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 This page is devoted to resources used in practicing and
teaching Kripalu Yoga. The resources on this page are available from the Kripalu
Shop, Amazon or sometimes
directly from the author.
See the Other Resources page for resources from other
yoga styles.
WEB SITES:
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Kripalu
Center for Yoga and Health |
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Global
Yoga Journeys
Sudhakar Ken McCrae is a former Kripalu resident
who has a yoga studio in Columbia, Missouri. He leads yoga
vacations and retreats around the world. Duane and Mary have
traveled with him to Pura Vida in Costa Rica, Tuscany, Italy, Corfu,
Greece and Murren, Switzerland. |
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Radiant Well-being Yoga Center
Yoganand Michael Carroll is a recognized
Master-Level teacher in the Kripalu Yoga tradition. Yoganand has the
ability to distil and interpret esoteric yoga texts and techniques.
Yoganand taught at Kripalu Center for more than 15 years before
founding Radiant Well-being Yoga Center in North Augusta, South
Carolina, where he leads his own 200 hour Basic and 500 Hour
professional Level Yoga Teacher Training and a variety of other
programs. |
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Yoga
Basics
The site has a free version and a Premium version with an
annual fee. The postures described in this site follow the
tradition of Kripalu Yoga. The site is operated by
Timothy Burgin, a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor. |
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YOGA BOOKS:
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 Kripalu Yoga: A Guide of Practice on and Off the Mat (2006)
Shoban Richard Faulds
This new book is the only complete resource on Kripalu Yoga. Its 400
pages provide user-friendly instructions for posture practice suitable
for beginners, as well as a wealth of guidance and exercises for yoga
enthusiasts wanting to deepen their practice. The book also features
in-depth consideration of the off-the-mat approaches to emotional,
psychological, and spiritual health that make Kripalu Yoga so unique. |
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Posture Adjustments and Assisting: An Insightful Guide for Yoga
Teachers and Students (2006)
Stephanie Pappas
While Stephanie is not a Kripalu teacher,
I have included this book because it the only book I am aware of that
is devoted to posture assisting and many of the manipulative assists
pictured in the book are similar to those used by Devarshi in his
teaching. |
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Self-Awakening Yoga: The Expansion of
Consciousness through the Body's Own Wisdom (Book and CD)
Don Stapleton (Brahmanand), PhD
Don has taught worldwide since 1976 and was teacher and director of
Kripalu Center for 19 years. He is Kripalu’s Dean of Yoga Education
and the Director of the Kripalu Symposium on Yoga Therapeutics.
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The Wisdom of Yoga (2006)
In his new book, The
Wisdom of Yoga, Stephen Cope investigates the sophisticated wisdom
tradition of yoga from the point of view of six contemporary
characters-modern yogis struggling with the issues of love, work,
addictions, careers, and unfulfilled longings of many varieties. Each
chapter weaves together narrative story and expository teachings to
bring alive the rich, and very relevant, applications of yoga's
ancient teachings.
 Yoga and the Quest for the True Self
(2000)
Stephen Cope's nationally best-selling book, Yoga and the Quest for
True Self, is a must read. |
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Will Yoga & Meditation Really Change My
Life:
Stephen Cope (2003) |
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Go In and In: Poems from the Heart of Yoga
(2002)
One Soul: More Poems from the Heart of Yoga
(2003)
Prayers to the Infinite
(2004)
From Root to Bloom Yoga Poems and Other Writings
(2006)
Danna Faulds
All these books of poetry are exceptional; Duane's favorites are Go In and In
and From Root to Bloom. Danna Faulds books may be ordered directly from the author:
Danna Faulds, 53 Penny Lane, Greenville, VA 24440. Send a check for
$15 for each book (includes postage.) Danna may be reached at: yogapoems@aol.com
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Pilgrim of Love - The Life and Teachings of Swami Kripalu
Atma Jo Ann Levitt |
YOGA
AND ANATOMY BOOKS AND DVDs:
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Anatomy and Asana: Preventing Yoga Injuries (2006)
Susie Hately Aldous |
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The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga (2008) and
The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga (2006)
Ray Long |
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Anatomy for Yoga with Paul Grilley (DVD 2006)
Paul Grilley |
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Yoga Anatomy (2007)
Leslie Kaminoff |
| Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition 2007)
Blandine Calais-Germain |
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Anatomy of Movement: Exercises (1996)
Blandine Calais-Germain and Stephen Anderson |
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Facilitated Stretching (3rd Edition
2007)
Robert McAtee and Jeff Charland
This book provides an overview of PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation) stretching, a safe and easy-to- use method that involves
stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against
resistance, then stretching it again to a new range of motion. A
companion DVD demonstrates the stretching techniques. |
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Anatomy of Hatha Yoga (2001)
H. David Coulter |
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Structural Yoga Therapy (2001)
Mukunda Stiles |
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Science of Breath (1998)
Swami Rama, Rudolph Ballentine, MD and Alan Hymes, MD |
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Anatomy Coloring Book (3rd Edition)
Wynn Capit & Lawrence Elson |
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CDs & DVDs:
Yoga Classes (Except where noted these are CDs)
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Kripalu Yoga Gentle (DVD)
Join Suddha Carolyn Lundeen in
two complete and distinct gentle yoga experiences: first flow 32
minutes, second flow 28 minutes. Includes warm-ups, floor
postures, basic standing postures, and relaxation. Free
poster of each posture sequence included. |
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Kripalu Yoga Dynamic (DVD)
