Brain Boost

Brain Boost is a wellness retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, centered on integrative Ayurveda for cognitive health. It is for anyone who wants natural, proactive ways to support brain health, whether you are noticing age-related changes or simply want more mental clarity in daily life. The program is led by Scott Blossom, a faculty member of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda.

The premise is that modern lifestyle, diet, the lingering effects of the pandemic and an increasingly toxic environment have made cognitive decline more common across all ages. The retreat starts from the view that medical science has now shown cognitive decline can be prevented, and even reversed, and it sets out to give you a holistic toolkit for lasting cognitive vitality.

What to Expect

Over a weekend of immersive study and practice, education, yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic insight come together around one question: how to keep the mind clear and resilient. You will:

- Learn the science of prevention and recovery from cognitive decline.
- Explore practical, traditional techniques for enhancing cognition and maintaining a resilient mind.
- Support mental clarity through precision medicine combined with time-honored Ayurvedic and yoga practices.

You go home with customized recommendations for diet and lifestyle, and a deeper understanding of how to prevent cognitive decline and cultivate clarity.

The days follow a steady rhythm. On the opening day, check-in begins at 2:00 pm, followed by a Kripalu Yoga class from 4:45 to 6:00, dinner, and a first program session from 7:30 to 9:00 in the evening. Each full day begins with Kripalu Yoga from 6:30 to 7:45 am and a silent breakfast. Program sessions run from 9:00 to 11:30 am and from 1:30 to 4:00 pm, with lunch in between. After the afternoon yoga class and dinner, an optional evening session runs from 7:30 to 9:00. On the closing day, yoga and silent breakfast are followed by a final session from 9:00 to 11:00, then lunch and departure. Actual times may vary, and the schedule provided at check-in gives details and room locations.

About Scott Blossom

Scott Blossom is a yoga teacher and a faculty member of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. He brings Ayurvedic and yoga practice together with current science on cognitive health, and he leads this retreat's teaching on prevention and recovery from cognitive decline.

The Setting

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health sits in Stockbridge, in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. Accommodations are intentionally simple, meant to help you unplug and feel grounded. You can choose a private room for solitude and personal space, or community-style shared accommodation if you want connection with other guests. Rooms are ready by 4:00 pm, and a luggage room is available if you arrive earlier. Three meals are served each day, and breakfast is taken in silence.

Before You Go

All levels of yoga students are welcome, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, and no prior yoga experience is required. The program is taught in English. Registration is for one or two guests.

Your stay includes more than ten yoga classes, three nutritious meals a day, program sessions on cognitive health and Ayurvedic science, and access to the Kripalu grounds and facilities. Healing Arts sessions and items from the Kripalu Shop and Cafe are available for separate purchase.

On the day of departure, room check-out is at 10:00 am, but you may stay on campus and take part in workshops until 2:00 pm.