Calendar of Programs
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 …
Reawaken Your Life through the Power of Yoga and Song
Don’t miss this weekend revival of spirit, led by two celebrated teachers. Dana Flynn is a pioneer of creative vinyasa flow and cofounder of Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in New York City and San Francisco. more …
Shamans: The Neuroscientists of Enlightenment
Each of us has a luminous energy field (LEF) that envelops the physical body and holds a record of our emotional, physical, and spiritual traumas. The LEF is a blueprint that determines how we heal and live, and can keep us trapped in old stories, dramas, and diseases. more …
Spice It Up!: Creative Cooking with Herbs and Spices
A pinch of this, a sprinkle of that-the right herbs and spices can enhance the flavor of any dish. In this fun and informative hands-on vegetarian cooking class, gourmet organic chef, teacher, and cookbook author Leslie Cerier shows you how to use herbs and spices to make delicious, globally-inspired dishes. more …
Unplanned Grace: A Meditation Retreat to Discover the Blessings of Devastating Change
If there is one thing that unites us as human beings, it is the absolute certainty that things change. When we look back on our life, it is often the experiences of transition and loss, especially devastating ones, that we remember the most. more …
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 3
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, March 4, 2012
The Reconnection®: A Level III Seminar
For students who have taken Levels I and II Reconnective Healing Seminars. Every body contains its own set of energetic lines and points. These meridians serve as our interface with the universe, facilitating communication of energy, light, and information between the macrocosm and microcosm, the universe and humankind. more …
An Introduction to The Seven Sacred Steps: The Art of Extraordinary Loving (Cancelled)
Program cancelled. For every woman committed to living greater love in her life, whether in a relationship or not. Are you ready to get the love you want? more …
Launch Your Yoga Journey, Enrich Your Life!
Take an excursion into yoga that will enrich your life. This comprehensive workshop will give you a clear and practical grounding in yoga. Many “Westernized” versions of yoga miss the essence of the practice, but Cathy Woods captures that essence, giving you an easy-to-follow base for embarking on your yogic journey. more …
Women and Food: A Journey to Nourishment
A personalized, small-group approach to creating positive change. Do you want a healthy, happy relationship with food? Eating is one of our most essential human needs. more …
Foot Reflexology Training Level 1: The Science, Art, and Heart
For healing arts practitioners and everyone who wants to help themselves and others. Learn a complete 60- to 90-minute foot reflexology flow that stimulates points on the feet that correspond to all part of the body, helping the recipient achieve balance, health, and healing. more …
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Embodyoga®: Deepen Your Practice From the Inside Out
Developed by Patty Townsend, Embodyoga is an invitation to enter the bodymind with clear awareness, unwavering acceptance, compassion, and awe. Using asana and special pranayama techniques, this innovative workshop takes you on an experiential journey deep within the layers of your bodymind. more …
Friday, March 9, 2012
A Workshop on The Artist's Way: Creative Myths and Monsters
Don’t wait any longer. Discover and recover your creative self with Julia Cameron, author of the groundbreaking book The Artist’s Way. Stop telling yourself “It’s too late”; stop waiting until you make enough money to do something you love; stop thinking it’s just your ego whenever you yearn for a more creative life. more …
Getting High: Yoga, Meditation, and the Infinite Pharmacy Within
To achieve true freedom from negative behaviors and thoughts, it is often necessary to move stuck energies out of the body and release stuck belief patterns from the mind and heart. more …
Holistic Eye Care: Improve and Save Your Sight Naturally
The eyes are the windows to the soul. This eye-opening workshop offers a holistic approach for those who want to improve and preserve their eyesight and become less dependent on glasses or contacts. more …
Thai Yoga Massage: A Life Skill for Everyone
When you give a great massage you feel more alive, aware, and joyous. The well-being of your family, friends, and community can be permanently uplifted by your choice to share compassionate touch—it is literally one of the best things you can do. more …
The Joy of Living Meditation Retreat
Created by the brilliant Tibetan meditation master Mingyur Rinpoche, the Joy of Living Meditation Retreat shows you how meditation can help create a peaceful mind and a joyful heart. more …
The Power of Positive Being: The Science of the Soul
Are you ready for a powerful change in your life? Positive Psychology addresses important questions about how we lead our lives, find happiness and satisfaction, and deal with life’s challenges. more …
When the Body Says No: Stress and Mind-Body Unity in Health and Illness
Mind and body form a non-dual unity. Science has now demonstrated that our emotional life is inextricably connected with our physiology. Emotional stresses play a major role in the onset of illness, most particularly the stress caused by the suppression of so-called negative emotions such as sadness or anger. more …
Yoga Without Struggle
How do we begin to let go of the constant tug of war between who we are in the present moment and the ideas and expectations we hold for ourselves? How do we release a yoga practice that is full of desires in order to come to our mat with the innocent eyes of amazement and joy? more …
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Your Spacious Self: Clear Your Clutter and Discover Who You Are
“This is not your typical clutter-clearing workshop,” says leading space-clearing expert and author Stephanie Bennett Vogt. She defines clutter as any thing or thought that gets in the way of accessing your highest purpose and deepest wisdom. more …
The Self Behind the Symptom: How Shadow Voices Heal Us
Underneath many physical or psychological symptoms, a part of you is struggling to be heard. Somatic therapist Judith Hendin teaches a process that uses subtle energy work, soulful movement, and insightful dialogue to access those messages. more …
Yogic Breathing and Asana Retreat: Silence and Simplicity to Deepen Practice
For yoga practitioners and teachers of all levels. Enrich your asana practice with liberating yogic breathing techniques, also called pranayama. These simple practices can strengthen the body, purify the mind, enhance overall balance, increase health, and heighten your clarity. more …
Vibrant Visionary Collage: Art, Zen, and Yoga Immersion for Women
Find your artist self in this spring collage retreat for women, taking the time and space to explore your personal sense of vibrant color. Guided to your creative zone by collage artist Karen Arp-Sandel, open your heart to contemplative practices like Zen meditation, yoga, and walking the labyrinth. more …
Creating Health and Harmony: An Ayurvedic Retreat
Discover an Ayurvedic approach to living well. Are you interested in Ayurveda but not sure where to start? Join us for this enlightening and fun Ayurveda immersion retreat. more …
Foot Reflexology Training Level 2: The Science, Art, and Heart
For healing arts practitioners and everyone who wants to help themselves and others. Deepen and refine your reflexology skills as you learn to further support your clients in their healing process. more …
Gardening Immersion: From Seed to Supper
Are you interested in starting a small vegetable garden or berry patch but not sure how to begin? Do you want to know which vegetables are the most nutritious and easiest to grow? more …
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Know Thy Selves: What Do We Do With All These Voices in Our Heads?
Have you ever wondered, “What are these voices in my head? One minute I feel this, the next I feel that. What’s really going on? Why do I react the way I do, and why can’t I relax? more …
Thursday, March 15, 2012
An Introduction to MBCT for Depression Relapse Prevention: The Mindful Heart of Psychotherapy
For mental-health professionals and students. This training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is for professionals interested in the interface of mindfulness in clinical treatment. more …
Energy Intensive: Meditation, Yoga, and Breathwork
Come 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 of the profound relationship between energy and consciousness, which is the essence of yoga and the foundation of all mind-body approaches. more …
Friday, March 16, 2012
Creating Ease: An Introduction to Yoga, Meditation, and Stress Management
What will your life look like in 5, 10, or 20 years? Are you setting the stage today for a fulfilled and vibrant life? It’s never too late to discover the profound healing benefits of yoga, meditation, and stress-management techniques. more …
Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
Join David Swenson, one of the world’s foremost instructors of Ashtanga Yoga, for an introductory workshop on the foundations of Ashtanga Yoga and the general flow of Ashtanga practice. more …
Journey Dance™: You Are the Prayer
Shed your old stories and limiting beliefs for good and begin to create a brilliant new vision of yourself and your work in the world. Deepen your divine dance, illuminate your path to service, and make space for grace in this weekend with JourneyDance creator and somatic healer Toni Bergins and interfaith minister and spiritual teacher Adam Sutton. more …
Mind, Mood, and Food: A Food As Medicine Seminar on Optimal Nutrition for the Brain
Don’t miss this Food As Medicine seminar featuring world-renowned mind-body medicine expert James S. Gordon and four cutting-edge clinicians in medical nutrition therapy who present the latest in science-based practices to improve brain health. more …
Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness and Transform Your Life
For people who are single, divorced, or seeking greater independence within their partnership. Are you ready to gain mastery over your own life? Many people spend years waiting for a “soul mate” to make them feel complete. more …
The Power of Imagery: Strengthen the Pelvic Core, Liberate Your Spine
Create a fresh understanding of the way your body is designed in order to liberate your ability to move freely and create health. This workshop with Eric Franklin, founder of the Franklin Method™, concentrates on the pelvic core and the spine, a masterpiece of design containing more than 100 joints and associated muscles and ligaments. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 500-Hour Certification: Module Four
Learn the deeper facets of teaching yoga, from asana and pranayama to the internal practice of stilling the mind and attuning to the multidimensional body, mind, and spirit. more …
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Deep Writing Workshop
Give yourself the gift of a week in the embrace of your writing. Eric Maisel’s Deep Writing workshop is simple in structure and powerful in effect. more …
Detox for Health and Healing
Your jump start for healthier living. Detoxification is a natural body process that is compromised when our system becomes overloaded from poor diet, allergies, stress, infections, and toxins such as heavy metals. more …
Feeding Your Demons: Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict: Kapala Training Level 1
A “demon” is anything that plagues or blocks you—fears, illnesses, PTSD, eating disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety, or just our run of the mill ‘stuff. more …
Live Your Yoga, Teach Your Yoga
For all yoga teachers. This training gives you confidence in your innate magnetism as a teacher and human being and in your ability to communicate the ancient practices of yoga as accessible experiences for students of all levels. more …
Yoga for the Rest of Us
Also for those who want to lead adaptive yoga. Experience the many benefits of yoga in a safe, enjoyable, and friendly environment, no matter what shape you are in. more …
Zen and the Art of HarmonicaYoga™
What better way to focus on the breath than with the inhalations and exhalations of a catchy blues-rock rhythm on the harmonica? David Harp, author of Three Minutes to Blues, Rock, and Folk Harmonica and The Three Minute Meditator, will not only have total beginners playing blues, rock, folk, and classical music within minutes, he will use the humble “Mississippi saxophone” as a route to mindfulness and self-awareness. more …
Friday, March 23, 2012
Medical Qigong: Power of the Subtle Bodies
According to Taoist tradition, our subtle bodies—which include the qi, or energetic body, and the emotional body—are the root cause of most disease and premature aging. more …
