Kripalu Fall Catalog 2019 by Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

You, empowered. 170+ programs and trainings

to inspire, educate, and empower.

100+ ways to earn CE and CME credits

Stockbridge, MA | 800.741.7353 | kripalu.org MISSION DRIVEN, DONOR SUPPORTED

Kripalu is the premier destination for those seeking a joyful, compassionate environment for connection, learning, and retreat. This fall, join us to discover what empowers you and explore your impact on the world. It’s a revolution within, and it starts with you.

Kripalu always provides a healing respite from a busy world. The classes and the teachers are amazing. There are so many great choices—yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, etc. The staff is always pleasant and helpful, and the spa services are especially amazing.” —TripAdvisor member 296vernab

Welcome to Who We Are

Our Mission

Kripalu is the largest retreat center in North America, known for its personalized programs and tranquil location. Whether you’re an aspiring or expert yogi—or not a yogi at all—you can choose from hundreds of programs and workshops year-round that feature world-class teachers and presenters on topics that cover mental, physical, and spiritual health.

As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization, our mission is to empower people and communities to realize their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of yoga.

What We Offer Programs Take a program on a topic that interests you with a visiting presenter—renowned teachers and healers, best-selling authors, and international thought leaders.

Kripalu R&R

Kripalu Schools

A flexible schedule of daily workshops, classes, and outdoor activities taught by Kripalu faculty members. You choose what and how much you do each day.

Inspiring trainings and certifications in yoga, Ayurveda, yoga therapy, and mindful outdoor leadership offer lifelong learning, so you can deepen your practice and share your passion.

WELCOME

Kripalu Where We Are Located 2.5 hours north of New York City and west of Boston, in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, our campus offers exquisite views overlooking the serene Stockbridge Bowl. More than five miles of trails and a private lakefront area provide ample space for hiking or snowshoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding. The expansive grounds also include beautiful gardens and wildflower meadows, an apple orchard, and a labyrinth. The property sits on more than 100 acres in the middle of the Yokun Ridge, an area known for outdoor recreation, scenic beauty, conserved land, and proximity to nearby Lenox and Stockbridge.

CE and CME CREDITS Integrate your life, your career, and your practice. Look for CE and CME credits with program descriptions. Our continuing education programs are led by some of the world’s most accomplished teachers in yoga, self-discovery, and holistic health. Who says you can’t combine business with pleasure?

Find out more on page 105.

Groups

Healing Arts

The Kripalu Kitchen

Create an unforgettable retreat with friends, family, or coworkers and receive discounts on your stay. Groups of 5–14 are eligible for midweek discounts. Groups of 15+ can receive private meeting space and customized content.

Enhance your stay with one of our spa services, including massages, facials, energy work, Ayurvedic treatments, personal consultations, and more. Discounts are available on special packages.

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Your Kripalu Exp Find your power in one of our dynamic programs or professional trainings.

CONTENTS 6

Plan Your Stay

Kripalu R&R Take time to relax and renew.

The Kripalu Kitchen Food. Joy. Love.

RISE Take Kripalu to work.

Healing Arts ÂExperience personal, powerful healing.

The Kripalu Schools Yoga, Ayurveda, Integrative Yoga Therapy, and Mindful Outdoor Leadership

Presenters and Programs Study with the best.

20 August Highlights 22

September Programs

48 October Programs 74

November Programs

EDITORIAL FEATURES 47 The Revolution Within A Conversation

102 Winter Previews

48 From the Back of the Room to the Front of the Class Coming Full Circle

104 Presenter Index

52 Why We Give to Kripalu Lisa and Jerry Riddle share their story.

105 CE/CME Credits

73 On the Cover Meet our cover model. 97 Kripalu Kitchen Recipe Warm Beets and Fennel with Orange Vinaigrette 101 Behind the Scenes Women, Empowered

erience DON’T MISS! Incredible opportunities, only at Kripalu. 35 The Kripalu Approach to Diet 40 The Science of Yoga 49 Kripalu’s 28th Annual Yoga Teachers Conference 50 Yoga Retreat for Women of Color 62 Birding and Mindfulness 63 Mindful Outdoor Guide Certification, Level 1 67 Symposium on Yoga Research 72 Nutrition Intensive for Health Professionals

Kripalu, thank you for reminding me, teaching me, moving me, grounding me, inspiring me, and stretching me and my heart wide open.”

84 The Revolution Within: Women’s Week at Kripalu See more at

kripalu.org/onlyatkripalu

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Plan Your Stay 1

CHOOSE AN EXPERIENCE

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Your schedule is flexible— choose what and how much to do each day.

CHOOSE YOUR ROOM TYPE

Cost per night includes

DORMITORY

• Nutritious, all-natural meals

5–22 people per room; bunk beds. Shared hall bath.

CLASSIC

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Kripalu's core teachings for the workplace.

Double or single occupancy; twin or queen bed, mountain side or lake side. Shared hall bath.

PREMIER Double or single occupancy; queen or twin beds. Larger room or lake side with shared hall bath.

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Deepen your practice and share your passion with the world.

PRIVATE BATH, INCLUDES ANNEX Double or single occupancy; queen or twin beds; either lake side or mountain side; private baths.

COMING WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY? If you wish to room together, please select a shared room option.

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Take a program on a topic that interests you.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Call Registrations for exact rates. Register early to ensure your preferred accommodations.

Please choose another housing type if you cannot sleep in an upper bunk.

RISE

COMING ALONE? Register for a shared room and we’ll assign you a roommate (of the same gender); or you can reserve a private room.

• Your choice of accommodations

• Daily yoga, dance, and movement classes • Hiking trails, walking paths, and lakefront area • Fitness room and sauna • Evening workshops, concerts, and events • The best views in the Berkshires.

Enhance your experience with Kripalu Healing Arts. A powerful addition to any program. Choose from • Massage and bodywork • Health and wellness consultations • Ayurvedic services and more. kripalu.org/healingarts or see page 14.

PLAN YOUR STAY

Stay connected. 4

ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE, AND WHILE YOU’RE HERE

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Online 24/7 kripalu.org Or by phone 800.741.7353 PAYMENT Full payment is due at time of registration and can be made with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or by check.

CANCELLATION POLICY Payments will be refunded* in full (less a $50 processing fee) if you cancel 14 or more days prior to your arrival date. If you cancel between 13 days and 1 day in advance, a nonrefundable credit (less a $50 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. *No credit or refund is available if you cancel on your arrival day or the day your program starts, if you do not show up, or if you leave a program or event early.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE We strive to make our programs available to everyone, within the limits of our resources.

kripalu.org/scholarships GETTING HERE

Find your way to Kripalu.

kripalu.org/directions

Programs generally begin at 7:30 pm on the first date listed with your program description and end by 11:30 am on the last day. We encourage you to arrive by 6:30 pm if you plan to join us for dinner.

Find us online—read, watch, and share. /kripalucenter /kripalucenter

CHECK–IN Check-in begins at 2:15 pm; however, rooms are not guaranteed to be available until 4:00 pm. The first activity included in your stay is yoga at 4:15 pm. Arrival dinner is included in overnight stays. There are Welcome Sessions on Friday and Sunday.

CHECKOUT We kindly request that all departing guests be out of their rooms by noon so that we may prepare for our incoming guests. Lunch on departure day is included in your stay. If you choose to spend the afternoon, you may leave your bags in the Luggage Room.

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MEDICAL CARE Kripalu does not offer on-site medical care, supplies, emergency services, psychiatric care, or transport. Our campus is located approximately 10 miles from the nearest medical facility.

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KIDS AT KRIPALU In general, Kripalu programs and activities are open to participants ages 18 and older. Children 17 and under must be supervised at all times and accompanied by an adult who is on-site at Kripalu.

kripalu.org/kidsatkripalu ELECTRONICS AT KRIPALU We are dedicated to preserving Kripalu as a place of refuge and reflection and encourage guests to be mindful of their use of electronics. If you need to stay connected during your visit, the use of electronics is limited to the Wireless Lounge, phone booths, the Luggage Room, and your private guest room. Silent use is permitted on the First Floor.

“The food was amazing, the instructors outstanding, the Healing Arts therapists cream of the crop, the setting simply beautiful—along with being surrounded by such positive, smiling, open people, that made the experience. Without a doubt, I will return soon.” —TripAdvisor member cwp

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I really needed a bit of time to myself to recharge, so I signed up for R&R. Fabulous food, excellent class offerings, and quiet places did the trick.” —Keri L., Godfrey, Illinois

Kripalu R R &

Take time to relax and renew. In Kripalu R&R—our signature program, led by our experienced, and nationally recognized teachers—you can do just what you want, whether you’re here for rest and relaxation, to learn something new, or to go deeper into your practice. Whatever it is, you’ll return home from your retreat feeling renewed and inspired. Choose from our daily schedule of educational workshops, outdoor activities, yoga and meditation classes, and more. You can enjoy the sauna and fitness room, delicious whole-foods meals, private lakefront, labyrinth and hiking trails, and exquisite views of the Berkshires. Browse the workshop schedule. No Saturday arrivals or departures.

kripalu.org/rr

SAMPLE DAY Morning Set your intention for the day

in a Kripalu Yoga class; take a workshop on Ayurveda, nutrition, tai chi, or mindfulness; and then attend a tour of our historic grounds.

Afternoon Get energized at a Kripalu

YogaDance® or yoga class; connect with nature on a hike with our seasoned guides; or express your creativity in a writing or coloring workshop.

Evening Attend a whole-foods cooking demo with our Executive Chef; sing, chant, and dance at a kirtan or concert; top off your day in a Yin Yoga class or sound bowl meditation; or unwind in the sauna.

KRIPALU R&R

Don’t miss this R&R special event. NOVEMBER 24–29 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Thanksgiving at Kripalu Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on all you have to be grateful for—and there is no better place to do that than Kripalu. Come on Sunday and give yourself several days to unwind, or arrive just in time for a memorable midday Thanksgiving feast. FIND OUT MORE on page 96.

GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Bring a group of 5–14 guests to Kripalu R&R and receive midweek discounts. Groups of 15+ have access to private classes and meeting spaces, or custom schedules (all based on availability). FIND OUT MORE

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The Kripalu Kitchen Food. Joy. Love.

Kripalu’s food is excellent— beautifully presented and healthy, nourishing to the body and soul.” —Samantha S., Cambridge, Massachusetts

At Kripalu, you’ll find delicious daily meals that help promote your health and vitality. Step into the Dining Hall and explore an engaging buffet of fresh foods that satisfy diverse dietary preferences and fuel your Kripalu experience. Everything is made with high-quality, allnatural ingredients, and seasoned with love. Come experience mindful eating and silent breakfast, and sample a variety of cuisines and flavors. Dining at Kripalu is an opportunity to tune in to what you’re really hungry for, try new foods or stick to the basics, and savor every bite.

QUALITY Organic ingredients that

support local farmers and minimize our carbon footprint.

DISCERNMENT An approach to

eating through the lens of mindfulness and compassionate self-observation.

INTENTION Bringing a sense of

joy, curiosity, and love to the eating experience.

CONNECTION Strengthening a

sense of interconnectedness with the planet and our fellow human beings.

KRIPALU KITCHEN

From our kitchen to your table...

Main Buffet Line

Buddha Bar

• Breakfast features an egg dish,

The vegan Buddha Bar offers simply prepared legumes, grains, vegetables, and soups.

• Lunch and dinner feature an array

Sandwich Bar

• Fresh fruit and homemade breads,

Silent Dining

hot and cold cereals, and a specialty dish (pancakes, scones, muffins, etc.).

of vegetarian and nonvegetarian options. Whole grains, fresh vegetables, and legumes form the foundation of our menus. Organic poultry, fish, and dairy products are offered as optional protein sources. including gluten-free options, are available at every meal.

On the Sandwich Bar, you’ll find homemade bread, wraps, organic and nitrate-free cold cuts, sustainably caught tuna, homemade spreads, fresh vegetables, and a panini grill.

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With RISE stress-resilience training, your organization gets Kripaluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four decades of thought leadership and 10 years of peer-reviewed research in one directly applicable program.

Take Kripalu to work.

The essence of Kripaluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core teaching is distilled into this program, delivered at your workplace over one to five days. Or, bring your team on-site and experience a full retreat immersion.

Anchored in the science and practice of mindfulness, yoga, and positive psychology, RISE transforms the way people work—in schools, hospitals, and corporate offices. RISE participants report enhanced teamwork, decisionmaking, engagement, well-being, and creative thinking, as well as decreased stress.

Kripalu’s core teachings for the workplace.

Through RISE, long-term, sustainable change occurs at three levels:

Personally.

RISE teaches you how to navigate stress with skill to avoid burnout.

Professionally.

RISE builds a foundation for effective leadership— leading with awareness and authenticity.

Organizationally.

RISE fosters a positive culture, one that focuses on meaning and purpose.

UPCOMING TRAININGS SEPTEMBER 8–11 SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY

USING RISE FOR RESILENCE AT WORK Find out more on page 26.

SEPTEMBER 25–27 WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY

RISE FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS Find out more on page 42.

The RISE program provided me with the guidance and tools to recognize the significance of the self, my intentions, and the meaning in the work I do. It is empowering to be able to embrace the present, recognize my strengths, and utilize them in the moment to overcome challenges.” — Lindsey Hunt, Case Manager, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Find out how to RISE at work today. 413.448.3300 kripalu.org/rise 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org| 13 | 13 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org

Kripalu Healing Arts Consult the wisest teacher hereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you. Enhance your stay and access deeper levels of relaxation with Kripalu Healing Arts. Your appointment is a learning experience that encourages you to ease both mind and body with the guidance of our skilled practitioners. In between program sessions and yoga classes, we invite you to explore one of our more than 35 spa services. Schedule your appointment online today, or call 888.738.1822.

KRIPALU HEALING ARTS

My facial was the best I’ve ever had. It was perfect.” —Patti B., Canandaigua, New York

We offer a wide range of treatments, including • I nvigorating massage and bodywork •N ourishing facials •A yurvedic treatments to restore balance and reestablish calm •R evitalizing energy work • P ersonal health and wellness consultations •M etaphysical readings and services.

See the full menu at

kripalu.org/healingarts

Integrate your experience.

SIGNATURE PACKAGES Save 10 percent when you book one of our signature packages. Each one includes treatments and holistic experiences designed to nurture, relax, and educate you during your stay. Inquire at the Front Desk, or visit kripalu.org/packages

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Kripalu Schools SCHOOL OF YOGA 200-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 300-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 1000-Hour Yoga Teacher Training SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA 200-Hour Foundations of Ayurveda 300-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training 650-Hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certification Advanced Studies in Ayurveda SCHOOL OF INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY 300-Hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga 800-Hour Professional Yoga Therapist Program SCHOOL OF MINDFUL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP Level 1 Certification Forest Community Level 2 Certification Aligning with Nature

KRIPALU SCHOOLS

Lifelong learning to help you share your passion with the world.

Scholarships

I left Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training with my heart wide open. Yes, I can now teach asana and pranayama, but I also learned how to live yoga off the mat.” —Cathy A., Nottingham, New Hampshire

Scholarships are a vital part of our mission to make Kripalu’s offerings accessible to anyone seeking to enhance their life and realize their potential, regardless of background or financial status.

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Immersion Experience

What Makes Our Trainings Different? For more than 40 years, the Kripalu Schools have offered an inclusive approach to experiential learning that empowers our students to explore their own unique relationship to yoga, Ayurveda, Integrative Yoga Therapy, and mindfulness in nature. Our immersive trainings are led by exceptional faculty and supported by peers, so you can let go of everyday demands in order to dive deeply into practice. Kripalu is founded upon the teachings of Swami Kripalu (1913–1981), an Indian yoga master and spiritual teacher whose name means “compassion.” His warm, heart-centered spirit infuses everything we do. And while we honor our past, we also look to the future: Over the last decade, Kripalu has spearheaded original research on the impact of yoga- and mindfulness-based practices, and this research has informed our curriculum. Each of our Schools is proud to present a contemporary, nondogmatic approach to an ancient quest for truth.

REQUEST A COURSE BROCHURE

kripalu.org/ksrequest

When you train with the Kripalu Schools, you benefit from a unique immersion experience in our beautiful setting. We offer a variety of accommodation options to support your experience and budget, ranging from dormitories to private rooms.

kripalu.org/accommodations APPLY TODAY kripalu.org/schools

SAVE THE DATE! OCTOBER 1–4

Kripalu’s 28th Annual Yoga Teachers Conference See page 49. 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org | 17

Presenters and Programs Study with the best. Kripalu luminaries are international thought leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;beloved yoga and meditation teachers, respected scientists, best-selling authors, and renowned healers. In powerful, insightful programs and trainings, they offer heart-opening experiences that support Kripaluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision of an awakened, compassionate, and connected world.

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David Whyte, Geneen Roth, Peter A. Levine, Tara Brach, Kate Johnson, Angela Farmer

PRESENTERS AND PROGRAMS

“Peace is more than just a feeling. It’s the mental and physical frequency where you’ll find all your real power.” —Martha Beck

20 August Highlights 22 September Programs 48 October Programs 74 November Programs

September 27–29 YOUR REAL HOME ADDRESS Martha Beck p. 45

Easily find programs that interest you by date or theme in the following pages. Look for these symbols: YOGA SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION SELF-DISCOVERY HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS CREATIVE EXPRESSION AYURVEDA 1000 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org | 19

AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS

Getting the Love You Want A WORKSHOP FOR COUPLES

HARVILLE HENDRIX and HELEN LAKELLY HUNT Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt guide you and your partner toward deeper levels of connection and wholeness using Imago Relationship Therapy, a transformational approach that allows you to experience new levels of safety and appreciation.

AUGUST 9–11 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Using All of Your Angels HOW TO LIVE DELIBERATELY WITH SPIRITUAL GUIDES

MIKE DOOLEY and Lorna Byrne Teaching together only at Kripalu, Mike Dooley and special guest Lorna Byrne offer practices for living better with faith and understanding, using your own spiritual powers as well as guidance from the angels who surround you with unconditional love and support.

AUGUST 16–18 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Breathing with Tigers Prana Vinyasa Retreat AWAKENING YOUR INSTINCTUAL BODY

SHIVA REA and Demetri Velisarius Join Shiva Rea to awaken your instinctual body and tap into your core energy, natural joy, and inner power. Through the full spectrum of Prana Flow Yoga, you experience soulful practices to access your life force more fully.

AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS

your place and remarkable programs. AUGUST 2–9 FRIDAY–FRIDAY

LAMA MIGMAR TSETEN AUGUST 21–23 WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY

Mother Tara Empowerment Experience the enlightening ceremony of the white, gold, red, and green Taras.

AUGUST 23–25 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

A Buddhist Healing Ritual DAKINI'S HEART-ESSENCE CHÖD AND EMPOWERMENTS Come explore this ancient practice known for its ability to alleviate suffering.

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Teacher Training Anna Leveseque and Susannah Beattie Take your yoga teacher training to the next level—and your practice onto the water—in this fun, inclusive training. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to confidently take your students, clients, or individual practice off the mat and onto the board.

AUGUST 22–25 THURSDAY–SUNDAY

Black Yoga Teachers Alliance 2019 Conference RISE AND SHINE! Abigail Ifatola Jefferson, Jana Long, Len Cabral, Leslie Booker, Leslie Salmon Jones, Maria Broom, and more Embark on a deeply spiritual journey of yoga, dancing, drumming, and chanting as you explore the breadth and diversity of yoga with master teachers and healers.

AUGUST 18–23 SUNDAY–FRIDAY AUGUST 30–SEPTEMBER 2 FRIDAY–MONDAY

Yoga Philosphy and Practices to Thrive in Your Recovery TOMMY ROSEN The transformative possibilities of yoga and meditation are a perfect complement to anyone on a path of recovery from addiction. Tommy Rosen offers three days of practice, transcendence, and bliss designed to give you the philosophy, tools, and a direct path toward experiencing greater awareness, intuition, health, and freedom.

Yoga, Art, and Mindfulness Mary Hannah Parkman and Stephanie Haboush Plunkett This one-of-a-kind program explores the intersection of mindfulness, art, and creativity. Come experience private gallery tours; learn meditation and breathing techniques to calm the mind and focus awareness; enjoy gentle, accessible yoga to renew the body; and more.

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The weekend I booked was transformative, a life-changing experience. Kripalu entered my life at the exact time it was needed.”

SEPTEMBER

—Mary Ellen L., Trumbull, Connecticut

YOGA

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 6–8 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Katonah Yoga Method

Radical Dharma Circle

ASANA AS METAPHOR

Abbie Galvin and Harriet Schreger with Nevine Michaan FOR all levels. CE credits. Katonah Yoga, developed by Nevine Michaan and her teachers over the last 40 years, synthesizes traditional hatha yoga and classical Taoist theory with mathematics, mythology, and metaphor. How you move through a forward bend reflects how you move forward in daily life. The goals of this practice are a healthy body and expanded consciousness, using poses to better understand the self and to explore and free up your body, mind, and life. In this program, Abbie Galvin and Harriet Schreger, along with special guest Nevine, offer a multifaceted understanding of the unique synthesis of Katonah Yoga’s principal theories. Classes feature asana, pranayama, and adjustments in a noncompetitive and welcoming environment. Learn the language of Katonah Yoga through a joyful immersion in community, study, and practice. TUITION $295 + room & meals; p. 6

ENCOUNTER RACE WHERE IT LIVES IN YOUR LIFE

Rev. angel Kyodo williams FOR everyone. Despite the powerful teachings of yoga and meditation, our liberating practices of dharma have not yet uprooted entrenched patterns of race. Based in the supposition that race has harmed every community, though in different ways, Radical Dharma Circle is aimed at dismantling the negative impacts of racialization on our collective minds, hearts, and bodies. Through identity- and issue-based caucuses, full-group congresses, and embodied practices, this program seeks to find greater awareness, understanding, and compassion across lines of difference and among our own tribes. Join Rev. angel Kyodo williams to • Move past clever language and courageously explore your relationship to race • Develop embodied practices that cut through bias while increasing personal space and capacity • Unpack and reveal the relationship between intersecting oppressions and how they work to keep us apart

ABBIE GALVIN is owner of The Studio, a New York City–based studio teaching Katonah Yoga.

• Confront the stored history and impact of race in your own life.

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NOTE All Radical Dharma–related programs help benefit the Radical Dharma Movement Project (RDMP).

HARRIET SCHREGER has been a student of Katonah Yoga for 20 years and has been teaching the method since 2003.

TUITION $275 + room & meals; p. 6

REV. ANGEL KYODO WILLIAMS, an activist, master

NEVINE MICHAAN is the founder and creator of Katonah Yoga, a syncretic style of yoga developed over 40 years.

trainer, and leading voice for transformative social change, is author of Being Black and Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation.

katonahyoga.com

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SEPTEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 6–8 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Courageous Truthtelling EMBRACE YOUR STORIES AND UPLIFT YOUR VOICE

Kelly McNelis and Nirmala Nataraj FOR women. Everyone has a powerful story to tell—and it’s often not the story we’ve been taught to put forward in the world. Rather, it’s the story of our messy brilliance; the full spectrum of our good, bad, ugly, and everything in between. Our stories can either separate us, or bring us together, encouraging us to move toward connection without sacrificing our truth in the process. Dive deep into your most authentic and heartfelt personal stories, building trust and confidence as you take decisive action in your life. Through journaling, role playing, experiential exercises, and trust-building activities, you • Identify obstacles that keep you from expressing and living your truth • Learn how to confidently claim your stories as a path to personal growth • Experience the power of community and collaboration. Come own your existing stories and harness bold new ones, so you can show up in the world with clarity and awareness. TUITION $250 + room & meals; p. 6

KELLY MCNELIS, author of Your Messy Brilliance and founder of Women For One, empowers women to build the relationships, community, and confidence they need to achieve their wildest dreams. womenforone.com

NIRMALA NATARAJ, a New York– based writer, theater artist, and multigenre collaborator and creative facilitator, is the editor and content alchemist of Women For One. nirmalanataraj.com

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

SEPTEMBER 6–8 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

CREATIVE MYTHS and MONSTERS A WORKSHOP ON THE ARTIST’S WAY

JULIA CAMERON FOR everyone. Discover and recover your creative self with Julia Cameron, author of the groundbreaking book The Artist’s Way. Now is the time to release your dreams and launch a more creative life, simply by doing something you love. Experience a lively mix of lecture, Q&A, and creative clusters (success occurs in clusters and is born in generosity). Come into an intensive, guided encounter with your own creativity, including your private villains, champions, wishes, fears, dreams, hopes, and triumphs. First published in 1992, The Artist’s Way is credited with helping millions of people find and express authentic creativity in their lives and work. Find out how in this unique weekend with Julia, designed to set you free. TUITION $320+ room & meals; p. 6

JULIA CAMERON, author of 40 books, is a songwriter, memoirist, novelist, awardwinning playwright, and poet with extensive credits in film, television, and theater. juliacameronlive.com

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HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

PROGRAMS with LARA HEIMANN

SEPTEMBER 6–8 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

YOGA

The MELT Method Self-Care Immersion

SEPTEMBER 6–8 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Kerrie Bodendorf

THE MODERN EVOLUTION OF YOGA

FOR everyone.

FOR everyone with at least 6 mos. of yoga

Anatomy of Movement experience.

Become your own Hands-Off Bodyworker® with the MELT Method®, a revolutionary self-treatment that can help you feel better— even if you’ve had chronic pain for years. Using a MELT Soft Roller and small MELT Hand and Foot Treatment Balls, discover how to rehydrate connective tissue and allow the body to release long-held tension.

Your body already knows what science continues to support: Movement is medicine. In this anatomy-based training, explore how yoga must evolve to meet the needs of our modern bodies using Lara’s Yoga Training (LYT) Method, developed by functional yoga pioneer Lara Heimann.

Through practice, lectures, and Q&A, learn how to

• Increase connection to your physical and spiritual core

Through discussion, Q&A, partner work, and LYT techniques, you learn how to • Enhance your movement patterns on and off the mat

• Identify stuck stress in your body, a major cause of chronic aches and pains

• Apply relevant anatomy and physiology to yoga

• Effortlessly find greater balance

• Cultivate a strong, sustainable long-term yoga practice.

• Experience more mobility and ease of motion

Come find freedom through smarter, safer movement patterns in your yoga practice or, if you’re already a yoga teacher, transform how you guide others.

• Relieve chronic pain, reduce inflammation, and eliminate common issues such as headaches, insomnia, and bloating

NOTE Yoga Alliance–registered yoga teachers can receive 8.5 CE credits, and everyone is eligible for 8.5 hours of LYT credits.

• Improve alignment, enhance athletic performance, and keep your whole body feeling great at any age. Return home with an understanding of how to add MELT to your self-care routine, so you can live the pain-free life you deserve. NOTE Tuition includes the MELT Soft Roller (5”), Hand and Foot Treatment Kit, and the MELT book. TUITION $400 + room & meals; p. 6

KERRIE BODENDORF is a MELT master trainer who leads classes, retreats, and trainings across the country designed to help people get out and stay out of pain using MELT self-care techniques. meltmethod.com

• Remedy common imbalances through functional yoga and myofascial techniques

TUITION $300 + room & meals; p. 6 YOGA

SEPTEMBER 8–10 SUNDAY–TUESDAY

Applied Anatomy of Movement THE MODERN EVOLUTION OF YOGA FOR everyone with at least 6 mos. of yoga experience. Functional yoga pioneer Lara Heimann shows you how to teach and practice yoga in a more sustainable way. The second part of this anatomy-based training builds on the introductory course and provides a deeper understanding of how to apply Lara’s Yoga Training (LYT) Method to your teaching style and practice. Through discussion, Q&A, partner work, and LYT techniques, you learn how to • Apply anatomy and functional movement to the way you teach and practice yoga • Create anatomy-informed yoga flows • Use yoga to remedy your clients’ physical imbalances • Incorporate the basics of Lara’s method into how you move on and off the mat • Cultivate a strong, sustainable long-term yoga practice. NOTE Yoga Alliance–registered yoga teachers can receive 8.5 CE credits, and everyone is eligible for 8.5 hours of LYT credits. TUITION $300 + room & meals; p. 6

LARA HEIMANN, E-RYT 500, a physical therapist, functional yoga pioneer, and empowerment speaker, is redefining yoga through better education and innovation with her company, Movement by Lara. movementbylara.com

COMBINE THESE PROGRAMS for a 10 percent tuition discount for each program. Call to register.

SEPTEMBER YOGA

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 6–8 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Yoga Nidra, Ritual, and Sankalpa for an Empowered Life

Movement, Meditation, and Mantras

Creating a Magical Life with the Angels

AMPLIFY YOUR GREATNESS

Radleigh Valentine

Tracee Stanley

Patricia Moreno

FOR everyone.

FOR all levels. CE credits.

FOR all levels.

Come activate the power of Perfect Sankalpa—setting an intention with a resolve and determination that is formed free of doubt—leading you beyond the obstacles that have kept you stuck in unhelpful patterns and lethargy. Tracee Stanley shares tools that amplify sankalpa shakti and create a strong foundation for shifting the trajectory of your life.

The journey toward reaching our body or weight goals can often feel like riding a diet- and-exercise roller-coaster. If you want true freedom, you must first change the way you think and what you believe is possible for yourself—in any area of your life. Free yourself from the diet-culture mentality with Patricia Moreno, who created intenSati, a revolutionary mindset and movement method, after years of struggling with an eating disorder and overexercising.