Join Stephen Cope for a classical series of 30 asanas including warm-ups,
standing postures, salutations, balancing postures, floor postures,
twists, and inversions, ending with relaxation. Free poster of each posture sequence included. |
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Gentle Yoga Kit
Stephen Cope
The kit contains 2 audio CDs: the first contains a 70-minute healing,
flowing yoga class and the second contains relaxing instrumental piano
music, The kit also contains 50 flash cards showing each pose with
important details and modifications. Finally, the Kit contains a
72-page book, which clarifies how to make yoga a spiritual practice as
well as a physical one and explains each pose in detail. |
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Yoga for the Emotional Flow
Stephen Cope
Through breathing and visualization techniques used successfully by
his students, Cope offers practical tips for day-to-day emotional
balance; lessons in awakening "witness consciousness", steps
to end each day with equanimity and more. Two Compact Discs, 2 ½ hours. |
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Gentle Yoga: Blade of Grass
Jairaj Randall Williams
A gentle yoga class taught by Randall Williams, a member of Kripalu's
guest yoga team and a YTT Director |
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The Gentle Series I, II and III
Rudy Pierce
Each CD contains yoga experiences
led by one of Kripalu Center's favorite guest yoga team instructors
and a YTT
Director, Rudy Pierce. Rudy's gentle
leading creates a spaciousness that allows you to go deeply inside and
genuinely relax. 3 CDs |
| Feel Better Now Yoga
(DVD)
Gary Halperin, a Kripalu yoga teacher in Sarasota, FL |
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Kripalu Moderate Yoga
Rebekkah Kronlage, a former YTT Director |
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Stage II Kripalu Yoga
Rebekkah Kronlage, a former YTT Director |
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Sadhana Yoga Disk 1 and Disk 2
Sudhakar Ken McCrae, a former Kripalu resident |
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Beat the Blues
Amy Weintaub
Yoga to help treat depression. |
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Turning Water Into Words
Grace Jull
Through
clear alignment and effective imagery, Turning Water into Words
offers practitioners to
open to the deeper dimensions of the mystery through our strength,
awareness, and accessing our highest intention and possibility. Grace
Jull has been leading transformative experiential workshops for over
20 years.
Energy
Expansion
Grace Jull
Expanding upon the artistry of Turning Water into Words,
Grace Jull uses evocative images, clear instruction, and guided
exploration to help any experienced practitioner source the
conductivity and consciousness hidden inside classical postures. Todd
Norian’s exquisite music, Bija, further enriches the practice,
designed to awaken profound states of peace, potency, and prana. |
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Yoga
as Is (6 CDs)
Don Stapleton
Follow twelve, skillfully guided movement inquiries that help you to
unlock the wisdom of prana and to stimulate the body's innate power
for transformation and creative self-development. |
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Journey
into Yoga
Brahmani Liebman and Jashoda Rona Edmunds
Enjoy a guided yoga experience with YTT Directors Brahmani and
Jashoda. |
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Power
and Grace: A Dynamic Yoga Flow
Devarshi Steven Hartman and Megha Nancy Buttenheim
Enjoy a flowing class with Kripalu's Director of Professional
Trainings, Devarshi and YTT Director, Megha. |
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Moontides
Megha Nancy Buttenheim
Enjoy all levels yoga, meditation and chanting with YTT Director
Megha. |
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Transform,
Relax and Rejuvenate
Vandita Kate Marchesiello
Enjoy a relaxing class with Vandita, head of the Kripalu Yoga
Teachers' Association (KYTA). |
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The
Power of Prem Yoga
PremShakti Mary Stout
Enjoy a yoga experience with YTT Director PremShakti. |
Pranayama
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Pranayama: The Kripalu Approach to Yogic Breathing - Beginner
Level Practice
Yoganand Michael Carroll
The guided pranayama experience on this CD is designed for beginner
level students. Instructional tracks that guide you through each
pranayama are included, as well as guidance on proper seated
positions. Instruction in all the led breathing exercises is included
in written form. |
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Pranayama: The Kripalu Approach to Yogic Breathing - Intermediate
Level Practice
Yoganand Michael Carroll
The guided experience on this CD is designed for intermediate level
students. As an experienced student we assume you have some
familiarity with the basic pranayamas: Ujjayi (Ocean sounding breath),
Dirgha (3-part breath), and Kapalabhati. |
Relaxation/Meditation/Chanting
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Art of
Relaxation
Sudhir Jonathan Faust
Experience what meditators throughout the ages have always known: more
profound rest means more profound activity. Regular, conscious
relaxation helps maintain clear, vibrant awareness and makes it
possible to feel more fully alive. Use Kripalu teacher Sudhir Jonathan
Foust's guided meditations regularly to rejuvenate your body, mind and
spirit. |
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Energy Awareness Guided Meditations
Sudhir Jonathan Faust
Disc One: Energy Awareness Guided Meditations
Disc Two: A Touch of Grace Bamboo Flute Improvisations Sudhir leads a
series of new 15-20 minute guided meditations based on his teachings
at Kripalu Center that will attune you to the presence and flow of
Prana, the life force energy, renewing your body, mind and spirit.
Running time 2 hours. |
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Daily Meditation
Sudhakar Ken McCrae |
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Guided Relaxation: Yoga Nidra CD
Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra CD
Jennifer Reis |
| LifeForce Yoga Nidra
Amy Weintraub |
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Meditation Made Possible: Meditation on the Breath
Soulflight: Chanted Mantras
Bhavani Lorraine Nelson |
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Copyright © 2003 Duane C.
Hendricks. All rights reserved.
Revised: June 02, 2009
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