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Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training: Before You Apply

accreditation

The Kripalu School of Yoga is licensed as a private occupational school by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is a Yoga Alliance–registered school.

admissions

The Kripalu School of Yoga is committed to maintaining the experiential depth and high standards of professionalism that distinguish all Kripalu programs. KSY does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, disability, gender, marital or family status, nationality, religion, or sexual preference.

In determining an applicant’s suitability to be trained as a helping professional, the Admissions Committee considers the impact of health considerations on the program, other students, and staff. If an applicant feels that his or her application has been wrongly denied, the issue can be raised with the Director of Professional Training whose decision shall be final.

payment

We require a 50% deposit at the time of registration payable by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. A check may be sent to cover the deposit in the event you do not wish to use a credit card. If you pay the deposit by credit card, the balance will be charged to your card 5 days prior to your stay unless you have already paid the balance by check at least 2 weeks in advance. If you live outside the United States and wish to pay by check, it must be in U.S. funds (handwriting “U.S. Funds” on a personal check is not acceptable). Returned checks incur a $20 fee.

commuters

If you choose not to stay at Kripalu, commuter spaces are available. Please contact Registration at 866-200-5203 for current commuter cost. The cost includes meals and full use of the facilities when you are not in program sessions. For information about other housing opportunities in the area, contact Berkshire Visitors Center at 800-237-5747.

student complaint procedure

From time to time differences in interpretation of school policies may arise among students, faculty, and/or the administration. When such disputes occur, a major contributing factor is usually a miscommunication or misunderstanding. Both Kripalu Center and KSY put a premium on conscious communication and urge both students and staff to communicate any problems that arise directly to the individual(s) involved. If the problem cannot be resolved in this manner, the Professional Training office should be notified. Normally, these informal procedures will lead to a resolution of differences. If the complaint cannot be resolved in this way, the student may contact the Director of Professional Training. If the matter remains unresolved, students may contact the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Proprietary Schools, 350 Main St, Malden MA 02148-5023, or e-mail proprietaryschools@doe.mass.edu.

conditions for dismissal

  • Failure to fulfill financial agreements
  • Use of drugs or alcohol on the property, or attending class under the influence
  • Failure to attend sessions
  • Behaving in a manner that may be harmful to the learning environment or reputation of the school.

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