Through yoga nidra, ritual, self-inquiry, sacred movement, and meditation, you learn to • Uncover the obstacles that are keeping you from thriving • Access mantras and practices that amplify inner radiance and clarity • Rest in the nurturing grace of nidra shakti. Return home with the ability to sustain and empower sankalpa in your daily life. TUITION $280 + room & meals; p. 6

TRACEE STANLEY, an initiate in the lineage of Sri Vidya and a senior student of Yogarupa Rod Stryker, has been studying and teaching yoga for more than 19 years. traceeyoga.com

Patricia’s sweat-dripping, heart-pumping, mood-lifting cardio classes infuse empowering spoken affirmations to take your transformation beyond the physical, helping you • Embody confidence • Integrate positivity into your life • Choose what you think, say, and do, with intention and awareness. The result is self-love and the ability to turn your limiting beliefs into boundless possibility. Come move your body, free your mind, and amplify your greatness! TUITION $260+ room & meals; p. 6

Discover how to connect with and free the divine spark within, in order to live with more joy and gratitude. In this program, Radleigh Valentine shows you how to conjure a magical life by blending working with the angels with the principles of the Law of Attraction. Through laughter, spiritual insight, and tons of interactive fun, you • Establish a personal and poignant relationship with your guardian angels • Begin a dialogue with your guardian angels • Get clear on the life you want and were meant to live • Learn Radleigh’s Archangel Prescriptions to bring about change • Explore meditations to connect with the angels in a profound way. These powerful skills can help you release regret and embrace the light within you, opening your heart to your life’s true purpose. REQUIRED READING Radleigh Valentine, How to Be Your Own Genie. Please bring a copy of this book to the program. TUITION $275 + room & meals; p. 6

PATRICIA MORENO is a thought leader in mind-body fitness who helps people achieve their goals through physical, mental, and spiritual fitness. patriciamoreno.com

RADLEIGH VALENTINE, an internationally known spiritual teacher and speaker, is the bestselling author of How to Be Your Own Genie. radleighvalentine.com

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SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 8–10 SUNDAY–TUESDAY

Mendful Living from Your Soul FALL BACK INTO EASE AND CONTENTMENT

Rabbi Sigal Brier Give yourself “me” time in this empowering retreat that invites you to heal from the inside out. Rabbi Sigal Brier, a powerful mentor and guide, helps you remember what you love and refocus your life on that. Reconnect to your soul’s purpose and what is most important to you through guided meditation, deep relaxation, life-changing insights, transformative conversation, and time to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kripalu. In this deeply calming and revitalizing retreat, you learn how to • Stop trying so hard and navigate life with more ease • Say yes more often to your heart’s desires • Experience your soul’s vitality • Commune with nature. Return home more connected to the longing of your heart, with a path to living more purposefully with ease and contentment.

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SEPTEMBER 8–11 SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY

USING RISE for RESILIENCE at WORK Sam Chase and Janna Delgado FOR everyone. CE credits. Work, like life, has many challenges and stresses that can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be. RISE™ distills 40 years of Kripalu wisdom and a decade of research into a practical program that gives you the essential tools for stress resilience—personally and professionally.

NOTE Bring appropriate clothing for walking outside.

Anchored in the science and practice of mindfulness, yoga, and positive psychology, RISE has been used by professionals across disciplines. From education, healthcare, human resources, and first responders, RISE provides evidence-based approaches to shift stress into an opportunity for mindfulness and meaning at work.

TUITION $260+ room & meals; p. 6

The RISE mindfulness tools are proven to • Change the brain, making it easier to pay attention and stay calm

RABBI SIGAL BRIER is a

• Build positivity, productivity, and mental clarity

scholar, mystic, spiritual mentor, artist, and musician with 30 years of experience inspiring people to live their heart’s

• Improve stress resilience in the moment and over time.

purpose. rabbisigal.org

RISE provides proven solutions to create mindful, resilient, high-performing individuals and organizations. So when challenges arise, you ride the wave in a skillful way. TUITION $750 + room & meals; p. 6

SAM CHASE designs and delivers programs in mindfulness, yoga, and stress resilience for organizations throughout the country.

JANNA DELGADO, BFA, E-RYT 500, Kripalu faculty member and curriculum developer for the Kripalu Yoga in the Schools program, is a facilitator and trainer for RISE.

SEPTEMBER AYURVEDA

1000

SEPTEMBER 8–13 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

INTRODUCTION to AYURVEDA A NOURISHING SELF-CARE RETREAT

Erin Casperson, Cat Pacini, and Lauren Gernady FOR all levels. CE credits. Are you interested in Ayurveda but not sure where to start? Presented by the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, this enlightening and fun retreat draws on the principle that good health is a balanced connection between mind, body, and spirit. In addition to exploring daily practices that support health and well-being, you learn • About the doshas and your unique constitution

YOGA

SEPTEMBER 8–13 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Yoga to Redefine Ourselves After Loss Antonio Sausys FOR everyone; no previous yoga experience needed. CE credits.

We often identify ourselves through the persons and things we are attached to; when we lose them, we may also lose part of who we are. Yet we must continue being, perhaps in a way that is not familiar to us. The process of navigating this new way of being is multilayered, and requires work. In this program, Antonio Sausys lays the foundation for the work we must do to redefine ourselves after loss. Come explore your grief as you • Use yoga to understand and deal with the physical, mental, and spiritual symptoms of grief

• The Ayurvedic approach to nutrition and diet • How to cook nourishing and delicious Ayurvedic dishes • Practical tools to create more balance and harmony in your life • The benefits of following nature’s rhythms • How to design a personalized Ayurvedic health plan • The role of yoga and pranayama (breathing practices) in fostering health and well-being. Discover an Ayurvedic approach to living well and reinvigorate your self-care routine. TUITION $389 + room & meals; p. 6

ERIN CASPERSON is the Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and a 500hour Kripalu Yoga teacher.

CAT PACINI a graduate of the Kripalu Schools of Ayurveda and Massage, teaches Kripalu R&R workshops, provides Ayurvedic consultations, and offers bodywork at Kripalu.

LAUREN GERNADY is the Academic Coordinator of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and a 500hour Kripalu Yoga teacher.

• Learn about the grieving process and how to transit through it • Explore clues to re-identify yourself, based on your true essence • Dedicate time to visit with yourself and tend to your heart. This retreat is suitable for all grievers, regardless of the type of loss, as well as for professionals working with them. TUITION $410 + room & meals; p. 6

ANTONIO SAUSYS, MA, IGT, CMT, C-IAYT, a somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and therapy, is the author of Yoga for Grief Relief: Simple Practices for Transforming Your Grieving Mind and Body.

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CREATIVE EXPRESSION

SEPTEMBER 8–13 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training

I am new to yoga, and Kripalu helped solidify what I already knew: that I need this practice and this community.”

CHAKRA FUSION, MODULE 1

Megha Nancy Buttenheim

—Linda S., Plantsville, Connecticut

FOR all levels. CE credits. Dance your way toward teacher certification in the first chakra-yoga-dance training of its kind—or come just to experience five glorious days of dancing. This transformational, compassionate training is based on self-discovery and finding your strengths. Module 1 lays down the foundation of Let Your Yoga Dance® with a daily dance of yoga through each chakra.

YOGA

SEPTEMBER 8–13 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Your Authentic Voice and the Art of Self-Mastery

Yoga for Injury Prevention and Management

FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH YOGA

HOW TO STAY SAFE AND HAVE A PRACTICE OF LONGEVITY

Learn to

FOR all levels. CE credits.

• Become an excellent instructor in this “dance of yoga” • Embody the chakras • Rediscover the best of who you are • Enhance your relationship with music • Transform your life. To become a certified Let Your Yoga Dance instructor, you must take Module 1 first, followed by Module 2, which offers expert guidance in the art of teaching. You can also attend Module 1 simply to experience this vibrant program, without pursuing certification, but please note that all sessions are mandatory and all participants are treated as trainees. NOTE You do not have to be a yoga teacher to take this training. Tuition includes Megha’s manual and yoga CD, Power and Grace. TUITION $750 + room & meals; p. 6

Rosie Acosta

Yoga and meditation have served as tools for self-inquiry and connection for thousands of years. These ancient practices teach us how to utilize different methods of discernment, but can sometimes do very little in helping us identify our own distinctive strengths. We often lose our voice in an attempt to fit into a box that doesn’t feel right. Using yogic wisdom as our north star, we can begin to do the work to cultivate authenticity, self-mastery, and freedom. In this program, Rosie Acosta takes you through the five stages of finding your authentic voice. Through yoga, meditation, and journaling, you gain the tools you need to remove obstacles and stay on your path, including • How to find vitality in your daily yoga and meditation practice • Ways to identify your unique essences • How to let go of old belief patterns

MEGHA NANCY BUTTENHEIM, MA, E-RYT 1000, founding director of Let Your Yoga Dance® LLC, specializes in bringing a gentler, kinder yoga practice to the world.

• The building blocks for confidence

Kari Harendorf and Glen de los Reyes FOR all levels, including yoga teachers who want to help students with injuries.

Wrist issues; neck and shoulder dysfunction; low back, hip, and knee pain—as a culture, we are disconnected from our bodies. The underuse, overuse, and abuse of our joints often leads to inflammation, pain, or injury. Preventing an injury before it begins is the best way to avoid it in the future. Yoga can help us increase inner awareness of sensations, so we can listen to the feedback our body is giving us, become aware of our movement patterns and postural tendencies, and promote healing. Come explore • Where you are overexerting your body • Which joints you don’t have full range of motion in • Areas you have relied on and exhausted, making them ripe for injury • Functional movement patterns for preexisting injuries.

• Using your personal mantra with a purpose.

By creating more space in the joints, the body’s natural ability to heal—without further aggravating an injury—can begin to unfold.

TUITION $350 + room & meals; p. 6

TUITION $395 + room & meals; p. 6

letyouryogadance.com

ROSIE ACOSTA, a worldrenowned yoga and meditation teacher, teacher trainer, and holistic health coach, is the founder of Radically Loved: Yoga, Health + Wellness and host of the top-rated iTunes podcast Radically Loved. radicallyloved.com

KARI HARENDORF, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, yoga therapist, educator, holistic health facilitator, and Reiki Master, has studied exclusively with Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee since 2005. kariharendorf.com

GLEN DE LOS REYES is a strength and conditioning specialist, posturologist, and nutritional therapist who bridges the gap between rehabilitation and fitness. glensfitnesslab.com

SEPTEMBER YOGA

SEPTEMBER 13–15 FRIDAY–SUNDAY HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SEPTEMBER 9–13 MONDAY–FRIDAY

FREE YOUR ENERGY, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE Shamini Jain, Eileen Day McKusick, Rev. Tiffany Barsotti, Eva Patel, Paul Mills, and Kirti Srivastava

SHAMINI JAIN, PHD, is a scientist, psychologist, social entrepreneur, founder of the Consciousness and Healing Initiative, and assistant professor at the University of California, San Diego. shaminijain.com

EILEEN DAY MCKUSICK, MA, is a pioneer researcher and international thought leader in the fields of therapeutic sound and the human biofield. biofieldtuning.com

REV. TIFFANY BARSOTTI, MTH, CHT, CCT, MCPLT, is a spiritual and medical intuition counselor, master clinical past-lives therapist, and researcher at HEAL and THRIVE in Encinitas, California.

EVA PATEL is founder and CEO of Skin Rx Inc., and author of Soul Rx.

PAUL MILLS is professor of family medicine and public health, director of the Center of Excellence for Research and Training in Integrative Health, and interim chief of the division of behavioral medicine at the University of California San Diego.

KIRTI SRIVASTAVA, RYT 500, a movement-medicine instructor and wellness trainer, uses arts integration, project-based learning, and mindfulness to provide a well-rounded and holistic approach to education.

FOR everyone; no previous experience needed.

Are you ready to release what no longer serves you and bring in the energy you need for a healthy, fulfilling life? In this program, sponsored by the Consciousness and Healing Initiative, renowned integrative medicine scientists and spiritual practitioners Shamini Jain and Paul Mills, along with luminary healers Eileen Day McKusick, Tiffany Barsotti, Eva Patel, and Kirti Srivastava, offer an unforgettable experience of transformation and healing. Through energetic and psychospiritual self-awareness practices, you learn • The science of consciousness, health, and well-being, which points to ourselves as the true agents of our healing • How to better sense energy (even if you haven’t sensed it before) and raise your voltage • How to transform through the archetypes of survival to the archetypes of grace • Powerful meditations and exercises that boost your vitality, strengthen your sense of spiritual connection, and better align you with your soul purpose. Come ready to embrace change and leave with a positive, full heart. TUITION $475 + room & meals; p. 6

Afro Flow Yoga FULL MOON FLOW TO HARVEST YOUR LIGHT

Leslie Salmon Jones, Jeff W. Jones, and Morely Kamen FOR everyone. CE credits. Shine your light and connect to your inner wisdom during this harvest full-moon weekend of Afro Flow Yoga, a creative and unique integration of yoga and dance. This is a time to plant the seeds of your potential and focus on what’s important to you as you transition into fall. This immersion utilizes the power of the full moon to cultivate internal resources, reset, and return to your purpose. Come connect to the elements of nature and Spirit and embark on an unforgettable journey accompanied by live drumming and singing, with healing instruments to soothe the soul. This weekend also includes • Dances, songs, and stories of the African Diaspora • Asana, pranayama, and meditation • Vocal release exercises • Sharing, reflection, and group dialogue. Together, let’s raise the vibration of love and compassion for self and others as we tap into the power of our collective wisdom to transform our lives and communities. NOTE This program includes an optional Saturday-evening concert, an acoustic journey with Morley, featuring special guest Jeff Jones. There will also be a Sunday-morning fire ceremony (weather permitting). See the Kripalu website for more information. TUITION $250 + room & meals; p. 6

LESLIE SALMON JONES is a professional dancer, yoga instructor, wellness coach, public speaker, and cofounder of Afro Flow Yoga®. afroflowyoga.com

JEFF W. JONES, cofounder of Afro Flow Yoga®, is a professional musician, multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, musical director, composer, and engineer. MORLEY KAMEN, a singersongwriter and activist who offers a unique blend of jazz, folk, and soul, was heralded as Emerging Artist of the Year by the New York Times. morleymusic.org

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YOGA

SEPTEMBER 13–15 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

SELF-DISCOVERY

Leading Savasana

SEPTEMBER 13–15 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

HOW TO GUIDE DEEP RELAXATION

Jennifer Reis FOR yoga teachers, counselors, health professionals, parents, and everyone interested in guiding others to relax and heal; you do not need to be a yoga teacher to take this training. CE credits.

JENNIFER REIS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, LMT, creator of Five Element Yoga® and Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra, is a faculty member for the Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Integrative Yoga Therapy. jenniferreisyoga.com

NOTE This training fulfills 10 Yoga Alliance CE credits. TUITION $265 + room & meals; p. 6

Learn how to lead Savasana—the favorite part of a yoga class for many people—as a relaxing meditation that can help you, your students, or your clients deeply rest and transform. Jennifer Reis, the creator of Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra and Five Element Yoga®, invites you to • Learn how to nourish yourself and others • Explore Savasana with props and variations • Gain skills for guiding Savasana • Practice leading others with beautiful scripts • Cultivate voice quality and pace, and explore music. Come discover how Savasana can balance the nervous system, as well as its other restorative benefits, and return home ready to lead Savasana meditations that are between five and 20 minutes long.

Design Your Life LIVING TRUE TO YOUR HIGHEST IDEALS

Lauren Handel Zander and Laurie Gerber FOR everyone. If what you most want seems just beyond your reach, join Lauren Handel Zander and Laurie Gerber for a program that leaves no stone unturned. In their honest, funny, no-holds-barred style, Lauren and Laurie wake you up to your dreams by teaching you the key to happiness, self-esteem, and confidence: Personal Integrity®—aligning your head (plan), heart (desire), and body (actions). Through lecture, Q&A, dynamic and interactive small-group work, and writing exercises, you learn how to • Uncover what you really want • Debunk self-sabotaging theories • Keep promises to yourself • Have difficult conversations • Shift your personality and still be you • Identify and understand your life lessons • Design your life mission.

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 13–15 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Bigger Yes FINDING YOUR SOUL’S DEEPEST CALLINGS

LAURA MCKOWEN, a writer, teacher, and speaker, is the founder of The Bigger Yes, a course devoted to helping people find their soul’s callings. lauramckowen.com

TUITION $245 + room & meals; p. 6

Lauren and Laurie can help you clarify your dreams, current realities, promises, and consequences. If you are ready to do the work, this program is the change you’ve been wishing to see.

Laura McKowen

NOTE Homework assignment required; see this program on the Kripalu website for more information.

FOR everyone.

TUITION $355 + room & meals; p. 6

We all have a bigger yes—our deepest callings— burning inside of us, but may struggle with the courage and confidence to listen to it. As Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, says, “You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage … to say ‘no’ to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger ‘yes’ burning inside.” Through a unique combination of all-levels yoga, meditation, journaling, inquiry, music, and smallgroup work, Laura McKowen helps you access and embrace your soul’s calling. Come uncover the blueprint already inside of you and learn how to • Gain clarity and resolve around your life’s purpose • Identify your intentions for this life • Connect to your creativity and sense of possibility. Return home ready to say “Yes!” to your heart’s deepest callings.

LAUREN HANDEL ZANDER, cofounder and chairwoman of Handel Group® Life Coaching, has coached thousands of private and corporate clients for more than 20 years. handelgroup.com

LAURIE GERBER, head coach for Handel Group® Life Coaching, is passionate about personal development and has been coaching individuals and groups for more than 15 years. handelgroup.com

SEPTEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 13–15 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Inner Bonding THE POWER TO HEAL YOURSELF

Margaret Paul FOR everyone. CE credits. Discover how to love yourself rather than continue to abandon yourself using the innovative Inner Bonding® process. In this program, you learn how to maintain consistent, at-will connection with your personal source of spiritual guidance, so you can • Rapidly release false beliefs about yourself and others • Permanently heal from guilt, shame, emptiness, and aloneness • Quickly move beyond self-judgment into self-compassion • Address resistance that might be keeping you stuck • Heal relationship conflicts and attain the intimacy you’ve always wanted • Quickly and easily determine what actions are in your highest good. Break free from the cycle of shame and self-abandonment that can lead to anxiety, depression, addiction, loneliness, and relationship failure. This powerful, life-changing process is the result of Margaret Paul’s 50 years of inner, personal work, as well as her work with clients. TUITION $250 + room & meals; p. 6

MARGARET PAUL, PHD, is a best-selling author and cocreator of the powerful Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She has counseled individuals and couples since 1973. innerbonding.com

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 13–15 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

A WEEKEND for HIGHLY SENSITIVE PEOPLE ELAINE N. ARON and Alane Freund CE credits.

Do you have a rich inner life and vivid dreams? Are you conscientious, highly intuitive, and sensitive to noise, pain, and others’ emotions? If so, you are probably a highly sensitive person (HSP). (Not sure? Take the self-test at hsperson.com.) Twenty percent of people are born with this trait, as many men as women. Learn to appreciate being highly sensitive and explore the latest scientific research as you • Meet other HSPs and improve relationships with non-HSPs • Learn to cope with overstimulation • Gain insight about your career and work environment • Reframe your past and reenvision your future in light of your sensitivity. A rich source of knowledge about HSPs, Elaine N. Aron and Alane Freund aim to make this a weekend of deep connection. TUITION $275 + room & meals; p. 6

ELAINE N. ARON, PHD, author of The Highly Sensitive Person series, has spent more than 20 years researching and writing on this topic. hsperson.com

ALANE FREUND, MS, MA, LMFT, is a skilled facilitator and therapist who specializes in family therapy with highly sensitive people and leads workshops and retreats.

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PRESENTERS JAMES S. GORDON, MD, is founder and executive director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. His work with psychological trauma has been featured on 60 Minutes. cmbm.org

KATHIE MADONNA SWIFT, MS, RDN, is an integrative nutritionist and author of The Swift Diet and The Inside Tract: Your Good Gut Guide to Great Digestive Health. kathieswift.com

JOHN BAGNULO, MPH, PHD, is a naturalist, nutritionist, farmer, and assistant professor who teaches courses at universities and wellness centers. johnbagnulo.com

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SEPTEMBER 13–17 FRIDAY–TUESDAY

MIND, MOOD, and FOOD OPTIMAL NUTRITION FOR BODY AND BRAIN FOR clinicians and health-conscious individuals. Mind, Mood, and Food brings together thought leaders in the medical and integrative-nutrition fields to present research and practical tools for using food to improve mental and emotional well-being. Come discover a new science-based approach that uses nutrition to support optimal brain health and learn how to address personal health challenges—for yourself, your clients, and your family.

CYNTHIA GEYER, MD, medical director of Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts, has been a Food As Medicine core faculty member since 2001. canyonranch.com

Join a team of world-renowned clinicians, nutritionists, mind-body practitioners, and chefs as you explore

MARK HYMAN, MD, has dedi-

• How to repair the traumatized, injured, and aging brain

cated his career to identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic illness through a groundbreaking, whole-systems approach known as functional medicine. drhyman.com

JAY LOMBARD, DO, chief scientific officer and medical director of Genomind LLC, is a nationally recognized leader in neuropsychiatry practice, research, and thought. genomind.com DREW RAMSEY, MD, is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. He is cofounder of National Kale Day and author of 50 Shades of Kale and The Happiness Diet. drewramseymd.com

AMY SHINAL, MSW, LCSW, an integrative psychotherapist, is clinical director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine and a parttime faculty member at Saybrook University, College of Mind-Body Medicine.

JEREMY ROCK SMITH, Kripalu’s Executive Chef, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and began his career in classical French cuisine. He joined the Kripalu Kitchen in 2010.

• Nutrition and the brain: cutting-edge science for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders

• Healing foods to balance mind and mood • Digestive wellness for the gut-brain-heart microbiome • Dietary supplements to support brain health and healing • Mind-body techniques such as movement, imagery, and mindful eating • Self-care practices to reduce stress and improve quality of life. This program also includes experiential learning with mind-body medicine skills, live food demonstrations, and whole-food meals that inspire long-lasting nutritional transformation.

TUITION $795 + room & meals; p. 6

SEPTEMBER YOGA

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 13–15 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Invincible Living Technologies

Boundary Boot Camp for Women

KUNDALINI YOGA, BREATHWORK, AND MEDITATION FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS

Guru Jagat FOR all levels. CE credits. Invincible Living means having the energy, courage, and clarity to traverse the topography of your life with grace and depth. It doesn’t mean that you won’t experience all the trials and tribulations of a rich life, but that you have the tools to be efficient, compassionate, creative, and intuitive. In an increasingly pressured environment on the planet, everyone needs effective ways to feel better, calmer, and able to touch the root of our own personal values and uniqueness at a moment’s notice. This type of living has its own momentum, and a rhythm that self-adjusts to any environment. It is aerodynamic. Join Guru Jagat for this intensive weekend, which goes deep into Kundalini Yoga and meditation to reprogram, recalibrate, and initiate massive lifelong changes. No yoga experience, flexibility, or athletic performance is necessary to benefit in a high-caliber way from these practices. TUITION $285 + room & meals; p. 6

GURU JAGAT, a senior Kundalini Yoga teacher with more than a dozen years of experience, studied under Yogi Bhajan, the Kundalini master responsible for bringing the practice to the United States. rama-tv.com

Terri Cole FOR all women. The fear of being labeled “difficult” and the misconception that setting limits and prioritizing personal preferences is selfish, mean, or confrontational prohibits many women from honoring their truest selves. Healthy, flexible personal boundaries can transform your relationships and your life.

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 15–17 SUNDAY–TUESDAY

Based on Terri Cole’s two decades of experience with highly functioning yet exhausted women, this program teaches you how to draw boundaries with ease, grace, and love. You learn

Beyond Words

• Seven boundary struggles and strategies for each

Licia Sky with special guest Bessel van der Kolk

• How to stop past issues from dictating your future • Techniques to integrate what you learn into daily life • Energy exercises led by guest teacher and energy medicine expert Lara Riggio. Setting appropriate boundaries and being truthful about your feelings frees up the space previously consumed by frustration, resentment, and confusion, leaving more energy to create a life and relationships that thrill you. TUITION $295 + room & meals; p. 6

TERRI COLE is a New York– based psychotherapist and relationship expert, and the founder of Real Love Revolution and Boundary Bootcamp.

NONVERBAL FOUNDATIONS OF EMBODIED-SELF-EXPERIENCE AND CONNECTION FOR all therapists. How we experience our bodies impacts how we process sensations and memories, and how we heal from traumatic events. Explore the neurobiology of selfexperience and how to use this work with clients who have a history of trauma. As therapists, our own body awareness is an important barometer to track the states of our clients and ourselves within the session. Licia Sky discusses and demonstrates how this awareness affects the therapeutic container and the ability to be present with what emerges within each session. Based on the upcoming book The Body Keeps the Score Workbook, this program offers an array of nonverbal experiential exercises drawn from theater, guided focusing, dance, meditation, yoga, bodywork, and Embodied Voice. Bessel van der Kolk joins the group for a session to discuss the neuroscience of embodied experience. TUITION $245 + room & meals; p. 6

I love Kripalu; it feels like my second home.” — Suzann H., Amherst, Massachusetts

LICIA SKY, LMT, BFA, is a singer-songwriter, artist, musician, and intuitive bodywork therapist who fosters safe, transformative experiences through music, movement, and touch. liciasky.com BESSEL VAN DER KOLK, MD, is medical director of the Trauma Center in Boston and author of the New York Times best-seller The Body Keeps the Score. besselvanderkolk.net

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YOGA

SEPTEMBER 15–19 SUNDAY–THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 15–20 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Total Nervous System Reset with Alaya Yoga

Painting and Yoga in the Berkshires

Vinyasa Yoga and Qigong

Ashleigh Sergeant, Meg McCraken, and Kevin Courtney

Linda Novick

FLOWING INTO WHOLENESS

FOR everyone; no prior painting or yoga expe-

Daniel Orlansky

FOR all levels. CE credits.

rience required.

True rest is a fundamental necessity for lifelong well-being and happiness, yet the demands of modern-day living can feel overwhelming. The busyness of daily life can cause imbalances in your nervous system, making it difficult to decompress and experience a sense of calm. Come explore powerful practices to balance your stress response and reset your nervous system, helping you unwind, deeply relax, and find lasting relief.

Do you have an artist living inside you, yearning to express? Come find out! Let go and explore your creative side in a supportive, noncompetitive environment where you can experiment with watercolors, pastels, and collage.

Through contemplative movement and qigong-inspired practices, meditation, yoga nidra, and breathwork, you learn to • Relieve mental, emotional, and physical stress • Increase vitality and experience a profound sense of freedom in your body and mind • Promote clarity, focus, and better sleep • Meet daily challenges with newfound peace, discernment, and power. Return home with practical, effective tools to incorporate these healing practices into your everyday life.

This program includes • Gentle stretching, yogic breathing, and other activities to help relax the mind and body • A classroom designed for free expression— you don’t have to be “an artist” to attend • Painting outdoors to take advantage of Kripalu’s beautiful views • Daily painting demonstrations by Linda Novick • Lots of individual attention to guide you along your way. Give yourself the gift of a retreat in the Berkshires with time to paint, walk, practice yoga, and allow your creative spirit to soar. NOTE See this program on the Kripalu website for a list of what to bring.

LINDA NOVICK, MFA, is an cofounder of Alaya Yoga School, head of yoga content for gaia.com, and former global yoga trainer for Adidas, has been teaching for more than 15 years. alayayogaschool.com

MEG MCCRAKEN, cofounder of Alaya Yoga School, has been teaching yoga for more than 18 years and has been a yoga therapist for more than a decade. megmccraken.com

KEVIN COURTNEY, internationally acclaimed as both a teacher and teacher trainer, has dedicated 20 years to the pursuit of awakening consciousness by focusing on awareness, energy cultivation, strength, and mental clarity. gaia.com/kevin

When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom. Come explore the Taoist concept of “effortless flow” through qigong exercises and then bring the same ease of motion into vinyasa yoga sequences. This program focuses on • Breathing exercises to enhance life-force energy • The Eight Brocades, Swimming Dragon, and other qigong practices to open the meridians • Meditative flow in yoga asana • Concentration techniques for mental clarity. While yoga has its roots in the Vedic scriptures of India, qigong grew out of the Chinese Taoist pursuit of longevity. The movements in both forms are graceful and gentle, with powerful effects that detoxify the body as they increase strength, flexibility, and peace of mind. TUITION $350 + room & meals; p. 6

TUITION $345 + room & meals; p. 6

TUITION $475 + room & meals; p. 6

ASHLEIGH SERGEANT,

CE credits.

artist, author, art educator, and Kripalu Yoga teacher who has taught hundreds of people to paint. yogapaint.com

DANIEL ORLANSKY, E-RYT 500, a yoga teacher since 1992, directs teacher trainings worldwide, and is certified in Meridian Yoga, Kali Ray TriYoga, and Kundalini Yoga. yogaofenergyflow.com

SEPTEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 20–22 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Meditating Brain Steven Leonard and Andrew Heusser FOR all levels. CE credits. Science is beginning to uncover the mysteries of meditation and how this ancient practice can benefit both body and mind. With the help of modern technology, we can gain an understanding of how our conscious experiences are shaped and how meditation can help change them for the better. Come explore simple meditation techniques, learn about cutting-edge research on how meditation affects the brain, and hook up to an EEG headset to see your brainwaves. This program includes HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

• Instruction in four types of meditation

SEPTEMBER 15–20 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

• An introduction to the cognitive neuroscience of meditation

THE KRIPALU APPROACH to DIET AN INTEGRATIVE WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM

• Live demonstrations of EEG and other biodata during meditation • Current topics in the field of cognitive neuroscience, such as learning, cognitive training, and neuroplasticity.

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

Our signature immersion program weaves together evidence-based nutritional and medical information with the contemplative practice of mindfulness, helping you shift the concept of dieting into a journey toward healthy weight and lifelong wellness. In our caring and supportive environment, nourish yourself and invite changes that will continue to unfold long after you return home. Led by our exceptional faculty of doctors, nutritionists, life coaches, and yoga teachers with years of experience helping people find personal empowerment and transformation, this program includes

In a program where ancient practices meet new scientific findings, discover how your brain changes when you focus and when you flow in meditation. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

• Workshops to develop empowering life skills and a more positive body image

STEVEN LEONARD is a lead faculty member at Kripalu, lead teacher for the Instinctive Meditation School, and a functional fitness trainer who supports individuals in their pursuit of health and happiness.

• Tools and strategies for weight management

stevenleonard.com

• Tips to find your optimal, healthy weight, and ways to maintain it

• Invigorating, accessible yoga and movement practices • Time to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with others. Discover how to shift into a balanced relationship with your body and sustain the lifestyle changes that will ensure maximum energy and vitality for years to come.

ANDREW HEUSSER, PHD, a cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in human learning and neuroimaging, is a data scientist at Akili Interactive.

TUITION $485 + room & meals; p. 6

ARUNI NAN FUTURONSKY is a Kripalu Yoga teacher, life coach, and faculty member for Kripalu R&R and Kripalu programs. coacharuni.com

ANNIE B. KAY, MS, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is an author, nutritionist, Kripalu faculty member, and an important voice in whole-foods nutrition and yoga. anniebkay.com

LISA B. NELSON, MD, is Director of Medical Education for Kripalu programs. She also serves as medical director of the nonprofit Nutrition Center.

