there’s something happening every evening—365 days of the year.
Kripalu presents a variety of informative, engaging, and inspirational evening programs every night of the year, including experiential workshops, concerts, movies, workshop samplers, and dance events.
evening programs
Kripalu’s evening programs are free of charge to Kripalu guests and staff, as well as Berkshire Kripalu Community (BKC) members. Occasionally we host special ticketed events, such as concerts, book signings, and dances.
Dinner is available for an additional $18. Tickets may be purchased through Registration, the Front Desk, or the Kripalu Shop.
All evening programs begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise specified. Please check the Guest Information Boards on-site for more information.
Special evenings
An Evening with Coleman Barks, Zuleikha, and David Darling
Saturday, November 22, 2008
7:30 pm
A lovely evening of poetry, stories, music, dance, and song. In celebration of Rumi, his poetry will be honored as well as the work of other poets and mystics of the thirteenth century. Zuleikha will offer stories, David Darling masterful improvisations on the cello, and Coleman Barks will read some of his own poetry.
Admission: $20 for general public; $15 for in-house guests; free for participants in the Illuminating Rumi program.
Social Intelligence: A Talk with Daniel Goleman
Friday, December 12, 2008
7:30 pm
This engaging evening will challenge us to rethink our relationships. Drawing from groundbreaking material from his new book, Social Intelligence, Daniel Goleman will present cutting-edge research in neuroscience and psychology that provides amazing new insights into the biology of empathy and compassion, romantic chemistry, and the bonds of love.
Admission: Free for participants in the Emotional Alchemy weekend workshop; $15 for general public and in-house guests.
Lighting the Inner Menorah: An Evening of Chanting and Reflection
Thursday, December 25, 2008
7:30 pm
In Jewish mysticism, the soul is likened to a flame, and humans to vessels containing divine sparks. When we light the external candles of the menorah, we are reminded of the inner light of the soul. Join Rabbi Sigal Brier on a joyful journey to deepen your enlightenment with mystical insights, reflection, and chanting. This event is free and open to all.
Spend a week exploring the customs and traditions of the “light holidays” and igniting your inner fire in Rabbi Sigal Brier’s programs Light a Candle: An Interfaith Holiday Experience and The Kaballah of Fire and Light.
Evening Concert with Ubaka Hill and the ShapeShifters
Saturday, January 17, 2009
7:30 pm
Join Ubaka Hill and members of the ShapeShifters, a multicultural, multi-instrument ensemble of talented, skilled musicians, for a joyous celebration. Experience healing and soulful joy as you take in transformational soundscapes that reveal the power of intentional music.
Admission: $10 for general public; free for in-house guests and participants in Ubaka Hill’s weekend program Drumsong: The Art and Spirit of Drumming.
An Evening with Sylvia Boorstein: The Lifelong Joyful Journey
Saturday, January 24, 2009
7:00 pm
This evening, Sylvia Boorstein will explore the landscape of the spiritual journey in the same delightful conversational style that has made her books such a success. Defining the goal of this journey as “the joyful experience of the non-afflicted mind fully able to love,” Sylvia sees the journey remaining the same over time, even though the view looks different as it evolves. She has watched how her own experience of “Now I truly understand” is continuously superceded by “Now I really truly understand.” The evening will include readings from Sylvia’s five books, and conclude with a book signing. Free for everyone.
Sylvia Boorstein and Stephen Cope team up to lead three days of meditation and yoga in their program Divine Abodes.
Kirtan with Krishna Das
Saturday, March 14, 2009
7:30 pm
Combining devotional yoga, Western grooves, and soulful chanting, Krishna Das has been called the “Chant Master of American yoga” by the New York Times. Join him for a joyous evening of call-and-response chanting with his special brand of devotional music, energized with contemporary melodies accessible to Western hearts.
Admission: Free for participants in Krishna Das’ weekend program; $30 for general public; $25 for in-house guests.
Interfaith Seder: A Journey to Freedom and Pluralism
Saturday, March 28, 2009
7:30 pm
The Biblical story of coming out of Egypt (Exodus) is the ancient tale of a people’s freedom restored. Hear this story and other mythical freedom narratives from our diverse and pluralistic society. Join Rabbi Sigal Brier for an inspiring evening of stories and songs that will beckon you to listen to the voices of freedom and renewal in our midst. This event is free and open to all.
Join Rabbi Sigal Brier for a weekend examining the teachings and practices surrounding the Jewish holiday of Passover in her program Kabbalah of Freedom and Renewal, March 26–29, 2009.
Celebrating Peace: An Intimate Kirtan with Snatam Kaur and GuruGanesha Singh
Saturday, March 28, 2009
8:00 pm
Join Snatam Kaur and GuruGanesha Singh for an evening of uplifting music to inspire infinite peace and inner joy. Snatam delivers a heart-opening performance that combines the musical traditions of East and West, accompanied by GuruGanesha’s unforgettable guitar playing and the rhythms of tabla player Krishan. Come allow Snatam’s unique voice to penetrate your being, allowing you to create a deeper connection with yourself, others, and the Divine.
Admission: $25 for general public; $20 for in-house guests; free for participants in Absolute Joy Through Kundalini Yoga, Chanting, and Meditation.
One World, One Heart: Kirtan with Russill Paul
Saturday, April 11, 2009
8:00 pm
Come prepared to liberate your voice and dance your prayers to rich musical accompaniment with Russill Paul and Kripalu musicians. The intention of this evening’s kirtan is moksha, the liberation of the soul that is the true significance of Easter.
Admission: $10 for general public; free for in-house guests and participants in Putting the East Back in Easter: A Yogic Easter Retreat.
Concert with Nawang Khechog
Saturday, April 18, 2009
8:00 pm
In this special evening, celebrated Tibetan musician Nawang Khechog will share his spiritually meditative music. The concert will emphasize themes of love, compassion, and kindness, with a solo performance by Nawang and collaboration with other musicians.
Admission: $15 for general public; $10 for in-house guests; free for participants in Nawang’s weekend program.
Evening with Shawn Stevens and Friends
Saturday, May 2, 2009
7:30 pm
Shawn Stevens is a soulful Mohican shaman who leads ceremonies and lives his life as spiritual medicine. Through flute, drum, dancing, and singing in the Native American tradition, he will share prayer and ceremony, accompanied by his friends.
Admission: $10 for general public; free for in-house guests and participants in The Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers and Seven Directions Yoga.
Evening Concert with Dave Stringer
Saturday, May 23, 2009
7:30 pm
Join Dave Stringer, a leader of the new American kirtan movement, for this exuberant and inspiring event. Kirtan, an ancient practice of mantra chanting that has become popular as a participatory live music experience in yoga studios throughout the world, lifts the spirit, opens the heart, and inspires the mind. As Dave says, at a kirtan “You’re not just listening to the music, you are the music.”
Admission: $20 for general public; $15 for in-house guests.