Now What? Finding Career Clarity and Life Direction From the Inside Out
Are you reevaluating your career or looking to do something radically different with your life? Instead of struggling on your own with life’s toughest questions, join Laura Berman Fortgang, author of Now What? more …
Seven Stages of Practical Enlightenment
Enlightenment is an often-used word, but its meaning is not commonly understood. For centuries, it was thought that enlightenment was a place you eventually reached if you were disciplined in your spiritual or religious practice, but it is not a place at all—it is an evolving process and a continuous journey. more …
Stilling the Mind: A Profound Course in Meditation
Discover the secrets that yogis have used across millennia to still the mind. Sitting with meditation master Mark Griffin makes your meditation process straightforward and easily attainable. more …
The Power of Clarity: Using EFT to Access Your Inner Guidance
Learn how to use advanced applications of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to eliminate resistance to success, release blocks to mental and emotional clarity, and allow abundance to flow into all areas of your life. more …
Yoga and Deep Relaxation Retreat: The Gift of Yoga Nidra
Experience deeper levels of inner freedom than you ever imagined possible. Give yourself permission to rest, balance, restore, and tap into new sources of energy. more …
Yoga: The Art of Attention
Your attention is ultimately your only art, your true offering to the world through your work, creativity, relationships, and daily practices. And your yoga is an ideal context for reawakening and refining your attention in order to optimize your talents in every aspect of life. more …
Advanced Studies in Yoga and Ayurveda
For those with a thorough introduction to Ayurveda and yoga (see prerequisite below). At the heart of any integration of yoga and Ayurveda is the understanding of how prana (life force) and agni (internal fire) support each other for health and healing—prana kindles agni, and agni liberates prana from the tissues, endowing it with light and intelligence. more …
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 4
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, March 25, 2012
Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain: Harnessing the Power of Neuroplasticity
Integrate the latest brain research, learn to manage stress, and break the mental patterns that keep you trapped in habitual and unproductive attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors. more …
Sacred Sexuality: Introduction to Tantra Yoga
Prana Regina Barrett and John Rene Berard are a husband-and-wife team who have shared a Taoist, shamanic, and yoga-based tantric path for 15 years. They have designed a retreat of safe and sacred sharing that includes movement, breath, play, sacred touch, communication, and intimacy. more …
Advanced Yoga Practices: Deep Meditation Training and Retreat
Are you looking for a complete yoga system based on traditional teachings? Would you like to start or expand a daily practice of inner silence? Could you use support as you learn, including an online community, free lessons, audiobooks, and more? more …
Gentle Yoga and Meditation for Vitality and Serenity
Enjoy the calm, peace, and self-acceptance of yoga no matter what shape you are in. Rudy Peirce takes a gentle approach, infusing his sessions with humor and warmth as he invites you to go at your own pace in this ultimate “chill-out” yoga program. more …
Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease
Five days to heal your heart and circulatory system. Alarmingly, one in three Americans has some type of cardiovascular disease—and that rate is increasing. more …
The Painting Experience: Awakening the Creative
The power inherent in painting is that it can awaken a wild vein of passion that will not go back to sleep. Using only the simple tools of brush, paper, and paint, the Painting Experience invites you on a highly personal journey of daring and discovery, made possible through a safe environment and the support of Stewart Cubley and his experienced staff. more …
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Inner Quest Intensive
All-inclusive price: $562 The all-inclusive price includes open-dorm housing & meals. Participants sleep in dormitories or the program room along with other IQI participants of the same sex, and are served a simple and moderate diet. more …
The Power of a Loving Heart: Devotional Chanting and Loving-Kindness Meditation
Cultivate your natural capacity for faith, compassion, and love with leading spiritual guides Krishna Das and Sharon Salzberg. Combining the complementary practices of devotional chanting and loving-kindness meditation, we come together to discover and celebrate the power of the heart. more …
Friday, March 30, 2012
Breath~Body~Mind© Level 1 Training for Transformation and Well-Being
Based on extensive research, this workshop with medical doctors Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg combines a variety of effective breathing techniques to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus, and heart and lung function. more …
Creating Great Relationships Through Family Constellations
Whether you’re single or in a relationship, this workshop is designed to get to the heart of what separates you from the closeness you desire. Come experience Family Constellations, a three-dimensional learning process aimed at revealing hidden dynamics and unconscious family loyalties that limit your ability to have successful relationships. more …
Creating Transformational Workshops
When you’re clear about your calling and you’ve got the right tools, you’re in a powerful position to help others. This weekend, harness your dreams and explore your purpose and path as a leader. more …
Exploring Partner Yoga
For all singles and couples; no experience necessary. Husband-and-wife yogis Charles and Lisa Matkin invite you to discover aspects of yourself and your yoga practice you couldn’t experience on your own, while also improving your body mechanics. more …
Health is Wealth: Make a Delicious Investment in You!
Gain the skills and confidence you need to bring your health up to the next level with good old-fashioned home cooking. This fun, upbeat workshop teaches you how to shop for, cook, and nourish your body with the best food money can buy, even if you’re on a tight budget or short on time. more …
HeartMath®: Activating Your Heart’s Intelligence
Explore the new understanding of the heart: how the physical heart sends powerful healing commands to your brain and body. See HeartMath’s science in action, showing how heart-based emotions like compassion, appreciation, and love become access codes for the integration of your spirit and your humanness. more …
Let the Sun Shine In: A Jivamukti Yoga Weekend
For those with at least 3 months yoga experience. Claim your own illumination! In order to embody the light that you are, you’ve got to lighten up, and the diverse practices of yoga are the perfect way to do that. more …
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Sacred Yogic Spaces™: Laying Down Your Roots
Lay down your roots and grow into your personal power as you learn to accept yourself and create a harmonious relationship to life. This workshop explores your lower chakras through the lens of asana, yoga philosophy, tantra, Ayurveda, kundalini, and Surat Shabda Yoga. more …
Transforming Stress: Mindful Living and the Art of Nourishment
Address the impact stress is having on your life. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed-out, or anxious? Do you experience symptoms associated with high stress levels, including weight gain, illness, mild depression, or fatigue? more …
Five Days to Establish Yoga, Breath, Meditation, and Deep Relaxation
Give yourself the gift of an established yoga practice. This retreat is specifically designed for people interested in creating and maintaining a regular yoga practice. more …
JourneyDance™ Teacher Training Intensive: Module 2
For people who have already completed JourneyDance Teacher Training Module 1. Join Toni Bergins and DJ Root and reconnect with the growing JourneyDance teacher community. more …
Panchakarma
An ancient, cleansing ritual for today’s world… Special rate: $2,364 (includes tuition, healing arts, and nonrefundable $55 application and intake consultation fee). 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 …
The Jaguar Path: Yogis and Shamans in the Modern World
For yoga teachers, healers, and evolving individuals. The Jaguar Path is a four-part course that will train you in the use of yogic science and philosophy as energy medicine. more …
Yoga Ed.™ High School Instructor Certification
For yoga teachers and educators with yoga training. This comprehensive certification prepares you to successfully teach the Yoga Ed. curriculum to teens as physical education and to teach the High School Tools for Teachers program to educators as professional development. more …
Friday, April 6, 2012
Change Your Inner Talk, Change Your Life
Discovering the secret to conscious inner talk can transform your life. Join author Robert Gerzon for a weekend that teaches ways to get your mind working for you instead of against you. more …
ChiRunning® and Kripalu Yoga: Moving with Ease and Joy
Interested in running pain free? Trying to bring some excitement to a stagnant running program? Learn how to apply the principles of ChiRunning and Kripalu Yoga to experience how joyful running can be. more …
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 …
Kula Flow: Vinyasa for Strength, Detoxification, and Levitation
For students who have practiced asana for at least 1 year and have some experience with vinyasa. Your center, your hara, is your emotional brain. The physical heart of your yoga practice is your belly. more …
Kundalini Yoga For Women: Grace, Strength, and Love of Life
Empower yourself to be relaxed, happy, radiant, ageless, and beautiful-inside and out. Shakta Kaur Khalsa, author of Yoga for Women, offers Kundalini Yoga and meditation techniques that strengthen and balance your most important body systems. more …
Prana Yoga Immersion
For yoga practitioners with min. 2 months of experience with basic postures as well as yoga teachers. Prana Yoga uses chakra sound vibrations and basic breathing techniques practiced while holding yoga postures to bring you fully present, creating a deeper experience of prana (life force) within you. more …
Radical Acceptance: Buddhist Practices that Heal Difficult Emotions
One of the deepest forms of suffering in our culture 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 and at home in our body, heart, and mind. more …
Reverent Rememberance: Dancing with Souls Passed
Honor your family, friends, and pets who have passed on, reconnecting with their gifts of love, inspiration, and joy. This workshop makes space for grief using the five most powerful healing tools shared by every culture: music, dance, stories, nature, and silence. more …
Waking Up to an Engaged and Vital Life
Light a new fire in your life by honoring the emptyings and rebirths that are happening all the time. Something in you is ending at the same time other interests, qualities, and gifts are coming back to life. more …
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Awakening Shakti: Exploring Anusara Yoga® and Your Creative Power
The divine feminine creative power known as shakti comes in infinite forms. By understanding how these energies manifest in your life, you can reveal and unlock your innate capacity for personal evolution. more …
Death and Resurrection: The No-Body Intensive: An Advanced Course
This guided exploration of your belief system lovingly investigates and questions the main aspects of identity, bringing to awareness everything identity is made of. more …
Happily Ever Now: Kundalini Yoga and the Law of Attraction
Simple tools to change your attitude and your outlook can help you navigate your way to happiness. In this workshop, learn how your mind and emotions work together to effectively deal with core stressors and change old patterns. more …
Shiatsu: Zen Mind, Yoga Body
Enjoy giving and receiving transformational bodywork through an accessible approach based on assisted yoga postures. Rooted in yoga therapy, energy medicine, and meridian theory, shiatsu rehabilitates connective tissue and reverses the effects of aging and injuries. more …
SomaSoul® Somatic Expressive Therapy Training: Mentorship Graduation Module
This 5-day training is a requirement for all those in the mentorship professional track who are graduating from SomaSoul training. In this completion module, you Deepen and reinforce your SomaSoul facilitation skills Reconnect with the tribe of SomaSoulsters you have been studying with online Discover your next steps in personal power as a SomaSoul facilitator Ground yourself in the foundations of SomaSoul as the group continues to explore the art and balance of being, seeing, and doing with others. more …
Spring Deep Clean: Eat, Move, Lose!