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SEPTEMBER 20–22 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Quiet Your Inner Critic and Calm Your Anxious Mind Jane Shure and Beth Weinstock FOR everyone. CE credits. Negative self-talk—and the worry it generates—is a powerful inhibitor of confidence, well-being, and success. Psychotherapist Jane Shure and clinical psychologist Beth Weinstock teach you how to strengthen the voice of your inner coach with skills to counteract anxiety, stress, shame, and self-criticism and support resilience, courage, and a positive mindset. Through guided meditations, interactive exercises, and demonstrations, you learn • Strategies that shift negative self-talk to positive, supportive self-talk • Tools that build self-confidence and boost your spirit • Mindfulness techniques that can promote self-compassion and greater well-being • The neuroscience of transforming thoughts that undermine into thoughts that foster growth, gratitude, and forward movement. Open your mind and heart to a nonjudgmental, compassionate, internal coaching voice and return home inspired and empowered to live a life with less stress and more joy. TUITION $240 + room & meals; p. 6

JANE SHURE, PHD, LCSW, cofounder of the Resilience Group, psychotherapist, leadership coach, and resilience expert, writes for the Huffington Post and teaches at Barnard College’s Leadership Center. theresiliencegroup.com

BETH WEINSTOCK, PHD, clinical psychologist, leadership coach, and cofounder of Women’s LeadershipWorks, has taught at universities on both coasts and writes for the Huffington Post. theresiliencegroup.com

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 20–22 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION CORE SKILLS TRAINING KRISTIN NEFF and Christopher Germer FOR everyone. CE credits. Self-compassion is the emotional attitude of bringing kindness to ourselves. Most of us easily treat our friends and loved ones with warmth, tenderness, and patience when they struggle, fall short, or experience failure, but we have a much harder time bringing those same qualities of compassion to ourselves. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) encourages us to consider the fundamental question, What do I need? This is an in-depth version of the eight-week MSC program developed by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, pioneers in the scientific development of self-compassion. Through talks, meditation, experiential exercises, and group discussion, you learn how to • Identify the three key components of self-compassion • Describe relevant research that supports the benefits of self-compassion • Practice techniques to increase self-compassion in everyday life • Use self-compassion to alleviate caregiver burnout. By connecting with your natural capacity for kindness toward suffering, you develop healthy, enduring patterns of relating to all of life’s circumstances. NOTE This program may have a deep emotional impact. CE contact hours may be available. TUITION $339 + room & meals; p. 6

KRISTIN NEFF, PHD, cofounder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and codeveloper of Mindful Self-Compassion, is associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. self-compassion.org

CHRISTOPHER GERMER, PHD, is a part-time lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion. chrisgermer.com

SEPTEMBER SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

YOGA

SEPTEMBER 20–22 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Vibrational Ecstasy

Jaguar Yoga

EXPLORING THE HEALING SOUND OF CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS

Ray Crist

Ashana FOR everyone. Imagine being able to quiet your mind, rejuvenate your body, bring calming peace to your nervous system, and awaken your connection to your Higher Self—all within moments. This is what’s possible through the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls. Everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners can learn to entrain body, mind, and spirit to higher vibrational harmonics. During this highly interactive program, master crystal bowl artist and sound healer Ashana teaches you to play with sensitivity, reverence, and presence. In sacred community, we create and hold a space for journeying and healing with sound, chant, mantra, and affirmation, using alchemy and master alchemy crystal singing bowls. Take your playing to the next level as your whole being is transformed by the healing sounds of crystalline light. NOTE Crystal singing bowls will be available for everyone to play. Ashana is offering a limited number of personalized, one-onone crystal singing bowl sessions; see the Kripalu website for more information. TUITION $300 + room & meals; p. 6

ASHANA is one of the premiere healing music artists and New Age vocalists of our time, weaving together soaring, angelic vocals and the celestial sound of crystal singing bowls. soundofashana.com

FOR all levels. Enjoy a vinyasa-based yoga practice with a focus on the meridians and the energy body. Jaguar Yoga creates harmony and clarity in the mind, while clearing the body of the energies that hold you back. Learn to become a warrior in your own body and a leader in your life as you • Find physical alignment and inner stillness in mind and body • Experience yoga as deep meditation • Change the energy body. Ray Crist’s experience working with shamans brings unique insight into what is happening in the energy body during yoga. Using body language to reveal where you are blocked, this practice presses a restart button to bring mind and body into union. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

RAY CRIST, a Kripalu Yoga teacher and shaman’s apprentice, teaches how to use yoga and shamanism to live a balanced, empowered life.

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 20–22 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Soul Shifts TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Barbara De Angelis FOR everyone. True mastery doesn’t come from rearranging or managing your life on the outside, but in revolutionizing your life from the inside—at the soul level. Join renowned transformational teacher Barbara De Angelis for this uplifting and profoundly healing weekend that helps you make the emotional and spiritual shifts you’ve been longing to make. In a safe, loving, and sacred environment, Barbara uses her intuitive gifts to help you tap into your own source of wisdom, break through inner barriers, and deepen your connection to your Highest Self. Through illuminating teachings, guided journeys, and enlightening exercises, you learn • How to remove hidden blocks to love, confidence, and happiness • How to stop short-circuiting your spiritual and emotional power • The Success Secret of cultivating vibrational credibility • Techniques for everyday sacred living and practical spirituality. Return home feeling awakened, expanded, inspired, and shifted! TUITION $375 + room & meals; p. 6

BARBARA DE ANGELIS, PHD, is one of the most influential teachers and best-selling authors of our time in the field of personal and spiritual transformation. barbaradeangelis.com

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SEPTEMBER 20–22 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

KRIPALU SCHOOLS TRAINING

Mothering and Daughtering

SEPTEMBER 20–23 FRIDAY–MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 20–29 9-DAY PROGRAM

Hands of Light Healing

300-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training

STRENGTHENING YOUR BOND IN THE PRETEEN YEARS

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BRENNAN HEALING SCIENCE

Sil Reynolds

Melanie Roche

FOR mothers and daughters (ages 10–12).

CE credits.

Join mothering expert Sil Reynolds and her teen assistants trained by Eliza Reynolds for a weekend of fun and connection. Give yourself the gift of quality time together in a community of mothers and preteen daughters who want to thrive—not just survive—now and during the teen years ahead. With time for mothers and daughters to be together and also break out into separate circles, this program includes games, storytelling, art projects, and trust exercises that teach you how to

This transformational Brennan Healing Science® program teaches a system of energy work that combines hands-on healing techniques with spiritual and psychological processes.

• Strengthen your mother-daughter bond • Cultivate emotional intelligence and pass it from mother to daughter • Be part of an authentic, kind, expressive girl community • Practice techniques for deep and effective communication. Learn to value and prioritize your unique relationship and make time for it to strengthen and grow when you return home. TUITION $290 + room & meals; p. 6

SIL REYNOLDS, is a mother, a mothering expert, and coauthor of Mothering and Daughtering: Keeping Your Bond Strong Through the Teen Years with her daughter, Eliza. motheringanddaughtering.com

Under the guidance of expert healer and teacher Melanie Roche, you learn • To give a hands-on healing • The anatomy and physiology of the human energy-consciousness system • How to read the aura • To sense people’s energy issues through their personal objects • Energy exercises to keep your own energy field healthy and balanced • Self-healing techniques • Brennan Healing Science chelation, a hands-on healing technique that clears, charges, and balances the energy field

Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching EXPLORING THE WORLD WITHIN

Yoganand Michael Carroll and Michelle Dalbec Yoga teaches us that the pursuit of inner stillness is actually enhanced by periods of physical activity. As you sink into meditation, asana becomes a tool to embody higher awareness. Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching provides you with the support, practice, and guidance needed to bring all facets of your being into the single focus of samyama. Using a unique Kripalu teaching methodology that integrates modifications, variations, and hands-on assists, you learn how to make the benefits of meditation and advanced asana accessible to your students. This module includes

• Ways of integrating these techniques into daily life.

• Immersion into the core meditation techniques of the Kripalu tradition

Through lecture, meditation, group work, and individual exercise, open your latent ability to perceive the human energy field, and return home able to sense how energy and consciousness are one and the same.

• An integrated practice of postures, pranayama, and relaxation to enhance meditation

NOTE You must complete a mandatory participation form. This program may initiate deep personal process and may not be appropriate for those with certain emotional or physical illnesses, or who are on psychotropic medications. A signed medical release letter may be required.

• Insight into the broad spectrum of meditation approaches and their benefits

TUITION $285 + room & meals; p. 6

TUITION $1,074 + room & meals; p. 6

MELANIE ROCHE is an energy healer who integrates mind-body healing, meditation, therapy, and movement to lead programs for entrepreneurs, patients, and healthcare professionals. melanieroche.com

• Simple yet effective tools to access the meditative states of dharana and dhyana

• Discussion on how yoga and meditation can affect the healing, growth, and transformation processes.

YOGANAND MICHAEL CARROLL, E-RYT 500, senior faculty member of the Kripalu School of Yoga, has a profound ability to distill and interpret esoteric yoga texts and techniques.

MICHELLE DALBEC, E-RYT 500, is a passionate Kripalu Yoga and Yoga Tune Up® teacher who offers workshops and directs Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training programs. myoga.com

SEPTEMBER HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SEPTEMBER 22–27 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Yoga Tune Up Shoulders Immersion

THE KRIPALU WOODLAND RETREAT

THE FUNCTIONAL SHOULDER FOR YOGA, MOVEMENT, AND BEYOND

Dinneen Viggiano Gain an intellectual and embodied understanding of shoulder function through palpation, mobility and stability exercises, hands-on adjustments, and best practices for stress relief and injury management. Each day of this program begins with a two-hour athletic training and recovery class incorporating The Roll Model® therapy ball self-massage, followed by an innovative Yoga Tune Up functional movement session for your wrists, shoulders, core, upper back, and neck. Discover new ways to care for your body as you explore • Experiential anatomy practices and self-care strategies for your upper back, neck, shoulders, and arms • Ways to improve strength, mobility, and breath for more body awareness in sport and yoga

Presented by the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership Mark Roule with special guest Micah Mortali FOR everyone. The Berkshires—an area long-heralded for its enchanting natural beauty and ability to refresh the mind, body, and spirit—is an ideal place to practice mindfulness as a doorway to deeper connection with nature. Join in community with others who share an appreciation for nature and mindfulness in this retreat guided by Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership faculty. Enhance your relationship with the natural world as you • Learn to meditate with the elements •E xplore waterfalls and pools, and forest bathe in Kripalu’s grove of ancient hemlock • Experience the nine steps of a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Experience • Practice outdoor skills such as animal tracking, fire-making, and foraging. The concrete tools you learn in this program can help you feel more comfortable and confident outdoors. TUITION $400 + room & meals; p. 6

• Innovative warm-ups and cooldowns to improve performance and reduce pain. For movement educators, this program offers new ways to incorporate smart shoulder mechanics into your classroom to enhance your teaching. NOTE Dinneen Viggiano is a Yoga Alliance Certified Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). TUITION $475 + room & meals; p. 6

DINNEEN VIGGIANO, E-RYT 500, an experienced therapeutic movement and back-pain specialist and master trainer for Tune Up Fitness®, offers programs to optimize nutrition, improve mobility, and Retrain Back Pain®. retrainbackpain.com

MARK ROULE, RYT 500, is a Kripalu Yoga teacher and outdoor guide who holds qigong teacher certifications with the Elixir Light and IIQTC schools, and is certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapists.

MICAH MORTALI, Director of the Kripalu Schools and a longtime Kripalu Yoga teacher, is the Founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership.

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1000

SEPTEMBER 22–27 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

The Yoga of Sound TAPPING THE AUTHENTICITY OF YOGA

Russill Paul FOR yogis, meditators, therapists, and healers. CE credits.

Sacred sound has played a profoundly influential role in the history of yoga and its development. Throughout yoga’s history, sound was used not only as a form of spiritual self-expression and communication, such as in mantric speech, but also as a form of sacred perception. Immerse yourself in four distinct streams of sacred sound—vedic, tantric, bhakti, and nada—to form an understanding of the history of yoga in light of these ancient traditions. Through a combination of practice, experience, and understanding, you can tap into the authenticity of this ancient tradition, as you • Explore the healing and therapeutic aspects of sacred sound to develop deeper states of consciousness and transform negative emotional states • Discover how sound can complement not only asana, but also pranayama and meditation • Gain a deeper understanding of classic yogic scriptures such as the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Yoga Sutras. REQUIRED READING Russill Paul, The Yoga of Sound NOTE Before the program begins, you will receive a link to opt-in to a free online e-course sampler on the Yoga of Sound. TUITION $425 + room & meals; p. 6

RUSSILL PAUL, musician, author, and spiritual teacher, has been introducing the deeper dimensions of yoga to Western students for 25 years, primarily through mantra and music. schoolofmantra.com

YOGA

1000

SEPTEMBER 22–27 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

THE SCIENCE of YOGA

Lisa B. Nelson, Sat Bir S. Khalsa, Stephen Cope, Annie B. Kay, Angela Wilson, and Christopher Holmes FOR everyone, including nurses, doctors, mental-health workers, yoga teachers, physical therapists, and nutritionists. CE/CME credits.

If you’re curious about the science behind asana (yoga postures), meditation, and pranayama (breathing techniques), come learn how these practices can enhance your physical and mental health, as well as that of your clients and patients. By exploring the science of epigenetics and neuroplasticity, you learn how changes in lifestyle (particularly in the areas of movement, diet, and thought patterns), can change your brain and body, right down to gene expression. These changes can point you toward disease—or toward greater health and happiness. This program includes • The latest research on the effects of asana, meditation, and pranayama on body and mind • Yoga-based tools to improve personal well-being • Ways to take the tools of yoga into your professional practice • Guided experiences of postures, meditation, and breathing practices. TUITION $499 + room & meals; p. 6

LISA B. NELSON, MD, is

SAT BIR S. KHALSA, PHD, is

Director of Medical Education for Kripalu programs. She also serves as medical director of the nonprofit Nutrition Center.

assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the Research Director for Kripalu.

See the Kripalu website for additional presenter bios.

STEPHEN COPE, MSW, Scholar Emeritus at Kripalu, is the best-selling author of Soul Friends: The Transforming Power of Deep Human Connection.

SEPTEMBER CREATIVE EXPRESSION

SEPTEMBER 22–27 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Soul Motion FIRE AND FLOW

Vinn Arjuna Martí FOR everyone. Soul Motion is an accessible conscious dance practice that provides direct experience of body energetics along with dance artistry to usher you into areas of creativity, relationships, and wholeness. In this Soul Motion immersion, you experience guided movement and somatic inquiries along with free-flow dance to recognize and embrace the elemental qualities of internal space, outer force, still point, and moving centers. With an easy and clear facilitation approach and openness to all levels of involvement, Vinn Arjuna Martí invites you to come play and dance together. TUITION $395 + room & meals; p. 6

VINN ARJUNA MARTÍ is an award-winning performer and choreographer. His workshops offer freedom, aliveness, and presence. soulmotion.com

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SEPTEMBER 22–27 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Therapeutic Thai Yoga Massage for Everyone

YOGA

1000

SEPTEMBER 22–29 SUNDAY–SUNDAY

Yoga for Healthy Aging Intensive Baxter Bell and Melina Meza FOR yoga practitioners at all levels and yoga teachers; see important note below about certification. CE credits.

Join medical doctor Baxter Bell and Melina Meza for an enlightening and informative program that focuses on practical strategies for a lifetime of vitality and well-being. This intensive includes expert medical information and adapted yoga postures for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Practitioners learn to set themselves up for a lifetime of healthy living; 200-hour yoga teachers have the opportunity to receive Yoga for Healthy Aging certification. Come learn • Daily practices to support the circulatory system and heart health

Shai Plonski

• Yoga for managing stress, optimizing brain health, and experiencing equanimity

FOR everyone, including massage therapists, yoga teachers, and yoga therapists.

• How and why yoga supports healthy aging

Looking for ways to work with people who experience stiffness or have neck and back pain or shoulder tension; the elderly; or pregnant women—who may all be in need of a therapeutic approach to these conditions and stages of life? Come explore Thai Yoga Massage, a unique way to share loving-kindness, care, and compassion. Shai Plonski offers techniques and principles that can help with many issues in a way that feels at least as good to give as it does to receive. In this training, you learn • A 75-minute full-body Thai Yoga Massage session • Important contraindications for individual needs • The secrets to giving an incredible massage • The use of props for optimal comfort • How to take better care of your body while helping others. This is an opportunity to bring your own specific cases and receive guidance and moves to help address the needs of your clients or others in your life. NOTE Tuition includes a manual. This program is open to everyone, though some experience with body-based practices such as massage, yoga, tai chi, physical therapy, and Reiki is an asset. This practice can be done on a massage mat on the ground or on a massage table. TUITION $435 + room & meals; p. 6

SHAI PLONSKI, founder of Still Light Centre School of Thai Massage in Toronto, Canada, has authored or coauthored 14 books and trained thousands in Thai massage. stillightcentre.com

• Essential yoga poses, sequences, and other health-promoting practices • Movement sequences for strength, flexibility, balance, and agility • How to cultivate long-term balance • Ayurveda for healthy aging. Yoga teachers can enhance their teaching toolkit, and yoga students at all levels can benefit from tools to create a personalized yoga program that meets their particular needs and concerns. NOTE Certification is offered for an additional fee of $150; see this program on the Kripalu website for more information. TUITION $775; with certification $925 + room & meals; p. 6

BAXTER BELL, MD, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is a physician, medical acupuncturist, certified yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and coauthor of Yoga for Healthy Aging. MELINA MEZA, E-RYT 500, Ayurvedic Health Educator, holds a bachelor’s in nutrition and has been sharing her knowledge of yoga, Ayurveda, and whole-foods nutrition throughout the world for more than 20 years.

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SEPTEMBER 23–27 MONDAY–FRIDAY

Warriors and Yinjas Jacqui Bonwell and Sagel Urlacher FOR all levels. CE credits. Both uplifting and deeply relaxing, this powerful intensive combines dynamic vinyasa yoga with Jacqui Bonwell and soulful Yin Yoga with Sagel Urlacher. A perfect complement to today’s “always on” lifestyle, the quiet, inward stillness of Yin Yoga unwinds tension on all levels of your being, reconnecting your head with your heart. This stillness is balanced with vinyasa flow, which encourages you to become an efficient, sophisticated, and organized mover, thinker, and breather. Experience true healing for body and soul through

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

• Walking and seated meditation

RISE for LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

• Pranayama • Journaling

SEPTEMBER 25–27 WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY

Mary Beth Ogulewicz and Janna Delgado

• Yoga nidra • Yoga sequences choreographed with heartfelt consideration. Warriors and Yinjas are both courageous and gentle, strong and soft. Return home feeling more balanced in body and mind, and more present in your life. NOTE This program also includes an optional 24 hours of “loving silence,” which the presenters encourage to enhance the retreat experience. TUITION $380 + room & meals; p. 6

JACQUI BONWELL, E-RYT 500, is a Reiki Master, director of the Sacred Seeds Yoga School, and owner of the Canton Yoga Shala in Canton, Massachusetts. jacquibonwell.com

SAGEL URLACHER, MED, E-RYT 200, is a lifelong educator who teaches Yin Yoga and meditation teacher trainings, workshops, and classes throughout the United States. mymeditativeyoga.com

Legal professionals are paid to anticipate and resolve the worst possible scenarios under very urgent timelines. That takes a toll. Fortunately, practicing law does not have to prevent you from living a vibrant, balanced life. With the evidence-based tools of RISE, you build the capacity to hold both the critical thinking the legal profession demands and cultivate the inner resources to elevate your own health, well-being, and performance. In this program, you • Unpack stressors in the legal profession and the impact on your personal well-being • Examine mindful stress resilience and its relevance to overcoming burnout and enhancing your performance, through scientific research and realworld application • Explore barriers to a mindful legal practice and map an approach to reinvigorate your work as it relates to mission and service. RISE provides proven solutions to create mindful, resilient, high-performing legal professionals. So when demands arise, you meet them in a skillful, healthy way. TUITION $750 + room & meals; p. 6

MARY BETH OGULEWICZ, JD, LCSW, RYT 500, is a mindfulness educator who worked for nearly 20 years as a criminal prosecutor.

JANNA DELGADO, BFA, E-RYT 500, Kripalu faculty member and curriculum developer for the Kripalu Yoga in the Schools program, is a facilitator and trainer for RISE, an evidencebased program in conscious leadership.

SEPTEMBER HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 27–29 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

FIVE INGREDIENTS, NO TIME

Connect with Your Angels

HEALTHY, FAST FOOD FROM THE KRIPALU KITCHEN

Jeremy Rock Smith

A WEEKEND OF HEALING, GUIDANCE, AND MANIFESTING MIRACLES

Karen Paolino Correia FOR all levels. It is your birthright to receive support and help from your angels. Spend a weekend exploring your natural ability to connect and communicate with your spiritual family. During this experiential program, you • Remove blocks and limiting beliefs so you can receive clear guidance • Receive an Angel Attunement to awaken and expand your natural intuitive abilities • Discover how your angels can help you in all aspects of your life • Discern the difference between true divine guidance and your ego’s interference • Learn how to do an angel reading • Experience a meditation to meet your guardian angel and/or spirit guides • Work with the power of surrender to invoke healing and miracles.

FOR everyone. You don’t need tons of time and a laundry list of ingredients to make healthy, delicious meals. Learn to prepare some of Kripalu’s all-time best recipes with less shopping and prep, fewer dishes—and just five fabulous ingredients. These simple, tasty, and nourishing meals can be easily recreated at home for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to parties. Come learn to • Whip up last-minute meals • Hone your knife skills

Throughout the weekend, you receive messages of clarity, guidance, and healing to support you in your life. TUITION $260+ room & meals; p. 6

KAREN PAOLINO CORREIA is an inspirational writer, teacher, and speaker who helps others tap into the power of the mind, body, and spirit to heal. createheaven.com

• Expand your cooking repertoire with recipes for grains, legumes, veggies, and proteins • Understand the basic tastes and how each contributes to a full-flavor profile • Master the fundamentals of grilling, sautéing, steaming, and roasting • Save time without compromising quality. TUITION $305 + room & meals; p. 6

JEREMY ROCK SMITH, Kripalu’s Executive Chef, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and began his career in classical French cuisine. He joined the Kripalu Kitchen in 2010.

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SEPTEMBER 27–29 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

KRIPALU SCHOOLS TRAINING

LifeForce Yoga to Manage Your Mood

SEPTEMBER 27–29 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 27–OCTOBER 6, PART 1 DECEMBER 6–15, PART 2

Amy Weintraub

Sara Auster

FOR all levels, including yoga and health

FOR everyone.

professionals. CE credits.

Nearly 20 years of research, 30 years of practice, and Amy Weintraub’s own recovery from a debilitating depression inform this protocol of evidence-based yoga practices that aren’t taught in regular yoga classes. Strip away the obstacles that keep you from knowing the joy beneath your mood and story. Develop a practice that includes breathing exercises, easy postures, and guided meditations. This program covers evidence-based yogic tools, designed to support your own healing journey and • Energize and elevate depressed moods • Relax and calm anxiety • Work with the chakra system • Bring balance to your emotional body. LifeForce Yoga interweaves ancient disciplines with current scientific findings to help you release what no longer serves you and become the agent of your own healing. NOTE This program fulfills the prerequisite for the LifeForce Yoga Practitioner Training. TUITION $325 + room & meals; p. 6

AMY WEINTRAUB, MFA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT, author of Yoga Skills for Therapists and Yoga for Depression, is the founder of the LifeForce Yoga® Healing Institute. yogafordepression.com

Sound Bath Immersion

1000

200-Hour Foundations of Ayurveda Erin Casperson and Rosy Mann

Sound can quickly and easily bring you into a state of rest akin to meditation or even sleep, a state where healing can occur. A sound bath is a deeply immersive, full-body listening experience that promotes profound relaxation. Using a holistic approach to well-being with the transformative power of music and sound, Sara Auster offers a weekend that supports self-inquiry, cultivates deep relaxation, and inspires meaningful connection and change. Sara uses crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, voice, and a gong to provide a nurturing environment that invites restoration for the mind and body. Come explore the basic principles of sound therapy in this program, which includes

Discover your own natural rhythms and sources of wisdom while learning how to bring the ancient technology of Ayurveda to your friends and family members. Our integrated curriculum provides a unique mix of didactic education and experiential sessions, making the study of Ayurveda an exciting exploration that leaves you feeling more connected to yourself, others, and seasonal rhythms. Continue to practice the teachings in your daily life through at-home study assignments between sessions. This course includes 200 contact and non-contact hours in the following areas: • Ayurvedic history and philosophy

• An introduction to the healing properties of sound

• Anatomy and physiology for Ayurveda

• Vocal exercises and deep listening practices

• Dinacharya—Ayurvedic lifestyle training

• Sound bath and sound meditation experiences

• Sanskrit

• Discussion and sharing. Discover the power of sound and music to transform consciousness and improve well-being. TUITION $300 + room & meals; p. 6

SARA AUSTER is a sound therapist and meditation teacher based in New York City. saraauster.com

• Ayurvedic digestion and nutrition • Psychology from an Ayurvedic perspective • Yoga and Ayurveda • Supervised study and review sessions. TUITION (for both parts) $2,700 + room & meals; p. 6

ERIN CASPERSON, the Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, is an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and a 500hour Kripalu Yoga teacher.

ROSY MANN has more than 15 years of experience as an Ayurvedic doctor. She offers personal Ayurvedic consultations, as well as educational courses, lectures, and workshops.

SEPTEMBER HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SEPTEMBER 27–30 FRIDAY–MONDAY

Radiant Health A WEEKEND RETREAT FOR WOMEN

MARTHA BECK

Sudha Carolyn Lundeen FOR women of all ages. If you need to de-stress, rebalance, and reclaim your vitality, this retreat is the perfect getaway to nurture your body, mind, and soul in a relaxing, fun, and informative environment. Through a blend of lecture and experience with Kripalu Yoga teacher trainer Sudha Carolyn Lundeen, you learn • Tips for strengthening your immune system • Techniques for stress reduction and relaxation • Yoga practices for women • Ayurvedic principles to help you support your individual constitution and needs • Mindfulness techniques, yogic breathing, and healing meditations • Mindful eating practices

SELF-DISCOVERY

SEPTEMBER 27–29 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

YOUR REAL HOME ADDRESS FINDING PEACE AND PLENTY IN CHAOTIC TIMES In a difficult and unpredictable world, many of us are trying to prevent disaster where possible and repair damage when it occurs. This may sound wise, but it’s based almost entirely on fear—and fear is the opposite of wisdom. In this program with Martha Beck, explore how this fear-based perspective often makes it impossible to achieve, acquire, or experience the things you want. This is because fear is not your real home. You are meant to live in peace. Come learn how to • Establish a course and direction to move out of fear and into peace • Remain in peace long enough to receive the gifts that have been “sent” to this tranquil state of being

• Tools for letting go of the small stuff and enhancing your life and well-being • The history of labyrinths (including a guided walk in the beautiful Kripalu Labyrinth for wisdom, insight, and integration). Return home with a renewed sense of wellness and vitality, with practices to keep health and balance alive in your life. TUITION $295 + room & meals; p. 6

SUDHA CAROLYN LUNDEEN, RN, E-RYT 500, works with clients privately and leads workshops internationally. Her Kripalu Gentle Yoga DVD has won three prestigious awards. sudhalundeen.com

• Anchor into a peaceful state even in stressful or frightening circumstances • Access and receive the gifts that are waiting for you once you regain your natural state of peace. When we begin operating from peace, everything we want can finally reach us. TUITION $395 + room & meals; p. 6

MARTHA BECK, PHD, is an internationally renowned life coach and author. Her latest book is Diana, Herself: An Allegory of Awakening. marthabeck.com

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HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 4 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

KRIPALU OUTDOORS Steven Leonard and Katie Hagel

FOR everyone; no experience necessary. Get outside and go with the flow—on the water, on the earth, and on the mat! Satisfy your longing to connect with nature as you explore hiking, paddlesports, and yoga in the beauty of the Berkshires. Tap into nature’s profound ability to inspire and help us gain clarity in our lives, as you • Hike the winding trails of the Yokun Ridge, with different levels to suit your needs CREATIVE EXPRESSION

SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 4 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Visionary Mandala Journey Karen Arp-Sandel

• Paddle your own personal kayak and stand-up paddleboard on Lake Mahkeenac • Relax into tranquil walking and floating meditations • Practice Kripalu Yoga to balance body and mind. Participants should be comfortable hiking on wooded trails over hilly and sometimes difficult terrain, and have some experience with kayaks and standup paddleboards. TUITION $399 + room & meals; p. 6

FOR everyone. Set your inner compass on this magical, creative path that helps you live the inspired, holistic life you envision. The mandala is a sacred symbol of wholeness and healing, used throughout the world as a meditation tool for centering body, mind, and spirit. In this program, you learn to make mandalas inspired by painted petal patterns, pen-and-ink Indian mehndi designs, and vibrant collage papers. Design your own mindfulness mandala mat for home practice. Blending art with spirit, you can • Discover your inner visionary artist • Explore the interconnectivity of art, movement, and yoga • Learn new, intentional ways to free up creativity • Heal and transform your soul using reflective journaling. Journey inward and outward, focused on your inner vision through the symmetrical, circular, symbolic patterns of mandala art. NOTE Tuition includes a $25 materials fee. TUITION $415 + room & meals; p. 6

KAREN ARP-SANDEL, BA, KYT, KYIS, artist, educator, spiritual activist, and founder of the international Vibrant Visionary Collage Community, teaches art as a spiritual practice. karenarpsandel.com

STEVEN LEONARD is a faculty member at Kripalu, lead teacher for the Instinctive Meditation School, and functional fitness trainer who supports individuals in their pursuit of health and happiness. stevenleonard.com

KATIE HAGEL, RYT-500, is a life coach, yoga instructor, and world traveler dedicated to living a life of passion, adventure, and purpose. katiehagel.com

TONI BERGINS Founder and director of JourneyDance™

A CONVERSATION Kripalu CEO Barbara Vacarr, PhD, sat down with four Women’s Week presenters to discuss how yoga supports women’s empowerment, what the revolution means to them, and why gathering together is so important. Below are excerpts from the conversation; read more at kripalu.org/speakup. BARBARA We’re living in a pivotal moment in

which women are voicing their experience in ways that have the power to change the world. What makes this the right time for Kripalu to be hosting Women’s Week? ALEXANDRA It’s the time because it’s here—it’s on

the surface, we can’t ignore it anymore. It’s all hands on deck. Every one of us is needed to hold each other as we have the courage to stand, because it is frightening to tell the truth. I facilitate an online community of 400 women around the world, and it’s really empowering us to stand together, because that’s the only way we’re going to move forward. TONI That’s it—it’s about the community that

we’re going to create. There’s something so special about coming together for a particular purpose—we create this instant community of seekers. JANA I don’t think it’s any accident that in Western

culture, yoga is practiced primarily by women. The power of women has been suppressed, and now we have the tools and we’re bringing yoga to our communities and our families, and to ourselves, and that’s because it’s our time. MAYA For women to really own their power, we

must learn how to honor our body, mind, and spirit. Women so often reach beyond ourselves to help others, and we must learn how to care for self. I see women coming together as a sacred moment. Just by being together, we’re going to lift the veil on

what it is to be this feminine powerhouse that all women have the capability of being. ALEXANDRA What’s really healed me is sitting

MAYA BREUER Kripalu Emerita Trustee, creator of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color™

with other women and being impacted by their practice, their years of wisdom, their stories. That’s been the thing that has really brought me back to the essence of my true nature that I was born with, that I forgot about and that I’m still trying to figure out every day. TONI So many women who are going to come

to this event are hungry for the conversation. They don’t want to just be talking about what’s going on in the world—they want to do something about it.

