2020 Kripalu Look Ahead

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A Look Ahead to

2020 SPECIAL EDITION

Dear friends, We’re heading into an election year, and that means an overload of information and opinions, stress and stimuli, change and challenges—all of which takes a toll on mind, body, and spirit. As we enter this period of heightened political, cultural, and emotional intensity, I encourage you to set aside the time to nurture yourself and stay grounded within the tumult.

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 NEW AND NOT TO BE MISSED

 WINTER

 AYURVEDA FOR WINTER

 SPRING

 FACULTY VOICES

 SUMMER

 NATURE CONNECTION

 FALL

Practical tools that support

you in connecting more deeply with yourself, your community, the people you love, and the values you hold dear.

Kripalu provides an antidote to society’s disconnection and division by offering experiences and practical tools that support you in connecting more deeply with yourself, your community, the people you love, and the values you hold dear. Our retreat center and programs are protected spaces in which you can receive the healing gifts of time in nature, stillness and silence, and spiritual and physical nourishment—so you can meet the demands and noise of today’s world with greater resilience and equanimity.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Sincerely,

 GUEST VOICES

 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

Dr. Barbara Vacarr, CEO

What’s New in 2020 BOOK NOW See something you can’t wait to try?

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NEW! Acupuncture

R&R Free Nights Stay for free now through February 28.

Buy 2 get 1 free, or buy 3 get 2 free.

Some restrictions apply. Learn more at kripalu.org/freenights

Not to Be Missed JAN 10–12

FEB 21–23

Your Do Less, Have More Year Creating Space for What Really Matters In this hands-on retreat, Kate Northrup walks you through a yearend review and annual planning process to ensure that the things that matter most to you are prioritized in 2020.

Answer Your Calling and Redefine Success Stay True, Get Paid, Do Good This weekend intensive is designed to support you in finding your true calling and sharing it with the world.

R&R Retreat Kate Northrup

Rha Goddess

Guest Room Upgrades Scholarships Apply Now Scholarships are a vital part of Kripalu’s mission. We strive to make our programs and trainings available to as many people as possible. kripalu.org/scholarships

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NEW, NEW, NEW! We’ve got some new and relaxing experiences in store for you this year! With blackout shades and comfy new mattresses in all our guest rooms, acupuncture added to our Healing Arts offerings, and more, 2020 is sure to be a restful year of self-care.

Jack Kornfield Bring Kripalu to Work FEB 23–26, MAY 3–6, AUG 16–19, OCT 18–21

Using RISE for Resilience at Work RISE, our evidence-based program, is designed to support greater resilience, better decision-making, and superior long-term performance at work.

JUNE 26–28

Awakening to Love, Courage, Tenderness, and Joy Jack Kornfield, best-selling author and one of the most beloved teachers of Buddhism in the West, invites you to refresh your spirit and discover a courageous new way to live.

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Ayurveda for Winter According to Ayurveda, winter is the perfect time to implement practices that balance the cold, dry qualities of the season and nurture body and mind.

Erin Casperson

For warming winter meals, swap out salads for roasted veggies, soups and stews, and hot grain cereals. Embrace the darkness with early-morning meditation practice, and aim for more sleep to replenish the nervous system.

Winter Highlights The Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda shares tips to help you replenish your well, so you can thrive during the frostiest time of the year.

Winter is also an excellent time to practice selfmassage. If you visit us this winter, try booking an Abhyanga Healing Arts spa service. The long, flowing strokes and use of oil in this Ayurvedic bodywork treatment deeply nourish from the inside out.

Get more Ayurvedic tips for winter at

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New Chapter Ahead Winter is an ideal time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and nourish your soul.

A retreat to Kripalu is a wonderful way to set a solid foundation as you prepare to welcome a brand-new decade of learning, growth, and possibility.

onsider visiting us for a snowshoeing, hiking, or yoga C retreat.

Contemplative Week, January 12–17, is an opportunity to soothe and rebalance the mind and body.

Join Sharon Salzberg, Steven Cope, and others for a deeply renewing experience.

