This place is heaven sent!…read more Nora is a gifted teacher with such healing energy it makes Sunday a wonderful day. Mary is so skilled at noticing what you need to make your body feel more limber in just one class. When I am in town, this place is at the top of my list for things to do.

I was in Lenox for a few days and took a class. Beautiful space and the class was awesome.read more

My friend and I have been to Kripalu about 5 times - mostly for R&R and once for a writing course…read more We prefer R&R so we have more unstructured time for all the daily activities. A Kripalu stay is like going to camp for us, but with fantastic buffet style food. We love having days of comfy clothes, flip flops and no need to make any important decisions or plan anything beyond what time we are meeting for our next meal. We love the guided hikes, kayaking, yoga dance and the variety of sessions that are informative, thought provoking and/or movement-based. I enjoy all of the relaxing after dinner yoga classes. The grounds and lake are beautiful. The teachers who lead the hikes and kayaking are lovely - positive and helpful. We always stay in a two twin bed room with a shared bath in Shadowbrook, the only option cheaper than the dormitory group rooms. We tend to go in the off season when there's a discount code so we pay about $550 total per person for three nights. Though the rooms are very tiny and modest, we are pretty much only in them to sleep. The community bathrooms are kept very clean. I love the reading room on the 4th floor, so relaxing and the couches are perfect for a nap. If you want to have fun, recharge, eat great food with tons of options at each meal and get lots of healthy activity, Kripalu is great. If you're looking for a luxury experience, that's not what this is.

I recently returned for another wonderful stay at Kripalu, in an R&R stay. My room as expected was…read moreclean and comfortable. I booked two services in the healing arts a Therapeutic Massage and a Chinese Astrology reading. My masseuse was wonderful at helping my begin the process of releasing all the tense muscles in my lower back and neck after a recent flare up of my chronic pain condition due to an existing spinal injury. They were careful and checked in with my along the way about pressure and comfort in the process. I felt very comfortable throughout and though I left sore (which I expect when working out the tense muscles after a flare) I felt more functional and saw a decrease in movement pain shortly after. I have had encounters with the astrologer on staff in my past visits to Kripalu once in leading a workshop on Chinese Astrology and another on a shamanic full moon ceremony. I felt that the reading and insight Beth provided was very accurate to what has framed me in my life where I've been and a bit of where I'm going. I would definitely recommend adding on a few things if time and budget allows. They truly made the experience better. As always, the food was exceptional and I found plenty of options in the schedule for movement practices, new learning opportunities as well as plenty of cozy corners and spaces to relax and do what feels best for you. They have plenty of options for books, games and puzzles to entertain you. I am also a huge fan of walking through their onsite store and left with a few new goodies to commemorate the trip. I am forever grateful for to Kripalu and their staff after every visit for always leaving feeling like I've been taken care of for a few days. I cannot wait for my next trip out.

Omar truly gives a wonderful, therapeutic massage. His hands are like magic. After a 90 min hot…read morestone massage I was soooo relaxed. All the tension in my body had vanished. Treat yourself for relaxation and health. N.P. - Chiropractor

My husband and I went to Omar for massages. We both asked for a deep massage. Omar assesses your…read moresituation and knows how to zone right in to address your issues. He's strong and very skilled, but sensitive at the same time. We both highly recommend Omar and Rhythms Massage.

Amazing studio. Kathy was fantastic. and I really enjoyed her class. I will definitely…read more be going back.

I am a frequent visitor to Lenox and was so pleased to discover the gem of Zaanti Yoga Studio this…read moresummer. The location is convenient and there is parking. I've taken classes with Cathy, Rima and Ben and found them all to be excellent teachers, welcoming, knowledgeable and focused on their students' needs. The studio is well equipped and uncluttered; classes are not too crowded; and, one leaves class feeling refreshed and renewed.

This is the 4th gym I've tried in the area and I think I finally found a winner, idk why it took me…read morethis long to give it a shot. I especially appreciate the high ceiling fans and air circulation. The space itself is very comfortable, clean, spacious, and it has all the equipment that I was looking for. I loved the upstairs studio as a place to warm up/ stretch, and it's nice to know they have classes and cryotherapy if I ever want to dabble in that. The staff is incredibly friendly. I'm excited to get back into my gym routine here.

Best fitness facility in the Berkshires. Knowledgeable, savvy, kind and smart staff. Wonderful…read moreowner. Everything you would want in a fitness center. Great classes. Latest equipment. Spotless!

Boundless is a wonderful addition to the Berkshires. The team of fantastic health practitioners…read moreoffer a wide variety of services. They are warm and friendly. They each have years of experience and really know what they're doing. Oh! Did I mention reasonable rates? There's just too many places in the area with high prices and then they add 20% mandatory tip on top of that. This place is the real deal, just try it once and you'll know what I mean. AND after your treatment you can go around the block to Six Depot for great food and great people.

Had a visit with Karden a few weeks ago for persistent knee and foot pain…read more I did not get help with either, instead the visit went in an unusual way. Karden explained that in his opinion many chronic aches and pains were tied to unresolved past trauma. Here's the thing: I'm sure there something to what he's saying and Karden and he feels very strongly about this because he has experienced it for himself. Perhaps a deep dive in past trauma gains relief for some folks with chronic pain. After feeling my knee and foot he declared that there was nothing wrong with either. After leaving his office the pain continued. Thankfully was able to visit my former PT at Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness where I would have gone first had I been able to get an earlier appointment. My knee healed on its but was aggravated and as for my foot, it is a mechanical issue based on the way of walk plus recent weight gain that exacerbated it. The PT offered me clear cut ways to help resolve the issues and they are working! I think Karden means well but now that he's a "believer" in past trauma he seems to view other people's problems through the same lense, and in my case completely missed the mark. It's too bad because it was an extremely expensive visit and I feel it was money wasted. I would strongly hesitate to recommend this place.

I saw Donna with a torn meniscus after working with a physical therapist. She helped take me to a…read morenew level of healing. Donna combines expertise in her craft with a finely tuned sense of intuition. I highly recommend her to anyone who has pain or just wants to enhance their well being.

From the owner: Fully Equipped Pilates & Gyrotonic Studio in West Stockbridge! Donna has over 20 years of…read moreexperience teaching Pilates, Gyrotonic, & Somatic Movement. Individual or Duets are offered.

Zenquest is one of the best schools in the country. The environment is clean and welcoming, the…read moreinstructors are top notch, and the skills being taught are very real. I am doing things I never thought possible in my 40's. Highly recommended for all ages, and a fantastic youth program! I encourage families to join together and share the experience. A++ experience at this school.

The ZenQuest Martial Arts Center is a perfect place to learn Martial Arts. Whether you're trying to…read moreget in shape, compete in fights, or find yourself through practice, you can do it here. It's also just a lot of fun! Several types of martial arts are available to study - Okinawan Karate (Shohei-Ryu), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts. There are programs for all ages and everyone is there to learn; you won't feel intimidated training here. Sensei Connie and Sensei Mark are co-owners and chief sensei of the dojo. There are several knowledgeable and experienced instructors who round out the staff, all of whom are skilled both at their craft and inspiring/encouraging their students the best way.