JANA LONG Executive director of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance

JANA Many of the younger teachers in the Black

Yoga Teachers Alliance train in yoga as a way to serve in their communities. They want to be part of the shifting narrative—they’re looking for new ways to live in this world and on this planet. I’ll be asking them to come to Women’s Week, not just to sit at the feet of the wisdom keepers but to bring their voices and ways of thinking into the room. MAYA My hope is that women of color will realize that this week is an opportunity for them to break through the glass in front of us that blocks us from communicating with one another as women. No matter our color, our culture, our ethnicity, we’re all in this together. All of us coming together to breathe, to move, to dance, to express, to agree or not agree—that’s the revolution!

ALEXANDRA ROXO Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and coach

DR. BARBARA VACARR Kripalu CEO, psychologist, and educator

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From the Back of the Room to the Front of the Class COMING FULL CIRCLE I am a big-bodied woman, a spirited yoga teacher with a focus on plus-size people, and now a presenter at Kripalu’s Annual Yoga Teachers Conference. But I wasn’t always so visible with my body and my practice. My first few years of yoga were spent in the back of the class, hiding from my assumption that stares and scoffs by Rachel Estapa were merely a sightline issue and that if I was behind everyone, I was safe to practice. My first visit to Kripalu shattered the idea that my larger body wasn’t suited for yoga, and revealed a new path: unconditional self-love, at any size. The seeds of Kripalu’s compassionate approach to yoga changed not only my life but also the lives of the thousands of students I’d come to teach. More to Love Yoga was born soon after I completed my Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training in 2015. More to Love Yoga teaches plus-size bodies how to do yoga, but it’s more than yoga—it’s become a movement and a community in which people feel welcome and loved without needing to change anything about who they are. I’ve taught thousands of people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities. It’s a full-circle moment to return to Kripalu to offer a workshop that will support yoga teachers in making their classes more welcoming to plus-size students. And it’s a moment that wouldn’t be possible if not for Kripalu’s dedication to bringing yoga to people of all bodies and backgrounds. Rachel Estapa, founder of More to Love, is a Kripalu Yoga teacher and life coach.

OCTOBER PRESENTERS INCLUDE

Cristie Newhart

YOGA

OCTOBER 1–4 TUESDAY–FRIDAY Stephen Cope

KRIPALU’S 28th ANNUAL YOGA TEACHERS CONFERENCE Liza Bertini, Stephen Cope, Janna Delgado, Jashoda Edmunds, Rachel Estapa, Danna Faulds, Richard Faulds (Shobhan), Beth Gibbs, Carol Krucoff, Joseph Le Page, Brahmani Liebman, Jana Long, Vandita Kate Marchesiello, Micah Mortali, Cristie Newhart, Jennifer Reis, Ellen Schaeffer, Robert Sturman, Marlysa Sullivan, and Ann Swanson

Beth Gibbs

FOR yoga teachers from all traditions. CE credits. This year’s annual conference focuses on the therapeutic benefits of yoga, and how they can be applied for special populations, in mixed-levels classes, and in one-on-one or small-group sessions. Yoga teachers and yoga therapists will take home evidence-based tools for promoting their students’ and clients’ health and well-being.

Ann Swanson

Along with keynotes by Kripalu legacy-holders Stephen Cope and Richard Faulds (Shobhan), and a photographic exploration of the power of yoga with Robert Sturman, the conference boasts a lineup of top-tier presenters, who offer valuable insights on the various therapeutic facets of yoga. Workshop topics include • Neck and back care with Carol Krucoff • Yoga and science in pain care with Marlysa Sullivan • A master class with Ann Swanson on arthritis and asana • A mindful outdoor journey with Micah Mortali • Plus-size–friendly yoga with Rachel Estapa • Yoga nidra with Jennifer Reis

Jana Long

• An exploration of subtle anatomy with Ellen Schaeffer • Yin Yoga and meditation with Brahmani Liebman and Jashoda Edmunds. Each year, we schedule the conference to coincide with one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Berkshires: the fall foliage season. This highly anticipated event is a reunion, professional development opportunity, and mini vacation all in one! TUITION $335 + room & meals; p. 6

Richard Faulds (Shobhan)

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Fall at Kripalu

Experience autumn in the Berkshires with all five senses. Feast your eyes on foliage. Take in the colors from our Front Terrace—with one of the best panoramic views in the county—or from nearby Olivia’s Overlook, at the center of the 734-acre Yokun Ridge Reserve and accessible to trails maintained by the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. Enjoy the Stockbridge Bowl. September in the Berkshires is known for its cool nights and hot, sunny days—perfect for sitting by the picturesque lake, named Lake Mahkeenac by the Mahican tribe and once known as Mountain Mirror.

YOGA

OCTOBER 4–6 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

YOGA RETREAT for WOMEN of COLOR CHANGE IS GONNA COME

Breathe in the fresh autumn air. Walk around our labyrinth, follow paths and bridges through old-growth forests, or pick your favorite spot on the patio or Yoga Lawn.

FOR women of color. CE credits.

Listen to birdsong. Our faculty includes experts from Mass Audubon, offering a unique window into the lives of the warblers that can be heard around our campus.

But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

Taste the bounty of the county. Visit local farmers markets; check out the 40th annual Lenox Apple Squeeze in September; and enjoy whole-foods meals from the Kripalu Kitchen— including a special Thanksgiving feast (learn more on page 96).

I was born by the river in a little tent Oh and just like the river I’ve been running ev’r since It’s been a long time, a long time coming

There have been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long But now I think I’m able to carry on It’s been a long, a long time coming But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will. —Sam Cooke It’s time for women of color to be the change we want to see in our lives! Give your body, mind, and spirit over to the power of yoga as we salute change. Through yoga, pranayama, selfreflection, and an exploration of personal diasporic perspectives, we learn to

MAYA BREUER, E-RYT 500, vice president of Cross Cultural Advancement for Yoga Alliance, cofounder of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance, and an Emeritus Trustee of Kripalu, is creator of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color™. mayabreuer.com

KIESHA BATTLES, E-RYT 500, R-PYT, an active member of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance and codirector of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color™, is a full-time yoga teacher who studied with Maya Breuer. kieshabattles.com

ROSE CRATSLEY is the founder and CEO of Ivy Child International, a nonprofit that develops and facilitates mindfulness-based health education programs for urban children and communities from across the globe.

ANGELA FEARS is a health activist and nutrition coach with a passion for yoga and energy work. She invites students to explore and develop their own sacred practice using yoga, energy practices, movement, and stillness. angelstarhealth.com ONA HAWK is a yoga teacher who blends her passion for empowering people with knowledge of self with traditional and holistic ways of healing to help guide others toward wellness. MARLA TEYOLIA, MS, RYT,

• Change the way we breathe

is a transformational leadership coach on a mission to empower women of color to live well on purpose. marlateyolia.com

• Change how we move • Change our consciousness. Open up to self-love and sister-woman spirit at the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color—a transformational experience of community and wellness.

ABIGAIL IFATOLA JEFFERSON is a storyteller and educator who performs and conducts workshops nationally, using story, song, rhythm, and

TUITION $295 + room & meals; p. 6 yoga dance.

OCTOBER SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 4–6 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

WHAT TO REMEMBER WHEN WAKING THE DISCIPLINES OF AN EVERYDAY LIFE

DAVID WHYTE

with special guests Owen and Mícheál Moley Ó Súilleabháin FOR everyone. Most of us have talents and qualities that live in isolation from the world, never finding a proper outlet or focus. This can lead to a sense of aimless, endless adaptation, rather than a growing feeling of belonging and generosity. There are ways of building this sense of belonging— disciplines that develop true maturity in a human being. It’s important to recognize that what we’re looking for is not untrammeled happiness, but rather an evolving conversation that can encompass even the most harrowing losses. Rather than searching for the hidden key to contentment, we can cultivate the ability to make ourselves large enough, brave enough, and generous enough to face the triumphs and difficulties that come to each of us. Join celebrated writer and teacher David Whyte to explore the cyclical, conversational nature of reality, and the disciplines that can create an identity robust enough to meet its gifts and demands. TUITION $330 + room & meals; p. 6

DAVID WHYTE, poet, author, and associate fellow at Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, brings his poetry to large audiences throughout the world. davidwhyte.com

OWEN and MÍCHEÁL “MOLEY” Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN have recorded ancient sacred chant and performed internationally with their mother, Nóirín Ní Riain, in a trio called Amen. owenandmoley.com

EVENING EVENT

Concert with Owen and Mícheál Moley Ó Súilleabháin SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:30 PM For all in-house guests; no general public tickets available.

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Why We Give t Jerry Riddle had seen the foam rollers at his gym, but he’d never quite known what to do with them. Last summer, flipping through the Kripalu catalog to find a program he could attend while his wife, Lisa Bergson, took part in a JourneyDance™ weekend, he came across a program that used the rollers. On a lark, he registered. The instructors gave the class a copy of the MELT Method© book the first night and led the participants through 45 minutes of exercises using soft rollers.

Fast-forward to last summer. Buoyed by the discovery that, yes, Jerry actually could turn his head, and rise from a squat without pushing off from the floor, the couple dug deep into the workings of fascia—the web of connective tissue that runs through all of our bodies, penetrating and supporting the muscles and internal organs. A healthy, hydrated fascia reduces pain and promotes strength, stability, and flexibility.

Along with MELT practices, Jerry and Lisa began studying Yin Yoga with new focus, realizing that the practice not Twenty-three years of time and money spent on only keeps fascia healthy, but also brings deep meditative benefits. therapy couldn’t compare to the insights, relief, and They’ve created Yinny Pig Labs™, a community dedicated hope I gained from one weekend at Kripalu.” to Yin Yoga, and established a charitable foundation called Jerry paged through the book in bed before falling Beyond Skin Deep™ to research and promote alseep. When he woke, he looked over at Lisa to wish painless and drug-free self-care techniques for the her good morning. He felt his head turn further than treatment of traumatic scar tissue. “We are really it had in years. The customary crunch, crunch noises excited about Beyond Skin Deep’s potential to in his neck weren’t there either. help people, particularly targeting those in at-risk communities, from cancer victims to veterans to This was a happy surprise for Jerry. But he and residents of crime-ridden neighborhoods,” says Lisa. Lisa already knew that Kripalu is a place where transformation happens. Lisa started visiting Kripalu nearly 30 years ago, before she met Jerry. She was not in a good place, and at the recommendation of a friend, registered for a program. “Twenty-three years of time and money spent on therapy couldn’t compare to the insights, relief, and hope I gained from that one weekend,” she says now. In 1992, soon after she started dating Jerry, she introduced her self-described “square” new beau to Kripalu.

Supporting Yin and fascia-related programming is one reason Jerry and Lisa give to Kripalu, but there’s a bigger picture, too. “Much as Kripalu has transformed our lives for the better,” Lisa says, “we see it as a beacon of hope and positive change for many people. It’s a ‘balancing vortex,’ radiating creativity, progressive change, and spiritual awakening. Kripalu ticks all the boxes.”

to Kripalu

Kripalu is a 501c(3) nonprofit educational organization. Your charitable donation helps ensure that there will always be refuge here for joy, learning, growth, and healing through yoga. And your gifts also deliver yoga to schools, hospitals, and police stations— places we all rely on for calm and clarity. The generosity of our donors supports scholarships for those who teach underserved populations, and funds delivery of RISE resilience training to frontline professionals.

Jerry and Lisa Riddle

To find out how your tax-deductible gift can make an impact, visit kripalu.org, stop by the Front Desk when you’re on campus, or call David at 413.448.3284.

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PROGRAMS with KEN COHEN

SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 6–9 FRIDAY–MONDAY

Find Your Voice and Stand Behind It A SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR WOMEN

Nancy Swisher FOR women.

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

OCTOBER 4–6 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

OCTOBER 6–11

The Joy of Tai Chi

Yi Quan Qigong Intensive

STRONG AS THE MOUNTAIN, SUPPLE AS WATER FOR all levels. Tai chi teaches us to float like clouds and flow like water, yet have the quiet, inner strength of a mountain. Come learn, in exquisite detail, a basic series of yang-style tai chi movements, suitable for beginners as well as more advanced students who wish to expand their skills. Ken Cohen’s emphasis is on quality—each posture containing a world of information about relaxation, alignment, and inner strength. This program is enriched by discussion of the science behind tai chi and why it is called “medication in motion,” as well as how tai chi incorporates the Taoist philosophy of simplicity and harmony with nature. The ultimate goal is to have a tai chi mind and body, with a life of balance, peace, and energy. TUITION $290 + room & meals; p. 6

KEN COHEN, MA, worldrenowned qigong master and author of The Way of Qigong, is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Energy Medicine. kennethcohen.com

HEALTH, BALANCE, AND INNER STRENGTH FOR all levels. Qigong is one of the world’s most popular and best-researched methods to improve health and vitality. Join Ken Cohen and discover the secrets of one of the greatest qigong masters in Chinese history, Wang Xiangzhai, equally renowned as a healer, athlete, and spiritual mentor. With clear and detailed instruction, you learn a comprehensive qigong system that includes • Standing Like a Tree, to stand and move with correct posture, balance, grace, and energy • Meditative Walking, to find stillness within motion and to improve coordination • Resilient Energy Training, to increase internal strength • Yi Quan Meditation for relaxation and energy cultivation. This is an excellent practice for personal well-being and a perfect complement to yoga, tai chi, or any sport. TUITION $448 + room & meals; p. 6

COMBINE THESE PROGRAMS 10 percent discount for each program; call to register.

If you’re committed to living your highest potential, finding the voice of your deepest self and standing behind it is essential. It is this voice that anchors you to and illuminates your path. If you have experienced being silenced, you may have concluded that your voice and your wisdom are illogical, unnecessary, or unimportant. You may doubt your value and look outside yourself for permission (or even approval) to live your purpose and dreams. Let’s change that! The world needs your voice, your light, and your feminine wisdom. Emerge from the trance of silence and find the voice of your authentic self in this program, which teaches you to • Uncover the message your soul is here to express • Release self-doubt, shame, and the fear of being invisible • Hold yourself in high esteem and honor your deeper wisdom • Believe in yourself and anchor into your own inner authority. TUITION $315 + room & meals; p. 6

NANCY SWISHER, MA, MFA, a transformational coach, spiritual mentor, international workshop leader, and author, has been supporting women to heal, transform, and evolve in consciousness for more than 20 years. nancyswisher.com

OCTOBER My time at Kripalu opened more space in my heart. I’ve learned how to be with myself, to sit with and observe both joy and pain.” —Michael A. R., Bloomfield, Connecticut

YOGA

SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 6–11 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Yoga for the Rest of Us

Inquire Within

EASY, ESSENTIAL STRETCHES TO REBALANCE YOUR BODY

INTEGRATING ASTROLOGY AND YOGA

Peggy Cappy

Ida Cullen

FOR all levels, including yoga teachers who

FOR everyone.

want to lead adaptive yoga. CE credits.

Study with master yoga teacher Peggy Cappy, host of the PBS series Yoga for the Rest of Us. If you’re new to yoga or have physical limitations, it’s easy to begin right where you are with accessible yoga postures. In this workshop, you learn • Warm-ups to ease the body into motion • Essential yoga poses and methods to increase a pose’s challenge and intensity • Meditation practices and relaxation techniques • Simple, powerful breathing exercises • A practice you can take home. Peggy’s knowledgeable and inspired approach draws on her extensive experience teaching students and training yoga teachers. TUITION $335 + room & meals; p. 6

PEGGY CAPPY, author of Yoga for All of Us, is creator of nine Yoga for the Rest of Us programs for PBS, plus numerous audio offerings for relaxation and healthy living. peggycappy.com

Your natal horoscope is an impartial resource for probability and possibility. Functioning as a personal map and clock, your chart is a tool for understanding the past, grounding in the present, and planning for the future. This experience is uniquely designed to take advantage of the astrological transits at the time of the program—with the moon, Pluto, Saturn, and South Node all culminating over the region. These transits suggest a rich time for exploring where you are stuck and finding the path forward. Through asana, pranayama, mudra, yoga nidra, meditation, art, dyads, expressive movement, and storytelling, you

INTEGRATE YOUR EXPERIENCE Kripalu’s Healing Arts are a powerful addition to any program. Choose from bodywork, Ayurvedic services, health and wellness consultations, and more.

Book Online

kripalu.org/healingarts or call to schedule

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• Experience expanded awareness of who you are • Receive insights and intuitive guidance • Learn new stress- and time-management strategies • Release tension and renew a sense of hope and enthusiasm for the future. Integrating astrology and yoga, Ida Cullen guides you toward greater health and wellbeing, an enlightened consciousness, and spiritual awakening. NOTE Some portions of this program could involve emotional work. You will need to bring a calculated natal horoscope, or Ida can calculate it for an additional fee. See this program on the Kripalu website for more information. TUITION $350 + room & meals; p. 6

IDA CULLEN, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, a Kripalu Yoga teacher and Integrative Yoga Therapist, has worked as a professional astrologer and feng shui consultant since 1989. ifcullen.com

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HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

OCTOBER 6–11 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

HIKING and VINYASA IMMERSION Ray Crist and Nina Henrikson

FOR experienced hikers in good physical condition, comfortable with 6- to 8-mile treks at a sustained pace, with an established yoga practice. CE credits.

Come discover the power of yoga, meditation, and the natural world in this hiking and vinyasa flow program. Draw closer to nature as you explore some of the Berkshires’ most beautiful trails, including summits of the protected Yokun Ridge trail system just outside our front door. Discover why the area’s natural beauty— combined with the proven health benefits of outdoor activity—have drawn visitors here for generations. This program includes • Daily group hikes with our professional guides on the lovely local trails and conservation areas of the Berkshire Natural Resources Council • Energizing vinyasa flow classes, both indoors and out • Nature-based meditations rooted in ancient shamanic traditions • Teachings of yoga that can be brought off the mat and into daily life. Invigorate your body and clear your mind as you experience a deeper connection to the earth, and yourself, in one of Kripalu’s signature outdoor programs. NOTE Participants should be prepared to cover several miles each day over hilly and sometimes difficult terrain. Appropriate footwear required. Trekking poles provided based on trail conditions. TUITION $399 + room & meals; p. 6

RAY CRIST, a Kripalu Yoga teacher and shaman’s apprentice, teaches how to use yoga and shamanism to live a balanced, empowered life.

NINA HENRIKSON is a Kripalu Yoga teacher and martial arts instructor who blends a love of nature with movement practice to inspire and motivate students of all ages.

OCTOBER 6–11 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Creative Well-Being Retreat WHERE INSPIRATION, CREATIVITY, AND SPIRIT MEET

Sigrid Olsen and Martha Abbot FOR everyone. Unleash your inner artist and free yourself from the voices of judgment and criticism through a combination of spiritual practice and creative expression. Sigrid Olsen and Martha Abbot—stepsisters and kindred spirits—offer you a safe space to playfully create, explore your heart’s desires, and manifest your dreams. Give yourself the gift of nurturing time with your most authentic self, revitalizing body, mind, and spirit as you experience • A new way to use watercolor, printmaking, collage, and writing • Guided meditation and journaling • Insightful sharing circles Non-artists and creative professionals alike can find healing, wellness, and personal growth. This program is more about the process than the finished product, and the art you create provides a tangible reminder of the profound discoveries you make about yourself. NOTE Tuition includes art supplies, a journal, and a take-home workbook, all in a keepsake canvas tote. TUITION $450 + room & meals; p. 6

SIGRID OLSEN is a seasoned artist, designer, and entrepreneur who inspires her audience through unique art-infused creative well-being retreats. sigridolsen.com

MARTHA ABBOT, a yoga teacher, movement therapist, and energy medicine practitioner, created Spirit Moves You Yoga Teacher Training and teaches for the Four Winds. spiritmovesyou.com

OCTOBER YOGA

OCTOBER 11–13 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Connect to the Infinite Wisdom of the Heart with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Kia Miller FOR all levels. CE credits.

SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 11–13 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

WOMEN, WEIGHT, and POWER RELEASING THE ENERGY OF OBSESSION

GENEEN ROTH FOR everyone.

Learn to respond to the immense demands of life from a place of consciousness, grace, and mastery—by developing the ability to listen to the quiet voice of the soul. Kundalini Yoga and meditation are tools to access that deep listening, and knowing when to use those tools is both an art and a science. The real magic happens through the application of yoga in your daily life—not just on the mat, but in each moment. Join Kundalini teacher Kia Miller to • Explore the mind/body/energy connection • Reclaim the disparate parts of yourself • Connect to the infinite wisdom of your heart • Learn to live from your intuitive mind. This program uses ancient Kundalini kriyas and meditations to explore the inner dimensions and pathways to selfrealization and the Divine.

What would your life look like if you stopped channeling the best of your energy into food, weight, and the size of your thighs?

TUITION $285 + room & meals; p. 6

Let this be the moment that you finally make peace with food. During this powerful program, Geneen Roth reveals seven key touchstones that can help you release the energy of obsession, achieve your natural weight, and make long-lasting changes in your life—including your relationship with food and your body.

KIA MILLER, E-RYT, one of the most wellknown Kundalini Yoga teachers in the West, translates the subtle teachings of Kundalini Yoga in a highly accessible way. kiamiller.com

In this program, discover how to • Identify the positive and often unconscious reasons why you keep the weight struggle alive • Channel the obsession with food, weight, and your body in a lifeaffirming direction • Use precise and intuitive steps to shift your relationship with food and your body • Redefine what power actually is (hint: it’s not power over) • Stop waiting to be ready to have the life you have always known you can have—right here, right now. End the quest to fix yourself and learn to live your life from the vast, open, magnificent place that has never been broken. TUITION $340 + room & meals; p. 6

GENEEN ROTH is a writer and teacher whose work uses compulsive behaviors as a path to the inner universe. Her books include the number-one New York Times bestseller, Women, Food and God. geneenroth.com

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SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 11–13 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Women’s Embodiment and Empowerment HEALING THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL MOVEMENT AND RITUAL

Toni Bergins and Parashakti FOR women. Gather on the dance floor and remember the truth and love that lives deep within you. Toni Bergins of JourneyDance™ and Parashakti of Dance of Liberation come together to guide you toward a new, vibrant relationship with yourself, your body, and your life, as you rewrite your soul’s contract. Get out of your head and into your body as you awaken your intuition, power, and passion in a wholehearted community of conscious women. Dare to love yourself and live with fierce authenticity and commitment to the fullest expression of your soul. Together, we create powerful healing rituals and let go of the past, dancing into deep shamanic states of relaxation and ecstasy. Come and embrace your whole self! TUITION $325 + room & meals; p. 6

TONI BERGINS, MED, artistic alchemist and founder of JourneyDance™, has helped thousands of people find emotional well-being through transformational dance. journeydance.com

PARASHAKTI is both the subject and coproducer of the documentary Dance of Liberation and has been featured in LA Yoga, Newsweek, Time Out NY, and the Jerusalem Post. parashakti.org

SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 11–14 FRIDAY–MONDAY

EMBRACING LOVE A RETREAT FOR COUPLES

KATE and JOEL FELDMAN One of life’s greatest gifts is a nourishing and passionate relationship, where we can come home to each other no matter who we are or what circumstances we face. But what does it take to master the art of intimacy? In this program, Kate and Joel Feldman share the joys and wisdom of their nearly 35-year marriage and explore the depths of loving, teaching you how to • Communicate exactly what you feel and need • Stay connected, even during times of frustration • Listen without judging, interrupting, or getting defensive • Release shame and apologize • Use vulnerability as a doorway to intimacy • Practice the five levels of touch. With their trademark wisdom and humor, Kate and Joel help you discover what it means to be an Intimate Team. TUITION $335 + room & meals; p. 6

KATE FELDMAN, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist with a background in Gestalt, Imago, and equine-assisted psychotherapies, as well as EMDR, yoga, and meditation. consciousrelationships.com

JOEL FELDMAN, CPCC, certified coach, mediator, and consultant, has been working with couples, individuals, and work teams for nearly 30 years. consciousrelationships.com

OCTOBER PROGRAMS with LEE ALBERT

SELF-DISCOVERY

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

OCTOBER 13–18 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

OCTOBER 11–14 FRIDAY–MONDAY

Healing the Emotional Body

Positional Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief, Level 1 FOR bodyworkers, yoga teachers, nurses, chiropractors, doctors, and interested individuals. CE credits.

Learn a therapy for recovery from chronic pain that often works where other approaches fail. Positional Therapy can be used for self-healing and with family, friends, and clients. Lee Albert is a gifted therapist whose expertise and unique approach equip you with the tools to bring effective relief to issues caused by injury, stress, repetitive motion, postural distortion, and chronic neuromuscular conditions. Through simple hands-on techniques, the body’s habitual holding pattern in a particular area is released. Results are immediate and often permanent, and the techniques are gentle and easy to learn. Clients have described the outcome as “magical.” You learn to • Find and disable chronic pain mechanisms • Search for and recognize trigger points • Address specific conditions and injuries.

A SOMASOUL WORKSHOP

Dan Leven, Heather Bilotta, and Sage Brody FOR healing professionals and individuals looking to deepen their personal healing journey. CE credits.

We all have an emotional body, but where is it? Neuroscience reveals that emotions live within our entire visceral body—within our open-heartedness, our heartbreaks, our knotted stomach, our gut feelings. Through SomaSoul® explorations, learn to listen to and process undigested emotions as you

Expect to have fun, and bring home an invaluable new toolbox for pain relief.

• Engage the right brain via the expressive arts to access your emotional body

NOTE Tuition includes a training manual. This program includes one evening session and is not appropriate for those in acute pain.

• Translate and transform physical tension into messages that have been locked in your body

TUITION $325 + room & meals; p. 6

• Heal wounds and defenses that live within your body using mindful, compassionate awareness

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• Develop embodied presence through SomaSoul Somatic Yoga, qigong, and dance.

OCTOBER 14–18 MONDAY–FRIDAY

Positional Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief, Level 2 FOR people who have completed Positional Therapy Level 1. CE credits. Build on what you learned in the Level 1 training with Lee, including body positions and movements that effectively treat pain caused by injury, stress, repetitive motion, postural distortion, and chronic neuromuscular conditions. By using a combination of strain-counterstrain, muscle energy techniques, stretches, and home-care elements, you learn to • Recognize neuromuscular pain patterns • Work more effectively with joints • Release tendons • Take your practice to a whole new level. In addition, you receive a training manual with photos of each position, an intake form, and a suggested homework sheet that you can photocopy for use in your practice. PREREQUISITE Positional Therapy Level 1. NOTE Tuition includes a manual. This program is not for those in acute pain. TUITION $395+ room & meals; p. 6

LEE ALBERT, NMT, creator of Integrated Positional Therapy, is an author, neuromuscular therapist, and yoga instructor trained in orthopedic massage, positional therapy, and yoga therapy. leealbert.com

COMBINE THESE PROGRAMS for a 10 percent tuition discount for each program.

Gain a fuller sense of aliveness as you feel and express the visceral power within you. NOTE This workshop can be taken as part of the SomaSoul: Somatic Therapy Professional Training Program Receive 10 percent off the entire series when you sign up for all four programs prior to the first date. TUITION $465 + room & meals; p. 6

DAN LEVEN, RSMT, MPC, a Kripalu faculty member for more than 35 years, trains Registered Somatic Movement Therapists through his Shake Your Soul® and SomaSoul® programs. leveninstitute.com

HEATHER BILOTTA, RSMT, is a Kripalu YogaDance® teacher, Shake Your Soul® instructor, SomaSoul® practitioner, and Registered Somatic Movement Therapist. heatherbe.com

SAGE BRODY, MPC, RSMT, a Shake Your Soul® teacher and SomaSoul® Somatic Therapist, is a faculty member at Kripalu and the Leven Institute for Expressive Movement. sagemovement.com

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KRIPALU SCHOOLS TRAINING

OCTOBER 13–NOVEMBER 8

200-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training MONTHLONG INTENSIVE

Michelle Dalbec and Christopher Holmes

YOGA

1000

OCTOBER 13–18 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

iRest Yoga Nidra Level 1 Teacher Training Karen Soltes FOR yoga teachers and students, healthcare providers, and those interested in personal growth. CE credits.

Who says you can’t combine business with pleasure? What better time to fulfill your 2019 CE credit requirements than back-to-school season! Our continuing education programs are led by some of the world’s most accomplished teachers in yoga, self-discovery, and holistic health. We offer credit for social workers, psychologists, nurses and physicians, yoga teachers, and more.

