Health Benefits of Kripalu Yoga

Abstract

Kripalu may be a gentle yoga practice with a compassionate approach. It places a stress on meditation, physical healing, and spiritual transformation that overflow from the yoga mat into lifestyle. Over time, students are taught to observe their thoughts without judging and to accept and love themselves as they are. Kripalu is gentle yoga that emphasizes moving at your own pace, self-acceptance, and adaptability. It is ideal for people facing life challenges. In a Kripalu class, each student learns to seek out their own level of practice on a given day by looking inward. The classes usually begin with pranayama exercises and gentle stretches followed by asana practice and ending with final relaxation.