Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

Thanksgiving edition part 1: SIDE DISHES. Recipe Tuesday: Bring a taste of Kripalu to your Thanksgiving table. Our Baked Winter Squash with Honey & Walnuts is the perfect dish to savor the flavors of fall. With tender roasted squash, drizzled honey, and a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts, this recipe brings comfort and nourishment to every bite. Packed with nutrients and rich autumnal flavors, it's ideal for cozy gatherings. Serves 4-6 people. 3/4 cup walnuts 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon rapidura or sucanat 6 cups winter squash, peeled and cut into large cubes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt Pinch of cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the walnuts with ? tablespoon of the olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the honey, and the rapidura or sucanat. Spread the walnuts on a baking tray and bake for seven to nine minutes, until they are toasted. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, loosening them from the baking sheet as they cool. Turn oven temperature up to 375 degrees. Toss the squash with the remaining 1? tablespoons of the olive oil, the salt, and the cinnamon. Place in a baking dish with 2 tablespoons water and cover. Bake for approximately 30 or 40 minutes, until squash is tender; the baking time will depend on the type of squash and the size of the cubes. Top with the walnuts and serve. #kripalu #kripalukitchen #fallrecipes #thanksgiving #itsAlllYoga #InTheBerkshires

Reflection of the mountain, shining on the lake. Early morning yoga. Trying something new. Reading in the sun room. Eating healthy meals made with love. A hike through the woods. Time slows down and welcomes you in. Allowing yourself to arrive. Nothing you need to do but be here. Doing just what the moment inspires. Remembering what it’s all about. Enjoying what comes. New thoughts percolating. Energy expanding. Wind through the trees. A day of rest can change everything. Love is at the heart of it all. This is a long way of spelling out a simple truth: we all deserve an opportunity to slow down and receive the gift of this wondrous life. Explore all that a Retreat and Renewal stay at Kripalu has to offer: https://bit.ly/2VSPh10

Looking for a warming and nourishing breakfast? Recipe Tuesday: Scrumptious Multigrain Autumn Cereal! One way to see our transition into the colder months is an opportunity to enjoy different sources of warmth, trading the expansive heat of the summer sun for the more intimate, internal fires we stoke in our homes and hearts. This wonderful hot cereal helps our bodies navigate these changes, bringing the warming elements of spices and the grounding of sweet potatoes, grains and dates to counteract the rougher, dryer, and colder climate. Enjoy each bite and taste the sun that gave life to each of these ingredients! https://bit.ly/3C8feyV

“The sun doesn’t set; it merely moves from one direction to the other.” — Swami Kripalu

Pour yourself a cup of comfort. Recipe Friday: Soothing Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea! Here we are in this season of change and while the shifting elements swirl around us, it’s nice to remember you can settle yourself into a cozy corner and soothe yourself from within. This spin on the traditional Indian chai adds a few additional warming spices like allspice and cinnamon with an extra twist of pumpkin puree for a little seasonal fun, because fun is one of the most comforting ingredients of all! https://bit.ly/3TzF82l

How incredibly wise is your heart. Through all the tension this world might inspire, it helps to remember we can always bring our focus back to the incredible engine of love resting in the center of our chest. Pulse by pulse, second by second, the powerful muscle of your heart keeps opening up again and again, all day long, bringing in air, listening for the possible for joy that lives in each moment. Enjoy this brief guided practice from Jurian Hughes, Kripalu Yoga teacher and beacon of love— we invite you to hold it with you as an inspiration to keep allowing your heart to open, whatever life brings.

Your heart, your home, is always here for you. ?? We are honored to share this embodied practice to help reset your nervous system, led Pamela Stokes Eggleston, director of the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy. The pathway to calm can begin with simply taking a few moments to notice and allow what is happening within you.

Experience a life-changing weekend at Kripalu December 6-8 with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, authors of the best-seller Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. Harville & Helen will guide you and your partner towards deeper connection and aliveness using Imago Relationship Therapy, their transformational approach that allows participants to embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth in order to experience new levels of safety, empathy and appreciation. Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/3zNcy5I

Today finds us at the midpoint between fall equinox and winter solstice, a powerful day in many cultures. This day is honored in Celtic culture the festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in), marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In Celtic culture, Samhain was has been recognized as a moment when the barriers between the physical and spirit world were more porous. In Mexico, tomorrow is honored at Die de Los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” also a time in which connection with the spirits is more possible. On this day, the memory of those who have passed is kept alive with bright and colorful celebrations and offerings at the graves of loved ones. How are you honoring this moment as we transition into the season of the dark?

We’re hiring in the Kripalu Shop! Are you passionate about wellness, customer service, and creating a meaningful shopping experience? At the Kripalu Shop, we pride ourselves on supporting guests in bringing the Kripalu feeling back home with our array of lovingly curated items. We strive to create an atmosphere of warmth and care for each guest who walks through our doors and as well as for each other. We’d love to welcome you to our team! We have multiple open positions including full and part time Sales Associates, Shop Lead and Coordinator. Learn more about our available Kripalu Shop roles: https://bit.ly/3YNrqOs