Integrative Restoration (iRest®) Yoga Nidra is a profound mindfulness meditation that leads to psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being. It helps release long-held tensions, emotions, and beliefs, and allows you to realize your innate, unchanging connection to health and wholeness. Learn a transformative healing meditation that can be used in personal practice, yoga classes, and clinical and medical settings. This program covers yogic principles and psychological practices, and includes • Emotional-cognitive work • Meditative self-inquiry • Interactive presentations • Sessions designed to help you teach yoga nidra while also enhancing your personal meditation practice. Developed by Richard Miller, iRest Yoga Nidra has been hailed for treating posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain in soldiers and veterans. Evidence-based research is showing the efficacy of iRest for treating anxiety, pain, sleep disorders, and chemical dependency, along with enhancing health, resilience, and well-being. NOTE Tuition includes a manual. See the Kripalu website for important information about CE credits. TUITION $1,595 + room & meals; p. 6

Look for CE and CME credits with program descriptions. Find out more on page 105.

KAREN SOLTES, LSCW, C-IAYT, is a Senior iRest® Yoga Nidra trainer and certified iRest teacher with more than 35 years of clinical experience in mental health. irest.org

Experience the fundamentals of Kripalu Yoga. Our Yoga Alliance–approved 200hour certification program trains you to teach safe, fun, and empowering yoga classes, and shows you how to incorporate the wisdom of yoga into your life. You learn • The principles and practices of Kripalu Yoga’s 21 foundational asanas • Introductory anatomy and physiology applied to asana • Fundamentals of yoga’s rich philosophical traditions • Approaches for assisting students • Ways to guide students in developing nonjudgmental self-awareness and selfcompassion •S kills for designing well-rounded classes, including warm-ups, asanas, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation techniques. TUITION $ 2,700 + room & meals; p. 6.

MICHELLE DALBEC, E-RYT 500, is a passionate Kripalu Yoga and Yoga Tune Up® teacher who offers workshops and directs Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training programs. myoga.com

CHRISTOPHER HOLMES, a Kripalu Yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist, has expertise in anatomy and physiology for yoga and bodywork, and the healing of chronic pain patterns.

OCTOBER SELF-DISCOVERY

1000

OCTOBER 14–18 MONDAY–FRIDAY

Kripalu had a profound effect on my sense of self. It was the break I needed to refuel. I cannot wait to come back!”

Facilitating Transformational Workshops

—Kiley M. N., Norwood, Massachusetts

GROUP DYNAMICS AND THE POWER OF PRESENCE

Ken Nelson, Lesli Lang, David Ronka, and Jim White FOR everyone interested in facilitating the

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 14–17 MONDAY–THURSDAY

OCTOBER 14–18 MONDAY–FRIDAY

Motivational Interviewing

Unleash Your Calling

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE COUNSELING

CREATING THE WORK AND LIFE YOU LOVE

Dana Sturtevant

Tama Kieves

FOR helping professionals, health coaches,

FOR everyone. CE credits.

Ayurvedic practitioners, yoga teachers, and yoga therapists. CE credits.

The conversations that occur between helping professionals and their clients are powerful ones, capable of supporting or inhibiting the innate change process that is alive in all of us. Learn to make your interactions with clients more satisfying and effective using Motivational Interviewing (MI), a person-centered, guiding method of communication and counseling that elicits and strengthens intrinsic motivation for positive change.

Your wildest dreams are not frivolous. You have a calling, an expression of infinite talent, stamina, and love. And in uncertain times, true passion is your greatest security.

• Tap into unstoppable inner strength

• Hone your skills to listen, reflect, encourage, and ask powerful questions

• Turn your talents into income and opportunities

• A common-sense approach for supporting people in making and sustaining change

• Find peace throughout the fluctuations of life, business, and change.

• A combination of principles, skills, and strategies to elicit client strengths, inner wisdom, reasons for change, and ways of achieving it.

• Trust the genius and magic of unconventional choices

Packed with hands-on exercises, group interaction and support, personal attention, and passionate mentoring, this transformative intensive can help you step into a whole new life. After the program, an optional support group helps you continue and maintain your newfound strength and strategies at home. TUITION $340 + room & meals; p. 6

TUITION $270 + room & meals; p. 6

DANA STURTEVANT, MS, RD, a nutrition therapist, trainer, educator, speaker, writer, activist, and cofounder of Be Nourished, helps people heal body shame and reclaim Body Trust®. benourished.org

Role-plays, fish-bowl simulations, and case studies in holistic learning make this program dynamic, interactive, and unforgettable. Your participants can’t help but succeed when you • Get clear about your goals, strengths, and challenges

• Reveal your own rock-solid path to success

• Practices for skill building

Create the conditions for transformation, accountability, and creativity in your groups, workshops, retreats, and trainings. Empower yourself and others to heal, grow, and awaken by cultivating trust—the foundation for safe inquiry and authentic dialogue.

Join success/career coach and best-selling author Tama Kieves to move beyond fear and thrive in the life you were born to live. Through her time-tested techniques, learn how to

Designed for helping professionals who want to create well-balanced, meaningful relationships with their clients, this program offers

• Lively discussions to deepen understanding of the paradox of change and the spirit of MI

wisdom of individuals and groups. CE credits.

TAMA KIEVES, an honors graduate of Harvard Law School, left a corporate law practice to write and embolden others to live their deepest desires. tamakieves.com

• Use the tools of intention, attention, agreements, and conscious communication

• Respond wisely to clear obstacles, upsets, and stuck behavior using interventions such as mind-body coaching. By doing your own transformative work first, you can be present, not perfect, and set the stage for inclusive solutions and sustainable results. NOTE Tuition includes a manual. See this program on the Kripalu website for more information. TUITION $360 + room & meals; p. 6

KEN NELSON, PHD, a leader in mind-body practices and longtime Kripalu faculty member, is dedicated to transforming the ways we serve and lead through yoga-inspired learning. powerfulworkshops.com LESLI LANG has a background in theater and performing arts, and two decades of experience assisting Fortune 500 executives to communicate their message more effectively. powerfulworkshops.com See Kripalu website for additional presenter bios.

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YOGA

OCTOBER 17–20 THURSDAY–SUNDAY

Energy Intensive MEDITATION, YOGA, AND BREATHWORK

Jonathan Foust (Sudhir) and Richard Faulds (Shobhan) FOR everyone; no previous yoga or meditation experience necessary. CE credits.

Experience Kripalu Yoga’s unique approach to personal transformation in a program that’s practical, integrative, and fun. Two of Kripalu’s outstanding teachers lead this exploration into the profound relationship between energy and consciousness, which is the essence of yoga and the foundation of all mind-body approaches. Your exploration includes • Exercises to build energy and awareness • Guided experiences in both sitting and moving meditation • Integrative breathwork, a technique that provides deep insight and release • Journaling to access intuition • Small-group work that enhances self-awareness • Guided massage and bodywork • All three stages of Kripalu Yoga • Social silence (speaking only when necessary) outside of sessions.

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

OCTOBER 15–18 TUESDAY–FRIDAY

BIRDING and MINDFULNESS Becky Cushing and Steven Leonard FOR all levels and ages. Observing birds in nature shares many qualities with mindfulness—the focused awareness and calm observation of both practices help to soothe the mind, enabling you to connect to the world, and yourself, in profound new ways. This program copresented by Mass Audubon and Kripalu introduces you to the meditative joys of birdwatching. Come hike the lovely trails and explore the serene waterways of Kripalu’s Berkshire campus, and visit Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in nearby Lenox. You might encounter great blue herons, woodpeckers, and bald eagles along the way!

Audubon’s Berkshire Sanctuaries, has led natural history and birding programs throughout New England and has been published in the Journal of Raptor Research.

TUITION $290 + room & meals; p. 6

JONATHAN FOUST (SUDHIR), MA, cofounder of the Meditation Teacher Training Institute and former President of Kripalu, has been leading retreats and training teachers for more than 25 years. jonathanfoust.com

RICHARD FAULDS (SHOBHAN), MA, JD, author of Kripalu Yoga: A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat, is a former Kripalu President, CEO, and Board Chair.

TUITION $309 + room & meals; p. 6

BECKY CUSHING, MS, director of Mass

NOTE This program is intensive in nature and includes early morning and afternoon yoga practice and an evening session on Friday. Danna Faulds will be present to share her original poetry. Saturday morning features a breathwork session that many participants rate as the most valuable part of the immersion, but that also has certain contraindications. See the Kripalu website for more information.

STEVEN LEONARD is a faculty member at Kripalu, lead teacher for the Instinctive Meditation School, and a functional fitness trainer who supports individuals in their pursuit of health and happiness. stevenleonard.com

OCTOBER KRIPALU SCHOOLS TRAINING

1000

OCTOBER 18–27 9-DAY PROGRAM

Mindful Outdoor Guide Certification, Level 1

ALBERTO VILLOLDO

FOREST COMMUNITY

Micah Mortali, Mark Roule, Lisa B. Nelson, Erin Casperson, Becky Cushing, and Dale Abrams As a Level 1 Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, you gain foundational skills to lead individuals and small groups in connecting with nature. This training is perfect for yoga teachers, outdoor guides and educators, Ayurvedic practitioners, yoga therapists, and anyone who is passionate about sharing with others the benefits of being in nature. Learn the basics of nature connection and community building, including • Forest bathing fundamentals • Nature meditation and observation • Group facilitation and council practice

SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 18–20 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

ONE SPIRIT MEDICINE GROW A NEW TIMELESS BODY FOR everyone. The South American shamans learned how to wire the brain for bliss and discovered that the heart was the passageway between the visible and the invisible world. They mastered a path of power and wisdom based on the practice of dreaming the world into being. They called it One Spirit Medicine. The practice is simple: Dream your world, or settle for the nightmare dreamed by others. Dream of good health, and disease disappears; dream of peace, and conflict ends. Come explore leadingedge neuroscience and ancient shamanic wisdom with Alberto Villoldo and learn how to upgrade your brain through the use of superfoods such as nuts and seeds, avocado, and berries, as well as bok choy, kale, cabbage, and other leafy green vegetables. With these powerful shamanic practices, you can return home with tools to dream better health—and a better world—into being. TUITION $295 + room & meals; p. 6

ALBERTO VILLOLDO, PHD, is a psychologist and medical anthropologist who has studied the healing practices of the Amazonian and Andean shamans for more than 25 years. thefourwinds.com

• The efficacy of nature therapy • Animal and Plant Connection, Level 1 • Birthing Fire, Level 1 • Wilderness first-aid and CPR certification. This training also includes a home project to investigate opportunities to help connect people with nature in your community. This project focuses on research you will conduct on some aspect of your home environment and how you plan to incorporate those elements into your work as a Mindful Outdoor Guide. TUITION $1,074 + room & meals; p. 6

MICAH MORTALI, Director of the Kripalu Schools and longtime Kripalu Yoga teacher, is the Founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership. MARK ROULE, RYT 500, is a Kripalu Yoga teacher and outdoor guide who holds qigong teacher certifications with the Elixir Light and IIQTC schools, and is certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapists. See the Kripalu website for additional faculty bios.

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

OCTOBER 20–21 SUNDAY–MONDAY

Life as Practice TOOLS FOR TAKING IT HOME

Jess Frey FOR participants in Tara Brach’s Radical

TARA BRACH

Acceptance program and others who want to take their Kripalu experience home. CE credits.

The core values and teachings of yoga and meditation are used to deepen your relationship to yourself, your community, and the world around you. Discover how to use the transformative momentum of your retreat to deepen what you’ve learned and integrate it into your everyday life. Come explore potent tools to effectively make lifestyle changes, foster healthier habits, and shift toward further states of wholesomeness and well-being as you learn how to

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

OCTOBER 18–20 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

RADICAL ACCEPTANCE HEALING AND FREEING OUR HEARTS FOR everyone; no meditation experience required. CE credits. One of the deepest forms of suffering in contemporary society is the pain of believing that “something is wrong with me.” Feeling that we are continually falling short is like a toxic gas we breathe, making it difficult to be truly intimate with others or at home in our body, heart, and mind. Whether in the shape of chronic selfjudgment, blaming others, depression, anxiety, or shame, feelings of deficiency prevent us from living and loving fully. Radical acceptance arises as we cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion, and it reveals the sacred presence that shines through our own being, and all beings. In this program, which includes talks, guided meditations, exercises, and discussion, we learn to bring an unconditionally kind presence to the parts of our lives that are judged and unforgiven. We then explore how to cultivate the forgiveness and compassion that allow us to embrace others with an open and wise heart. TUITION $345 + room & meals; p. 6

TARA BRACH, PHD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge, is a clinical psychologist who leads Buddhist meditation retreats and workshops on emotional healing and spiritual awakening. tarabrach.com

• Establish mindful practices for modernday living • Embrace life with an open, compassionate, and wise heart • Create a more meaningful and purposeful existence. NOTE This mini immersion offers mindfulness and heart-opening practices, weaving in movement to complement the offerings of Tara Brach’s weekend program. TUITION $100 + room & meals; p. 6

JESS FREY, E-RYT 1000, is a Kripalu Yoga educator who teaches mindful movement and works with Tara Brach during Vipassana meditation retreats through the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. jessfrey.com

OCTOBER YOGA

OCTOBER 20–24 SUNDAY–THURSDAY

Igniting the Fire of Yoga A TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREAT

Yoganand Michael Carroll FOR all levels. CE credits.

YOGANAND MICHAEL CARROLL, E-RYT 500, senior faculty member of the Kripalu School of Yoga, has a profound ability to distill and interpret esoteric yoga texts and techniques.

TUITION $395 + room & meals; p. 6

Ancient yoga texts speak of two lights within the body: the moon in the crown of the head, symbolizing the rational self, and the sun in the pelvis, representing the emotions. The conflict between these two forces causes all of life’s pain and suffering. Through postures and pranayama, the yogi converts solar energy into yogagni, the fire of yoga. This fire rises and dissolves the moon back into the Witness, the seed of the Self. When the sun and moon disappear, the yogi becomes the whole universe.

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Join a supportive community of fellow seekers in this life-changing retreat, which includes • Asana and pranayama • Esoteric teachings that make a lot of sense • Hope and inspiration for your spiritual journey. Skillfully distilling and interpreting yoga texts, Yoganand Michael Carroll provides information and offers techniques to deepen your practice when you return home.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

OCTOBER 20–25 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Chakras and the Energy Body MASTERING THE CHARGE IN YOUR BODY, EMOTIONS, AND CHAKRAS

Anodea Judith CE credits.

ANODEA JUDITH, PHD, an internationally recognized spiritual teacher, yoga instructor, author, and body-oriented psychotherapist, is founder and director of the Sacred Centers teaching organization. sacredcenters.com

NOTE Tuition includes a copy of Charge and the Energy Body. This program counts toward certification in the Sacred Centers Healer Track, and is equivalent to Chakra Therapy Level 1. TUITION $530 + room & meals; p. 6

Charge is a term for the prana, chi, or life force within. Discover how to live fully in the center of your charge, igniting the chakras and opening to greater awakening, in this somatic-therapy training based on Anodea Judith’s newest book, Charge and the Energy Body. Learn to use a combination of yoga and bioenergetic exercises to • Charge and discharge the chakras

YOUR PURCHASE SUPPORTS EVERYTHING WE DO.

• Dissolve body armor • Release established patterns in the nervous system. Some of the techniques are simple, and can be done in a matter of minutes, anytime, anywhere, while others have a cumulative effect when practiced over time. All move energy at a deep level, and can be used on yourself or therapeutically with others.

All proceeds from products sold in the Kripalu Shop and Cafe go toward our mission of empowering people and communities to realize their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of yoga.

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SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 20–25 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

Clear Home, Clear Heart

OCTOBER 20–25 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

ENERGY CLEARING FOR PEOPLE AND PLACES

Jean Haner FOR everyone.

JEAN HANER has worked in the field of subtle energy for 30 years and is the author of Clear Home, Clear Heart. jeanhaner.com

TUITION $695 + room & meals; p. 6

Have you ever entered a room that just didn’t feel right, yet you couldn’t explain why? Do you sense a natural comfort with some people but are immediately stressed by others? We’re all influenced by the invisible energy of the people and places around us. Discover how you can release stuck or stressed energy to create a healthy, vibrant environment that supports your happiness in life. Based on Jean Haner’s latest book, Clear Home, Clear Heart, this approach to energy work teaches you how to • Easily clear stress the moment you feel it • Lose the tension you’ve been holding around past experiences • Transform your sensitivity from a problem into a genuine power • Clear the energy back through your family line to release inherited patterns. The results from this program continue to expand and grow even after you return home.

YOGA

OCTOBER 20–25 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Yoga and Deep Relaxation Retreat THE GIFT OF DIVINE SLEEP YOGA NIDRA

Jennifer Reis FOR all levels, including beginners. Experience deeper levels of relaxation than you ever imagined possible as you give yourself permission to rest, balance, restore, and tap into new sources of energy. This nourishing retreat offers the perfect combination of revitalizing yoga postures, breathing, hand mudras, and the profound rest of Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra.

TUITION $345 + room & meals; p. 6

Jennifer Reis’ Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra is the antidote for modern life. Nothing is required but to lie down and listen. In this inspired guided meditation that transforms your whole being, you • Experience deep peace • Feel whole again • Reclaim your inner radiance • Eliminate not only muscular tension but also mental and emotional stress • Awaken through uplifting yoga practices to balance your elements • Take home easy techniques to foster wellness in daily life. You deserve to feel this good!

Healing the Wounds of Ancestral, Past, and Parallel Lives Dory Cote FOR everyone. Current scientific research shows what mystics and shamans have known for centuries: that we inherit the wounds of our ancestors. In fact, “tendencies” in our DNA can go as far back as seven generations! The power of these ancestral wounds requires honor and attention; some may even require healing in order for us to step into this lifetime’s potential. Through deep meditation, shamanic journeying, movement, art, and working with the power of the natural world, Dory Cote shows you new ways to heal yourself and others of these ancestral wounds. Now you can finally vanquish past-life energies and traumas that have blocked or interfered with you in this lifetime. Dory also delves into the concept of simultaneous or parallel lives. Explore this little-known energy, develop the means to identify if you have a parallel life, and learn how to merge the positive qualities of this parallel life with the life of which you are currently aware. TUITION $350 + room & meals; p. 6

DORY COTE, a nationally known shamanic teacher and practitioner, has been teaching beginner and advanced shamanic healing ceremonies at venues throughout the United States for 20 years. dorycote.com

OCTOBER

PRESENTERS

Cynthia L. Battle

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Dean Ornish, Elisa Kozasa, Helen Lavretsky

Peter J. Bayley

YOGA Holger Cramer

Crystal L. Park

Danilo Santaella

Jennifer Webb

OCTOBER 21–23 MONDAY–WEDNESDAY

SYMPOSIUM on YOGA RESEARCH FOR researchers, clinicians, integrative healthcare professionals, yoga therapists, and psychology and education professionals interested in yoga research.

Sat Bir S. Khalsa

Diane NeumarkSztainer

Stephanie Jean Sohl

Lisa Uebelacker

Chris Streeter

Copresented by

The Symposium on Yoga Research (SYR) is the West’s foremost yoga research conference. This unique learning opportunity showcases some of the best new research, offering ample opportunities for participants to interact with other scientists, experts, and professionals in the field. SYR 2019 is a single-track academic research meeting that includes three keynote presentations and additional invited oral presentations from other senior researchers. Multiple poster sessions during the conference offer you an opportunity to discuss your work in depth with your colleagues.

TUITION $450 conference only $100 preconference + room & meals; p. 6

FIND OUT MORE

kripalu.org/syr

PRECONFERENCE OCTOBER 21 1:00–4:30 PM

Yoga Research 101 ISSUES IN YOGA RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Sat Bir S. Khalsa, Diane NeumarkSztainer, Stephanie Jean Sohl, Lisa Uebelacker, and Chris Streeter

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SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 25–27 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Channeling the Psychic Within Bill Philipps FOR everyone. Learn how to trust yourself, develop your own intuitive strengths, and tune in to the divine source within you. Psychic medium Bill Philipps offers exercises to help you quiet the chatter in your mind so you can make better life decisions based on intuition rather than rational thought. In a safe, nonjudgmental environment, you learn how to • Use your psychic senses • Understand the fundamentals of vibration and what higher and lower vibrations mean to Spirit

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

OCTOBER 25–27 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

THE PRACTICE of LOVING-KINDNESS A MEDITATION AND YOGA WEEKEND

SHARON SALZBERG and STEPHEN COPE FOR all levels. CE credits. Join renowned teachers Sharon Salzberg and Stephen Cope for a weekend of loving-kindness practice (metta meditation) and yoga. The Buddhist and yoga traditions both hold that it is possible to systematically cultivate feelings of loving-kindness, or what yoga philosophy refers to as “friendliness toward all beings.” These two great traditions each developed practices designed to promote the experiences of inner balance, happiness, and equanimity, as well as compassion (karuna) and sympathetic joy (mudita). Experience on-the-mat yoga practice and sitting meditation that foster loving-kindness, along with an understanding of the importance of metta and yoga in the overall vision of the contemplative traditions. Sharon and Stephen cultivate a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, welcoming people at all levels of yoga and meditation experience, including beginners. TUITION $325 + room & meals; p. 6

SHARON SALZBERG is a central

STEPHEN COPE, MSW, Scholar

figure in the field of meditation, a worldrenowned teacher, and New York Times best-selling author. sharonsalzberg.com

Emeritus at Kripalu, is the best-selling author of Soul Friends: The Transforming Power of Deep Human Connection. stephencope.com

• Open your chakras, keep them in balance, and use them to connect with your intuition • Differentiate between spirit guides, ascended masters, and deceased loved ones • Use meditation to connect with Spirit and divine wisdom • Trust your “gut” feelings and use this intuition in your soul’s growth and evolution. Join Bill to unlock your potential, so you can walk your own path of self-discovery. TUITION $285 + room & meals; p. 6

BILL PHILIPPS is an internationally renowned psychic medium and author of Expect the Unexpected. billphilipps.com

OCTOBER PROGRAMS with MICHAELLE EDWARDS

YOGA

OCTOBER 25–27 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Yoga for Arthritis

Breathe Your Way to a Pain-Free Life with YogAlign

Loren Fishman and Gabriella Barnstone FOR all levels. CE credits.

FOR all levels. Discover the power of your breath to tone your core and align your posture from the inside out. Breathing can help you restore balance in the respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, lymph, immune, and digestive systems. Join Michaelle Edwards to learn how to use the breath to tone your trunk muscles, which can then better support spine and joint stability, helping restore balance and agility in your movement. Focused breathing can also help to change the brain’s innate software for movement, creating better neuromuscular patterns and body perception. Michaelle employs a teaching style that is experiential, educational, and fun. This program uses safe, comfortable, functional exercises and body positions that are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Yoga teachers, massage therapists, coaches, and workshop leaders may find these techniques to be particularly valuable for their students and clients. TUITION $285 + room & meals; p. 6

YOGA

OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Change Your Posture, Change Your Life with YogAlign FOR all levels.

Many of the more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children who suffer from arthritis are wisely turning to yoga for relief. Using yoga poses that are scientifically linked to increased flexibility and healthy cartilage, medical doctor Loren Fishman and yoga therapist Gabriella Barnstone provide a definitive medical yoga program for the management and prevention of arthritis. In this program, you explore the most important joints, including those of the spine: their structure, their function, what goes wrong, prevention practices, and how to soothe joints when the time for prevention has passed. Loren and Gabriella believe that arthritis and yoga fit together like a lock and key. Arthritis restricts movement; yoga increases range of motion. Beginning with the physiology of arthritis, they take you step by step through the postures that can make your joints feel better and set you free. TUITION $345 + room & meals; p. 6

Discover a yoga practice that gives you great posture and breathing techniques to align your spine and tone your core. In this program, Michaelle Edwards offers her revolutionary YogAlign techniques to deepen your understanding of the anatomy of the human body, so you can create naturally aligned, pain-free posture and the ability to stay that way. Say goodbye to chronic pain as you learn to • Breathe your way to a pain-free life • Practice comfortable yoga poses and safe stretches to support daily movement and avoid injury • Decompress and strengthen joint tissues • Activate your psoas-to-diaphragm connection and free your fascia with selfmassage • Rewire posture at the nervous system level and stay aligned for life. Michaelle invites you to take home the gift of the lift. The YogAlign methodology can enhance your own practice, or you can teach it to students and clients.

LOREN FISHMAN, MD, BPHIL (OXON), author of 10 books and 96 papers, studied yoga with B. K. S. Iyengar. He teaches at Columbia University and has a private practice in New York City. sciatica.org

GABRIELLA BARNSTONE, RYT 500, C-IAYT, a certified yoga therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, has been working under the guidance and tutelage of Loren Fishman since 2105.

TUITION $385 + room & meals; p. 6

MICHAELLE EDWARDS, E-RYT 500, LMT, creator of YogAlign, is a massage therapist, musician, author, and director of the Kauai Yoga School. yogalign.com

COMBINE THESE PROGRAMS for a 10 percent tuition discount for each program.

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HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

OCTOBER 25–27 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Speaking Your Truth FIRST STEPS IN THE ART OF STORYTELLING

Matthew Dicks FOR everyone.

SELF-DISCOVERY

OCTOBER 25–27 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

A New Way of Being WOMEN’S SELF-RENEWAL RETREAT

Renée Peterson Trudeau FOR women of all ages and life stages. Do you long to reconnect with who you are? Are you in the midst of a transition? Do you crave quiet reflection, rest, and renewal? Renée Peterson Trudeau has designed a deeply restorative retreat for women that taps into the transformative power of self-care to nourish body and soul. Integrate self-renewal strategies into daily life as you learn to • Explore your heart’s desire and life purpose • Experience self-care as spiritual practice • Cultivate self-compassion and selfacceptance • Relax and reconnect with your needs, desires, and your body’s natural rhythms

The CoreWalking Program CHANGE YOUR WALK, CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Jonathan Fitzgordon

Learn the art of personal storytelling in a low-stakes, information-packed, highly entertaining program designed for people with little or no previous storytelling experience. Explore storytelling for personal and professional development, to improve your communication and writing skills, to challenge yourself, or to get the attention of colleagues, family, and friends. Or maybe even to take the stage someday and perform! Come explore • Methods for generating story ideas from life experiences • Simple, highly effective strategies for crafting an entertaining, engaging story • The development of humor, suspense, and stakes in storytelling • Games designed to help you speak on the spur of the moment, and how to apply the skills taught in class to everyday storytelling. You will be invited (but not required) to develop your own story to present to the class for critique. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

MATTHEW DICKS is an ele-

FOR everyone. The CoreWalking Program provides pain relief, healing, and techniques for aging gracefully. Using simple adjustments to the way you walk, stand, sit, and exercise, CoreWalking offers specific bodywork tools that you can easily integrate into your daily routine to reverse whatever has been holding you back from your fullest life. This program is for people who suffer from any kind of pain, whether you deal with the impact of poor posture and alignment due to injuries, repetitive stress, or sedentary work, or struggle with sleep difficulties. Each day of the this program includes a morning yoga practice for all levels. In the afternoon sessions, experience an outdoor hiking workshop, Jonathan’s acclaimed Psoas Release Party, and ways to apply the techniques you learn here to a real-world setting. Come find out how you can use CoreWalking to relieve pain, enjoy deep sleep, and return home with tools to last a lifetime. TUITION $375 + room & meals; p. 6

mentary school teacher, bestselling author, and cofounder of Speak Up, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. matthewdicks.com

• Meditate for peace and harmony • Balance yin/yang energy and access your feminine power. Enjoy authentic connection with likeminded women as you embrace a new way of being and experience greater freedom and joy. TUITION $310 + room & meals; p. 6

RENÉE PETERSON TRUDEAU is an internationally recognized life-balance coach, president of Career Strategists, and author of The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal. reneetrudeau.com

Kripalu never fails to make me feel rested, rejuvenated, and more committed to my practice. I really love this place.” —Anonymous

JONATHAN FITZGORDON has been practicing yoga since 1995 and teaching since 2000, after studying with some of the yoga community’s leading teachers.

OCTOBER HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Yoga Tune Up Core Integration Immersion Dinneen Viggiano FOR all levels. CE credits. Connect to your core from the inside out while embodying breath practices designed to restore, repair, and recondition. By practicing innovative Yoga Tune Up® exercises to improve your biomechanics, you can learn to live better in your body. In this program, Dinneen Viggiano presents toning exercises for the belly, chest, and pelvic floor accompanied by targeted Roll Model® therapy ball self-massage techniques that help you to unwind scar tissue, tease apart fascial adhesions, free your breath, and improve digestion. In this program, you learn • Dozens of power-building core moves for strength and mobility • How to systematically travel within your core to explore and embody the key structures that mobilize and stabilize the spine • Core-related breathing exercises and meditation practices to improve your posture and overall body ease. Get ready to roll out, strengthen, and reconnect to your core! TUITION $495 + room & meals; p. 6

DINNEEN VIGGIANO, E-RYT 500, an experienced therapeutic movement and back-pain specialist, is a master trainer for Tune Up Fitness® who offers programs to optimize nutrition, improve mobility, and Retrain Back Pain®. retrainbackpain.com

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

YOGA

OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training

Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Teacher Training

CHAKRA FUSION, MODULE 2

Lakshmi Voelker

Megha Nancy Buttenheim FOR students who have completed Module 1. CE credits.

Module 2 brings together everything you’ve learned so far. After a period of at-home practice following Module 1, return with confidence to lead Let Your Yoga Dance® classes for your peers. Offered in a noncompetitive atmosphere of compassion and kindness, this training includes • In-depth mentoring, skill-building, practice, and daily Let Your Yoga Dance classes • Continued study of meditation in motion through dancing, yoga, and qigong • Daily yoga dancing tips for teachers • Ways to deal with your inner critic • Applied yamas and niyamas

FOR anyone interested in teaching chair yoga, including healthcare professionals, yoga teachers, and yoga teachers in training. Must have at least 15 hours of yoga class experience. CE credits. Do you have students, clients, or patients who can’t get down on the floor due to age, weight, disability, or inflexibility? Would you like to teach at hospitals, senior centers, or nursing homes? By adapting traditional yoga poses to a chair, you can bring the accessible benefits of yoga to those unable to take part in even a gentle class. In this training, you learn to • Teach an accessible hour-long chair yoga class • Choose appropriate postures and breathing techniques according to individual needs • Discern levels of flexibility and identify precautions and contraindications

• Music appreciation

• Use light weights in chair poses to build bone and muscle mass

• Promotional and marketing techniques to build your business.

• Understand anatomy and alignment for chair asanas

To graduate, you must take both modules 1 and 2. After successful completion of your final practice-teaching session, you will be a fully certified Let Your Yoga Dance instructor.

• Incorporate meditation, relaxation, and breathing techniques to improve health and well-being.

