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Comparison: Omega, Kripalu, Himalayan Institute
Omega Institute的点评
点评：If you're looking for a yoga or wellness retreat within a few hours of NYC with regular programming Omega, Kripalu and the Himalayan Institute are likely to be the ones that come to mind. I've been to Kripalu quite a few times but recently tried both Omega and the Himalayan Institute. I wanted to share some info to help others figure out what might be the best fit as I was looking for this info online myself and couldn't find it.
If you're looking to book an R&R, especially over the weekend, Omega is a good fit for people who want to relax and not have much scheduled programming. There are no Friday or Sunday evening classes. So R&R guests only have a 5:30pm class on Saturday and a couple 7 am classes to choose from. If 7 am is too early for a restful weekend (as it is for me) then you're only getting a single meditation, yoga or qi gong class. There are kayaks and canoes you can sign out. You should have prior boating experience though as it is not guided and there are no lifeguards. The lake currently has a plant infestation so you can't swim in the lake and you will be paddling through an excessive amount of plant growth. That said the lake is beautiful above the surface and you can see some interesting wildlife while out on the water. The hiking trails on campus are minimal (2 miles). They are well marked but I'm not sure how much they maintain them throughout the season. There were a lot of fallen trees and one section had an overgrowth of thorny bushes that covered a small section of the trail. There are basketball courts and tennis courts with equipment you can sign out. The outdoor spaces are nice and there are plenty of places to sit outside. However if the weather doesn't cooperate you'll be pretty limited in terms of options. There's a meditation sanctuary, a library, gift store and coffee shop. On Saturdays at 1pm you can get a tour of the sustainability center where they process and treat the water used on campus, which is surprisingly interesting and under-attended. However, if you're interested in more organized programming, year-round programming, and less weather dependent options, I'd recommend Kripalu as there are all sorts of indoor classes, as well as guided hikes, paddle-boarding, kayaking and snow-shoeing. Himalayan Institute has a similarly sparse R&R program but it does have an organic chocolate factory on campus with free tours and free samples which is a yummy and fun option.
If you opt to take a program, Omega seems to have more spiritual and wellness programming, while Kripalu has more programming focused on yoga physical activity. Himilayan Institute seems to be in between the two.
I'm not sure if it was just the programming on the weekend I was there but age range at Omega definitely skewed considerably older.
The lodging options at Omega were wide ranging from semi-private cabins with shared bathrooms to dorms to camping. I opted for a semi-private cabin with shared bath which was great. Kripalu's housing is much more institutional with 2 large buildings that house hundreds of people. Again Himalayan Institute fell somewhere in between.
I would definitely go back to Omega if I can find a program that is the right fit. As my interest is in yoga the options are a bit slim but I really enjoyed Omega and would be happy to return. For an R&R however, I'd personally opt for Kripalu instead as I enjoy having classes and outdoor adventures. But for those looking for an opportunity to truly rest and not do much then I'd recommend Omega for an R&R.
If you're looking to book an R&R, especially over the weekend, Omega is a good fit for people who want to relax and not have much scheduled programming. There are no Friday or Sunday evening classes. So R&R guests only have a 5:30pm class on Saturday and a couple 7 am classes to choose from. If 7 am is too early for a restful weekend (as it is for me) then you're only getting a single meditation, yoga or qi gong class. There are kayaks and canoes you can sign out. You should have prior boating experience though as it is not guided and there are no lifeguards. The lake currently has a plant infestation so you can't swim in the lake and you will be paddling through an excessive amount of plant growth. That said the lake is beautiful above the surface and you can see some interesting wildlife while out on the water. The hiking trails on campus are minimal (2 miles). They are well marked but I'm not sure how much they maintain them throughout the season. There were a lot of fallen trees and one section had an overgrowth of thorny bushes that covered a small section of the trail. There are basketball courts and tennis courts with equipment you can sign out. The outdoor spaces are nice and there are plenty of places to sit outside. However if the weather doesn't cooperate you'll be pretty limited in terms of options. There's a meditation sanctuary, a library, gift store and coffee shop. On Saturdays at 1pm you can get a tour of the sustainability center where they process and treat the water used on campus, which is surprisingly interesting and under-attended. However, if you're interested in more organized programming, year-round programming, and less weather dependent options, I'd recommend Kripalu as there are all sorts of indoor classes, as well as guided hikes, paddle-boarding, kayaking and snow-shoeing. Himalayan Institute has a similarly sparse R&R program but it does have an organic chocolate factory on campus with free tours and free samples which is a yummy and fun option.
