What is Kriapalu Yoga?
Kripalu Yoga is a gentle, compassionate yoga that emphasizes asana in conjunction with intense meditation and breathwork. This yoga practice encourages inward focus and spiritual attunement to achieve physical healing and spiritual transformation.
In a Kriplau class, each student learns to find their own level of practice on a given day by looking inward. The classes usually begin with breathing exercises and gentle stretches followed by a series of individual poses and final relaxation.
Kripalu will appeal to those who want to work on themselves, both physically and spiritually. The gentle and individualized approach makes it a good choice for seniors, yoga beginners, and those who are physically limited or overweight.
I personally find Kripalu yoga to be extremely healing and rewarding. It is among my favorite types of yoga. And for the record, I’m thin, athletic and high energy, which is exactly why I like Kripalu, it helps me relax and destress, but still offers great physical movements or exercises.