REQUIRED READING AND LISTENING Megha Nancy Buttenheim, Expanding Joy: Let Your Yoga Dance (book); Let Your Yoga Dance with Megha (DVD or mp4); and Moontides (CD or mp3). TUITION $750 + room & meals; p. 6

MEGHA NANCY BUTTENHEIM, MA, E-RYT 1000, founding director of Let Your Yoga Dance® LLC, specializes in bringing a gentler, kinder yoga practice to the world. letyouryogadance.com

Upon completion, you earn a certificate in Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™. NOTE Tuition includes a manual and access to online training videos, including the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga DVD Single Chair Yoga, Volume 1 and Sitting Mountain CD. TUITION $420 + room & meals; p. 6

LAKSHMI VOELKER, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP, AYC Ambassador and creator of Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga™, has certified more than 1,800 teachers. getfitwhereyousit.com

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Experience Kripalu’s approach to nutritional wellness.

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Writing the Mind Alive HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

A PROPRIOCEPTIVE WRITING IMMERSION

OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Linda Trichter Metcalf and Ann Mullen

NUTRITION INTENSIVE for HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Annie B. Kay, Lisa B. Nelson, Mark Pettus, and Kathie Madonna Swift

FOR physicians, nurses, registered dietitians, yoga therapists, and other healthcare professionals seeking personal and professional development. CE/CME credits.

Expand your skills as you explore the Kripalu approach to whole-foods healing and mindful eating with a world-class team of leaders in clinical nutrition and wholeperson health. Deepen your understanding of nutritional healing as you learn • The latest scientific evidence behind common dietary approaches for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease • Core nutritional systems and how they relate to common chronic syndromes and diseases • The dynamic relationship between digestion and health, and the critical role nutrition plays for the brain and heart

FOR everyone; no prior writing experience required. CE credits.

What is it like to really hear your inner thoughts? Unlike ordinary hearing, it’s like entering a world where you know yourself differently than you did before. Proprioceptive Writing® (PW) opens a gate to this blissful zone. Through PW, you learn to focus attention, hear inner thought as voice, and engage your mind’s hidden proprioception sense—its capacity to sense itself. Practiced regularly in 25-minute sessions, this writing method unburdens your mind, liberates your creative energies, and connects you to your spiritual self.

• How to skillfully and compassionately support your patients and clients in sustainable behavior change.

Linda Trichter Metcalf has pioneered writing as a way to expand consciousness through inner hearing. In this program, she guides you toward hearing yourself in new, often liberating ways. If you feel cut off from self-expression, you can reconnect to your authentic voice through this approach to process writing.

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• The psycho-physiological mechanisms through which yoga and other mindbody practices support lifestyle change • Ways to tailor a whole-foods, integrated approach to your patient population

ANNIE B. KAY, MS, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is an author, nutritionist, Kripalu faculty member, and an important voice in wholefoods nutrition and yoga. anniebkay.com

MARK PETTUS, MD, a board-certified internist and nephrologist, is director of medical education, wellness, and population health at Berkshire Health Systems. savvypatient.com

LISA B. NELSON, MD, is Director of Medical Education for Kripalu programs, and a family practice physician. She also serves as medical director of the nonprofit Nutrition Center.

KATHIE MADONNA SWIFT, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EBQ, is an integrative nutritionist and author of The Swift Diet and The Inside Tract. kathieswift.com

LINDA TRICHTER METCALF, PHD, author and teacher, created the practice of Proprioceptive Writing® in the mid-1970s and is coauthor of Writing the Mind Alive. pwriting.org

ANN MULLEN, a faculty member of the Proprioceptive Writing (PW) Center, has been teaching PW workshops since 2009, and is also an essayist and occasional blogger.

ON THE COVER

Morgan, Empowered YOGA

1000

OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Introduction to Trauma-Sensitive Yoga DAVID EMERSON and Jenn Turner FOR yoga teachers and mental-health professionals. CE credits.

The yoga program established at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute (JRI) has helped thousands of people dealing with severe PTSD and complex, interrelational trauma—from military veterans to survivors of chronic abuse. The model, called Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), has been shown to significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and improve quality of life. David Emerson and Jenn Turner from the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at JRI offer this 40-hour training, which supports yoga teachers in making their classes more trauma-informed, and gives mental-health clinicians new practices to use with their clients. This program includes • The latest trauma theories and neurophysiology • Theoretical underpinnings and methodology of TCTSY • An in-depth look at studies involving TCTSY • Opportunities to practice the material. REQUIRED READING David Emerson, TraumaSensitive Yoga in Therapy: Bringing the Body into Treatment

Ask Morgan Quigley, Marketing Manager at Kripalu, about her female role models, how she learned to be an empowered woman, and what inspires her on a daily basis, and she can answer every question with one word: Beyoncé. What is it about the Queen B that embodies empowerment for our cover girl? “Self-possession,” says Morgan. “For me, that’s about self-knowledge, confidence, presence. It’s so important to me when I’m interacting with staff and guests at Kripalu, and with my family. And it’s essential for women in today’s political climate.” But that doesn’t mean always being in control, she notes—it’s also about being “real and raw and selfexpressed, whether that’s angry, ugly, silly, wild, whatever is authentic.” Morgan first came to Kripalu for yoga teacher training in 2008. The experience shook her out of her comfort zone and gave her a sense of fearlessness, she says—which has served her well as a member and codirector of Gypsy Layne, the Berkshires’ beloved burlesque troupe. Morgan’s journey of finding her own voice has also included Byron Katie’s The Work and a recent program with Kripalu presenter Alexandra Roxo, who returns to the center in November for Women’s Week. “What really has given me power is stepping forward, asking for what I want, and asking for help when I need it. It’s not one aha moment, it’s a day-to-day, cumulative, quiet process,” Morgan says. “I try to be the most positive role model I can be for my stepdaughters—showing them what it looks like to be comfortable in your own body, to speak your truth, and to have open and honest communication. I just want to be that Beyoncé for them.” Get another glimpse of Morgan on page 101, and find out about Women’s Week on page 84.

NOTE This program is solely for professional development and is not intended as an intervention for those who have experienced trauma. TUITION $695 + room & meals; p. 6

DAVID EMERSON, coauthor of Overcoming Trauma through Yoga and author of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy, is director of yoga services at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute. JENN TURNER, RYT, MA, is a Kripalu Yoga teacher who codesigned the protocol for a National Institutes of Health study at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute.

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NOVEMBER 1–3 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

NOVEMBER

Mastering the Art of Yoga Photography THE YOGA OF SEEING

Robert Sturman FOR everyone; no photography or yoga experience needed. Photographs have the power to evolve humanity in a more positive direction, and even change the world. The camera, whether fancy or phone, is a perfect excuse to pay attention to others and let them feel seen. Explore the healing power of photography to reflect back to our subjects that they are beautiful, worthy, and significant. In this program with photographer and yogi Robert Sturman, you • Discover the secrets behind making powerful, poetic images that celebrate the art of yoga

NOTE Bring your camera or phone, questions, and curiosity. If you plan to photograph with a camera other than a phone, please bring a laptop so that the images can be downloaded and shared with the group. TUITION $275 + room & meals; p. 6

• Gain inspiration and confidence to use your camera mindfully and masterfully • Learn what makes an image stand out • Review photos taken during the program and celebrate each other’s work. Aspiring models and yogis: Learn what it takes to get great pictures. Photography enthusiasts: Learn about composition, balance, integration of the pose with the environment, connecting with the model, and much more. Come be the photographer, model, artist, muse—or all of the above.

ROBERT STURMAN is a dedicated yogi and photographer who has increasingly focused his work on capturing the timeless grace and embodied mindfulness of asanas. robertsturmanstudio.com

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 1–3 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Mothering and Daughtering THRIVING, NOT JUST SURVIVING, IN THE TEEN YEARS

Sil Reynolds and Eliza Reynolds FOR mothers and daughters (ages 13–16).

SIL REYNOLDS is a mother, a mothering expert, and coauthor of Mothering and Daughtering: Keeping Your Bond Strong Through the Teen Years with her daughter, Eliza. motheringanddaughtering.com

ELIZA REYNOLDS, professional big sister and creator of Badass Girls Camp, is the coauthor of Mothering and Daughtering: Keeping Your Bond Strong Through the Teen Years. motheringanddaughtering.com

Devote a weekend to nurturing, celebrating, and strengthening your bond with your teen daughter. With time to be together and also time to break out into separate mother and daughter circles, you take part in dynamic group discussion, trust and communication exercises, and creative projects. Discover how natural it can be to cocreate a thriving relationship during the teen years—one that is built on mutual trust, respect, and love. Mother-and-daughter facilitators Sil and Eliza Reynolds invite you to learn • Fundamental tools for turning resistance and conflict into openhearted connection • Ways to strengthen your bond despite the demands of social media, homework, and your teen’s individuation process • How emotional intelligence can be cultivated in daily life and passed from mother to daughter • How to value and prioritize your unique relationship and make time for it to strengthen and grow when you return home. TUITION $290 + room & meals; p. 6

NOVEMBER YOGA

YOGA

NOVEMBER 1–3 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Introduction to Yoga and Meditation

The Ultimate Yogi

Megha Nancy Buttenheim FOR all levels, including beginners. Want to try yoga and meditation but don’t know where to begin? Come explore the basics in a safe, welcoming environment. Longtime Kripalu Yoga teacher Megha Nancy Buttenheim has created an accessible immersion that gives you the practical skills to make yoga and meditation part of your life. Experience the potent benefits of yoga and meditation in this relaxing, renewing, and inspiring program, which includes • User-friendly yoga • Pranayama (breathing techniques) to calm the nervous system and steady the mind • A sampler of four meditation techniques: seated breath awareness, walking meditation, meditation in motion (including qigong), and metta (loving-kindness) meditation • Daily immersion in deep relaxation • A yoga/breathing/meditation practice to use at home, ranging from five minutes to an hour. NOTE Tuition includes Megha’s Introduction to Yoga and Meditation DVD. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

MEGHA NANCY BUTTENHEIM, MA, E-RYT 1000, founding director of Let Your Yoga Dance® LLC, specializes in bringing a gentler, kinder yoga practice to the world. letyouryogadance.com

Travis Eliot FOR all levels. CE credits. Turn your world right-side up in a program perfect for everyone who regards challenge as an opportunity for transformation and growth. Each session with Travis Eliot is an invitation to experience the vast and varied textures of yoga. Explore theme-based Power Yoga classes interwoven with Yin Yoga, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and blissful live music. Celebrate health, strength, and purpose in a program that includes • Insights for yoga students on how to practice poses with greater integrity • Inspiration and creative sequencing ideas for yoga teachers • Meditation and pranayama techniques • Practical tips to bring back with you into daily life. Return home physically invigorated, mentally calm, emotionally balanced, and spiritually fulfilled. During the weekend, Travis will do a special signing of his new book, Journey into Yin Yoga.

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

NOVEMBER 1–3 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Body Keeps the Score BRAIN, MIND, AND BODY IN THE HEALING OF TRAUMA

BESSEL VAN DER KOLK and Licia Sky

FOR health professionals, therapists, yoga instructors, and others who want to deepen their understanding of how trauma impacts the brain, mind, and body, and learn embodied approaches to healing from trauma. CE credits. Overcoming trauma means fully engaging in the present without being hijacked by survivalrelated emotions and sensations. Success means allowing yourself to know what you know and feel what you feel without reentering the past. Recovery depends on physical experiences that contradict sensations and feelings of helplessness and disconnection. This program includes

TUITION $265 + room & meals; p. 6

TRAVIS ELIOT, creator of The Ultimate Yogi DVD series, is a Holistic Yoga Flow instructor, kirtan artist, and author. traviseliot.com

• Current research on trauma • An exploration of how overwhelming experiences change the capacity for self-regulation and how imprints of trauma are held in the body • How brain development and function are shaped by experience • Specific techniques that affect regulation, the integration of dissociated aspects of experience, chronic helplessness, and the reintegration of human connections • An overview of effective trauma interventions, including EMDR, yoga and sensorimotor processing, Internal Family Systems, and neurofeedback • A discussion about how to find the right treatments for individual needs. TUITION $310 + room & meals; p. 6

BESSEL VAN DER KOLK, MD, is medical director of the Trauma Center in Boston and author of the New York Times best-seller The Body Keeps the Score. besselvanderkolk.net

LICIA SKY, LMT, BFA, is a singersongwriter, artist, musician, and intuitive bodywork therapist who fosters safe, transformative experiences through music, movement, and touch. liciasky.com

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The Art of Reiki Libby Barnett

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

NOVEMBER 1–3 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 3–5 SUNDAY–TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 5–8 TUESDAY–FRIDAY

Reiki 1

Reiki 2

CE credits.

Master Training Levels 1 and 2

Expand your healing abilities as you explore how Reiki can reduce stress, relieve pain, balance emotions, and facilitate personal healing and spiritual growth. Based on the understanding that all conditions of imbalance are rooted in the human energy field, Reiki addresses underlying energetic patterns to create wellness and reconnect you with your ability to heal yourself, others, and pets. Many healthcare facilities are now utilizing Reiki to help staff manage stress and to soothe and comfort patients.

Learn ancient symbols and protocols to strengthen your Reiki skills, send Reiki long distance, heal emotions, and soothe and comfort yourself, others, and pets. You receive the Reiki 2 Attunement, practice giving and receiving Reiki, and learn a special technique for manifesting intentions.

In Reiki 1, you • Explore the applications of Reiki through slideshow and discussion • Receive attunements to empower yourself as a conduit for channeling life-force energy • Practice Reiki on yourself and others. NOTE A certificate will be issued upon completion, along with a Reiki pin and Reiki 1 notebook. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

COMBINE THIS PROGRAM with Reiki 2 for a 10

In Reiki 2, you learn • Ancient Reiki symbols and how to apply them for additional empowerment

CE credits.

Reiki Master Training gives you a deeper experience of the extraordinary power of Reiki to heal and transform. The Reiki Master Attunement and symbol strengthen your skill and effectiveness as a Reiki practitioner and enhance your ability to heal and promote balance on all levels.

• To access cellular memory to heal challenging emotional situations

Through talks, exercises, small-group work, anecdotal studies, and discussion, you cross the threshold into Reiki mastery, as you

• How to offer Reiki to people and situations at a distance.

• Learn to perform the Reiki 1 and 2 Attunement ceremonies

NOTE A certificate will be issued upon completion, along with a Reiki heart and Reiki 2 notebook. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

COMBINE THIS PROGRAM with Reiki 1 for a 10 percent tuition discount for each program. You may also combine with Master Training Levels 1 and 2, but you may not operate as a Reiki Master for four months following completion of the master training. Call to register.

• Receive the Reiki Master Attunement, symbol, and certificate • Review Reiki 2 symbols and practice protocols • Expand your awareness of Reiki as a spiritual practice • Learn to teach others to do Reiki • Create a more loving connection with yourself, Source, and others. PREREQUISITES Reiki 2 from any teacher. TUITION $340 + room & meals; p. 6

percent tuition discount for each program.

LIBBY BARNETT, MSW, is a Reiki Master and teacher whose experience as a medical social worker at Massachusetts General Hospital provides a foundation for her work. reikienergy.com

COMBINE THIS PROGRAM with Reiki 2 for a 10 percent tuition discount for each program.

NOVEMBER HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

NOVEMBER 1–4 FRIDAY–MONDAY

THE ART of QI Immerse in the artful sharing of qi with international qigong teachers and discover how the “Slow Movement Revolution” is empowering peace and proactive responses in the face of life’s most challenging moments. Exploring the personal and passionate practices of four renowned teachers and their unique approaches to qigong, you experience

ROBERT PENG, internationally renowned qigong master, studied and practiced with Master Xiao Yao, who guided him in a 100-day water fast to purify his healing energy. robertpeng.com

DAISY LEE is the founder of Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong, an empowering system of self-care taught by women for women.

• Artful qi expression and joyful creativity

radiantlotusqigong.com

• Harmonically balanced qigong in nature that supports deep connection to all of life while supercharging your “qi battery.”

renowned qigong and tai chi teacher, modern dance artist, and Chinese calligrapher, is the founder and artistic director of dancEnlight and a professional member of the National Qigong Association. dancenlight.org

These celebrated teachers share from their hearts what has most transformed their own lives and inspires their work. Join them for an eclectic exploration into this ancient art, which promotes flow, grace, beauty, and inner peace. TUITION $425 + room & meals; p. 6

LORELEI CHANG, a

YOGA

1000

NOVEMBER 3–7 SUNDAY–THURSDAY

Restorative Yoga Therapeutic Teacher Training JILLIAN PRANSKY FOR yoga teachers; bodyworkers; nurses; and physical, occupational, and mental-health therapists. CE credits.

Learn to bring your students into a practice of restorative yoga that helps them release layers of tension and feel at ease in their bodies. Jillian Pransky offers clarity on how the gross anatomy, subtle energy body, emotional body, and mental body work together in restorative poses. Through practice, hands-on practice-teaching, lecture, and discussion, this training covers • The relaxation response and the central nervous system • Alignment to support optimal energy flow • Therapeutic applications of restorative poses during times of injury, illness, and recovery • The koshas and the energy body in asana • Restorative asanas for different environments, special populations, and students with limited physical abilities • Meditation and visualization for healing • The dynamic use of props • Restorative yoga as a form of relaxation and to support spiritual practice. NOTE Tuition includes a manual. Please bring a camera to photograph poses and an eye pillow, if you have one. This program includes extended hours. TUITION $475 + room & meals; p. 6

JILLIAN PRANSKY, E-RYT 500, author of Deep Listening, is an international presenter, meditation and yoga teacher, and certified yoga therapist. jillianpransky.com

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HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

FOREST BATHING RETREAT

NOVEMBER 3–8 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

RECONNECT WITH NATURE

Mark Roule and Steven Leonard FOR everyone; no yoga or outdoor experience necessary.

The woods and meadows of Kripalu are perfect places to connect with the healing atmosphere of the forest. Experience nature’s beauty and the calming effects of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, a popular Japanese practice that enhances health, wellness, and happiness by simply spending time in nature. In this program, you experience • A guided practice of forest bathing on nearby trails and footpaths, including quality time in Bullard Woods, one of the few remaining old-growth forests in New England • Walking and outdoor meditations on our beautiful grounds and nearby Yokun Ridge • The science of forest therapy and the proven benefits of spending time in nature • Ways to encourage a deeper relationship with the earth • Restorative and invigorating Kripalu Yoga and qigong classes. Come feel refreshed and renewed in the revitalizing atmosphere of our natural spaces, and take home the tools to cultivate the connective and healing power of the forest. TUITION $399 + room & meals; p. 6

Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader Certification Brian Trzaskos and Bethany Ryker FOR all levels. Tai Chi Easy™ (developed by Roger Jahnke) combines gentle exercises, breathing practices, self-massage, and meditation to enhance energy, or qi—the vital essence that creates health, well-being, and harmony—to strengthen, cleanse, and provide a refreshing, healing boost for body, mind, and spirit. The Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader Certification Training is a step-by-step program to support you in creating powerful practice sessions. Throughout this training, you explore • How to teach the tai chi principles of breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness • The reasons why the slow, flowing movements of tai chi have so many health-enhancing effects, such as increased blood flow, improved cardiovascular fitness, endorphin production, brain plasticity, better sleep, and improved mood. Appropriate for all ages and ability levels, Tai Chi Easy is a gentle yet powerful practice you can share in your local community, at schools, hospitals, social service agencies, and more. TUITION $495 + room & meals; p. 6

BRIAN TRZASKOS, PT, LMT, CSCS, CMP, MI-C, is a human wellness expert, cocreator of SensationBased Mindset Coaching, and founder of the Institute for Rehabilitative Qigong & Tai Chi. irqtc.org

BETHANY RYKER, LMT, an Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor, bodyworker, and longtime staff member at Omega Institute, is dedicated to teaching self-care and empowerment. bethanyryker.com

NOVEMBER KRIPALU SCHOOLS TRAINING

NOVEMBER 3–8 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Ayurvedic Pregnancy Training CLASSIC CARE FROM CONCEPTION TO DELIVERY

Rosy Mann FOR Ayurvedic Health Counselors and Ayurvedic PREREQUISITE Certification as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor or above. TUITION $575 + room & meals; p. 6

ROSY MANN has more than 15 years of experience as an Ayurvedic doctor. She offers personal Ayurvedic consultations, as well as educational courses, lectures, and workshops.

practitioners. CE credits.

The time-honored wisdom of Ayurveda offers powerful, practical tools that promote health and vitality through all stages of pregnancy, or garbhavastha. Expand your Ayurvedic practice by developing the skills you need to support a mother-to-be in this insightful training with women’s health specialist Rosy Mann. Rosy offers expertise on how to tend to a pregnant client’s health during each trimester with diet and lifestyle recommendations, rasayanas, and herbal preparations culled from classical Ayurvedic texts. In this program, you learn • How to create an optimal environment for conception and pregnancy • A 40-day Ayurvedic postpartum care regimen • Basic Ayurvedic care for the baby at time of delivery.

FOR everyone.

JourneyDance Teacher Training in Embodied Leadership, Module 2 PROCESSES AND RITUALS

Toni Bergins

TUITION $750 + room & meals; p. 6

FOR those who have completed JourneyDance™ Teacher Training Module 1. CE credits.

Delve deeper into your power and share your personal medicine as you become a JourneyDance™ Guide. Get ready to strengthen your dance practice, expand your expression, and study the processes and rituals of JourneyDance. Along the way, you become emotionally empowered, so you can love yourself, love your life, and lead with confidence. This training includes • An in-depth focus on evocative emotion and shamanic processes and rituals • Sacred drama, ShadowPlay™, and Gestalt techniques • Practices that expand emotional bandwidth for holding sacred space

• New musical landscapes, powerful playlists, DJ skills, TONI BERGINS, MED, and technology tutorials artistic alchemist and founder of JourneyDance™, has helped thousands of people find emotional well-being through transformational dance. journeydance.com

Soul-Level Animal Communication Danielle MacKinnon

NOVEMBER 3–8 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

NOTE Tuition includes a Module 2 manual. Module 2 graduates are qualified JourneyDance Guides, eligible to teach public JourneyDance classes. See journeydance.com for updates on certification and the new licensing program.

NOVEMBER 4–8 MONDAY–FRIDAY

• Postpartum herbalized regimens and recipes

SELF-DISCOVERY

PREREQUISITE Module 1 plus participation in the self-paced JourneyDance Apprentice program.

SELF-DISCOVERY

• Voice techniques to strengthen your expression, empowerment, and leadership • Integration of healing rituals and ceremony into the JourneyDance system. Come dance in your beloved community and get inspired coaching from Toni Bergins and her senior teaching staff.

Experience an intuitive relationship like no other when you learn how to connect deeply with animals. Explore the fundamental skills of connecting, understanding, and interpreting what animals have to say. Danielle MacKinnon’s technique for communicating with animals at a soul level supports you in managing your energy, handling distractions, and developing trust in your budding intuitive abilities. Danielle is one of the country’s leading pioneers in animal communication and founder of the Danielle MacKinnon School of Animal Communication. She has designed this retreat to help you get in touch psychically with the most spiritual, loving beings on our planet. This intensive offers an opportunity to open your heart and trust yourself like never before. NOTE This program is equivalent to the Level 1 class at the Danielle MacKinnon School. TUITION $399 + room & meals; p. 6

DANIELLE MACKINNON, intuitive, coach, animal communicator, speaker, and author, is recognized in the book Top 100 Astrologers and Psychics in America (2014). daniellemackinnon.com

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NOVEMBER 8–10 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Heated Power Vinyasa Yoga Coeli Marsh

PETER A. LEVINE

FOR all levels, including those new to heated yoga practice. CE credits.

Power Vinyasa Yoga is magnetic, drawing countless yogis to discover strength, joy, freedom, and transformation. A heated practice allows for depth, connection, and healing. Coeli Marsh taps into her expertise in alignment, psychology, and education to help you learn • The primary benefits and therapeutic qualities of this heated practice • “Hot spots” for emotional growth and how to make use of them

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 6–8 WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY

IN AN UNSPOKEN VOICE HOW THE BODY RELEASES TRAUMA AND RESTORES GOODNESS

with Betsy Polatin FOR everyone, including healthcare professionals, yoga and meditation teachers, therapists, and the general public of any background. CE credits.

The trauma response is a set of defensive bodily reactions that people initially mobilize in order to protect themselves from the traumatic event. However, this avoidance keeps them frozen and stuck in the past, unable to be fully present or move forward in life. Peter A. Levine, PhD, presents Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), a body-oriented approach to the healing of trauma and other stress-related disorders. By gently facilitating the release of thwarted survival energy bound in the body, SE addresses the root cause of trauma symptoms. In this program, Peter offers lectures and demonstrations, experiential exercises, and Q&A opportunities. Approaching trauma through the lens of yoga and meditation, you • Discover the evolutionary underpinnings of trauma and the polyvagal theory • Learn how to process trauma that surfaces during meditation practice • Enhance access to self-discovery and to your authentic self. Return home with SE tools and practices that are beneficial for your clients and patients, as well as for your own self-growth. TUITION $425 + room & meals; p. 6

PETER A. LEVINE, PHD, is the developer of Somatic Experiencing®, founder of the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, and author of the best-seller Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. somaticexperiencing.com

BETSY POLATIN, MFA, a breathing and movement specialist and internationally recognized master lecturer, has been teaching for more than 40 years and is the author of The Actor’s Secret. theactorssecretbook.com

• How to maximize safety, develop “adaptive technology,” and make each posture truly yours • The power of playfulness during a challenging practice. • Restorative sequences to rejuvenate the body. Create a strong container for transformation as you sweat, laugh, and generate a blueprint for a lifetime of practice. NOTE The program room will be heated up to 90 degrees for a deeply healing experience. TUITION $240 + room & meals; p. 6

COELI MARSH, EDM, E-RYT 500, integrates her training in psychology with her background in yoga as a healing art, specializing in training teachers and classroom assistants.

NOVEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 8–10 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Spirituality, Neuroscience, and Narrative BECOMING FULLY HUMAN

Joan Borysenko FOR everyone. CE credits.

AYURVEDA

YOGA

NOVEMBER 8–10 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Winter Ayurvedic Cooking Immersion

Chakra Immersion

PREPARE FOR THE SEASON

Kate O’Donnell FOR all levels. Winter is the ideal time to enjoy warming, cooked foods such as hearty greens and root vegetables, whole grains and legumes, flourless baked goods, and nourishing tonics. Come learn how to apply the traditional principles of seasonal Ayurvedic cooking in your kitchen and in your daily life. In this program, Kate O’Donnell shares • Ayurvedic digestion and nutrition basics • Simple techniques for preparing Ayurvedic meals at home • Daily self-care practices • Winter cooking and pantry setup tips • Key Ayurvedic foods and spices for staying vital and bright through the winter season. Expect to roll up your sleeves and help out in Kripalu’s demonstration kitchen, applying the techniques, using the tools, and tasting the dishes you create. Kate welcomes all levels, from beginning cooks to those with kitchen experience. TUITION $255 + room & meals; p. 6

KATE O’DONNELL, an international lecturer and senior yoga teacher, is author of The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook and Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind: 100 Sattvic Recipes. kateodonnell.yoga

LEARN TO RECHARGE AND BALANCE YOUR VITAL ENERGY CENTERS

Jurian Hughes FOR all levels. CE credits. Discover the extraordinary healing power of the chakras. When the body’s seven energy centers are open, charged, and in balance, you experience greater physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This program includes • Yoga postures to promote the health of each chakra • Movement patterns that help identify and free energetic blocks • Breathing techniques to nurture wholesystem wellness

Discover what it means to be fully human in a program that blends the depths of spirituality, the latest findings in neuroscience, and the power of narrative. In this program, you explore spirituality as an innate state of deep connection and belonging, rather than as a belief system. The positive emotions of awe, compassion, gratitude, love, trust, joy, and hope are its cardinal signs. The stories we tell ourselves interact with our brain, nervous system, and emotions—either shutting us down or opening us up to our birthright of flow, relationality, and well-being. Using time-honored methods of evidence-based bodymind training—combined with the quintessentially human capacity to create meaning through story—Joan Borysenko helps you learn how to cultivate a healthy mind and joyful presence. TUITION $295 + room & meals; p. 6

JOAN BORYSENKO, PHD, is a Harvard Medical School–trained biologist, a licensed psychologist, a New York Times best-selling author, and a pioneer in mind-body medicine. joanborysenko.com

• Visualization tools that deepen your meditation practice • Sounds and affirmations appropriate for each chakra to support your body’s ability to heal and be healed. You may be surprised by how much brighter, more buoyant, and more balanced you feel when you learn to attune to the wisdom of the chakras. TUITION $270 + room & meals; p. 6

JURIAN HUGHES, MFA, E-RYT 500, Kripalu School of Yoga faculty for more than 10 years, is also a Let Your Yoga Dance® teacher trainer and voice coach. jurianhughes.com

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SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 8–10 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Everyday Gratitude INSPIRATION AND PRACTICES FOR LIVING LIFE AS A GIFT

Kristi Nelson FOR everyone.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

NOVEMBER 8–10 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Effortless Mindfulness Embodied Loch Kelly FOR everyone. CE credits. Effortless mindfulness is the next natural stage of mindfulness designed to relieve the deepest levels of suffering. It is the advanced yet simple version of embodied mindfulness, which leads to an awakening to your essential wellbeing. Discover how to access your effortless, awake nature and know the intelligence of your body from within. Embodying effortless mindfulness allows you to work, move, and relate to others from an openhearted presence. In this program based on Loch Kelly’s new book, The Way of Effortless Mindfulness, you learn • How to access the “off switch” for your chattering mind • Awareness yoga—moving awareness from head to heart, so you can live from loving, embodied presence • Advanced meditation made simple, combining ancient wisdom and contemporary neuroscience • Ways to liberate difficult mental and emotional states by accessing openhearted awareness. Loch offers simple maps and transformational tools that you can learn in a weekend and practice at home. NOTE At the end of this program, you will receive a certificate of completion in Effortless Mindfulness. TUITION $270 + room & meals; p. 6

It is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. Come embrace and treasure the existing “great fullness” of your life, learn to better appreciate your blessings, and enhance your capacity to live with grateful presence, perspective, and a sense of possibility every day. Based on the work of Br. David Steindl-Rast, this program offers inspiring presentations, selfreflective exercises, meditation, experiential practices, poetry, and discussion in a nourishing weekend of learning, connection, and self-care. Working alone and in small groups, you explore • Gratefulness as a proactive approach to every moment • Ways to access a more unconditional experience of love, joy, and belonging • How to bring a grateful orientation to the mind and body • The ways you inhabit your life and the larger world. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

KRISTI NELSON has worked for more than 30 years in leadership and development for organizations and is currently the executive director of A Network for Grateful Living.

