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Media Relations

Please contact:
Cathy H. Husid-Shamir, Media Relations Director
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
413-448-3400 X701
617-487-5026
cathyh@kripalu.org

Available on request:

  • published expert sources
  • press kit
  • photos
  • research
  • guest comments
  • press passes
  • products for review

experts

For nearly 30 years, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health has influenced the development and growth of contemporary yoga in America. We have our very own galaxy of stars who have been instrumental in crafting what is widely known as the "Kripalu Experience". They are available to media representatives by contacting Cathy H. Husid, Media Relations Director.

Our in-house experts are an excellent source for news and information. They can help you to create timely articles for your readership on topics as diverse as:

  • Stress Management
  • Meditation and Visualization
  • Ayurveda
  • Integrative Weight Loss (conscious eating, nutrition, metabolism, body image)
  • Fitness
  • Creativity & the Expressive Arts
  • Therapeutic Bodywork (Thai Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Positional Therapy)
  • Energy Work (Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Balancing, Reiki)
  • Healing Arts Treatments (Dr. Hauschka Facials and Rhythmical Body Compresses, Ayurvedic Body Treatments, Reflexology)
  • Food and Healing
  • Relationship Enrichment
  • Women's Health
  • Holistic Health
  • Professional Training (yoga, massage, ayurveda)
  • YogaDance (formerly Danskinetics) Expressive Movement
  • Yoga for Young People
  • Nature and Healing (walking, hiking, snow shoeing)
  • Personal Growth
  • Yoga (general yoga topics, the business of yoga, yoga trends, teaching etc.)
  • Travel (yoga vacations, silent retreats, girl getaways).

photos

We have an extensive library of professional quality photos including images of:

  • People engaged in activities inluding yoga, meditation, focused breathing, and relaxation
  • Program Participants: Indoors, Outdoors in All Seasons
  • Kripalu Building and Grounds in All Seasons
  • Healing Arts

press releases

Kripalu Center’s Vision for the Future
(June 2005)

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Secures $2 Million Alfond Grant
(November 2004)

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Hires Two New Executives
(April 2004)

Kripalu Center Adds a Complete Line-up of Ayurvedic Health and Healing Services
(February 2004)

For Stories on Meditation, Kripalu Center Offers Extensive Expertise
(December 2003)

story ideas

ayurveda

Letter to the Press
Kripalu Center Adds a Complete Line-Up of Ayurvedic Health Services (February, 2004)
Frequently Asked Questions
Ayurveda Questionnaire (PDF)
Kripalu Center Launches School of Ayurveda (January, 2005)

integrative weight loss

Letter to the Press
Welcome Letter to Guests
Class Descriptions
Weekly Schedule
Related Resources—Books and Videos
Related Resources—Other Kripalu Programs

meditation

For Stories on Meditation, Kripalu Center Offers Extensive Expertise

holiday stress

Tips for Surviving Holiday Stress

Permission to use: Please contact Cathy H. Husid to request advance permission to use any of these materials. We would appreciate a copy of any print, broadcast, or internet coverage.

kripalu in the news—feature articles

“Dawn of a New Age,” an article about Kripalu Center’s 25 years in the Berkshires featured in Berkshire Living, August 2008.

“Hunting For Health Experts,” an interview with Director of Program Development Denise Barack featured in the Berkshire Eagle, Thursday, October 11, 2007.

“Toward a Healthier Life,” an interview with Mark Pettus on Kripalu’s Health For Life program featured in the Berkshire Eagle, October 1, 2007.

kripalu in the news—clips

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September 15, 2008.
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New York Times—Travel July 24, 2005
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