Here is the wake-up call your body needs! It’s time to shed winter lethargy and experience spring renewal! Join nutritionist, food expert, and popular Kripalu presenter John Bagnulo for a 5-day cleanse to help you lose the metabolic clutter that’s sapping your energy. more …
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Instruction: A Teacher's Certificate Training
For certified yoga teachers. Research done at the Justice Resource Institute’s Trauma Center is establishing empirically that yoga may be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). more …
Thursday, April 12, 2012
SuperHealth®: Breaking Habits and Addictive Behavior: From Recovery to Self-Discovery
For yoga teachers and students, healthcare professionals (psychologists, nurses, counselors, doctors) and anyone in the process of making meaningful lifestyle changes. more …
Turning Life’s Triggers into Opportunities to Change
Learn how to use life situations that trigger old reactive behaviors and turn them into golden moments of opportunity. Renowned intuitive Robert Ohotto invites you to see each trigger as an invitation to find out more about yourself, transforming reactivity into your highest potential. more …
Friday, April 13, 2012
Gateway to Freedom
Dive into tantric teachings that lead to your own divinity. In this program, Swami Nirmalananda uses body, breath, and mind to propel you past the places where you usually get stuck. more …
Goddess to the Core® Workout Certification Level 1: Inside Out Workout
For all women, including yoga teachers, personal trainers, and women’s or girl’s group leaders. Sierra Bender’s Goddess to the Core® workout redefines fitness, beauty, and power by teaching women to lead from the inside out with power, purpose, and passion. more …
Kick-Start Your Health: The Power of a Plant-Based Diet
Test-drive a plant-based diet and see how this approach can help you feel better and more energetic than ever. Whether you have considered experimenting with a vegan diet to be kinder to the planet, help animals, maximize your health, or savor the world’s greatest foods, this workshop offers a short, fun, no-long-term-commitment way to give it a try. more …
Reboot: Mindful Springtime Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Refresh the vital realms of body, mind, and breath on this magical getaway with masterful guidance. Take the time to connect with springtime rhythms in the beautiful mountains of the Berkshires. more …
The Scientific Foundations of Iyengar Yoga Practice
Drawing on more than three decades of experience integrating Iyengar Yoga principles with anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, and psychology, Roger Cole teaches how to use the right technique at the right time to perfect your alignment, free your movements, maintain your stamina, hone your focus, and immerse yourself in the joy of the asanas. more …
The Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life
Arielle Ford is a best-selling author on a mission to share what she knows for sure: “True love is possible for anyone, of any age, if you are willing to put in a little time, energy, intention, and attention. more …
WAVES: A 5Rhythms® Moving Meditation
Join Jonathan Horan in an exploration of the instinctive, intuitive world within, an exquisite, wild kingdom hidden in the hands and hips, roots and limbs, bones and breath, spirit and flesh. more …
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 5
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, April 15, 2012
Goddess to the Core® Professional Training Certification
For women. Put your female spirit into action and learn to lead the Sierra Bender Empowerment Method (SBEM), a unique multimodal method of healing that breaks the cycle of stress and disempowerment and redefines health, fitness, beauty, and self-worth for women and girls to reclaim, restore, and rejoice in their core feminine essence. more …
Healing the Heart and Mind: A Radical Approach to Resolving Interpersonal Wounds
Most of us have been hurt by someone close to us—a partner, friend, parent, sibling, child, colleague—leaving us feeling bitter, devalued, and emotionally raw. more …
The Light Body® School First Session (South): Medicine Wheel
There are shamans who will tell you that memory is not kept in the brain-neither is consciousness for that matter-but in the body and the fields of energy that surround the physical body. more …
Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness
For millennia, philosophers and poets from every culture have been fascinated by the pursuit of happiness. Both Aristotle and the Dalai Lama have called happiness our most fundamental human desire, and its pursuit is written into the Declaration of Independence. more …
Five-Day Spring Detox
Is your body ready for an overhaul? This retreat is meant to detoxify the body, mind, and spirit so you can shed the layers that weigh you down. This program includes Three hours daily of vigorous, all-levels yoga for detoxification Myofascial release to unravel tension and release toxins in the tissues Nutritional information and whole-foods supplements to aid detoxification Pranayama and meditation to release mental toxins Afternoon workshops on detox, inversions, and more. more …
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 …
The Healing Power of Meditation: Where Heart and Science Connect
For health professionals, educators, yoga teachers, and beginning and experienced meditators. When you think of meditation, do you picture a passive spiritual practice that takes decades to show benefit? more …
The Light Body® School First Session (South): The Serpent Path
There are shamans who will tell you that memory is not kept in the brain-neither is consciousness for that matter-but in the body and the fields of energy that surround the physical body. more …
Yoga and Deep Relaxation Retreat: Journey to Inner Peace
Experience deeper levels of inner freedom than you ever imagined possible. Give yourself permission to rest, balance, restore, and tap into new sources of energy. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification: Part 1
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 …
Friday, April 20, 2012
Align Your Flow
When you link breath and movement, you discover an essential connection to your yoga postures, one that can illuminate and inform how you practice. This connection simultaneously builds heat and focuses the mind. more …
Body Mind Mastery: A Peaceful Warrior’s Path to Peak Experiences
For all ages and fitness levels. Master coach and author Dan Millman shares the fruits of a lifetime of training in martial arts, gymnastics, yoga, dance, and other meditative practices. more …
Getting Unstuck: Moving Beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Illness
Most of us hope for change or seek therapy when we feel stuck, at times when we find ourselves repeating the same self-defeating stories to ourselves and engaging in the same repetitive, unhelpful behaviors. more …
Healing Wounded Love: Cultivating Clear-Sighted, Loving Awareness
In an innovative synthesis of mindfulness and cognitive therapy, with methods and insights from Tibetan Buddhism, this program provides practical guidance for transforming emotional confusion into insightful clarity, fostering a more genuine connection with ourselves and the people in our lives. more …
Living in the World as a Spiritual Practice: The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita
Most of us will never be monks or nuns. While longing for a rich spiritual and interior life, we will live out our lives in the context of work, family, financial concerns, and the challenges of aging. more …
The Natural Singer: Find Your True Voice
Come celebrate the magnificent healing power of your voice. Whether you already sing, or have always wished you could, this workshop provides a remarkably safe environment to finally find your true voice and sing your heart open. more …
Yoga for a Better Back: Five Secrets for a Healthy, Supple Spine Using the Franklin Method
Take steps toward a happier, healthier back. Yoga teacher and movement educator Christa Rypins believes that you are as vital and vibrant as your spine is flexible. more …
Kripalu Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Certification: Module Three
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, April 22, 2012
The Pleasures of Pelvic Power! Yoga Meets the Franklin Method
For women only. Imagine waking up to your best-feeling self. This retreat will create a sense of sweetness in your body as you develop the ability to sense and feel the bones, muscles, and motions of your pelvis—an important power center for women. more …
Digestive Health: A Holistic Approach
Restore your digestive health naturally. Do you suffer from chronic gastrointestinal symptoms? Do find yourself taking expensive medications or over-the-counter drugs just so you can eat without discomfort? more …
Boundless Body, Immeasurable Heart: A Mindfulness Yoga Retreat
The sublime states of friendliness, compassion, joy, and equanimity are collectively known as the Brahma Viharas, or the Four Immeasurables. Advocated by both the Buddha and the yoga-sage Patanjali, these qualities of true love lead to a deep, abiding sense of intimacy and inner peace. more …
Radiance: Create an Amazing Life After Cancer
Life after cancer can be bold and beautiful, no matter when you were diagnosed or what treatment options you chose. This transformational retreat is for men and women who are ready to dive in and create an amazing life full of healing and joy. more …
Sh'maYoga™ Teacher Training: Integrating Kabbalah and Yoga
For yoga teachers and practitioners with a consistent asana practice from all spiritual, religious, and nonreligious orientations. Experience the inspiring integration of yoga and Kabbalah and learn how to let the wisdom of your body and the mystery of your soul infuse your practice and classes. more …
SomaSoul® Somatic Expressive Therapy Training: The Art of Co-Facilitation
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 …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Advance Your Assisting Skills: A Clinic for Yoga Teachers
Would you like to feel more confident in assisting your students? Do you ever feel intimidated trying to support students who struggle with a posture? This weekend offers you a special opportunity to expand your knowledge of hands-on assisting techniques and discover new ways to facilitate healthy alignment with Priti Robyn Ross, a Kripalu Yoga teacher for more than ten years with a gift for connecting others with the heart of yoga. more …
Friday, April 27, 2012
Bryan Kest's Power Yoga: Immersion in the Practice of Yoga
A Bryan Kest workshop is a full immersion in the practice of yoga. Each of the four yoga sessions this weekend include a practice that strengthens not just the body, but the qualities of the mind, which actually have the largest impact on physical well-being. more …
Core Fusion®
Core Fusion is a transformational mind-body fitness experience that allows you to work from the inside out to consistently improve body tone and energy. more …
Native American Spirituality: A Journey Through the Seven Directions
Discover your interconnectedness to all of life by taking a symbolic journey through the seven directions of Native American spirituality. These directions guide us to connect more deeply with our bodies, spirit, nature, community, relationships, and the greater spiritual reality. more …
Taming Your Outer Child: Overcoming Patterns of Self-Sabotage
While Inner Child work is about feelings, Outer Child work focuses on the behavior that derails you—breaks your diet or gets you attracted to all the wrong people. more …
The Blood Sugar Solution: An UltraHealthy Program to Lose Weight, Reverse Diabetes, and Feel Great
If you are overweight, struggle with diet, have extra belly fat, are tired, have diabetes or pre-diabetes, or have chronic health problems, medical doctor Mark Hyman invites you to explore how your body works, why it breaks down, and how to fix it using the 21st-century science of functional medicine. more …
The Radical Heart Of Buddhism
Learn to develop a greater sense of care for yourself and the world we share through the revolutionary spiritual practices of the Buddhist tradition of overcoming hatred with love, fear with faith, ignorance with understanding, and greed with generosity. 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 …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 6
