Swami Kripalu was born in Gujarat, India and spent his life in that area except for four years in the U.S., from 1977-1981. The Kripalu Center in Massachusetts is his namesake and Kripalu Yoga is practiced the world over. Kripalu had many talents and interests. He was an accomplished musician and composer, playwright, poet, orator, storyteller, writer, and more. He was also a great lover of God and people. He was filled with life, love and humor and was deeply loved by his devotees. He was a student and teacher of love. He said that for every problem, love is the answer. He said that yoga is love. If so, then he is its best example.