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|  KRIPA US Inc. KRIPATM (KripaTM - Sanskrit for Grace) KripaTM in the United States of America Kripa US Inc. is a non-profit organization using the Kripa TM Foundation Iyengar Yoga model of recovery to enhance the lives of people chemically dependent on drugs and alcohol, addictions;those afflicted with HIV/AIDS, and Psychiatric Disorders. Don't make your difficult financial situation a restriction to learn and heal with our yoga techniques, we are here to help you even if you do not have the ability to pay our fee. a
 Kripa US Inc. will rehabilitate people suffering from drugs, alcohol, and HIV/AIDS. In Kripa US Inc. we use the KripaTM Foundation Iyengar Yoga model of recovery of the east to introspect and transform life. With our program you learn to love yourself and love the body back to life. The vision for the birth of Kripa US Inc. took seed in Nov 2005 when its founder, Bryant Mascarenhas, had a deep spiritual experience at a yoga retreat in Goa, India with his life-long yoga teacher and mentor the beloved Father Joe Pereira. and the seat of the heart (the emotional centre) is awakened. Here Guruji Iyengar demonstrates how modifications and props make the asana (posture) accessible even to those (center two people) affected by drugs, alcohol and HIV/AIDS. Our program can be incorporated directly into an existing treatment centre, and also supports afflicted people in an after-care support mode. Call us if you would like to incorporate our specialized yoga program into your treatment centre. 25 years Kripa anniversary in India - August 2006 Father Joe Pereira is the founding director of our sister organization, Kripa Foundation. This charitable organization, founded in 1981 in Bombay, has grown to serve 61 centre locations in 15 cities in India. Our sister organization has enabled the recovery of several thousand chemically and HIV afflicted people back to their homes. Kripa Foundation has an astonishing 67% success rate with their in-house residential recovery program. Please visit their website for a more complete understanding of their mission and works at: | |
| Kripa US Inc. History Bryant Mascarenhas grew up practicing eastern disciplines in India. Bryant has been teaching alignment based yoga for 20 years in India, Ohio, Canada, and Wisconsin, Germany. Under the guidance of his mentor, Father Joe Pereira, Bryant brings to the west the KripaTM Foundation Iyengar Yoga model of recovery in the service of people struggling with chemical dependency and HIV/AIDS. The framework for this model has been inspired by Mother Teresa and Yoga's Global Icon Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar. Guruji BKS Iyengar's guidance over the last two decades has been instrumental in the efficacy of the Kripa's work with Yoga. See more history at: | | Testimonials Jeff, Milwaukee, USA I feel the KripaTM Foundation Iyengar Yoga model of recovery promotes a feeling of serenity and helps you connect with your mind, body and soul. It has taught me to quiet my brain from the stresses of daily life. It has also taught me the patience to relax my body and the amazing power of just breathing. The group has a very spiritual sense to it, which helps addiction and recovery. Bryant is a very knowledgeable teacher that can easily adapt to whatever your skill level. Pankaj (Recovering Alcoholic), Poona, India: KripaTM Foundation Iyengar Yoga program has given me back my health, my self-confidence and a reason for living. Rajan (Recovering HIV/AIDS patient), Vasai, Bombay, India: KripaTM has a deep spiritual focus through yoga and has helped me become physically and emotional strong. Kripa has saved my life. | |
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