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, April 29, 2012
The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind's Capacity for Joy
Tired of feeling victimized by life circumstances? Then you’re ready to lead an inspired life. Award-winning author Susyn Reeve and Ananda Yoga Center founder Mary Angela Buffo designed this workshop to ensure that you embody your inspired life vision. more …
Living Passionately: Yoga Life Coaching™ Immersion: Powerful Tools for Your Unique Best Life
Want more connection with friends and family? Want to love your job or shift gears entirely? Whether you are looking to coach professionally, or simply want more out of your life, this program offers tools for success, laughter, and connection. more …
Cherokee Bodywork
Almost all indigenous cultures had direct, hands-on methods of healing, and the Cherokee were no exception. Learn the Cherokee art of healing touch, a form of bodywork that is rarely encountered today. more …
Moving Medicine: Radiant Health
Emilie Conrad teaches that all fluids are basically one element, resonating with all other fluids. They function as a kind of umbilical cord supplying us with the pulsing undulations of life. more …
Neuroscience, Mindfulness, and Yoga for Transforming Trauma and Addiction: Professional Skills Training
For therapists, physicians, yoga instructors, bodyworkers, researchers, and others who work with traumatized people. This unique professional training examines the roots of trauma and addiction through the lenses of contemporary neuroscience and traditional Buddhist psychology. more …
Yoga for Life
An integrative approach to yoga on and off the mat. Whether you are new to yoga or looking to revitalize your practice, this immersion provides you with the tools and inspiration you need to make yoga, and its benefits, a regular part of your life. more …
Yoga Nidra Level I Training: The Art and Science of Integrative Restoration (iRest®)
For yoga teachers, mental health professionals, students of yoga, and those wishing to take the training for personal growth. Get trained in an effective approach to treating trauma. more …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Beyond Reiki: The Next Step in Your Journey Into Healing
Explore the heart of healing with one of today’s foremost master healers. In this illuminating workshop, noted teacher, healer and New York Times best-selling author Deborah King takes you beyond Reiki to the next level of energy medicine. more …
Introduction to Meditation
Have you heard about the benefits of meditation and wondered what the practice is really like? Or perhaps you’ve had some meditation instruction but not yet found a technique that fits your temperament and lifestyle, one that allows you to sustain a regular practice. more …
Presence, Power, Pleasure: A Chakra Yoga, Dance, and Meditation Retreat
What could be better than feeling fully present, connected to your own power, able to enjoy yourself and your life, with your whole being running at 100 percent? more …
The Second Journey: Every Woman's Odyssey
For women. The journey of finding yourself is a holy endeavor. You aren’t simply progressing through your life but becoming a scholar of self and soul. more …
Transform Your Life with Yoga
Whether you are looking to increase strength and stamina, cultivate peace of mind, or explore your inner depths, the practice of yoga can lead you there. more …
Women's Qigong for Health and Vitality
For women only; all levels of fitness welcome. The ancient Chinese healing art of qigong has been a source of health and longevity for women for thousands of years. more …
Yoga and Walking: A Soul to Earth Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of yoga practice combined with energizing walks and hikes in the Berkshires. Find your own balance between challenge and ease as you discover how combining these two practices can improve your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. more …
Yoga for Total Immunity: Revitalizing the Nervous System, Immune System, and Emotional Body
The immune system is part of an intricate web whose filaments reach deep into the mind, nervous system, emotional body, and pain-modulation pathways. Stagnation in any part of this web can reinforce patterns such as anxiety, insomnia, depression, and chronic pain. more …
Yoga Retreat for Women of Color™: Stir up the Pot-Bring on the Light!
Join four amazing teachers for a weekend of yoga, renewal, and reflection. Each day begins with sunrise yoga, rhythmic movement, and breathing practices to nourish the body. more …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 7
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, May 6, 2012
2012 Yoga Therapy Conference: Skill Building for Professionals
For yoga teachers, massage therapists, physical therapists, social workers, and psychologists. Yoga therapy is one of the fastest-growing fields in mind-body medicine, and is generating a growing need for skilled practitioners. more …
Discover the Power of Your Voice: Sound and Energy Practices for Self-Healing
Have you ever wanted to connect to your body in a way that taps into a core of strength and presence? This workshop teaches you to do just that, using the power of your voice to express and amplify your intention and as a healing tool for yourself and others. more …
Jump-Start Your Memoir: Write It from the Heart
Tell your story, bit by bit, piece by piece, age by age. This workshop is about honoring your voice and writing your own story in your own rhythm. A distinguished writer herself, Nancy Slonim Aronie says, “I don’t think anyone can teach writing. more …
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
For yoga teachers, doulas, midwives, and yoga practitioners who work with pregnant women. Learn how to help pregnant women enhance their experience of pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. more …
Preventing and Reversing Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic and are serious about changing your health and living a longer, more vibrant life, then don’t miss this program. more …
Spring Cleanse with Ayurveda
This immersion week is a wonderful opportunity to start fresh and renewed as you enter the spring season of new growth and rebirth. Ayurvedic wisdom recommends working with the body’s natural shifts that occur at the juncture of seasons. more …
What Are You Hungry For?: Yoga and the Psychology of Food and Body Image
For women only; no previous yoga experience necessary. If you struggle with an eating disorder, misplaced hunger, or compulsive food strategies, this workshop offers relief. more …
Women's Qigong for Health and Self-Healing
For women only; all levels of fitness welcome. Qigong is a system of self-healing used in China for more than two thousand years to maintain health, achieve longevity, and treat disease. more …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Swingolf: The Golf/Yoga/Massage Motion
For golfers of all levels and ages, from the beginner to the seasoned player. Tournament-playing professional Les Bolland offers a holistic approach to golf that incorporates yoga, muscle-opening shiatsu massage, breathing, and an emphasis on mental and physical harmony. more …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Living the Evolutionary Life: Through Death, Beyond, and Reincarnation
Robert Thurman, a senior American Buddhist practitioner and writer, invites you to develop a down-to-earth daily practice for living the evolutionary life that takes into account the reality of death, bardo transition, and future lives. more …
Mother-Daughter Yoga Weekend
For women and their daughters (teens ages 13 and up); all levels including beginners. Each one of us has a mother, and we also carry the archetype of mother within us. more …
Restorative Yoga for Body and Mind
Restorative yoga is a powerful practice that everyone can benefit from. It is a wonderful way to incorporate self-care into your life and to generate the energy you need for everything else. more …
SAFE Yoga™: Harmonics In Motion
We are, in essence, harmonic beings, vibrating crystals that respond to the forces of the universe. This unique new workshop with two longtime Kripalu teachers demonstrates how movement from the inside out enables us to free our voices from the ground up. more …
Step by Step: The Path of Vinyasa Yoga
For intermediate and advanced students with at least 6 months of experience. Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word that means “to place in a special way. more …
The Way of the Happy Woman: Yoga, Meditation, and Inspired Living
For all women; no yoga experience necessary. Calling all women who do too much! This self-care retreat reminds you how to harness the healing power of ancient feminine wisdom with modern sophistication to find lasting harmony and happiness. more …
YogArts for Kids
For kids ages 5-11. Calling all kids who love to collect things outdoors, do art projects, and make new friends. Come learn yoga, get your face painted, swim, and play. more …
Yogini Workout: Discover Strength and Serenity with Mind/Body Movement and Meditation
For women of all levels; no yoga or meditation experience necessary. Women are innate givers but, in order for us to give so abundantly to others we also need to give to ourselves. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 500-Hour Certification: Module
Yogic Philosophy, Meditation, and Pranayama: Applying Ancient Teachings to the Modern Lifestyle Deepen your knowledge and practice of pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy to enhance your work as a yoga teacher, guide, and healer. more …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
SAFE Yoga™: The Mountain In Motion
This workshop is grounded in S. A. F. E. (Skeletally Appropriate For Everyone) Yoga principles that create safety, strengthening, and efficiency of movement on and off the mat. more …
Pranayama, Postures, and Peak Potential
For intermediate and advanced practitioners. Breath is life-literally. Respiration is considered to be the most important function of the body, upon which all other systems depend. more …
Aging with Grace: Better Bones and Balance Through Yoga
According to yogic wisdom, the third stage of life is the time to follow your spiritual path toward your ultimate ideal. Join Betty Eiler for a unique yoga workshop that helps you enjoy this third stage. more …
Let Your Yoga Dance® Teacher Training: Chakra Fusion, Part 1
Give yourself the gift of a lifetime: healing through joy, grace in motion, and the dance of your own creativity. Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training is the first and only chakra yoga-based dance training of its kind. more …
Nutrition and Cooking Immersion
Create health right in your kitchen. Do you want to eat healthier and cook more? Are you a stranger in your kitchen because of time constraints or feeling intimidated or overwhelmed? more …
Watercolor: A Holistic Approach to Painting
For absolute beginners (everyone else is welcome, too). In times of economic uncertainty, it becomes even more important to find simple ways of adding richness to your life. more …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Anatomic Yoga: Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga
Led by orthopedic surgeon Ray Long and digital illustrator Chris Macivor, this highly interactive workshop involves a blend of Western scientific concepts applied to hatha yoga poses. more …
Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You
Brant Secunda and Mark Allen invite you to an extraordinary weekend of health and healing based on their groundbreaking best-seller, Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You. more …
Get Fit Where You Sit!®: Mat Yoga Benefits On A Chair
For beginners, advanced practitioners, and health-care professionals. Do you want to practice yoga but feel you can’t because of a handicap, lack of flexibility, or a health challenge—or because you use a wheelchair, or have no place to get down on the floor? more …
LifeForce Yoga® Meets the Hungry Ghost: Mood Management and Addiction
