Calendar of Programs
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 1
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in New York City at YoGanesh Yoga Studio in Chelsea. This non-residential training will be offered 10 weekends from February to June. more
Friday, February 10, 2012
Couples Cooking
For all couples. Sharing food develops and deepens relationships. When you take this a step further and plan, shop, and cook together, it can foster healing on all levels and nurture a profound connection. more
Evidence-Based Traditional Taiji (Tai Chi) and Qigong: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit
Master Yang is a traditionally trained, internationally recognized tai chi and qigong master who has distilled the essential aspects of these arts into an easy-to-learn program for people of all ages and physical abilities. more
Fearless Loving
Ready to be happy just being you? Is it time to fall madly in love with the person you see in the mirror? You are the only person who can decide how much love is in your life by accepting yourself right now, as you are. more
Namaste New York Presents: The Art of Teaching Private Yoga
For certified yoga teachers. Teaching yoga privately requires very different skills than teaching group classes. In this workshop, Julie Wald presents material not discussed in teacher training programs, and reveals the secret to building a thriving private teaching practice or, as it is called at Namaste New York, the “mojo”. more
Snowshoe, Stretch,and Relax in the Berkshires: Awaken to the Natural World
Join outdoor guide Greg DiLisio for a weekend of adventure, rejuvenation, and relaxation. Your days begin with qigong to cultivate energy so you can snowshoe with poise, confidence, power, and grace. more
The Nia Technique: Dancing Through Life with Sound and Silence
Do you want to experience your body so that every movement feels as if you are dancing? This program taps into the joy of movement by inviting you to dance with both sound and silence through the Nia technique, an invitation to dance your uniqueness. more
The Wisdom of Yoga and the Art of Extraordinary Living
Can ordinary people live extraordinary lives? Yogis believe that we can. Join author, psychotherapist, and yoga teacher Stephen Cope and delve into the heart of yoga, a millennia-old wisdom tradition organized around a systematic investigation of this question. more
Vinyasa Flow: Flowing Through the Elements—A Kripalu Approach
This rejuvenating asana-based workshop takes you into the depths of vinyasa flow and the inquiry of yoga. Through a challenging yet compassionate practice, the Kripalu methodology allows you to experience vinyasa flow in a new and empowering way. more
Yantra Yoga: Perfect Rhythm of Life
Yantra Yoga is one of the oldest recorded systems of yoga in the world. Coming to us by way of Tibet, Yantra Yoga’s unique series of positions and movements, combined with conscious breathing, helps to coordinate and harmonize the body’s energy so the mind can find its authentic balance. more
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Asian Cooking Secrets for Health and Longevity
Dubbed the “Julia Child of Asian Cuisine” by the Washington Post, award-winning cookbook author Corinne Trang invites you to engage your senses, build an intimate relationship with food, and immerse yourself in the joy of mindful cooking. more
Let's Get Emotional: Embracing Your Empathic Genius
People are always telling us not to get emotional, but did you know that your emotions contain your capacity to set effective boundaries, the ability to communicate and relate with others, and the power to heal psychological wounds? more
OM Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors Teacher Training
For certified yoga teachers with at least 2 years of consistent yoga practice. Learn how to use yoga to help women cancer patients and survivors lessen the side effects of treatment and regain a healthy lifestyle after breast cancer or other cancer surgery. more
Rejuvenate and Reclaim Life After 40
Crafting a meaningful, passionate, healthy life. This program is designed for women and men over 40 who want to reinvigorate their life with joy and health. more
Thai Yoga Massage 1: Lotus Palm School Certification
Read more about the full Lotus Palm certification program. Start a career in Thai Yoga Massage, a dynamic therapy for physical well-being and spiritual energy. more
Friday, February 17, 2012
Sharing Your Life Story: From the Page to the Stage
Everything in your life, from the mundane to the extraordinary, is a story waiting to be told. This workshop is an invitation for you to discover your own unique and powerful story. more
Couples Bodywork: Thai for Two with Your Sweetheart!
For couples of all orientations. Enjoy a deeper sense of appreciation for each other and greater intimacy together. Couples Bodywork derives its power from yoga, Thai massage, shiatsu, and meditation. more
Cross-Country Skiing and Yoga Retreat
Cross-country skiing is one of the best total-body, nonimpact aerobic exercises, and yoga is a superb way to prepare for and wind down from your cross-country workouts. more
Deepen Your Practice: A Weekend Yoga Retreat
Do you love yoga? Would you thrive in a nurturing and creative environment in which to explore and deepen your yoga practice? Are you seeking tools and techniques to relieve stress? more
Deepening Your Love: A Retreat for Couples
For couples of any length commitment and any sexual orientation. This transformative, practical couples retreat, developed by Kate and Joel Feldman over 20 years, has made a difference in the lives of thousands of participants. more
Dharma Yoga Immersion: Be Receptive to Grace
1 year of yoga experience recommended. Dharma Mittra, inspirational classical-yoga teacher and leader in the West, invites you to take a journey into the life of a yogi. more
Radical Happiness
Treat yourself to three days of radical transformation with Harshada Wagner. The Sanskrit word “harshada” means “full of ecstasy, joy, and delight”—qualities he brings to his teaching as he guides participants onto the path of radical happiness. more
Seven Windows to the Soul: Transformation Through the Chakras
This workshop will introduce you to the experience of the seven sacred energy centers, or chakras, that spin at the core of your being, generating your life patterns and physical health. more
Kripalu Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Certification: Module Two
Take part in an integrated curriculum designed to make Ayurveda an exciting exploration that results in you feeling more connected to your self, others, and seasonal rhythm—while giving you the confidence to bring this ancient technology to your clients, friends, and/or family members. more
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Integrative Weight Loss