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E xplore programs designed to help you set your intentions for the new year. ake time to pause and mark the transition into a new T chapter ahead with a relaxing R&R Retreat.

Whatever it is that calls you this winter, Kripalu invites you to slow down, look within, and embrace your inner light.

ALL SEASON LONG

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JAN 17–20

FEB 7–9

Kripalu Outdoors Snowshoeing and Yoga

You Are Enough Discovering and Living a Life Without Limits

Susannah Beattie and Katie Hagel

Panache Desai

FEB 14–16

FEB 28–MAR 1

Sober Curious Choosing Sobriety for Focus, Presence, and Deep Connection

The Stories We Carry Meditation and Writing Dani Shapiro

Ruby Warrington with special guest Amy K.

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Faculty Voices Why do you love about teaching at Kripalu?

I get to be creative. It’s heaven! And the guests are some of the loveliest people in the world. I am also grateful for my fellow faculty members and colleagues.

Megha Nancy Buttenheim

What inspires our guests to keep coming back?

When they learn about Kripalu’s history and the dedication to service that has occurred over the years, it creates lifelong loyalty and they are inspired to return.

Spring Highlights A Kripalu faculty member for 35 years, Megha joined Kripalu in 1985. She is founding director of Let Your Yoga Dance® and author of Expanding Joy: Let Your Yoga Dance.

What is your favorite thing about spring at Kripalu? Spring at Kripalu is a time of renewal. The air is fresh and clear, and the atmosphere is so welcoming!

Want to dance and learn with Megha? Check out her Let Your Yoga Dance programs in March and May.

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Uplift Your Spirit

As the natural world emerges from its slumber, we can’t help but feel inspired to cultivate our own spring awakening. There’s something truly aweinspiring about witnessing new growth. At Kripalu, there are ample opportunities to cultivate calm, strength, and compassion.

According to Tara Brach, radical compassion is the capacity to actively express our care toward ourselves and all living beings. Join Tara at Kripalu, March 27–29, to nurture your natural wisdom, creativity, and kindness.

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ander the winding Labyrinth and spend some W quiet time in our meditation garden. ake an invigorating hike on one of our many T trails, or a leisurely stroll around our campus. elebrate Mother’s Day with the ultimate C getaway to strengthen bonds and renew your connection.

We invite you to set aside your routine, savor spaciousness, and step more fully into your life.

A whole new season of thriving awaits you!

ALL SEASON LONG

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MAR 20–22

APR 17–19

Know Thyself Spiritual Direction and the Art of Making Life Choices

Transforming Relationship Conflicts into Love Jayson Gaddis

Caroline Myss

APR 24–26

MAY 1–3

Own Your Glow A Weekend of Sacred Sisterhood and Personal Transformation

The Yoga of Social Change Seane Corn and Kerri Kelly

Latham Thomas

See more programs on page 14.

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Nature Connection Spending time in nature is good for the soul, and Kripalu provides year-round opportunities for you to enjoy the great outdoors, on your own or with the whole family.

Research shows that time outdoors is a critical component of overall health, benefiting us physically, mentally, and emotionally, and reconnecting us to our sense of self.

The Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership is training outdoor guides to bring the power of nature to their communities.

Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, Kripalu sits on more than 100 acres of spectacular scenery—a picture-perfect backdrop for nature-based programs such as Hiking and Yoga, Birding and Mindfulness, and more.

We also have private lakefront property on the Stockbridge Bowl, where we lead guided kayaking and paddleboard outings, plus miles of peaceful hiking trails amid old-growth forests, a serene Labyrinth, and views that will take your breath away.

Summer Highlights kripalu.org/outdoor

Love Is All Around

Summertime is your time to experience joy and connection. The Berkshires are vibrant this time of year. The days are longer and brighter, and the air is filled with music (courtesy of our neighbors at Tanglewood) and magic.

July 10–12, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo returns to Kripalu to share Buddhist wisdom for modern times. Learn how these teachings can be your guide to living and loving more fully.

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E njoy gorgeous wildflowers, lush woodlands, and the shimmering waters of Lake Mahkeenac.