How can you commit to happiness in the face of a challenging and sometimes violent world? This weekend helps you cultivate the compassionate inner space to embrace life’s challenges with a clear and peaceful mind and a courageous heart. more …
The Partnership of Reason and Grace
We are taught to form a partnership with either our intellect or our spiritual instincts-one or the other-as if these two forces are in conflict. But the conflict we experience within us is caused by the separation of these two currents of the life force, which are meant to flow together through our cells. more …
The Women's Workshop of Soulmate Attraction
For women. Declare your readiness to attract your soulmate in 2012. Demystify the Soulmate Attraction process in this nurturing, thought-provoking—and proven—workshop. more …
Yoga Fusion: The Ultimate Yoga Retreat
Ready to amp up your yoga practice? Want to explore a variety of yoga styles? Looking to revitalize and retreat at the same time? Yoga Fusion brings together leading instructors from Boston, New York, and Kripalu for a powerful weekend of collaboration and community. more …
Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Ball Workshop: Strategies for Self-Care
Live better in your body-pain free-by putting the power of self-massage into your own hands. This workshop empowers students at any level of health to adopt a simple and effective self-care regimen. more …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 8
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, May 20, 2012
The Voice of Freedom: Music, Sound, and Yoga in Trauma Recovery
The voice is a mirror of the soul and the link between psyche and soma. In this workshop, noted music therapist/psychoanalyst Louise Montello and master yoga instructor Shari Friedrichsen demonstrate how expression can be inhibited due to unresolved trauma and how this inhibition can wreak havoc in the mind and body. more …
Teaching Chair Yoga: The Sitting Mountain Series Teacher Training
For yoga teachers, yoga teachers-to-be, and health-care professionals. Do you have students, clients, or patients who cannot get down on the floor because of age, weight, disability, or inflexibility? more …
Ayurvedic Bodywork Training: Shirodhara, Vishesh, and Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya
For bodyworkers (see note below). This program offers training in the techniques of Ayurvedic bodywork. Under the guidance of Hilary Garivaltis, Dean of Curriculum of Kripalu’s School of Ayurveda, you learn Ayurvedic theory as applied to bodywork, including the five elements and three doshas How to use marmas, or energy points, on the body in the healing process Shirodhara, a treatment using warm oil poured rhythmically on the forehead Vishesh, a rhythmic deep massage with oil Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya, a head, neck, and shoulder treatment using steam and nasal drops Ceremony and mantra or sacred sound to establish a calm and healing environment. more …
Energy Psychology: Self-Healing Methods for Bodymind Health
For mental health therapists and everyone who wants to learn self-healing methods for physical and mental health. Michael Mayer pioneered the integration of qigong and psychotherapy. more …
Insight Meditation and Mindfulness Yoga: A Wholistic Approach to Living
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 …
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 …
Strength Training for Women: Your Path to Peace and Joy
For women of all sizes, shapes, ages, and levels of experience. Strength training has been called a fountain of youth, not just for the physical well-being it brings, but also for the increased sense of ease and poise. more …
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training: Melt Them into Puddles
For yoga teachers, therapists, counselors, health professionals, parents, and everyone interested in guiding others to relax and heal. Welcome to yoga nidra, the antidote for modern life. more …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Conscious Riding
Join renowned horseman Paul Striberry to learn a holistic approach to horsemanship that encourages congruence in body, mind, and spirit. Paul’s approach to Conscious Riding supports you in seeing your horse as an SUV—Spiritual Utility Vehicle—and understanding riding as a practice of meditation in motion on the path to awakening. more …
Friday, May 25, 2012
A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids: Refresh Your Creativity
For women. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind retreat designed to rehydrate your soul and unlock your creative muse. The landlocked mermaid is a symbol of contemporary woman trapped in the paradox of being worldly and domesticated on the one hand, and untamable and intuitive on the other. more …
Aim True Vinyasa Flow
For students with at least 1 year of vinyasa practice. Infuse every day, every practice, every breath with the power of your intention. Tap into what it means for you to "aim true" in your life on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. more …
Being Intimate: A Retreat for Couples
For couples of any length of commitment and any sexual orientation. Imagine being able to talk about what you really feel and need. Imagine the freedom to be yourself-to dance easily together, touch one another affectionately and tenderly, and experience the satisfaction of knowing your partner is really there with you. more …
Buddha and the Body: Meditation and Breathwork
How do we train ourselves to become more embodied, more present for a conscious experience of the here and now? Insight Meditation and breathwork are two profound, transformational tools to cultivate this awareness. more …
ChiRunning: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running
For runners of all abilities. more …
Conscious Riding
Join renowned horseman Paul Striberry to learn a holistic approach to horsemanship that encourages congruence in body, mind, and spirit. Paul’s approach to Conscious Riding supports you in seeing your horse as an SUV—Spiritual Utility Vehicle—and understanding riding as a practice of meditation in motion on the path to awakening. more …
Longevity and Optimal Health: Lessons in Creating Your Best Day Ever!
What can you do right now to improve your health, manifest peak performance, experience natural highs, and have The Best Day Ever every single day? This weekend, scientist, nutritionist, researcher, and educator David “Avocado” Wolfe and wellness chef Emrys Tetu offer a series of presentations to introduce new ideas about longevity, lifestyle, and healing. more …
Tribal Jam! for Kids
For kids and preteens ages 5–14. Move, play, and have fun! Drum in a circle, dance to the rhythm, and make art. Bring your favorite CD and a musical instrument if you have one. more …
Tribal Jam! Moving with the Rhythm
The rhythm’s gonna getcha as the music Shakes Your Soul. You’ll JourneyDance your way to feeling powerful and whole. Find pulse in the beat, Let Your Yoga Dance to bliss. more …
Yoga Basics for Beginners
Get started with fundamental yoga techniques that inspires you to practice. This program provides you with everything you need to begin a personal practice, including standing and sitting postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation skills, and meditation instruction. more …
Friday, June 1, 2012
A Taste of Ashtanga: A Retreat for Detox and Rejuvenation
Immerse yourself in a weekend of yoga and the awakening light of early June in New England. This workshop begins with a short discussion of the classical eight-limbed path of Ashtanga Yoga, followed by stretching, sweating, and lots of unwinding with breath and meditation. more …
Bhakti Vinyasa: Devotion in Motion
Many of us practice yoga to get out of our heads, off our to-do lists, and into a deeper experience. But somehow much of the yoga we do uses our intellectual mind to micromanage the body. more …
Creating Ease: An Introduction to Yoga, Meditation, and Stress Management
What will your life look like in 5, 10, or 20 years? Are you setting the stage today for a fulfilled and vibrant life? It’s never too late to discover the profound healing benefits of yoga, meditation, and stress-management techniques. more …
Devotion: Crafting Your Journey Inward Through Memoir
How do we begin to know our own stories, and tell them in a way that feels universal? How can we structure our inward journeys so that they resonate with others? more …
New Body! Pilates: Transform and Empower from the Inside Out
For Pilates beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals. Meet yourself on the mat in a whole new way! With Pilates pioneer and master teacher Jennifer Kries as your guide, cultivate powerful core strength and discover your inner radiance. more …
Structural Yoga Remedies
Are you looking to live without pain? Practice the proper yoga postures for your specific condition and discover how easy it is to live pain free. When the body is in balance, many conditions, such as low back and neck pain, sciatica, knee pain, and other ailments, simply melt away. more …
The Mantras of Spiritual Warriors
Get in touch with the spiritual warrior within as you practice chanting mantras from the Sikh and Kundalini Yoga traditions that open, balance, and rejuvenate the third and fourth chakras. more …
The Presence of Breath
Breathe your way to a more healthy and joyful you in a weekend that opens the door to profound life changes and self-empowerment. Utilizing the tools of Transformational Breathing and the Presence Process (the work of Michael Brown), this workshop takes you on a journey from the transfixed physical state to the vibrational state of Presence. more …
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour New York: Session 9
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, June 3, 2012
Mantra Medicine Wheel
The Mantra Medicine Wheel is a sacred constellation of eight mantras that balance and strengthen all seven chakras and the aura. In the technology of Kundalini Yoga, there are specific mantras, meditations, and yoga postures that focus on each chakra. more …
Yoga, Mudra, and Meditation for Women: A Manifestation Retreat
For all women; no previous yoga experience necessary. Is it possible to create what you truly desire in life? We believe so! This extraordinary workshop is about learning how to manifest your dreams—whether you’re looking for your ideal job, seeking a life partner, or dealing with challenges. more …
In the Eye of the Storm: Buddhist Practices for Taking Adversity as a Path
When we encounter difficult outer circumstances, our tendency is to want to avoid or fix them. When we meet challenging emotions, we want to suppress them or find a way to escape from what we are feeling. more …
Quarter-Life Calling: Creating an Extraordinary Life in Your 20's
For adults ages 21–29. Your 20s can be a time of possibility, inspiration, and the discovery of your deepest values and truths. It can also be a time of challenge as you begin creating the kind of life your soul is calling for. more …
Transform and Empower: The Pilates Mat Teacher Training and Immersion
For intermediate and advanced students with at least 1 year of Pilates experience. Renowned Pilates pioneer Jennifer Kries brings her specialized Pilates Mat Teacher Training to Kripalu for the first time ever. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification: Part 2
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 …
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 …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Yoga of Shakespeare: To Thine Own Self Be True
Shakespeare brings to light common patterns of human nature and spiritual inquiry that match teachings in revered yogic, Buddhist, and Zen texts. He wrote, “To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. more …
Thursday, June 7, 2012
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, June 8, 2012
Divine Attention: Feed Your Soul
Would you like to be more consistently carefree and calm in every interaction of your life? Elena Brower offers her signature artful, steady asana sequencing and truthful dialogue in this weekend of honesty, nourishment, and healing. more …
Introduction to Yoga and Meditation
Do you want to try yoga and meditation but don’t know where to begin? Are you looking for a safe and welcoming environment in which to explore the basics? more …
New Frontiers in Cardiovascular Health and Healing