If you opt to take a program, Omega seems to have more spiritual and wellness programming, while Kripalu has more programming focused on yoga physical activity. Himilayan Institute seems to be in between the two.
I'm not sure if it was just the programming on the weekend I was there but age range at Omega definitely skewed considerably older.
The lodging options at Omega were wide ranging from semi-private cabins with shared bathrooms to dorms to camping. I opted for a semi-private cabin with shared bath which was great. Kripalu's housing is much more institutional with 2 large buildings that house hundreds of people. Again Himalayan Institute fell somewhere in between.
I would definitely go back to Omega if I can find a program that is the right fit. As my interest is in yoga the options are a bit slim but I really enjoyed Omega and would be happy to return. For an R&R however, I'd personally opt for Kripalu instead as I enjoy having classes and outdoor adventures. But for those looking for an opportunity to truly rest and not do much then I'd recommend Omega for an R&R.
翻译：如果你想在距纽约市几小时车程的范围内寻找瑜伽或健康疗养营，且希望有固定的课程安排，那么Omega、克里帕卢以及喜马拉雅学院很可能是你会想到的选择。我去过克里帕卢好几次，但最近也体验了Omega和喜马拉雅学院。我想分享一些信息，以帮助大家找到最适合自己的选择——因为我自己当初在网上寻找这类信息时也未能找到。
如果你打算预订一个放松身心的假期，尤其是周末度假的话……对于希望放松身心且不想被太多日程安排束缚的人来说，Omega是个不错的选择。这里没有周五或周日晚上的课程。因此，希望休息放松的学员仅在周六下午5:30有一节课程，另外还有几节早上7点的课程可供选择。如果早上7点对于享受悠闲的周末来说还是太早了（对我来说就是如此），那么您就只能参加一节冥想、瑜伽或气功课而已。此外，您还可以租用皮划艇和独木舟。不过，你需要具备一定的划船经验，因为这里没有向导，也没有救生员。目前湖中杂草丛生，因此禁止游泳，划船时也会遇到大量水生植物。尽管如此，湖面景色依然优美，在水上还能看到一些有趣的野生动物。校园内的徒步路线很少，总共只有2英里左右。这些路线标识清晰，但我不确定整个季节里维护情况如何。路上有很多倒下的树木，有一处还长满了带刺的灌木丛，遮住了小段小径。这里有篮球场和网球场，还可以借用相关运动器材。户外环境不错，有很多可以坐下来休息的地方。不过，如果天气不佳，可选择的活动就相当有限了。园区内还有一个冥想圣地、图书馆、礼品店以及咖啡馆。每周六下午1点，你可以参加可持续发展中心的导览活动。该中心负责处理和净化校园内使用过的水，参观过程相当有趣，只是前来参观的人并不多。不过，如果你希望参与更有组织性、全年都有的活动，且不受天气影响，我推荐去克里帕卢中心——那里有各类室内课程，还有向导带领的远足、桨板运动、皮划艇以及雪地行走等活动。喜马拉雅学院的研习课程同样不多，不过校园里有一家有机巧克力工厂，提供免费参观和试吃服务，这是个既有趣又美味的选择。
