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What is Kripalu Yoga?
Kripalu Yoga is a three stage style of practice.
Stage 1
Willful Practice (Body and Breath Awareness)
Stage
1 begins with an experiential approach to understanding the details of
alignment and the coordination of breath while moving into and out of
postures.
Stage 2
Holding the Posture (Inner Focus and Concentration)
Stage 2 guides you to focus yor attention on inner sensations, thoughts and emotions. You learn to hold postures for longer
periods of time while cultivating compassion and awareness.
Stage 3
Meditation in Motion (Absorption)
Stage
3 is a unique and personal expression of Kripalu Yoga. You practice the
art of moving in response to your body's wisdom, with postures flowing
from one into the next.
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Salem Kripalu Yoga Studio is honored to be part of the network of
Kripalu Affiliated Studios.
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Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
has been serving humanity by offering opportunities for yoga practice
and other forms of experiential learning for over 25 years. During that
time, Kripalu Center has become known the world over for the vitality
of its spiritual community, for its unique approach to personal
transformation through yoga practice, and for the heartfelt service of
its staff. People have come to associate the word "Kripalu" with a
certain tone, feel and way of being. Some people call this the "Kripalu
Experience." Others describe it as the "spirit of Kripalu."
The Kripalu approach to experiential learning is based on three essential principles:
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Safety: creating an environment of physical and psychological safety, usually within the context of a bonded group.
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Transformation:
engaging in practices that unite body and mind such as yoga,
meditation, dance, art and other forms of self-expression.
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Integration:
including activities that integrate the body/mind experience and return
people to their lives more grounded and fully alive.
Kripalu
Affiliated Studios operate in harmony with Kripalu Center and its
network of affiliated yoga studios. This project has been established
and financially supported by Kripalu Center as part of its mission of
creating a conscious and compassionate world. Our vision is to
establish Kripalu Studios across the country and abroad.
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