Our bodies function as dynamic electrical circuits, with our cells transmitting and receiving energy. Cancer occurs in cells lacking energy, and heart failure is literally the result of an energy-starved heart. more …
Prime of Life Yoga® for Couples: A New Approach to Yoga for Midlife and Beyond
The concept of midlife is expanding its boundaries. Men and women from 40-something to well into their 70s and beyond are more vibrant, active, and adventuresome than ever before. more …
The Power of Your Spirit
The power of Spirit is the most authentic, genuine, and lasting power you have in your life. You cannot control the world outside, but you can, with the power of Spirit, create a sense of inner purpose that brings about deep satisfaction and personal peace, no matter what is going on around you. more …
Kripalu Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Certification: Module Four
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, June 10, 2012
Detox for Health and Healing
Your jump start for healthier living. Detoxification is a natural body process that is compromised when our system becomes overloaded from poor diet, allergies, stress, infections, and toxins such as heavy metals. more …
Embodying the Dream: The Practice of Archetypal Dreamwork
Are you ready to step into your dreams, allowing them to awaken and enliven you? Mysterious yet practical, dreams beckon you into the alchemy of real change, which is felt in the body itself. more …
Radiant Child® Yoga Immersion: Levels 1 - 3
For yoga teachers of all traditions, school teachers, and parents at all levels of yoga experience, including beginners. Prepare to move your body and be young at heart in this fun, insightful, and practical training course. more …
Radiant Yoga, Energy Medicine™, and Body Awakening
Do you want to inspire and re-energize your yoga teaching or practice? Is the busy rhythm of life getting to you? Come learn from experienced international teacher and bodyworker Chanel Luck in this soulful retreat for beginners and yoga teachers alike. more …
The Recovery Room: Somatic Therapeutics for Addiction and Mental Health Professionals
Freud was right! When you do a little R&R (relaxing and reclining), you are more likely to say what’s on your mind, identify obstacles, and challenge yourself with new behaviors for mind-body health. more …
Transforming Your Clinical Practice with EMDR: The Basic Course for Mental Health Professionals
For mental-health therapists. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a comprehensive, integrative psychotherapy approach for the treatment of a broad spectrum of issues, including disturbing life events, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, and complex trauma. more …
Friday, June 15, 2012
Couples Bodywork: Thai for Two
For couples of all orientations; no experience necessary. Enjoy a deeper sense of intimacy and appreciation for each other. Rooted in yoga, Thai massage, shiatsu, and meditation, Couples Bodywork is a great reminder to make spiritual time a priority in your relationship and a gift that the two of you can share throughout your lives. more …
Healing Your Soul's Past to Realize Your Soul's Potential
In this inspirational, experiential workshop, psychic Ainslie MacLeod, author of The Transformation: Healing Your Past Lives to Realize Your Soul’s Potential, takes you on a journey of profound spiritual healing and growth to uncover the blocks that prevent you from living your life to the fullest. more …
Reboot: Mindful Summer Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Refresh the vital realms of body, mind, and breath on this magical getaway with masterful guidance. Connect with the dawn of summer in the beautiful mountains of the Berkshires. more …
The Opening the Heart Workshop™
The Opening the Heart (OTH) philosophy recognizes that true health is based on a holistic model that includes mind, body, and spirit. This workshop draws on Gestalt, bioenergetics, focusing, witnessing, and mindfulness practices. more …
Yoga for the Rest of Us
Also for those who want to lead adaptive yoga. Experience the many benefits of yoga in a safe, enjoyable, and friendly environment, no matter what shape you are in. more …
Sunday, June 17, 2012
PranaTantra-Reiki 1 and 2: Awakening to the Spiritual Dimension
Awaken to the innate, self-healing wisdom of Reiki and deepen your connection to Source. This workshop includes traditional Reiki I and II attunements, hands-on curriculum, and PranaTantra exercises that teach the practice of accepting all that is, as it is. more …
Refilling Your Well: A Self-Nurturing Retreat
Give yourself the gift of deep renewal. Spend a restorative time-out immersing yourself in nurturing activities that replenish your soul, increase your joy, and ease your stress. more …
Foundations of Svaroopa® Yoga
This program guarantees profound opening and change. Come discover an entirely different way to live in your body. Core-opening Svaroopa techniques and teachings will offer you profound inner experiences in just a few short days. more …
Mindful Self-Compassion Training
How do you typically react to life’s difficulties, such as work stress, feeling rejected, physical problems, or financial hardship? Human beings instinctively fight negative experiences and find fault in themselves when things go wrong. 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 …
The Yoga of Walking: Practical Feet for Your Spiritual Path
Walking is your most frequent daily opportunity to be in union with your higher self and natural life forces. It nurtures joy and vitality, and keeps you fit, productive, and connected. more …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
PranaTantra-Reiki Master Training: Align with Reiki Consciousness
Reiki Master training empowers you to experience the peace that is Reiki for yourself, and also teach others. In this workshop, you Receive the traditional Usui Reiki Master attunement and symbol to deepen your awakening to Reiki Move into acceptance and learn to guide others in accepting realities that were resisted in the past in order to protect the ego’s self-image Integrate the conflicting psychological and biological inner manifestations of struggle versus acceptance Learn Reiki I, Reiki II, and Reiki Master teaching protocols so you can teach and attune others with PranaTantra knowledge. more …
Friday, June 22, 2012
A New Way of Being: Women's Self-Renewal Retreat
For women; no yoga experience necessary. Do you long to reconnect with who you are? Are you in the midst of a transition? Do you crave time for quiet reflection, rest, and renewal? more …
Dive Deep and Play
Dance through your life with more freedom and fearlessness. Learn tools to playfully confront obstacles like self-judgment, no-saying, shoulds, coulds, can’ts, and won’ts. more …
Embodied Meditation with Live Music for Women: Awakening Feminine Rhythm
For women; no prior yoga experience needed. Embodied meditation with live music offers a way to come home to the wisdom of your body and express the wisdom of life flowing from within. more …
Spiritual Life Tune-Up
Regular tune-ups keep your car humming along at the peak of its capabilities. Similarly, when you take the time to tune up your spiritual life, there’s an ongoing brightness in your daily experience. more …
The One Thing Holding You Back: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
Do you have an unrealized dream? Are you still waiting to tap into your full potential? What prevents you from manifesting your greatest life vision may be a reservoir of unfelt emotion. more …
TriYoga®: Immerse in the Prana Flow
TriYoga is a revolutionary method founded by Kali Ray (Kaliji) that unites dynamic and sustained asana with pranayama and mudra. Guided by kriyavati siddhi (Kundalini-inspired yoga) as it flows through Kaliji, TriYoga is in the tradition of ancient yoga and results in a heightened flow of prana. more …
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Explore and Innovate Your Core: A Core Fusion® Immersion
Core Fusion is a transformational mind-body fitness experience that allows you to work from the inside out to improve body tone and energy. The brainchild of Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito of Exhale Mind Body Spa in Manhattan, Core Fusion has been praised by New York Magazine as one of New York City’s best fitness classes. more …
Creating Health and Harmony: An Ayurvedic Retreat
Discover an Ayurvedic approach to living well. Are you interested in Ayurveda but not sure where to start? Join us for this enlightening and fun Ayurveda immersion retreat. more …
Evidence-Based Taiji™ and Qigong Immersion: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit
For beginners as well as longtime practitioners. Master Yang is a traditionally trained, internationally recognized tai chi and qigong master who has distilled essential aspects of these arts into an easy-to-learn program suitable for people of all ages and physical abilities. more …
Journey to the Core: Forrest Yoga for Body and Spirit
Are you ready to stretch your heart, spirit, and body, and strengthen the core of your being? This week of Forrest Yoga offers challenge and inspiration for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. more …
Let Your Yoga Dance® Teacher Training: Chakra Fusion, Part 2
For students who have completed Part 1. Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training Chakra Fusion Part 2 pulls everything together. After six weeks of at-home practice following completion of Part 1, you return to offer full hour-long Let Your Yoga Dance classes to your peers in a safe and sacred setting. 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 …
Total Immersion for Total Transformation
Get ready for five intense days of ecstatic rebirth. Raphael Cushnir creates a safe and gentle environment to help call forth your very best, using tools such as emotional-release work, journaling, small-group exercises, meditation, movement, yoga, chant, collage, subtle-energy practices, and mind-heart attunements. more …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Energy Intensive: Meditation, Yoga, and Breathwork
Come 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 of the profound relationship between energy and consciousness, which is the essence of yoga and the foundation of all mind-body approaches. more …
Swingolf: The Golf/Yoga/Massage Motion
For golfers of all levels and ages, from the beginner to the seasoned player. Tournament-playing professional Les Bolland offers a holistic approach to golf that incorporates yoga, muscle-opening shiatsu massage, breathing, and an emphasis on mental and physical harmony. more …
Friday, June 29, 2012
Already Home
The deepest self inside of you, available in every breath, is the seat of all wisdom and knowing. You are already home. This nourishing weekend supports you in strengthening the muscle that helps you remember who you really are. more …
Dharma Yoga Maha Sadhana:The Eight-Limbed Universal Power Behind All Action
Dharma Mittra, inspirational classical yoga master and leader in the West, invites you into “the life of a yogi.” Founder of the Dharma Yoga Centers in New York City, Dharma has a gift for helping students achieve confidence in poses and a clear understanding of the tenants of yoga. more …
Divine Journey: A Chant and JourneyDance™ Weekend
Let go into a profound transformational journey of devotion, traveling on movement, music, and chant to create a skyrocketing celebration of Self. All you have to do is dance and sing your heart out, connect to Spirit, practice yoga, share, and celebrate your true self. more …
Gentle Yoga for All: Unleashing Joy and Vitality
Yoga is a practice everyone can benefit from. Whether you are stiff, out of shape, in recovery, or you just aren’t sure if yoga is really for you, there are many ways to adapt your practice to suit your individual needs. more …
Hiking, Yoga, and Qigong: Finding Flow in Nature
Explore less-traveled, scenic trails of the Berkshires, guided by longtime program director Greg DiLisio. Hike to beautiful lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and serene forests. more …
Peak Prosperity
Feeling concerned about the future? The convergence of the broken global economy, peak oil production levels, and fast-depleting natural resources virtually ensures that the next 20 years will be completely unlike the last 20. more …