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 8–10 FRIDAY–SATURDAY

Love Your Body, Feed Your Soul FROM STARVING AND STUFFED TO FULFILLED AND ENOUGH

Lisa Lampanelli and Thea Bourke Martin FOR everyone. Do you often obsess about what you’re eating or regularly criticize your physical appearance? Lisa Lampanelli and Thea Bourke Martin have been there, too, and together they help you face food and body-image issues and find inner peace. With lightness, support, loving-kindness, and a little bit of humor, you can take the first steps toward calm, centered serenity around these issues. Transformation is possible in a group setting when there is openness, safety, and warmth. Through storytelling, breathing exercises, guided imagery and deep relaxation, meditation, restorative yoga, embodied movement, journaling, pair and group shares, and song, you • Cultivate body acceptance and present-moment awareness • Dissolve limiting beliefs that stand in the way of positive change • Learn to build resilience, gratitude, and compassion in order to transform your relationships with food and your body. Return home feeling more connected to yourself and others, with an action plan for achieving peace, self-acceptance, and lasting health. TUITION $240 + room & meals; p. 6

LISA LAMPANELLI was a fixLOCH KELLY, MDIV, LCSW, author of The Way of Effortless Mindfulness and other awardwinning books, has been a leading meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and seminar leader for more than 25 years. lochkelly.org

ture on the American comedy scene for 30 years. After losing 100 pounds, she retired from stand-up and became a life coach and speaker. lisalampanelli.com

THEA BOURKE MARTIN, JD, E-RYT, is a certified yoga teacher who creates a healing, supportive environment in which students can listen to their bodies. laffertymartin.com

NOVEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 8–10 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Ageless Soul CREATIVELY NAVIGATE LIFE’S PASSAGES, ENJOY GROWING OLDER, AND BE UNIQUELY YOU

Thomas Moore CE credits.

ANGELA FARMER

Life is a series of passages, each one an opportunity to live fully and enjoy being yourself. As you age, your heart expands, and your spirituality deepens. Your knowledge, wisdom, and life experience can contribute to a world that needs you. Join Thomas Moore in a program designed for everyone at any stage of life, to • Reimagine aging in a fresh, positive light • Explore your own issues about getting older • Discover new ways of being spiritual • Creatively deal with retirement, sickness, and emotions such as fear, anger, loneliness, and loss • See the role of humor and storytelling throughout life’s phases. This weekend includes discussion, dream work, break-out groups, and brief “soul-meditations.” As a 77-year-old former monk, Thomas offers a deeply spiritual outlook on aging and how it’s possible to live each moment with wonder, imagination, and depth. NOTE Tuition includes a paperback copy of Thomas Moore’s book Ageless Soul. TUITION $270 + room & meals; p. 6

THOMAS MOORE, PHD, author of Care of the Soul and

YOGA

NOVEMBER 8–10 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

BECOMING WHO YOU ARE at ANY AGE ANGELA FARMER FOR all; no yoga experience needed. CE credits.

25 other books on spirituality and depth psychology, is an international lecturer and psychotherapist. careofthesoul.net

To become who we truly are, we must begin by letting go of who we are not. Only then can we own the wise, powerful life-force that is our birthright. We must meet ourselves in places where we hold on to old trauma and pain, a tension that diminishes our potential radiance and wisdom.

EVENING EVENT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:30 PM

In this program, start unwinding and letting go with an internal bodymeditation that includes breath and movement. With slow asana and simple movements, find where and how to create space in the joints and then move into and fill those spaces with energy and presence.

A discussion of ageless soul life with Thomas Moore and Angela Farmer, revered elder yogini and humanitarian. Free for in-house guests; no tickets available for the general public.

By discovering our roots and their directions, accessing the power in our back body, and using images and personal exploration, we find our interconnectedness with all life. This practice brings stability in ourselves at any age, offering a way to live fully, as a source of love and becoming truly who we are!

The Alchemy of Time

TUITION $275 + room & meals; p. 6

ANGELA FARMER was one of B. K. S. Iyengar’s earliest students. Her journey for more than 40 years has been an internal one, inviting inner dialogue with the body and bringing feeling, movement, and freedom into yoga practice. angela-victor.com COMBINE THIS PROGRAM with Inner Body Activism: The Feminine Unfolding, part of Women’s Week at Kripalu, for a 10 percent tuition discount for each program. You must enroll in Angela’s Women’s Week program to receive the discount.

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It’s personal. It’s political. It starts with you. It starts within.

kripalu.org/womensweek NOVEMBER 10–15 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Keynote Speakers (see more online!)

FOR women and female-identified individuals.

Creating a world of equality, justice, and peace requires both outer and inner work, learning, and commitment. This November, join 300 other women for a week of solidarity and community as we recognize and remember that the mostneeded revolution is within. Together we honor the crossroads of yoga and activism, cultivating inner resources and offering an antidote to anxiety and despair—through and beyond a divided society and disruptive political times—into the deeper realms of dharma, compassion, and social justice.

Valarie Kaur

Zainab Salbi

Rev. angel Kyodo williams

Seane Corn

Come join us! TUITION $595 + room & meals; p. 6

NOVEMBER

YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE

Come experience the best that Kripalu has to offer: Choose one of seven immersive morning programs, plus enjoy additional workshops, keynotes, healthy and delicious food, yoga, dance, and more.

MORNINGS

A Deeper Experience Choose a morning program. You’ll be with the same presenter every morning for a deeper experience of self-inquiry and personal empowerment.

CHOOSE YOUR MORNING IMMERSION EXPERIENCE 

Inner Body Activism

Embodied Revolution

RECLAIMING JOY

FEELING OUR PASSION, PRESENCE, AND POWER

Angela Farmer Through movement, slow stretches, and some asana, you practice Inner Body Activism, unwinding old wounds and reclaiming joy.

The Yoga of Inclusivity

Coby Kozlowski and Toni Bergins Join hearts, hands, and spirits as you fully own your power, truth, and divine purpose.

The Alchemy of Writing BALANCING THE SHADOW AND THE LIGHT

BE THE CHANGE

Nancy Slonim Aronie

Maya Breuer and Jana Long

Write your personal narrative, find your authentic voice, and celebrate the joy of sounding just like you.

Women of all backgrounds, hues, and persuasions are invited to honor their inner voices and learn from one another as we seek change and transformation.

Being Medicine

Sacred Solidarity MEDITATION PRACTICES FOR STRESSFUL TIMES Kate Johnson

RADICAL AYURVEDIC WISDOM FOR STRESSFUL TIMES

Discover practices that help you pull back from the edge of burnout and build strong, vibrant, sustainable social movements.

Claudia Welch

Piercing the Veil

Explore how to nourish our potential to be medicine for others, contributing to the wonder, mystery, and innate goodness in all.

MODERN-DAY MYTH, SPIRITUALITY, AND SENTUALITY Alexandra Roxo Using embodied and experiential techniques, explore our multifaceted feminine existence and the intersection of sensuality and spirituality.

AFTERNOONS

Try Something New Choose from a daily selection of optional indoor and outdoor experiences—sharing circles, panel discussions, hiking trails, yoga, movement, and more.

EVENINGS

Be Inspired, Get Motivated Inspiring keynotes with powerful, passionate speakers will uplift and ignite the revolution within us all. These new and esteemed voices share an unforgettable message of hope and integration for the journey home.

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HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

1000

NOVEMBER 15–17 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Myofascial Web THE SOUL OF ANATOMY

Tom Myers FOR everyone. CE credits. Discover a revolutionary approach to functional anatomy for yoga. Exploring current research into fascia—our organ of form—and new ways to map the body, Anatomy Trains author Tom Myers shows you how yoga can help improve the neuromyofascial web that creates the foundation for kinesthetic literacy. In this program, you learn • How to see and understand bodies • Ways to identify common postural patterns • Strategies for cueing to awaken parts of the body that may need work • Practices for proprioception and interoception. From the arches of the feet to the neck, head, and jaw, explore anatomy in a holistic, relational, and practical way. YOGA

NOVEMBER 15–17 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

YOGA BODY, BUDDHA MIND Cyndi Lee FOR all levels. CE credits. Invite your body and mind back into balance. With humor, depth, and authenticity, Cyndi Lee combines yoga practice and Buddhist mindfulness to bring ancient wisdom alive and make it relevant to contemporary life. Explore how alignment, breathing, balancing, stretching, and strengthening provide the ideal opportunity to apply the Buddhist meditation techniques of watching your mind, recognizing your habits, and opening your heart. Cyndi guides you in active and restorative asana practices, as well as dharma talks punctuated with sitting and walking meditations, to help you cultivate awareness and compassion. This powerful union of yoga and Buddhism is a recipe for awakening, enlivening, and transforming body and mind so that you can infuse your daily adventures, encounters, and relationships with the energy of practice. TUITION $270 + room & meals; p. 6

CYNDI LEE, founder of OM Yoga, is the first female Western yoga teacher to fully integrate yoga and Tibetan Buddhism in her practice and teaching. cyndilee.com

NOTE This program is pending approval by Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) for 10 CE credits. TUITION $550 + room & meals; p. 6

TOM MYERS, LMT, author of the acclaimed book Anatomy Trains, has practiced integrative bodywork for 40 years. anatomytrains.com

NOVEMBER

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

NOVEMBER 15–17 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Power of Love David Harshada Wagner The need to love and be loved is hardwired into the human soul. We can use practices such as meditation, yoga, self-inquiry, and sacred study to heal and cultivate the power of our hearts, freeing our inner being so that we can more fully see and embrace the world around us. In this program, David Harshada Wagner helps you break through whatever is holding you back from living a joyous, purpose-driven life of loving service. Through powerful group discussions, guided meditations, and embodiment exercises, you explore

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 15–17 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

FROM GRIEVING to BELIEVING THE SOUL IN TRANSFORMATION

DAVID KESSLER, MAUREEN HANCOCK, and Paul Denniston

• The secrets to deep, sustained meditation

FOR everyone.

• Sacred study, prayer, and energy cultivation

Are you yearning for a loved one who has died? Do you feel regret, guilt, or the longing to experience that soul connection again? Imagine a life beyond the pain of grief, where deep soul work takes place on three planes at once—mind, body, and spirit.

• How to raise the vibration of your mind and clear emotional blockages from your heart • Ways to maintain the benefits of this practice in daily life. Let the heart-opening inner practices of yoga take you into the depths of your being as you cultivate the power of love. NOTE This program does not include physical yoga practice; you are encouraged to enjoy Kripalu Yoga classes between program sessions. TUITION $285 + room & meals; p. 6

DAVID HARSHADA WAGNER is a meditation teacher, spiritual leader, and author of Backbone: The Modern Man’s Ultimate Guide to Purpose, Passion, and Power.

Join three world-renowned experts for a life-changing weekend to help you face the loss of a loved one. David Kessler, grief expert, author, and protégé of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross; Maureen Hancock, acclaimed spiritual medium and author; and Paul Denniston, a yoga teacher specializing in grief, invite you to begin your soul’s healing process. Through lectures, workshops, group discussions, practical exercises, mediumship demonstrations, and yoga-for-grief classes, you release pain and come away knowing that love never dies—it only transforms. TUITION $295 + room & meals; p. 6

DAVID KESSLER, well-known expert on healing and loss, is coauthor with Louise Hay of You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death. grief.com

MAUREEN HANCOCK is an internationally renowned spirit medium, teacher, holistic healer, and author of the best-selling book The Medium Next Door. maureenhancock.com

PAUL DENNISTON created Grief Yoga in the midst of a devastating breakup and teaches to groups dealing with all kinds of loss. griefyoga.com

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

NOVEMBER 15–17 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Journey into Yin Yoga and Meditation

The Mindful Way to Ease an Anxious Mind

NOURISH BODY, MIND, AND SOUL

FINDING CALM IN A FRENETIC WORLD

Brahmani Liebman and Jashoda Edmunds FOR all levels. HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

NOVEMBER 15–17 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Tai Chi and Qigong for Sleep, Stress, and Weight Loss YANG YANG

with special guest Leigh F. Hanke FOR all levels. CE credits. Stress and poor sleep often underlie stubborn weight issues. Recent studies have shown that both can cause us to eat larger portions, snack more often, and make questionable food choices. In this program, Yang Yang invites you to break the stress-sleep-weight gain cycle, and have fun doing it! Master Yang combines insights drawn from ancient Chinese philosophy, or “Grandmother Wisdom,” with martial arts, medical practices, and modern scientific findings. The result is a balanced routine of deep meditations and dynamic mindbody exercises to get at the root of stress, sleep, and weight problems. Equally beneficial for beginners and longtime practitioners, this program is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Master Yang’s workshops are filled with fun, laughter, and good humor. Let the power of “Grandmother Wisdom,” tai chi, and qigong guide you on a journey toward reduced stress, better sleep, and weight loss. TUITION $295 + room & meals; p. 6

YANG YANG, PHD, is the founder of the Center for Taiji and Qigong Studies and a researcher and taiji/qigong instructor at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. wa-qi.com LEIGH F. HANKE, MD, MS, is a physiatrist at Yale Medicine’s Center for Musculoskeletal Care and assistant professor of clinical orthopedics and rehabilitation at Yale University School of Medicine.

Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to more active yoga practices and busy lifestyles. Experience a journey of personal transformation and heightened mind-body awareness through the practices of Yin Yoga and meditation. In this contemplative retreat focused on deep inquiry, discover how Yin Yoga • Awakens qi, or prana, through long passive holding of poses, positively impacting your mental and emotional states

Elisha Goldstein FOR everyone. CE credits. It’s time to stop letting anxiety rule you. In this program, Elisha Goldstein invites you to experience seven science-backed remedies to break out of negative, anxiety-inducing modes of thinking. Come uncover the freedom and inner peace that you deserve as you learn • The importance of slowing down and relaxing your body

• Nourishes the meridian system, connective tissues, and bones, supporting a natural range of motion in the joints

• How to respond to your inner critic

• Integrates pranayama (breathing techniques) to enhance the practice and its benefits.

• Practices to break out of autopilot and increase awareness

This program also includes dharma talks, inner reflection, journaling, and time for Q&A. TUITION $250 + room & meals; p. 6

BRAHMANI LIEBMAN, MSED, E-RYT 500, and JASHODA EDMUNDS, E-RYT 500, are cocreators of Journey into Yoga School of Yoga & Meditation teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats, and serve on the Kripalu School of Yoga faculty.

• Ways to channel your anxious energy toward skillful behaviors

• Simple meditations to come back into balance. TUITION $275 + room & meals; p. 6

ELISHA GOLDSTEIN, PHD, founder of the Mindful Living Collective and cofounder of the Center for Mindful Living, is an author and creator of A Course in Mindful Living, a coaching and mentorship program. elishagoldstein.com

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Kripalu exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere is fantastic, and the emphasis on compassion is meaningful and inspirational.” —Anonymous

NOVEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 15–17 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Narrative Healing POETRY AS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Lisa Weinert and Holly Wren Spaulding FOR everyone; no writing experience needed. The right words, in the right order, can be medicine. For millennia, humans have sung, chanted, and conveyed stories in verse to heal, make meaning, grow stronger, and prevail. This program is a full-body, fullspirit approach to working with poetry. All are welcome, from readers and writers, to healers, caregivers, teachers, spiritual leaders, and anyone else wanting to integrate poetry into their personal or professional practice.

HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS

NOVEMBER 15–17 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

SECRETS of the KRIPALU KITCHEN Jeremy Rock Smith FOR everyone. Have you come to Kripalu, loved the food, and wished you could take it home with you? Do you want to introduce more whole foods and healthier meals into your family’s diet but don’t know how to plan or execute them? Jump-start your cooking practice in this program with Kripalu Executive Chef Jeremy Rock Smith and learn to

Together, you read and discuss a selection of poems that illuminate the healing properties of poetry. You also explore gentle yoga and meditation practices alongside improvisational writing exercises to generate some of your own language, which may lead in the direction of a poem, letter, prayer, eulogy, or vision. This is a writing program, so bring your pen and notebook and an open heart. TUITION $275 + room & meals; p. 6

LISA WEINERT, RYT-200, is passionate about powerful voices and the potential for storytelling to heal and transform lives. She offers book coaching programs and online courses and teaches at Wesleyan University. lisaweinert.com HOLLY WREN SPAULDING,

• Confidently plan, shop, and prepare a week’s worth of Kripalu recipes

an author and passionate teaching artist, is the founder of Poetry Forge, where she empowers writers to explore the fullness of their humanity through the practice of poetry.

• Reorganize your kitchen to improve efficiency

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• Manage your food and leftovers to minimize waste and maximize flavor • Understand basic cooking techniques and how to apply them • Cook delicious vegetables, grains, and proteins • Deepen your practice and enjoyment of cooking. This weekend of hands-on learning empowers you to have fun while nourishing yourself and your family—both nutritionally and spiritually. TUITION $305 + room & meals; p. 6

JEREMY ROCK SMITH, Kripalu’s Executive Chef, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and began his career in classical French cuisine. He joined the Kripalu Kitchen in 2010.

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YOGA

NOVEMBER 17–20 SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 17–22 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Ayurvedic Bodywork Training

Movement Mapping Certification Course

ABHYANGA

Hilary Garivaltis FOR bodyworkers (see note below). Abhyanga is a classic Ayurvedic full-body treatment done with herbalized oil. It is soothing, nurturing, and one of the best techniques for balancing prana (life force), a main goal of Ayurveda. Hilary Garivaltis invites you to come learn this rewarding technique. In addition to abhyanga, this training includes the fundamentals of Ayurvedic theory, the origins of massage, ethics training through the lens of yoga and Ayurveda (2-hour minimum), and the use of mantra, or sacred sound, in establishing a calm and healing environment. NOTE This course is designed for bodyworkers; others should direct inquiries to Hilary at hgarivaltis@gmail.com. This program offers 16 hours of continuing education credits for NAMA professional members. TUITION $320 + room & meals; p. 6

HILARY GARIVALTIS, executive director of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, is the Founder and former Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, and the principal founder of Ayurvedic Health Education Services, LLC. ayurvedichealtheducation.com

INTEGRATING YOGA AND PROGRESSIVE TRAINING PRINCIPLES

Justin Wolfer FOR yoga teachers, movement teachers, Pilates instructors, and physical trainers.

Movement Mapping, created by Justin Wolfer, is a dynamic training system that seamlessly combines yoga, fundamental human locomotive patterns, and sciencebased training principles. Over the course of this program, you learn three full Movement Mapping practices and more than 40 unique Movement Mapping Elements that, when used individually, create unlimited possibilities. Combining 10 years of experience teaching yoga, mixed martial arts, and mobility, Justin shows you how this method—a system that marries physical training with our evolutionary biology—can • Rebalance the autonomic nervous system through parasympathetic stimulation

SELF-DISCOVERY

• Retrain the neuromuscular system through Movement Mapping

NOVEMBER 17–20 SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY

Polyvagal Theory and Yoga

• Nourish the connective tissue matrix • Strengthen mind-body connectivity with task-oriented training

AN EMBODIED PATH TO WELL-BEING

Deb Dana and Melanie Burns FOR everyone.

• Create true mobility and physical autonomy in every joint through targeted strength and mobility protocols.

There is a sense of ease that comes from living with a nervous system that responds with flexibility to the ordinary—and sometimes extraordinary—challenges we meet each day. Come listen to the rhythm of your body, and tune in to the important information your nervous system holds—information you can use to enhance your well-being.

Come relearn movement language and return to your practice ready to assess and improve structural balance for yourself, as well as your students and clients.

Through embodiment and yoga practices and the principles of polyvagal theory, you learn • How experience creates patterns of protection and connection • Ways to use the social engagement system to foster nourishing connections • The physiology of breathing, with guided experiential practice • Co-regulation, through partner work and exercises • Practices for up-regulation, to promote the dance between connection and mobilization • Meditation and yoga nidra for down-regulation, to access safety in stillness. Return to your everyday life with a deeper awareness of how you navigate the world, and with a set of practices to support your well-being. TUITION $350 + room & meals; p. 6

DEB DANA, LCSW, specializes in treating complex traumatic stress. She is the coordinator of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium, an initiative of the Kinsey Institute. debdanalcsw.com

MELANIE BURNS, a bodyworker and yoga teacher, combines psychology and anatomy to heal physical, mental, and emotional tension and trauma. wickedgoodyoga.com

NOTE Tuition includes a manual outlining the material and techniques covered, along with supporting research behind the practices. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate to teach the Movement Mapping practice. TUITION $450 + room & meals; p. 6

JUSTIN WOLFER, founder of Rise Yoga & Movement Arts Center, distills the principles from a variety of movement methods to empower students to embark on their own inquiries. justinwolferyoga.com

NOVEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

NOVEMBER 17–22 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

The Art of Happiness in the 21st Century A BETTER LIFE, A BETTER WORLD

Shamanism and IFS Empath Training Psychotherapy to Unleash HOW TO STOP TAKING ON THE ENERGY OF OTHERS Your Soul Potential

Howard C. Cutler

Monique Lang and Itzhak Beery

FOR everyone. CE credits.

Explore the role your mind plays in the course of your life as you uncover blocks and obstacles that may result from beliefs or decisions made in the past, or as a result of trauma. Sometimes, these beliefs and decisions prevent us—like a gatekeeper—from becoming the person we came here to be, living a full, free, vibrant, and happy life.

Learn the fundamental principles of the Art of Happiness (AOH)—a powerful, evidencebased approach to achieving happiness that combines traditional Buddhist wisdom with modern Western science. Research shows that increasing your level of happiness directly leads to greater personal success in every key area of life—improving health, longevity, relationships, career, and more. Recently, studies have also discovered how these methods may play a wider role in overcoming some of society’s most challenging problems to help build a better future (and perhaps even help bring about the next stage in human brain evolution). In this program, based on the international best-seller The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, you learn the fundamentals of the AOH approach to a better life, with an expanded format allowing more time for discussion and practice, including • Mindfulness • Analytic meditation (e.g., cognitive techniques) • Skills to increase empathy, compassion, and awareness of our interconnectedness. TUITION $350 + room & meals; p. 6

HOWARD C. CUTLER, MD, is a psychiatrist, New York Times best-selling author, and leading expert on the science of human happiness. theartofhappiness.com

This program combines shamanism and Internal Family Systems (IFS) psychotherapy to help you recognize your obstacles and foster a new relationship with them. Bringing in new energy and understanding to improve creativity and achieve your soul potential, you learn

Wendy De Rosa FOR everyone.

Empaths have an intuitive ability to feel the energy of others and the world around them. Yet, empaths often run the risk of becoming overly empathic, which happens when you carry imprints, blocks, and unprocessed emotions, leaving your energetic body vulnerable. The true nature of the empath is not to become affected by the energy of others. To be an empowered empath requires a reparenting of outdated energy held in the lower body.

• How to work with the IFS psychotherapy system

Join Wendy De Rosa, international intuitive energy healer, to learn what it means to live in your body as an empowered empath. Through a deep dive into the energetic system, this program helps you

• Ways to connect with your gatekeeper and understand how it came to be.

• Understand what is happening in your energetic body

With these tools, you can supersede the beliefs your gatekeeper perpetuated with a new, affirmative narrative.

• Identify what is creating weak boundaries, hypervigilance, and oversensitivity.

• Shamanic techniques to meet your power animal and other spirit guides

TUITION $395 + room & meals; p. 6

MONIQUE LANG, LCSW, has trained extensively in many models of psychotherapy and mindfulness, providing her with a wealth of experience to help heal the whole person. moniquelanglcsw.com

ITZHAK BEERY, a leading shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, and community activist, is author of The Gift of Shamanism, Shamanic Transformations, and Sha-

You also experience a guided healing to release energy, patterns, blocked emotions, and imprints that unbalance the self and cause over absorption. TUITION $345 + room & meals; p. 6

WENDY DE ROSA, an international intuitive energy healer, author, speaker, and teacher, is founder of the School of Intuitive Studies and the Intuitive Healer Training Program. schoolofintuitivestudies.com

manic Healing. itzhakbeery.com

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NOVEMBER 18–22 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

Yoga for Low-Back Pain Certification Course Gabriella Barnstone and Loren Fishman FOR everyone; see prerequisites for certification below. CE credits.

Come explore a new, yet tried-and-true method developed by medical doctor Loren Fishman that uses specific yoga poses for each of the seven fundamental causes of back pain and scoliosis. Loren has practiced physical medicine for more than 40 years and was a student of B. K. S. Iyengar. He has combined his knowledge of yoga and Western medicine to develop a method for treating back pain and has successfully treated many patients in this manner.

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 21–24 THURSDAY–SUNDAY

Led by Gabriella Barnstone, who has worked with Loren for more than four years, this program includes daily Q&A with Loren by video conference. Anyone who is interested in finding solutions to their own back problems, as well as yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and other health professionals who wish to help others with back issues, are welcome.

BEYOND DIVERSITY 101

NOTE Certification is available to 200hour yoga teachers with five years of teaching experience, and to professional therapists, nurses, and doctors with at least three years of clinical experience. You must pass written and practical tests on the final day of this program to receive certification.

Rest and replenish in a community committed to rigorous truth-telling and fierce loving. This program invites you to relax and reflect in warm silence, uncover and express your deepest knowing, claim the personal healing that strengthens your community activism, and ignite the fire-dance that burns away the lies of separation.

TUITION $550 + room & meals; p. 6

GABRIELLA BARNSTONE, RYT 500, C-IAYT, a certified yoga therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, has been working under the guidance and tutelage of Loren Fishman since 2015.

LOREN FISHMAN, MD, BPHIL (OXON), author of 10 books and 96 papers, studied yoga with B. K. S. Iyengar. He teaches at Columbia University and has a private practice in New York City. sciatica.org

REMEMBER, RESIST, RENEW Niyonu Spann, .O, Kevin D. Greene, and Isha Vela FOR everyone.

These times require dipping into the well of inner knowing so that you can continue the work of actualizing wholeness and justice for all. Through movement, smallgroup work, lectures, music, and dancing, these four talented presenters offer tools and connections to sustain and empower you in making the changes our world so desperately needs right now. Come be inspired to remember who you are. Join arms in uncompromising heartwork, leaving with renewed energy to abolish systems of oppression and open pathways to the fullest expression of interconnection. TUITION $315 + room & meals; p. 6

NIYONU SPANN brings more than 25 years as an organization development practitioner focused on rootlevel transformation for individuals, organizations, and communities. .O was certified as a massage therapist in 1979 and has made health and well-being her personal commitment and life purpose.

KEVIN D. GREENE is a qigong practitioner and teacher, a priest in the Yoruba tradition, and a certified massage therapist.

ISHA VELA (formerly Ingrid Rodriguez), PHD, is the founder and owner of Embodied Quest, LLC, a somatic-energetic healing practice that focuses on mind-body-spirit evolution.

NOVEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 22–24 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Yoga of Recovery

Cultivating Meaning and Happiness Through Mindfulness and Yoga

Calm Clarity

Aruni Nan Futuronsky FOR people working with addictive patterns in themselves or others, in Twelve-Step programs or not. CE credits.

Ira Israel FOR all levels. CE credits.

Do you struggle with addictive patterns? Have you unsuccessfully attempted to control negative behavior or thoughts? Do the addictive actions of other people impact you? Because addictive patterns live in the body and mind, this program addresses both, weaving together the ancient wisdom of yoga and the practical tools of contemporary recovery programs. Aruni Nan Futuronsky creates a rich and powerful learning environment that inspires compassionate awareness, change, and healing.

Learn to dis-identify with the mental chatter in your head and cultivate equanimity, so you can make healthy decisions and create loving, secure relationships. Ira Israel teaches you to transcend the blunt tools you may have developed over the years—such as negative self-talk, overreactions, judgments, facades, or passive-aggressive behavior—and replace them with the precise tools of yoga, meditation, authentic communication, balanced lifestyle, and a commitment to personal integrity.

Discover the patterns behind your struggles and learn specific strategies to savor life more fully by employing

In a program that includes all-level vinyasa flow and restorative yoga classes, you learn how to

• Mindfulness-based meditation practices

• Use mindfulness meditations to nurture nonreactivity, reduce drama, and deescalate conflicts

• Awareness exercises for personal growth • Body-centered movement. Whether you are new to the paths of recovery or yoga, or have experience in either or both, explore incremental and sustainable lifestyle change through radical compassion. NOTE This program is not appropriate for those in an acute or crisis phase of addiction. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

ARUNI NAN FUTURONSKY is a Kripalu Yoga teacher, life coach, and faculty member for Kripalu R&R and Kripalu programs. coacharuni.com

• Determine your long-term goals and the skills you need to cultivate in order to realize those goals • Replace resentment with gratitude and forgiveness. Come explore specific practices that encourage more meaning, happiness, and authenticity in your life. TUITION $250 + room & meals; p. 6

IRA ISRAEL is an author, licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and mindful relationship coach. iraisrael.com

REWIRE YOUR BRAIN FOR GREATER WISDOM, FULFILLMENT, AND JOY

Due Quach Have you ever wondered how spiritual teachings align with scientific findings? Join Due Quach (pronounced Zway Kwok), author of Calm Clarity, and learn how you can integrate Western neuroscience and Eastern wisdom to rewire your brain and naturally experience more wisdom, fulfillment, and joy. In this program, you learn • How the mind works and how to direct your own brain development • The primary patterns of brain activation that affect how you think, feel, and act • Exercises to strengthen the neural networks that enable you to embody your Higher Self • Simple practices to support you in thinking clearly and making effective decisions • How to train your brain to be more creative, innovative, and collaborative • Ways to build stress resilience. Come discover how Calm Clarity can support you to be your best self, live in alignment with your core values, and enhance and deepen your relationships.. TUITION $270 + room & meals; p. 6

DUE QUACH is the founder of the social enterprise Calm Clarity and author of Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy. calmclarity.com

Kripalu is truly a special place where you can find just what you need. I am grateful to all those who make it so wonderful, as they are sending positive, energized people back into the world.” —Maureen E., Amenia, New York

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CREATIVE EXPRESSION

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 22–24 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Natural Singer

Manifest Miracles

FIND YOUR TRUE VOICE

YOUR BEST LIFE YET

Claude Stein

Mira Kelley and Nathan Ross

FOR everyone.

