Kripalu Center for Yoga Health in the Berkshires

I've been there more than once. The price has gone out of my range a bit, but it's really very nice there and the food is fantastic. Are you taking a workshop or just doing R&R?

I went for a a couple of days two summers ago. I did their R&R package or whatever it's called. I loved it. The accommodations are nothing fancy, but everything is very clean. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. I don't know that I'd call the food "fantastic" but it was tasty enough. If you ever went through a Moosewood Cookbook phase, well, it's that kind of food. I will definitely go back when I have some time and some money. The only negatives were that there was a snoring person in my room (dorm-style room) even though it was supposed to be a nonsnoring room. And I got a massage there that was horrible and actually left me with a headache. However, everyone else was raving about their "healing arts session."

Also, it was really hot when I went, but Kripalu was very cool at night and I actually had to buy a sweatshirt at their giftshop. So pack something warm even if you think you don't need it.

I always drove, but I'm sure that Metro North is cheaper (considering the current price of gas). Rose is right about everything, except for the food! It does get cool at night, private rooms are better, the healing sessions depend entirely on the person doing them and most snorers don't know that they snore.


Oh, and do not mix oatmeal and miso soup at breakfast. I never tried it, but apparantly it makes you fart something awful. I'm warning you just in case the person who does your orientation fails to warn you.

Lastly, perhaps this has changed, but if you are a coffee drinker be prepared to go into town for coffee. I used to take some strong English tea with me and a little thermos. You can easily hitch a ride with another addict (there will be plenty there) if you don't have a car. They only have powdered coffee for severe caffeine withdrawal headaches in the vending machine.

Rose wrote: When I went two years ago, there was coffee. They didn't serve it with meals, but it was available in the little cafe area by the giftshop. I would never go to a place where there was no coffee!

Ah, progress. I suspect that more was demanded when they raised their rates so much!

filmlover44 wrote: [quote=veets]Years ago coffe was definitely forbotten at this place. Nice to know they have loosened up a bit. I laughed when I read the comment about the Moosewood cookbook because years ago that was my bible and I am so over it that any place that featured that kind of food now I would rather do a fast than eat..LOl.
The grounds are beautiful and it really is peaceful place.

My Mother has been going there for a long time too. She swears that the food is much better now. Kripalu is one of those places where you get to pay for a fast. It's one of their many workshops!

Oh geez,,,, you are so right!!

This is a facility that features an organized fast and yes you pay a daily rate and don't eat/// well if it is a juice fast you get some juice!!

I am not putting this place down!! If you know what you are getting in to this is a great R and R for the right person. And that was the original quesiton.

The grounds are beautiful - BUT - you really have to want to spend time with a lot of aging new agers and grey haired pony tailed wearing types. I went once and it simply didn't pass the laugh test. Beautiful grounds though!

Livetotravel wrote: The grounds are beautiful - BUT - you really have to want to spend time with a lot of aging new agers and grey haired pony tailed wearing types. I went once and it simply didn't pass the laugh test. Beautiful grounds though!

That was my reaction to the place the first time that I went. Some of those people are way too serious, even to the point of rude. Some of it depends on whether or not you are in a workshop and what workshop you are in. I do not like "sharing" with strangers. I've been to a few drumming workshops though and a few R&R weekends and I have met more people I feel comfortable with. The new agers are just so ... loud and tend to be kind of overwhelming. I really love the place though, have had no trouble being left alone and have never had to spend a lot of time with anyone there if I didn't want to.

I wonder if breakfast is still silent.

Kripalu is in Lenox Ma. and the nearest Metro North stop which is Wassaic is an hour drive away or more. Kripalu offers a pick up service which takes you from the train station to Kripalu for $60. This pick up has to be pre-booked. So don't think that you are anywhere near Kripalu when you get off Metro North. The best form of transportation is the Peter Pan Bus..from Port Authority. That leaves you off right in Lenox..I think that the fare is about $32..It is a 4 hour ride.

Subject: Re: Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in the Berkshires

lmboogie wrote: I'm considering taking a 3 day holiday at Kripalu in the Berkshires wondering if anyone has been and did you have a good experience?

I have been there about 10 times, for both R & R and workshops - loved it each and every time. I recommend going during the week if you can - cheaper and less crowded.