard the lyrics "When you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with" echoing in my heart as I sought true love.

Families are, of course, messy, but even in the best of circumstances, it can feel more natural to extend compassion to those we barely know than those who know our middle names.

Kripalu presenters offer their favorite tools for skillful parenting—actions that help both parents and kids experience peace, realize truth, and increase consciousness.

A commitment to kindness can be the thread that twines throughout our various successes, disappointments, delights, and traumas, giving us ballast in a world of change, says Sharon Salzberg.

When Marc Bregman and Christa Lancaster—partners in life and work—wake up in the morning, the first thing they do is tell each other their dreams.

Here are some ideas for sharing the gifts of healthy living, delicious food, spiritual wisdom, and joyful practice with your family and friends.

Trailblazing meditation teacher and prolific writer Sharon Salzberg talks about how meditation and storytelling taught her how to shift the narrative she grew up in and find inner balance.