Find your true, authentic voice and overcome nervousness. Whether you chant, sing, or always wished you could have a better sound, this program can change your life—no matter how you feel about your voice. Claude Stein has a remarkable ability to channel the beautiful music and messages that lie within each of us. He can help you break through blocks and express yourself from a deeply empowered place. The results are stunning, even if you have trouble carrying a tune! This program has been a Kripalu favorite for 20 years, and consistently gets wonderful reviews. Therapists, coaches, and workshop leaders also find these techniques valuable.

Do you have a burning heart’s desire? Do you feel like you’re blocked from reaching your dream, or fear that you’re not worthy of it? Come explore Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping, a powerful tool to manifest your best life yet.

Sing out fearlessly in a positive and safe environment. Claude introduces you to exercises that cover diaphragmatic breathing, tone, range, and projection, and show you how to hit the notes and eliminate fear. This program includes group songs, harmonies, and in-depth individual attention. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or taking public performance to the next level, come be inspired and return home sounding better—and excited to sing out anywhere, anytime! NOTE Claude will offer advanced sessions for anyone who has worked with him previously. These individual coaching sessions offer longer personalized exercises and an mp3 recording for you to practice with at home.

When manifesting a goal, it is critical to continuously release your resistance to achieving that intention. Through EFT and deeply empowering and transformational meditation, Mira Kelley and Nathan Ross guide you to embody your dreams, step into your future, and live as if your desired manifestation has already occurred. In this program, you • Uncover and clear the core of what blocks you by studying your beliefs and emotions • Understand the importance of trust, faith, and certainty when manifesting, and how to generate that energy • Become the intentional creator of your destiny. Return home with an unshakable feeling of self-worth and an expanded ability to receive all the miracles that are coming your way. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

TUITION $365 + room & meals; p. 6

CLAUDE STEIN is a doubleplatinum-award-winning voice coach with 30 years of experience blending psychology and vocal training. He has coached at the Juilliard School and NYU. naturalsinger.com

MIRA KELLEY is a worldrenowned expert on past-life regression and the best-selling author of Beyond Past Lives. mirakelley.com

NATHAN ROSS is a modernday mystic, international speaker, and consultant specializing in the art of mindful living.

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 22–24 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Enneagram of the Virtues THE AWAKENED HEART

Russ Hudson Spiritual traditions recognize that the heart is the central location of genuine transformation. When someone has made an important life change, we often say, “They had a change of heart.” But what exactly shifts in our emotional life, and how can we be more open to this transformation? The Nine Passions of the Enneagram are a study of the particular symptoms and sources of suffering that cause us to unwittingly abandon our hearts. As we notice these patterns and habits in ourselves, we find incredible inner resources for healing. Through teachings on each of the passions and virtues, Ross Hudson invites you to explore this “change of heart” as you • Discover how the Nine Passions operate in your own life • Recognize the role of the Nine Virtues in your spiritual progress • Contemplate each of the virtues as markers of rich, rewarding moments of your life • Learn how being present with yourself supports the unfolding wisdom of your heart. TUITION $265 + room & meals; p. 6

Coming to Kripalu is the perfect reset. I return home feeling grounded and purposeful.” —Beth S., Greenland, New Hampshire

RUSS HUDSON, president of Enneagram Personality Types, Inc., and cofounder of the Enneagram Institute, has been teaching professional trainings since 1991.

NOVEMBER YOGA

NOVEMBER 22–24 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses CREATE INSPIRING CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Sage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato FOR yoga teachers of any background. CE credits.

A well-themed yoga class can uplift your students and show them the true connection the practice offers. Whether you’re a newer instructor who now feels comfortable teaching and is ready to weave in more, or an experienced teacher who feels like your classes need a boost, come learn to integrate fresh themes, ideas, and inspiration that will take your classes to the next level. Through yoga practice, journaling, and group exercises, you explore mindful themes to elevate any class for every student in a way that feels individually authentic. You’ll return home with a host of ideas to keep you and your students inspired every day. TUITION $300 + room & meals; p. 6

SAGE ROUNTREE, PHD, E-RYT 500, author of several books on yoga sequencing, trains teachers from all disciplines at the 200- and 500hour levels. sagerountree.com

ALEXANDRA DESIATO, MA, E-RYT 500, an expert in yoga for healthy aging and postnatal recovery, is coauthor of Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, and cocreator of Whole Mama Yoga.

YOGA

NOVEMBER 22–24 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

YOGA FUSION THE ULTIMATE FALL YOGA RETREAT Sarajean Rudman, Jennifer Reis, Carrie Grossman, and Ahmed Jabali-Nash FOR all levels. CE credits. Ready to change up your yoga practice? Want to discover a variety of yoga styles? Looking to revitalize and retreat at the same time? Come push your limits and relax your mind in Kripalu’s nurturing environment. Yoga Fusion brings together leading instructors from different traditions for a powerful weekend of collaboration and community. This exploration of yoga can help you tune up your practice and raise your energy. Participate in diverse yoga experiences offered in the following styles: • Kripalu Yoga with Sarajean Rudman • Five Element Yoga® and Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra® with Jennifer Reis • Heart-opening bhakti (chanting) with Carrie Grossman • Ashtanga-influenced Rocket Yoga with Ahmed Jabali-Nash. TUITION $280 + room & meals; p. 6

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SARAJEAN RUDMAN received a bachelor’s in health and wellness and sports management, and a master’s in integrative clinical nutrition. She has more than a decade of experience in personal training and group fitness. balastrong.com

CARRIE GROSSMAN (DAYASHILA), MA, is a devotional singer, composer, writer, and lifelong student of the mystical traditions. carriegmusic.com

AHMED JABALINASH, RYT, enjoys teaching multilevel classes to instill strong basics with students, encouraging them to progress. He is certified through CorePower Yoga and Rocket Yoga.

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KRIPALU R&R SPECIAL EVENT

Feed your heart with gratitude and joy.

NOVEMBER 24–29 SUNDAY–FRIDAY

THANKSGIVING at KRIPALU Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on all you have to be grateful for and there is no better place to do that than Kripalu. Practice self-care, enjoy our peaceful surroundings, and sample an abundant range of gratitude-themed R&R workshops. Come on Sunday and give yourself several days to unwind, or arrive just in time for a memorable midday Thanksgiving feast.

ALL WEEK • Participate in special workshops that celebrate the spirit of the season, or choose from classes in yoga, Ayurveda, health and wellness, personal growth, and creativity • Be nurtured by the power of nature during guided hikes through the beautiful Berkshires • Curl up with a good book in the Sun Room, or relax in the sauna • Sip warm tea and connect with new friends in the Kripalu Cafe

THANKSGIVING DAY • Set your intentions in an energizing yoga class • Enjoy our whole-foods Thanksgiving meal* • Grow your gratitude in a guided meditation practice *Thanksgiving midday meal is not included for Thursday arrivals; a meal pass may be purchased separately.

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NOVEMBER

KRIPALU KITCHEN RECIPE

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Introduction to Meditation

WARM BEETS and FENNEL with ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Bhavani Lorraine Nelson FOR everyone. CE credits. Heard about the benefits of meditation and wondered what the practice is really like? Or maybe you’ve had some meditation instruction but haven’t yet found a technique that fits your temperament and lifestyle, one that allows you to sustain a regular practice. Bhavani Lorraine Nelson, known for her clear instruction and user-friendly approach, introduces you to meditation techniques from the yogic and Buddhist traditions, including • Meditation on the breath • Loving-kindness meditation • Walking meditation • Pranayama (breathing exercises) • Mantra meditation • Sanskrit chanting as meditation. Gain the inspiration and clarity you need to continue meditating at home, ultimately bringing greater peace, equanimity, and contentment into your life. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

BHAVANI LORRAINE NELSON is a Kripalu Yoga teacher who leads workshops in meditation and mindfulness, stress reduction, and the power of the voice. bhavanilorrainenelson.com

YOGA

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

CircusYoga THE HUMAN ART OF PLAY

Erin Maile O’Keefe and Kevin O’Keefe FOR everyone ages 7 and up. CircusYoga, a blend of interactive yoga, circus arts, and transformational play, has been coming to Kripalu for almost 20 years. This alchemy of connection and joyful fun results in a state of deep rejuvenation. Bring your friends and family to experience this multigenerational retreat, which includes • Mandala Yoga and collaborative group play • Flying Partner Yoga and partner acrobatics • Basic circus skills: juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, spinning plates, and more • Clowning and physical comedy • Balancing in asanas and on a tightwire • Thai Yoga massage • Creative movement and dance. The CircusYoga community welcomes people of all ages and abilities who embrace the principles of inclusion, connection, coauthorship, and empathy. Learn how to live from a more playful, resilient, expressive place, and surprise yourself by what you can do!

NOTE Children in this program must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian who is also registered for the program. Online registration is not available. TUITION Adults $225 + room & meals; p. 6; kids $140 + children’s housing; call to register.

Here’s a tasty, colorful way to serve beets. Simply simmer beet wedges to tenderness, then top them with a bright orange dressing infused with the flavor of fennel. Serves 4 to 6 1 1/2 pounds beets (about 6 small), peeled and cut into eighths (about 4 cups) 1 seedless navel orange 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave nectar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup shaved fresh fennel bulb (sliced paper-thin on a mandoline) ¼ teaspoon ﬁne sea salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1. Place the beets in a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover, about 3 cups. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the beets are fork-tender, 18 to 20 minutes. 2. While the beets cook, make the vinaigrette. Grate the zest from the orange into a small bowl. Squeeze in ¼ cup of the juice, then whisk in the vinegar, honey, and oil. Stir in the fennel and let the mixture stand at room temperature until the beets are ready. 3. Drain the cooked beets well and arrange them on a serving platter or on 4 to 6 individual plates. Season with the salt and pepper, then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Top with the walnuts and mint. Excerpted from The Kripalu Kitchen: Nourishing Food for Body and Soul, by Jeremy Rock Smith with David Joachim.

ERIN MAILE O’KEEFE and KEVIN O’KEEFE developed CircusYoga® and Flying Partner Yoga out of their love for yoga, the circus, connection, and play. circusyoga.org

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YOGA

SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

The Body Temple

Awakening to Your Life Purpose, Discovering Your Life Plan

KUNDALINI YOGA FOR BODY ACCEPTANCE AND RADICAL SELF-LOVE

Ramdesh Kaur

Robert Schwartz

FOR all levels. CE credits.

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Learn to love your body and live from a place of empowered self-esteem. Through the nurturing practices of Kundalini Yoga, meditation, visualization, movement, mantra, and body-acceptance rituals, this program awakens a self-love so transformational that you can live each day as if your body were a beautiful miracle.

Knit, Pray, Love

No yoga experience is necessary for this program, which presents

A KNITTING AND YOGA RETREAT

Michelle Dalbec

• Yogic techniques to reset your body’s systems and restore health and well-being

FOR everyone; some knitting or crocheting

• Meditations and breathing exercises for self-confidence and body acceptance

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

experience is recommended.

Join Michelle Dalbec to breathe, relax, connect, and knit! Whether you knit, crochet, or are a weaver, take time out of your busy schedule for a retreat that offers plenty of time to do what you love—rest, renew, take yoga classes, enjoy nature, and connect with fellow knitters.

• Simple tools to empower you and transform your relationship with food • Deep relaxation and rejuvenation of mind and body. Come explore powerful practices that balance your chakras, raise your vibration, and launch you into a new paradigm of radical self-love.

Bring yarn, needles, hooks, and most of all bring your heart to this retreat. This program includes

TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

• Self-care practices for body and mind during mindful-movement breaks

Kundalini Yoga and meditation teacher and author of The Body Temple: Kundalini Yoga for Body Acceptance, Eating Disorders & Radical Self-Love.

• An introduction to the practices of mindful knitting • The healing power of community. Continue to nourish your creativity during your personal time outside of program sessions to take early morning, noontime, and late afternoon yoga classes; enjoy Kripalu’s walking and hiking trails; visit local yarn shops; or enjoy the view overlooking Lake Mahkeenac.

RAMDESH KAUR, PHD, is a

FOR everyone. Understand the deeper spiritual meaning of the challenges you scripted into your life plan. Learn how to use those challenges to grow, heal, and forgive; to replace anger, guilt, and blame with acceptance and joy. When difficult or traumatic experiences occur, we wonder, “Why?” The answer, according to Robert Schwartz, is because we planned it that way. In this inspirational and healing workshop, Robert leads a Between Lives Soul Regression in which you can speak directly with your spirit guide and Council of Elders about your life purpose and how to heal from challenges. He offers a second regression to contact a loved one on the other side, as well as the Divine Virtues Exercise, which reveals the qualities you chose before birth to cultivate and express in this lifetime. TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

ROBERT SCHWARTZ is a hypnotist and the author of Your Soul’s Plan and Your Soul’s Gift. yoursoulsplan.com

NOTE Please bring your own knitting supplies (yarn, needles, hooks, etc.).

Kripalu was just what I needed. My stay helped me feel renewed, rested, and more confident.”

TUITION $260 + room & meals; p. 6

—Carrie W., West Boylston, Massachusetts

MICHELLE DALBEC, E-RYT 500, is a passionate Kripalu Yoga and Yoga Tune Up® teacher who offers workshops and directs Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training programs. myoga.com

NOVEMBER SELF-DISCOVERY

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY–SATURDAY

Emotional Mindfulness, Connection, and Healing BEFRIENDING THE WISDOM AND POWER OF YOUR EMOTIONS

Ronald J. Frederick and Timothy J. Beyer FOR everyone. CE credits. Emotions help you feel alive, meet life’s challenges, enrich your relationships, and heal from emotional wounds. Learn how to tap into and get the most out of your emotions and be fully present with yourself and others in this experiential program grounded in contemporary neuroscience and drawn from a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches. Ronald J. Frederick and Timothy J. Beyer teach a proven, four-step approach to cultivating emotional mindfulness that helps you • Recognize the ways you unknowingly avoid or cut yourself off from your emotional power • Tame anxiety and fear so you can feel more in control • Connect with your true emotions and make use of their inherent resources • Authentically express yourself and feel more connected and receptive to others. Return home with tools that enable you to break free from old patterns, open your heart, and transform your life. NOTE Clinicians are welcome and will learn an approach to emotional mindfulness that can be integrated into work with clients. TUITION $250 + room & meals; p. 6

YOGA

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

THE ETERNAL ENERGY of YOGA TAO PORCHON-LYNCH

and special guest teacher Renee Diamond FOR all levels. CE credits. Experience yoga’s true essence with legendary yoga teacher Tao PorchonLynch, who shares teachings as handed down from B. K. S. Iyengar, exploring what it means to live a truly rich and vital life. Tao brings her senior teacher Renee Diamond to deliver Tao’s unique methodology. Together they shift your ideas about your own potential and authentic expression in the world. A transformational weekend awaits those who are ready to be inspired—and commemorate Tao’s 101st birthday—as you • Enjoy a “Talk with Tao” and view a slideshow of her life, with time to engage and ask questions • Discover “Tao’s Tricks”—ways to enter postures that ensure sound alignment and beautiful form • Learn unique vinyasa sequences

RONALD J. FREDERICK, PHD, is a psychologist, author

• Have fun in partner poses

of Living Like You Mean It, and cofounder of the Center for Courageous Living.

Return home refreshed and invigorated, with new ways to expand your practice and have a life well-lived.

TIMOTHY J. BEYER, PHD, is cofounder of the Center for Courageous Living in Beverly Hills, California. His passion lies in helping others achieve their goals and realize their best life. cfcliving.com

• Experience deep and poetic meditations for Savasana.

TUITION $280 + room & meals; p. 6

TAO PORCHON-LYNCH, E-RYT 500, at 100 years young, is a master yoga teacher who synthesizes the most positive aspects of Indian, European, and American thought. taoporchon-lynch.com

RENEE DIAMOND, a nationally respected fitness and yoga instructor and creator of the lifestyle fitness brand Diamondfit Yoga, has been teaching for 40 years. diamondfit.com

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

This Next Breath

R&R RETREAT SPECIALS

MODERN PRACTICE, ANCIENT TRADITION

Tom Gillette FOR all levels. CE credits. Breath touches every part of your life, every moment of awareness animating body, mind, and beyond. Spiritual traditions and ideas may vary, but every living being participates in this next breath. For centuries, yogis have venerated the breath as Spirit itself, moving and manifesting in this world.

Experience Kripalu your way. For less. Add a Day to Your Stay Beginning in September, Come for a weekend program or Kripalu R&R and add an extra night of R&R at 25% off.

Developed by Tom Gillette, This Next Breath is an accessible 25-minute daily practice that includes breath meditations and simple postures. Come gain an understanding of the rationale behind these powerful breathing techniques with Tom, who guides you step by step through a weekend of breathing, introspection, and epiphanies. Even if you are a yoga teacher or have had a breath practice for years, you’ll open up to a world of new possibilities. Return home feeling refreshed, joyous, and ready to bring This Next Breath into your daily life. NOTE Tuition includes a manual. TUITION $250 + room & meals; p. 6

TOM GILLETTE, known for his wealth of experience and lighthearted depth, is creator of the online course This Next Breath and author of Sayings of the Breath. tomgillette.com

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND MEDITATION

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1 FRIDAY–SUNDAY

Free Nights Beginning in November, stay for two midweek R&R nights and get one free, or stay for three midweek nights and get two free.

A Buddhist Healing Ritual DAKINI’S HEART-ESSENCE CHÖD AND EMPOWERMENTS

Lama Migmar Tsteten Healing Chöd is an ancient Buddhist ritual known for its power to alleviate physical, emotional, and mental illness and suffering. There are no instructions to follow or techniques to learn. One simply lies down, rests, and receives healing. Healing Chöd is suitable for everyone, including those with chronic or mild illnesses.

kripalu.org/specials LAMA MIGMAR TSETEN has served as Buddhist chaplain at Harvard University since 1997 and is the founder of Sakya Institute for Buddhist Studies in Cambridge, Massachusetts. lamamigmar.net

TUITION $280+ room & meals; p. 6

Healing Chöd rituals consist of music, prayers, and mantras in the sacred sounds of Sanskrit and Tibetan, transformative mudras and offerings, and meditation to cut through the destructive emotions and repel negative energies and obstacles. Empowerments are given to further increase healing blessings. Dakini’s Heart-Essence Chöd is based on the female Buddha, Vajrayogini. It originated with the 10th-century Indian yogi Mahasiddha Naropa, and was passed down to Lama Migmar’s guru, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, also the guru of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

COMBINE THIS PROGRAM with Mangalam Svapna: The Yoga of Lucid Dreaming, December 1–3, for a 10 percent tuition discount for each program.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Women, Empowered

This fall at Kripalu, we’re focusing on the power of women to change the world. So we asked a few of the women who make this such a great place to visit—and to work —to share what keeps them going. Read their stories kripalu.org/behindthescenes

Yuri H., Program Development Manager

Katiuscia W., Kripalu R&R Coordinator

Morgan Q., Marketing Manager

Michelle B., Mailroom Supervisor

Selena V., Cook Supervisor

Barbara Vacarr, CEO

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Start planning your HARVILLE HENDRIX AND HELEN HUNT HENDRIX DECEMBER 6–8

Getting the Love You Want A Workshop for Couples

SARAH POWERS and TY POWERS DECEMBER 6–8

Insight Yoga A Yoga and Meditation Retreat

JUDITH HANSON LASATER DECEMBER 8–13

Relax and Renew Learning to Teach Restorative Yoga

ROLF GATES DECEMBER 29– JANUARY 1

New Year’s Vinyasa Yoga Intensive Clarity and Connection

Snowshoeing and Yoga JANUARY 17–20 and FEBRUARY 14–17

Kripalu Faculty

COLETTE BARON-REID JANUARY 3–5

Your Year of Divine Destiny

BESSEL VAN DER KOLK and LICIA SKY

BHAKTI BLISS NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION

JANUARY 3–5

David Newman (Durga Das) and Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band

TARA BENNETT-GOLEMAN and DANIEL GOLEMAN

The Body Keeps the Score Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

DECEMBER 27–JANUARY 1

JANUARY 10–12

Mindful Habit Change How the Mind Can Heal the Heart

winter getaway… Contemplative Week

SHARON SALZBERG and STEPHEN COPE

RODNEY YEE and COLLEEN SAIDMAN YEE JANUARY 31–FEBRUARY 2

Yoga for Peace

JANUARY 12–17

The Practice of Loving-Kindness A Meditation and Yoga Retreat

ROBERT PENG JANUARY 17–20

Qigong to Increase Your Healing Power

DAVID KESSLER

PANACHE DESAI FEBRUARY 7–9

You Are Enough

Nature and Mindfulness Winter Woods FEBRUARY 17–21

Kripalu Faculty

YANG YANG

and special guest Robert Sheeler

JANUARY 24–26

FEBRUARY 21–23

LOREN FISHMAN and GABRIELLA BARNSTONE

DANI SHAPIRO

Finding Meaning The Sixth Stage of Grief

JANUARY 31–FEBRUARY 2

Yoga Do’s and Don’ts for the Hips and Knees

The Ancient Wisdom of Tai Chi and Qigong for Mood, Stress, and Sleep

FEBRUARY 28–MARCH 1

The Stories We Carry Meditation and Writing

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Presenter Index A Abbot, Martha 56 Abrams, Dale 63 Acosta, Rosie 28 Albert, Lee 59 Aron, Elaine N. 31 Aronie, Nancy Slonim 85 Arp-Sandel, Karen 46 Ashana 37 Auster, Sara 44 B Bagnulo, John 32 Barnett, Libby 76 Barnstone, Gabriella 69, 92 Barsotti, Rev. Tiffany 29 Battle, Cynthia L. 67 Battles, Kiesha 50 Bayley, Peter J. 67 Beck, Martha 45 Beery, Itzhak 91 Bell, Baxter 41 Bergins, Toni 58, 79, 85 Bertini, Liza 49 Beyer, Timothy J. 99 Bilotta, Heather 59 Bodendorf, Kerrie 24 Bonwell, Jacqui 42 Borysenko, Joan 81 Brach, Tara 64 Breuer, Maya 50, 85 Brier, Rabbi Sigal 26 Brody, Sage 59 Burns, Melanie 90 Buttenheim, Megha Nancy 28, 71, 75 C Cameron, Julia 23 Cappy, Peggy 55 Carroll, Yoganand Michael 38, 65 Casperson, Erin 27, 44, 63 Chang, Lorelei 77 Chase, Sam 26 Cohen, Ken 54 Cole, Terri 33 Cope, Stephen 40, 49, 68 Corn, Seane 84 Correia, Karen Paolino 43 Cote, Dory 66 Courtney, Kevin 34 Cramer, Holger 67 Cratsley, Rose 50 Crist, Ray 37, 56 Cullen, Ida 55 Cushing, Becky 62, 63 Cutler, Howard C. 91 D Dalbec, Michelle 38, 60, 98 Dana, Deb 90 De Angelis, Barbara 37 De Rosa, Wendy 91 Delgado, Janna 26, 42, 49 de los Reyes, Glen 28 Denniston, Paul 87 DeSiato, Alexandra 95

Diamond, Renee 99 Dicks, Matthew 70 E Edmunds, Jashoda 49, 88 Edwards, Michaelle 69 Eliot, Travis 75 Emerson, David 73 Estapa, Rachel 49 F Farmer, Angela 83, 85 Faulds, Danna 49 Faulds, Richard (Shobhan) 49, 62 Fears, Angela 50 Feldman, Kate and Joel 58 Fishman, Loren 69, 92 Fitzgordon, Jonathan 70 Foust, Jonathan (Sudhir) 62 Frederick, Ronald J. 99 Freund, Alane 31 Frey, Jess 64 Futuronsky, Aruni Nan 35, 93 G Galvin, Abbie 22 Garivaltis, Hilary 90 Gerber, Laurie 30 Germer, Christopher 36 Gernady, Lauren 27 Geyer, Cynthia 32 Gibbs, Beth 49 Gillette, Tom 100 Goldstein, Elisha 88 Gordon, James S. 32 Greene, Kevin D. 92 Grossman, Carrie 95 H Hagel, Katie 46 Hancock, Maureen 87 Haner, Jean 66 Hanke, Leigh F. 88 Harendorf, Kari 28 Hawk, Ona 50 Heimann, Lara 24 Henrikson, Nina 56 Heusser, Andrew 35 Holmes, Christopher 40, 60 Hudson, Russ 94 Hughes, Jurian 81 Hyman, Mark 32 I Israel, Ira 93 J Jabali-Nash, Ahmed 95 Jagat, Guru 33 Jain, Shamini 29 Jefferson, Abigail Ifatola 50 Johnson, Kate 85 Jones, Jeff W. 29 Jones, Leslie Salmon 29 Judith, Anodea 65

Kamen, Morely 29 Kaur, Ramdesh 98 Kaur, Valarie 84 Kay, Annie B. 35, 40, 72 Kelley, Mira 94 Kelly, Loch 82 Kessler, David 87 Khalsa, Sat Bir S. 40, 67 Kieves, Tama 61 Kozasa, Elisa 67 Kozlowski, Coby 85 Krucoff, Carol 49

.O 92 Ó Súilleabháin, Owen and Mícheál Moley 51 O’Donnell, Kate 81 Ogulewicz, Mary Beth 42 O’Keefe, Erin Maile 97 O’Keefe, Kevin 97 Olsen, Sigrid 56 Orlansky, Daniel 34 Ornish, Dean 67

Teyolia, Marla 50 Trudeau, Renée Peterson 70 Trzaskos, Brian 78 Tsteten, Lama Migmar 100 Turner, Jenn 73

Pacini, Cat 27 Parashakti 58 Park, Crystal L. 67 Patel, Eva 29 Paul, Margaret 31 Paul, Russill 40 Peng, Robert 77 Pettus, Mark 72 Philipps, Bill 68 Plonski, Shai 41 Polatin, Betsy 80 Porchon-Lynch, Tao 99 Pransky, Jillian 77

Uebelacker, Lisa 67 Urlacher, Sagel 42

L Lampanelli, Lisa 82 Lang, Lesli 61 Lang, Monique 91 Lavretsky, Helen 67 Lee, Cyndi 86 Lee, Daisy 77 Leonard, Steven 35, 46, 62, 78 Le Page, Joseph 49 Leven, Dan 59 Levine, Peter A. 80 Liebman, Brahmani 49, 88 Lombard, Jay 32 Long, Jana 49, 85 Lundeen, Sudha Carolyn 45 M MacKinnon, Danielle 79 Mann, Rosy 44, 79 Marchesiello, Vandita Kate 49 Marsh, Coeli 80 Martí, Vinn Arjuna 41 Martin, Thea Bourke 82 McCraken, Meg 34 McKowen, Laura 30 McKusick, Eileen Day 29 McNelis, Kelly 23 Metcalf, Linda Trichter 72 Meza, Melina 41 Michaan, Nevine 22 Miller, Kia 57 Mills, Paul 29 Moore, Thomas 83 Moreno, Patricia 25 Mortali, Micah 39, 49, 63 Mullen, Ann 72 Myers, Tom 86 N Nataraj, Nirmala 23 Neff, Kristin 36 Nelson, Bhavani Lorraine 97 Nelson, Ken 61 Nelson, Kristi 82 Nelson, Lisa B. 35, 40, 63, 72 Neumark-Sztainer, Diane 67 Newhart, Cristie 49 Novick, Linda 34

Q Quach, Due 93 R Ramsey, Drew 32 Reis, Jennifer 30, 49, 66, 95 Reynolds, Eliza 74 Reynolds, Sil 38, 74 Roche, Melanie 38 Ronka, David 61 Ross, Nathan 94 Roth, Geneen 57 Roule, Mark 39, 63, 77, 78 Rountree, Sage 95 Roxo, Alexandra 85 Rudman, Sarajean 95 Ryker, Bethany 78

Sullivan, Marlysa 49 Swanson, Ann 49 Swift, Kathie Madonna 32, 72 Swisher, Nancy 54 T

V Valentine, Radleigh 25 van der Kolk, Bessel 33, 75 Vela, Isha 92 Viggiano, Dinneen 39, 71 Villoldo, Alberto 63 Voelker, Lakshmi 71 W Wagner, David Harshada 87 Webb, Jennifer 67 Weinert, Lisa 89 Weinstock, Beth 36 Weintraub, Amy 44 Welch, Claudia 85 White, Jim 61 Whyte, David 51 williams, Rev. angel Kyodo 22, 84 Wilson, Angela 40 Wolfer, Justin 90 Y Yang, Yang 88 Z Zander, Lauren Handel 30

S Salbi, Zainab 84 Salzberg, Sharon 68 Santaella, Danilo 67 Sausys, Antonio 27 Schaeffer, Ellen 49 Schreger, Harriet 22 Schwartz, Robert 98 Sergeant, Ashleigh 34 Shinal, Amy 32 Shure, Jane 36 Sky, Licia 33, 75 Smith, Jeremy Rock 32, 43, 89 Sohl, Stephanie Jean 67 Soltes, Karen 60 Spann, Niyonu 92 Spaulding, Holly Wren 89 Srivastava, Kirti 29 Stanley, Tracee 25 Stein, Claude 94 Streeter, Chris 67 Sturman, Robert 49, 74 Sturtevant, Dana 61

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Continuing Education (CE) credits are available for • Ayurvedic Professionals (NAMA) • Coaches (ICF) • Massage Therapists (NCBTMB)

Kripalu is not recognized by the state of New York to offer continuing education credits to massage therapists through NCBTMB.

• Nurses (NURS)

Nursing continuing education credits are provided through Berkshire AHEC.

• Psychologists (PSY) Psychology continuing education credits are provided through R. Cassidy Seminars, Santa Rosa, California.

• Registered Dietitians (RD) • Social Workers (SW)

Kripalu is not recognized by the state of New York to offer continuing education credits to social workers through the Collaborative of NASW-MA Chapter and the Boston College and Simmons College Schools of Social Work.

• Yoga Teachers (YA) • Certified Yoga Therapists (IAYT)

Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are available for • Physicians (MD/DO)

Berkshire Health Systems is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians; find out more on our website.

Please note CE eligibility is subject to change. Check your program on the Kripalu website for the most accurate CE information. Licensing boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about a course meeting your specific board’s approval, please contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.

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