.   . KRIPALU YOGA is a synthesis of traditional yoga approaches incorporating the practices of posture (asana), breathing (pranayama), and meditation to still the mind and awaken the spirit inviting vitality in all areas of life.   In all Kripalu Yoga classes, we take time to warm-up the body before we begin the asana or postures, incorporating breathing and enjoying an integrating period of relaxation. Benefits of practicing yoga include increased energy and flexibility, strength and balance, mental and emotional focus, as well as learning life-tools for stress-reduction, life balance and overall health and well-being! Gentle classes are appropriate for most beginners and offer extensive warm-up time for joints and flexibility with modified yoga postures. Moderate classes offer longer holdings and more challenging posture sequences. Dress in loose comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat and try to arrive with an empty stomach. For more information, please contact me! Deborah Cook Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher liveyourpractice@gmail.com or 207-774-1852 For more information on the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, MA, go to www.kripalu.org/ . Here are some suggestions of some of Kripalu teachers, classes, workshops and retreats in Maine and elsewhere! Kripalu Yoga Teachers: Rachel Nixon (Rockland): http://www.lincolnstreetcenter.org/yoga_at_lsc.html Beth Jones (Hallowell, Maine): http://www.the-river-studio.com/bethjones Catherine Paulsen (Cape Cod and Costa Rica):  http://www.pranashantiyoga.com/ Martha Abbott (Martha's Vinyard): http://www.kripalu.org/presenter/V0000660/martha_abbot Kripalu Yoga Nidra Teachers: Jennifer Reis (Lenox): www.sacredfireyoga.com  Kripalu Dance Teachers: Traca Marshall (Gorham/Portland): http://www.tracamarshall.com/ Kripalu Ayuveda Practitioners: Catherine Paulsen (Cape Cod/Costa Rica):  http://www.pranashantiyoga.com/ Kripalu-affiliated Yoga Studios: WholeHeart Yoga Studio (Portland) www.wholeheartyoga.com Jai Yoga (Brunswick) www.jaiyogahome.com Discovery Yoga Center (St. Augustine, FL) www.discoveryyoga.com
	Kripalu Entry Garden overloooking Stockbridge Bowl  For a glossary of yoga styles, go to http://www.yoga-centers-directory.net/info/yoga_style_glossary.htm