如果你决定参加某个课程，Omega提供的课程更侧重灵性与身心健康；Kripalu则更侧重于以瑜伽为主的身体锻炼课程。而喜马拉雅学院的课程内容则介于两者之间。我不确定是否只是因为我去的那天是周末才这样，但Omega的参与者年龄层显然明显偏大。
Omega提供的住宿选择多种多样：从带有共用浴室的半私人小木屋，到集体宿舍，甚至还有露营区。我选择了一间带共用浴室的半私人小木屋，体验很不错。Kripalu的住宿设施则更具机构化特征，有两栋大楼可以容纳数百人。至于喜马拉雅学院，其住宿条件则介于两者之间。如果能找到适合自己的课程，我绝对会再次选择Omega。由于我对瑜伽感兴趣，可供选择的项目相对较少，但我真的很喜欢Omega，也很乐意再次前往。不过，如果只是为了放松休息的话，我个人会更倾向于选择Kripalu，因为我喜欢参加各类课程以及户外探险活动。而对于那些希望彻底休息、不想做太多事情的人而言，我则推荐Omega作为休养的好去处。
如果你打算预订一个放松身心的假期，尤其是周末度假的话……对于希望放松身心且不想被太多日程安排束缚的人来说，Omega是个不错的选择。这里没有周五或周日晚上的课程。因此，希望休息放松的学员仅在周六下午5:30有一节课程，另外还有几节早上7点的课程可供选择。如果早上7点对于享受悠闲的周末来说还是太早了（对我来说就是如此），那么您就只能参加一节冥想、瑜伽或气功课而已。此外，您还可以租用皮划艇和独木舟。不过，你需要具备一定的划船经验，因为这里没有向导，也没有救生员。目前湖中杂草丛生，因此禁止游泳，划船时也会遇到大量水生植物。尽管如此，湖面景色依然优美，在水上还能看到一些有趣的野生动物。校园内的徒步路线很少，总共只有2英里左右。这些路线标识清晰，但我不确定整个季节里维护情况如何。路上有很多倒下的树木，有一处还长满了带刺的灌木丛，遮住了小段小径。这里有篮球场和网球场，还可以借用相关运动器材。户外环境不错，有很多可以坐下来休息的地方。不过，如果天气不佳，可选择的活动就相当有限了。园区内还有一个冥想圣地、图书馆、礼品店以及咖啡馆。每周六下午1点，你可以参加可持续发展中心的导览活动。该中心负责处理和净化校园内使用过的水，参观过程相当有趣，只是前来参观的人并不多。不过，如果你希望参与更有组织性、全年都有的活动，且不受天气影响，我推荐去克里帕卢中心——那里有各类室内课程，还有向导带领的远足、桨板运动、皮划艇以及雪地行走等活动。喜马拉雅学院的研习课程同样不多，不过校园里有一家有机巧克力工厂，提供免费参观和试吃服务，这是个既有趣又美味的选择。
如果你决定参加某个课程，Omega提供的课程更侧重灵性与身心健康；Kripalu则更侧重于以瑜伽为主的身体锻炼课程。而喜马拉雅学院的课程内容则介于两者之间。我不确定是否只是因为我去的那天是周末才这样，但Omega的参与者年龄层显然明显偏大。
Omega提供的住宿选择多种多样：从带有共用浴室的半私人小木屋，到集体宿舍，甚至还有露营区。我选择了一间带共用浴室的半私人小木屋，体验很不错。Kripalu的住宿设施则更具机构化特征，有两栋大楼可以容纳数百人。至于喜马拉雅学院，其住宿条件则介于两者之间。如果能找到适合自己的课程，我绝对会再次选择Omega。由于我对瑜伽感兴趣，可供选择的项目相对较少，但我真的很喜欢Omega，也很乐意再次前往。不过，如果只是为了放松休息的话，我个人会更倾向于选择Kripalu，因为我喜欢参加各类课程以及户外探险活动。而对于那些希望彻底休息、不想做太多事情的人而言，我则推荐Omega作为休养的好去处。
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