Salsa and Yoga: Relax, Renew, and Cut Loose
Return to a state of ease and inner peace through yoga, and then roll up your mat, hit the dance floor, and free your spirit to the intoxicating rhythms of salsa! more …
Seven Sins for a Life Worth Living
This weekend is a cry for freedom from the conventional standards that obscure the call of your soul. It’s an invitation to a life of reverence, joy, and meaning without dogma. more …
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Chakra Detox Immersion: A Complete Physical, Mental, and Emotional Detox
1 year yoga experience. Free up blocks in your body and tap your true potential. In this immersion, strategically clear your body, mind, and heart while obtaining a concrete understanding of the chakras. more …
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 …
Still Small Voice Within: Meditation, Focusing, and Intuition Training
Einstein said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” In order to climb out of any rut, resolve any problem, or sense your path from a new perspective, you have to shift your awareness. more …
Yoga and Deep Relaxation Retreat: The Gift of Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra
Experience deeper levels of inner freedom than you ever imagined possible. Give yourself permission to rest, balance, restore, and tap into new sources of energy. more …
Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Path for Health, Healing, and Personal Transformation
Interested in learning how to use yoga to help treat and prevent a wide range of physical and emotional conditions? In this hands-on immersion, you have the opportunity to practice evaluating students and planning personalized therapeutic yoga routines in small groups, under the supervision of medical doctor Timothy McCall and his assistants. more …
Yoga for Life
An integrative approach to yoga on and off the mat. Whether you are new to yoga or looking to revitalize your practice, this immersion provides you with the tools and inspiration you need to make yoga, and its benefits, a regular part of your life. 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 …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
All Together Singing: Creative Ways to Make and Listen to Music With Your Family (Adults)
For families with children ages 5 and up. Kick off your summer with an infusion of family music and fun. This workshop promotes family harmony by helping you create music together in a safe, joyful, and playful space. more …
All Together Singing: Creative Ways to Make and Listen to Music With Your Family (Kids)
For families with children ages 5 and up. Kick off your summer with an infusion of family music and fun. This workshop promotes family harmony by helping you create music together in a safe, joyful, and playful space. more …
Friday, July 6, 2012
Diving Into the Body: The Essentials of Energy Medicine for Self-Care
Explore the energy field, the basics of energy medicine, and the fundamentals of vitality and energy flow with medical doctor Ann Marie Chiasson, who began to learn and practice energy medicine prior to entering medical school. more …
Introduction to Meditation
Have you heard about the benefits of meditation and wondered what the practice is really like? Or perhaps you’ve had some meditation instruction but not yet found a technique that fits your temperament and lifestyle, one that allows you to sustain a regular practice. more …
Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Can you learn to be happier? Absolutely! Author of Being Happy, Tal Ben-Shahar taught the most popular course at Harvard University—Positive Psychology, the study of optimal human functioning. more …
Yin and Yang Yoga: An Exploration of Stillness, Alchemy, Power, and Flow
Paulie Zink’s approach to yoga is about finding and following your own individual path. Presenting his art in a personal, authentic, and accessible manner, Paulie gently guides you in opening to your intuitive heart and discovering the unique artist inherent within you. more …
YogArts for Kids
For kids ages 5-11. Calling all kids who love to collect things outdoors, do art projects, and make new friends. Come learn yoga, get your face painted, swim, and play. more …
LifeForce Yoga® Practitioner Training for Depression and Anxiety: Level 1
For yoga teachers and health professionals. This training interweaves ancient yogic wisdom with current findings in neurobiology. Learn an evidence-based yoga protocol to help your students and clients focus, relax, and have greater access to feeling states. more …
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Designing Your Destiny: Letting Your Soul Have Its Say
Are you living the life you want? Is your mission clear? This workshop reminds you that you are a work in progress. When you acknowledge your soul’s chosen direction, it’s easy to see that you don’t make one choice for all time, but rather constantly change and evolve. more …
Radiance: Create an Amazing Life After Cancer
Life after cancer can be bold and beautiful, no matter when you were diagnosed or what treatment options you chose. This transformational retreat is for men and women who are ready to dive in and create an amazing life full of healing and joy. more …
Rhythm and Flow: Evolutionary Vinyasa Retreat
Global yoga teacher and flow expert Shiva Rea joins master musicians and drummers Donna De Lory, Mayapuris, KDZ: The Kripalu Drummers, and John de Kadt; and special guests Chris Tompkins and Demetri Velisarius to create this “Living Flow Yoga Camp” for yoga practitioners and teachers. more …
Riding the Wheels of Life: The Art and Flow of Cycling Yoga
For beginning through advanced cyclists and yogis. What is it about the power of both biking and yoga that transforms you instantly when you begin a ride or step onto your mat? more …
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Yoga of the Heart®: Cardiac and Cancer Certification Training
For yoga teachers and health-care professionals with a yoga background (see prerequisite). Would you like to share yoga with those at risk for, or living with, heart disease, cancer, and other life-altering illnesses? more …
Friday, July 13, 2012
Getting the Love You Want: A Workshop for Couples
For couples of all orientations, length of commitment, and stages of life. Take your relationship to the next level in a workshop based on the best-selling book Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. more …
Iyengar Yoga for Back Care
This program teaches yoga as an approach to relief from chronic back pain, for conditions ranging from minor neck and lower back tension to severe scoliosis. more …
Poetry As Deep Play
Experience writing as deep play—a way to stimulate your creativity, engage your intellect, increase your powers of focus and concentration, and have fun. more …
Radiant Heart: Yoga and the Wisdom of our “Heart-Brain”
Explore the universal and ancient understanding of your heart center with physiological, energetic, and spiritual intimacy. Using the practices and philosophy of tantra, hatha, and bhakti yoga, discover how your heart’s innate intelligence can release your capacity for healing wisdom and love. more …
Rooted, Relaxed, and Radiant: A Yoga, Meditation, and Nature Retreat
Yogis believe the seat of wisdom is in the heart center, not the head. Through the practices of yoga and meditation, and by synchronizing your body and mind with nature, you grow more grounded and relaxed. more …
Tai Chi for Kids©: Peace, Focus, and Fun
For kids, ages 5–11. Children of all ages love the wonderful feeling that comes from the flowing movements of tai chi. Kids who are stressed find inner peace; hyperactive kids discover tools for self-control. more …
Yoga and Kayaking
Take the plunge! Explore a whole new side of yourself and find out what makes kayaking in the Berkshires so magical. Join the dynamic team of Greg DiLisio (certified yoga, tai chi, and qigong teacher, and popular Kripalu program leader), and Johnny Snyder (world-class kayaker and professional guide) for flat-water adventures combined with basic yoga and qigong techniques. more …
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Blooming Open: A Yoga, Meditation, and Nature Retreat
Discover the state yogis call “true happiness.” Contentment is not a mysterious occurrence-it’s a behavior, a conscious decision, a choice you make each moment of your day. more …
Nutrition and Cooking Immersion
Create health right in your kitchen. Do you want to eat healthier and cook more? Are you a stranger in your kitchen because of time constraints or feeling intimidated or overwhelmed? more …
Positional Therapy: Clinical Applications
For those who have taken Positional Therapy 1 or 2. Take the skills you gained in Positional Therapy 1 or 2 and learn how to apply them to common neuromuscular conditions. more …
Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease
Heal your heart and circulatory system. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, and one in three Americans have some kind of cardiovascular disease. 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 …
Teaching Yoga for Scoliosis (Students)
For yoga teachers and students of all levels. Take part in the first teacher training program designed specifically to train yoga teachers how to work with students who have scoliosis. more …
Teaching Yoga for Scoliosis (Teachers)
For yoga teachers and students of all levels. Take part in the first teacher training program designed specifically to train yoga teachers how to work with students who have scoliosis. more …
Zen and the Art of HarmonicaYoga™
What better way to focus on the breath than with the inhalations and exhalations of a catchy blues-rock rhythm on the harmonica? David Harp, author of Three Minutes to Blues, Rock, and Folk Harmonica and The Three Minute Meditator, will not only have total beginners playing blues, rock, folk, and classical music within minutes, he will use the humble “Mississippi saxophone” as a route to mindfulness and self-awareness. more …
Friday, July 20, 2012
Anusara Yoga® 101
For students of all yoga traditions, at all levels, including beginners. Anusara Yoga is a seriously playful method of hatha yoga developed by John Friend. more …
Celebrating the Family: Thriving in Nature (Kids)
For families with children ages 6–13. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure in earth-living skills and family fun. Bring your whole family to learn, laugh, grow, and discover as a community thriving in nature. more …
Celebrating the Family:Thriving in Nature (Adults)
For families with children ages 6–13. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure in earth-living skills and family fun. Bring your whole family to learn, laugh, grow, and discover as a community thriving in nature. more …
Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
For couples and individuals of all sexual orientations. Why does great sex so often fade for couples who claim to love each other as much as ever? Is it possible to want what we already have? more …
The Dynamics of Perception: A Body-Mind Centering® Approach
Perception is the psychophysical process of interpreting sensory information that comes to us through multiple channels. This workshop explores how we filter, modify, distort, accept, reject, and use sensory information to bond, defend, and learn. more …
This Very Moment: Mindfulness in Psychotherapy
For psychotherapists, human-service professionals, and other psychologically minded people interested in personal development. Mindfulness has been successfully practiced for more than 2,500 years and is a deceptively simple way of relating to experience to alleviate human suffering. more …
Yoga Ed.™ K-8 Tools for Classroom Teachers
For classroom teachers; no yoga experience needed. You can easily improve your students’ health, learning, and behavior by integrating breath, postures, games, and visualizations into your classroom. more …
Yoga for Emotional Balance: Healing Anxiety and Depression
Do you have a mental grasp of your problems, yet find it difficult to change? Anxiety, depression, and anxious depression are neuro-emotional patterns that hijack your mind, brain, and body, and prevent you from accessing your fullest potential. more …
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Drawing Closer to Nature