Lose weight and maintain a healthy body naturally. If you know that going on another diet isn’t the solution, come nourish yourself and invite changes that will continue to unfold long after you return home. more
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification: Monthlong Intensive
Immerse yourself in Kripalu Yoga and learn to share the gift of yoga with others. Awaken the teacher within and discover how the tools of yoga can be used to cultivate health, facilitate psychological growth, and open the doors to spiritual transformation—for yourself and for your students. more
Monday, February 20, 2012
CircusYoga® Community Retreat (Adults)
Did you ever want to run away and join the circus? CircusYoga creates a relaxed, playful, and energized environment that invites people of all generations to explore challenging yet accessible experiences. more
CircusYoga® Community Retreat (Kids)
Did you ever want to run away and join the circus? CircusYoga creates a relaxed, playful, and energized environment that invites people of all generations to explore challenging yet accessible experiences. more
Creating Ease: Ten Steps to a Full and Vibrant Life (Cancelled)
Program cancelled. For all levels, including beginners. Would you like to experience more joy in your everyday life and let go of thoughts and behaviors that block your energy and love? more
Creation Is Ecstasy: Manifestation Through the Chakras
Are you ready to create the life of your dreams? Would you like to learn a step-by-step method for making your dreams come true? Manifestation is joyous when you know how to break through the blocks that stand in the way. more
Natural Brilliance: The Yogic Practice of the Five Wisdoms
The Five Wisdoms are an integral part of being fully human. These tantric Buddhist teachings cultivate personal integration by working with the basic elements of our existence—body, emotions, mental activity, and surroundings. more
Friday, February 24, 2012
Anusara® Yoga Weekend: Asana as a Celebration of the Heart
For students of all levels and all yoga traditions; no Anusara experience necessary. Deepen your understanding and practice of asana as an artistic expression of your devotion to the essence of life. more
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: Level 1
Joe Dispenza, featured in the award-winning film What the Bleep Do We Know!?, writes, “Only when you are able to break the habit of being yourself can a new self emerge. more
The Role of Nutrition in Maintaining Health: Reversing Heart Disease and Other Chronic Conditions
Our society is on the cusp of a seismic revolution in health—a revolution based not on pills or surgical procedures, but on lifestyle change and healthy nutrition choices. more
Yoga and the Luminous Body
This program is for people seeking greater knowledge of the realms of energy and their impact in the physical world. Gain a clear understanding of how to use the world of subtle energies in your yoga practice and in everyday life for spiritual growth and optimal health. more
Positional Therapy Level 1: Experiential Approach to Strain-Counterstrain & Muscle Energy Technique
For bodyworkers, yoga teachers, nurses, chiropractors, and interested individuals. This amazing therapy for recovery from chronic pain is very gentle and easy to learn and works when many other approaches fail. more
Yoga Tune Up® Teacher Training: A Certification for Yoga and Group Fitness Teachers, Level 1
For people with teaching experience in yoga, Pilates, group fitness, personal training, massage therapy, or dance. Yoga Tune Up is a potent new style of yoga that strikes a balance between the worlds of yoga and fitness, attracting students of all ages and body types. more
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 2
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in New York City at YoGanesh Yoga Studio in Chelsea. This non-residential training will be offered 10 weekends from February to June. more
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Insight Meditation and Mindfulness Yoga: A Wholistic Approach to Awakening
A unified approach to yoga postures and formal sitting meditation brings both relaxation and the liberating power of clear seeing to every aspect of our lives. more
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
For all yoga teachers. When the body is fully supported, it will naturally relax, releasing deeply held tensions. Restorative yoga is the yoga of non-doing, and focuses on effortlessness and ease, using well-placed blankets, bolsters, yoga straps, and chairs to safely support the body in various postures. more
Preventing and Reversing Diabetes
A health immersion program for men and women with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Develop the skills you need to take charge of your diabetes and your health. more
SomaSoul® Somatic Expressive Therapy Training: The Somatic Healing Process
SomaSoul is a mind-body healing therapy that integrates the expressive arts, body psychotherapy, and somatics for self-discovery and healing. The SomaSoul Training is a series of four 5-day modules offered over the course of seven months. more
Yoga, Downhill Skiing, and Snowboarding
The winter season whispers of snowy vistas and exhilaration. Find your midwinter inspiration in this revitalizing blend of masterfully guided yoga and deep relaxation, complemented with downhill skiing or snowboarding at two of the Northeast’s premier vacation settings, Kripalu Center and Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. more
Monday, February 27, 2012
Positional Therapy, Level 2: Strain-Counterstrain and Muscle Energy Technique
Positional Therapy is a cutting-edge program for recovery from chronic pain that can be used for self-healing and with family, friends, and clients. Through simple hands-on techniques, the body’s habitual holding pattern in a particular area is released. more
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Freedom-Style Yoga
Erich Schiffmann is a one-of-a-kind teacher in the American yoga world. His unique Freedom-Style Yoga offers an intuitive approach to yoga as the art of living. more
Reconnective Healing Seminar: Levels I and II
For beginning and advanced healing practitioners. Join Kelly Woodruff and discover why hospitals and universities across the country are investing time and money in an attempt to explain some people’s unique healing abilities. more
Revitalizing Cleanse: Nourishing Body, Mind, and Spirit
Do you feel sluggish, bloated, and out of sync? Tune up with this nurturing cleanse. Have no fear of going hungry as you are guided through this sensible approach to detox, diet, and healthy lifestyle. more
Friday, March 2, 2012
Men's Yoga for the Soul
For all men; no yoga experience necessary. Recharge, rejuvenate, and reconnect in a unique men’s program that blends yoga practice, relaxation, meditation, and healthy living. more




