If you’ve resolved to live a healthful life and want to do something good for yourself that will have an impact beyond the expiration date of most new year resolutions, take your next vacation at the beautiful Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Lenox, Massachusetts and sign up for one of their week-long courses such as Health & Vitality in Midlife, Integrative Weight Loss, and Food as Medicine. The first two are being offered on two consecutive weeks in January – a perfect way to begin the year!
Kripalu is located in the Berkshire Mountains, where my parents vacationed for many summers. I visited their facility every year during that time – the last with my husband, who felt an immediate connection and wanted to stay. It’s situated in the hills overlooking Stockbridge “bowl,” (what the locals call Lake Mahkeenac, the area’s small lake) and just sitting in a rocking chair enjoying that view is worth the price of admission. (see picture above).
The Health & Vitality in Midlife course will be offered next month, Jan 11-16th and, as described on their website, it will focus on “a transformational approach to healthy aging,” with instruction from a medical doctor, nutritionists, fitness professionals, life coaches, yoga teachers and healing arts therapists.
The Integrative Weight Loss course is billed as a “5-day immersion for a lifetime of sustainable solutions.” If you want an “inside” look at this program, read one participant’s experience in an article she wrote for Body & Soul magazine.
You’ll find details about tuition costs and the range of room and board accommodations that are offered on Kripalu’s website. It’s the kind of vacation that you can comfortably do by yourself, since you’ll be in the company of kindred spirits who share your goals of optimal health and wellness as we age.
Even if you can’t personally visit Kripalu any time soon, visit their website for recipes, informative articles, their online newsletter, and links to other, related sites. If you do go, please use the comment box below to let others know about your experience there.
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