Kripalu

What it is

   A three-part practice that teaches you to get to know, accept, and learn from your body. It starts with figuring out how your body works in different poses, then moves toward longer held postures and meditation, before tapping deep into your being to find spontaneous flow in asanas, letting your body be the teacher. 

 

Best For   Self-empowerment. Knowing what your body can really do is a powerful tool that you can use in all realms of your life.

Who's gotta have it    Anyone looking for serious personal transformation and newbies. You'll learn the basics from mechanics, to breathwork, to the spiritual side.

Need to know    Kripalu teaches that each physical gesture influences and is influenced by your mind, and the practice helps you cultivate that awareness. Expect to get deep into your emotions, mind, and body. And Kripalu has a signature vocabulary based around empowerment, so get ready to "get conscious" and talk openly about "self-discovery."

Trends and trivia    The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts is the style's hub. It offers high-quality teacher trainings and tons of diverse programming year-round by world-renowned instructors like Rodney Yee, Seane Corn, Beryl Bender Birch, and Ana Forrest.