F rolic and play like a kid again in Kripalu’s Yoga Summer Camp program. ry something new: Get out on the water in a T kayak or on a stand up paddleboard (all levels welcome).

Our programs provide tools and teachings that can open your heart to all the wonderful possibilities in store for you in the warmer months, and beyond.

ALL SEASON LONG

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JUL 10–19

JUL 26–31

Mindful Outdoor Guide Certification, Level 1 Forest Community

Yoga Summer Camp Led by Kripalu faculty

Followed by Level 2, July 20.

AUG 7–9

AUG 14–16

Introduction to the Yoga of Intimacy A Workshop for Singles and Couples

Yoga Retreat for Women of Color Maya Breuer and more

Justin Patrick Pierce and Londin Angel Winters

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Guest Voices Most people speak of how they found yoga, but yoga truly found me. My first experience of yoga was in the Marine Corps. I hated it. I was strong but inflexible, and stretching was painful. I couldn’t even touch my toes.

Fall

Join Hearts Each autumn, the reds, oranges, and yellows that dot our landscape are a reminder that transformation is a beautiful thing. If the political landscape has you feeling frazzled, consider a change of scenery and mindset with a visit to Kripalu. Fall is the perfect time to einvigorate your practice and teaching at R Kripalu’s Annual Yoga Teachers Conference

CE Credits Our CE programs are led by some of the world’s most accomplished teachers in yoga, self-discovery, and holistic health.

Learn more:

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S tart a new holiday tradition and make Kripalu your Thanksgiving destination.

This harvest season, take stock and explore your true colors. Yoga means union, and our fall programs provide skills for connecting with yourself, your community, and the world in fuller, richer ways. Kripalu offers timely tools to strengthen resilience, foster empathy, and support your well-being, no matter what this election year brings.

Michael B., Kripalu School of Yoga graduate

When I got out of the Marine Corps, I was lost, lacking in purpose and suffering from depression.

A year later, I was active at a jiu jitsu gym that partnered with a yoga studio. It was then that I first fell in love with the physical aspect of the practice.

Gradually, I discovered the spiritual aspects and mental-health benefits of yoga.

Today, I am a Kripalu Yoga teacher, sharing yoga at schools, senior centers, community centers, and athletic organizations throughout central Connecticut. My life purpose is to spread the message of hope and healing through yoga.

Highlights ALL SEASON LONG

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SEP 4–7

OCT 13–16

Kripalu Outdoors Hiking, Yoga, and Kayaking

Kripalu’s 29th Annual Yoga Teachers Conference

Led by Kripalu faculty

Save the date!

NOV 13–15

NOV 23–28

Radical Compassion The Courage to Love Ourselves and Our World

Thanksgiving at Kripalu

Tara Brach

Relax into the holiday season with a Kripalu R&R Retreat and our delicious midday Thanksgiving meal.

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2020 HIGHLIGHTS

BOOK NOW kripalu.org/lookahead JAN 5–10

MAR 15–20

Steven Leonard and Michelle Dalbec

Erin Casperson, Cat Pacini, and Lauren Gernady

New Year Meditation and Practice Retreat NEW PRESENTER! JAN 10–12

Your Do Less, Have More Year Creating Space for What Really Matters Kate Northrup

Introduction to Ayurveda A Nourishing Self-Care Retreat

MAR 20–22

Know Thyself Spiritual Direction and the Art of Making Life Choices Caroline Myss

NEW PRESENTER! JUN 5–7

KRIPALU SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA SEP 18–27 PART 1

Laura Lynn Jackson

Erin Casperson and Kripalu Faculty Part 2 runs Dec 4–13.

JUN 7–10

SEP 4–7

Intuition Ignited Awake Your Intuition to Positive Change

RISE for Healthcare Professionals Lisa B. Nelson and Sam Chase JUN 14–19

200-Hour Foundations of Ayurveda

Kripalu Outdoors Hiking, Yoga, and Kayaking Led by Kripalu Faculty

RISE for Healthcare Professionals

MAR 29–APR 3

The Kripalu Approach to Natural Weight Food and Freedom for Integrative Health

Lisa B. Nelson and Sam Chase

Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training Chakra Fusion, Module 1

Aruni Nan Futuronsky, Annie B. Kay, and Lisa B. Nelson

Lisa B. Nelson, Sat Bir S. Khalsa, Stephen Cope, and more

Kripalu Outdoors Snowshoeing and Yoga

Megha Nancy Buttenheim Module 2 runs May 17–22.

NEW PROGRAM! WEEKEND FORMAT JUN 26–28

NEW PRESENTER! SEP 18–20

Susannah Beattie and Katie Hagel

NEW PRESENTER! APR 24–26

JAN 19–22

JAN 17–20

JAN 31–FEB 2

Full Body Prayer A Weekend of Energetic Vinyasa Jacqui Bonwell FEB 7–9

You Are Enough Discovering and Living a Life Without Limits Panache Desai FEB 9–14

A Cook for All Seasons Warming Winter Retreat Erin Casperson, Lauren Gernady, and Jeremy Rock Smith FEB 14–16

Sober Curious Choosing Sobriety for Focus, Presence, and Deep Connection Ruby Warrington NEW PRESENTER! FEB 21–23

Answer Your Calling and Redefine Success Stay True, Get Paid, Do Good

Awakening to Love, Courage, Tenderness, and Joy

Own Your Glow A Weekend of Sacred Sisterhood and Personal Transformation

Jack Kornfield

Latham Thomas

Mindful Outdoor Guide Certification, Level 1 Forest Community

NEW PRESENTER! APR 17–19

Transforming Relationship Conflicts into Love Jayson Gaddis NEW PROGRAM! APR 29–MAY 3

Fundamentals of Mediumship A Hands-On Certification Course James Van Praagh MAY 1–3

The Yoga of Social Change Seane Corn and Kerri Kelly MAY 3–6

Using RISE for Resilience at Work Dana Campbell and Janna Delgado MAY 3–7

KRIPALU SCHOOL OF MINDFUL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP JUL 10–19

Micah Mortali, Mark Roule, and more Level 2 runs Jul 20–29 KRIPALU SCHOOL OF INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY JUL 13–26

Foundations of Yoga Therapy, Part 1 Mary Northey and Kripalu Faculty Part 2 runs Jul 27–Aug 9 JUL 19–24

Kripalu Family Week Led by Kripalu faculty JUL 26–31

Yoga Summer Camp Led by Kripalu faculty AUG 9–14

Celebrating the Year of the Nurse!

Justin Patrick Pierce and Londin Angel Winters

NEW PROGRAM! MAY 15–17

AUG 14–16

Super Attractor Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

Dani Shapiro

Gabrielle Bernstein

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Koya Webb KRIPALU SCHOOL OF YOGA OCT 4–30

200-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training Monthlong Intensive Steven Leonard and Kari Harendorf OCT 1–4

Inner Quest Intensive Aruni Nan Futuronsky SAVE THE DATE! OCT 13–16

Kripalu’s 29th Annual Yoga Teachers Conference OCT 13–16

Birding and Mindfulness Led by Kripalu faculty OCT 16–18

Womb Shakti Medicine Every Woman’s Power to Heal OCT 18–21

FEB 23–26

The Stories We Carry Meditation and Writing

Let Your Fears Make You Fierce

Jeremy Rock Smith and Annie B. Kay

Rha Goddess

FEB 28–MAR 1

The Science of Yoga

Maya Tiwari

NEW PRESENTERS! AUG 7–9

Sam Chase and Dana Campbell

SEP 13–18

Nutrition and Cooking Immersion

Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine for Nurses An Integrative Nurse Coach Approach

Using RISE for Resilience at Work

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Introduction to the Yoga of Intimacy

Yoga Retreat for Women of Color Maya Breuer and more AUG 16–19

Using RISE for Resilience at Work Sam Chase and Dana Campbell NOV 13–15

Radical Compassion The Courage to Love Ourselves and Our World Tara Brach NOV 23–28

Thanksgiving at Kripalu

Using RISE for Resilience at Work Monique Schubert and Andy Cahill

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