Spend a week in the beauty of the Berkshires, discovering and savoring the wonder of summer flowers and fields, lush forests, and sparkling streams, and creating art from what you see. more …
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 …
JourneyDance™ Teacher Training Intensive:
Module 1
For dance enthusiasts, including yoga teachers, dance instructors, and movement therapists. Take a powerful and transformative journey: Dance your fiery rhythmic beats. more …
Raising Your Vibration: A 5-Day Anusara Yoga® Intensive
For intermediate yoga students (see prerequisites below). Do you wish you had more time for your yoga practice? Give yourself the gift of five full days of Anusara Yoga. more …
The Way of the Happy Woman: Women's Yoga Teacher Training
For women yoga teachers and practitioners with at least 1 year of yoga experience practice. Empower women, change lives, and harness your feminine power in the world’s only women’s yoga teacher training. more …
Trauma, Body, and Brain: Restoring the Capacity for Rhythm and Play
For licensed therapists, yoga instructors, and others interested in the nature of trauma. Traumatic experiences alter people’s relationship to their bodies in ways that leave them feeling uptight, helpless, disconnected, hurt, on edge, frantic, and at odds with themselves. more …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Swingolf: The Golf/Yoga/Massage Motion
For golfers of all levels and ages, from the beginner to the seasoned player. Tournament-playing professional Les Bolland offers a holistic approach to golf that incorporates yoga, muscle-opening shiatsu massage, breathing, and an emphasis on mental and physical harmony. more …
Friday, July 27, 2012
Ease Into Yoga for Chronic Pain
Have you been struggling with a complex chronic pain condition such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, or neuropathic pain? Emerging scientific evidence suggests that yoga offers profound healing for people with chronic pain. more …
Let Your Yoga Dance® Festival for Women in Wisdom Years
For women. Run like the wind to this moving celebration of spirit! Designed especially for women ages 35 and up, this festival is a fabulous, fun-filled, yoga-dancing event. more …
Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT)
Experience a new approach to eating, one that cultivates inner wisdom through a variety of mindful eating practices and guided meditations. National Institute of Health-funded research has shown Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness to be a powerful approach to addressing mindless eating that leads to struggling with weight, obesity, and disordered eating patterns. more …
Rhythmic Rejuvenation: Yoga and Hand Drumming with Members of KDZ
Revitalize your body and spirit in a dynamic, fun-filled weekend of Kripalu Yoga and African-influenced hand drumming led by Shaun Laframboise and Allison Gemmel Laframboise, members of KDZ: The Drummers at Kripalu. more …
The Lovetarian Way: Create Subtle Shifts for Miraculous Change
Join best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein for a workshop designed to help you overcome fearful patterns and create positive change to last a lifetime. more …
Yoga for Emotional Health: Focus on Anxiety and Depression
For yoga therapists, yoga teachers, and everyone working with anxiety and depression; no yoga experience necessary. Emotional health is fundamental to the maintenance of overall health and well-being. more …
YogArts for Kids
For kids ages 5-11. Calling all kids who love to collect things outdoors, do art projects, and make new friends. Come learn yoga, get your face painted, swim, and play. more …
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Tantric Yoga of Inner Transformation
Go deeply into the inner teachings of yoga for personal transformation. This workshop with yoga pioneer Gary Kraftsow helps you Build and free energy so that it can be directed inward Optimize physiology to stabilize and clarify the mind Reframe thoughts and emotions to transform behavior Realign actions with priorities Take steps to manifest your intentions Illumine the mind to allow the True Self to emerge. more …
Let Your Yoga Dance®: Teacher Training for Special Populations
For teachers and practitioners of many backgrounds: yoga, dance, physical therapists, and bodyworkers. Thousands of people yearn to move their bodies, dance, and do yoga-the elderly, people with Parkinson’s, MS, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, breast cancer survivors overcoming surgery, and others with special needs who may feel marginalized and unable to move as freely as they would like. more …
Prajna Yoga: Healing Practices for a Vital Body
Yoga practice promotes vital functioning and health in the body’s internal organs. When those organs perform optimally, we experience radiant health, vitality, and sustained energy. more …
Preventing and Reversing Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic and are serious about changing your health and living a longer, more vibrant life, then don’t miss this program. more …
Using EMDR as a Contemporary Psychotherapy: An Advanced Course for Mental-Health Professionals
For mental-health clinicians who have completed the Basic Course in EMDR. Are you a mental-health therapist interested in deepening your Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) skills and integrating this powerful and effective approach into your clinical practice? more …
Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training
For yoga teachers with min. 1 year of yoga experience. Learn sound strategies for adapting yoga practice to older minds, bodies, and spirits in a training that combines the best contemporary, scientific knowledge about the physiology of aging with yoga’s traditional wisdom. more …
Yoga Ed.™ K-8 Instructor Certification
For yoga teachers and educators with strong yoga experience. This certification program opens the door to teaching yoga in public, private, and parochial schools. 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 …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Stress Management
In a recent study, 75 percent of yoga students reported attending yoga classes for stress management, while 15 percent were using yoga specifically for depression or anxiety. more …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Yoga and Kayaking
Take the plunge! Explore a whole new side of yourself and find out what makes kayaking in the Berkshires so magical. Join the dynamic team of Greg DiLisio (certified yoga, tai chi, and qigong teacher, and popular Kripalu program leader), and Johnny Snyder (world-class kayaker and professional guide) for flat-water adventures combined with basic yoga and qigong techniques. more …
Insight Yoga Teacher Training Intensive: Yin/Yang/Mindfulness
Deepen your understanding of the experiential, philosophical, and practical application of yoga and Buddhist meditation. This intensive draws from Sarah’s book Insight Yoga and trains you in both a receptive yin style and an active slow flow or yang style of yoga. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 500-Hour Certification: Module Three
Learn the deeper facets of teaching yoga, from asana and pranayama to the internal practice of stilling the mind and attuning to the multidimensional body, mind, and spirit. more …
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Integrative Yoga Therapy Professional Yoga Therapist Training Program: Module 1
For yoga teachers who have completed or are nearing completion of a 200-hour Yoga Alliance-registered program. Immerse yourself in one of the most established yoga therapy training courses available, focusing on the use of yoga as a true healing art. more …
Friday, August 10, 2012
Use Your Brain to Change Your Age
Do you want to feel more fit, energized, and mentally sharp? You can! The fountain of youth is literally between your ears. A healthy brain is the key to staying vibrant and alive for a long time. more …
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Certificate in Positive Psychology
Exclusively at Kripalu There’s a scientific way to study happiness—it’s called Positive Psychology. A new paradigm of traditional psychology, Positive Psychology focuses on growing happiness, love, success, and strengths, rather than on overcoming depression, anxiety, neuroses, and weaknesses. more …
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Integrative Yoga Therapy Professional Yoga Therapist Training Program: Module 2
For yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance-registered program and Module 1 of the Integrative Yoga Therapy training program; see note below. more …
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Ashtanga Mela: The Power of Community
Calling all Ashtanga yogis and yoginis to this summer’s Ashtanga gathering—a coming together of old and new friends. Take advantage of this opportunity to practice with kindred spirits, share experiences and insights with teachers and practitioners steeped in the Ashtanga tradition, and explore what it means to be a twenty-first-century yogi. more …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Swingolf: The Golf/Yoga/Massage Motion
For golfers of all levels and ages, from the beginner to the seasoned player. Tournament-playing professional Les Bolland offers a holistic approach to golf that incorporates yoga, muscle-opening shiatsu massage, breathing, and an emphasis on mental and physical harmony. more …
Friday, August 24, 2012
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
The book Writing Down the Bones transformed the way writing is viewed in this country. Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of this groundbreaking book in a weekend workshop with author Natalie Goldberg, who guides us in ways to Build a strong writing spine Cultivate confidence in our experience Believe that we have something to say and a way to say it. more …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Yoga and Kayaking
Take the plunge! Explore a whole new side of yourself and find out what makes kayaking in the Berkshires so magical. Join the dynamic team of Greg DiLisio (certified yoga, tai chi, and qigong teacher, and popular Kripalu program leader), and Johnny Snyder (world-class kayaker and professional guide) for flat-water adventures combined with basic yoga and qigong techniques. more …
Friday, September 14, 2012
Integrative Mudra, Pranayama, and Bandha Teacher Training
For serious practitioners, yoga teachers, and yoga therapists. This comprehensive training focuses on the yogic arts of mudra, pranayama, and bandha, three facets of an integrated approach to hatha yoga. more …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Rhode Island: Session 1
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in Rhode Island at All That Matters in Wakefield. This non-residential training will be offered 8 weekends from September 2012 to March 2013. more …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
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 …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Rhode Island: Session 2
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in Rhode Island at All That Matters in Wakefield. This non-residential training will be offered 8 weekends from September 2012 to March 2013. more …
Friday, November 2, 2012
The End Result: Getting What You Really Want!
This weekend, Mike Dooley walks you through the entire process of reality creation, from thought to manifestation. Exercises and worksheets help define your dreams in terms of desired end results in ways that allow the universe maximum freedom to deliver your true heart’s desire as fast and harmoniously as possible. more …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Rhode Island: Session 3
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in Rhode Island at All That Matters in Wakefield. This non-residential training will be offered 8 weekends from September 2012 to March 2013. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 500-Hour Certification: Module One
Learn the deeper facets of teaching yoga, from asana and pranayama to the internal practice of stilling the mind and attuning to the multidimensional body, mind, and spirit. more …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Rhode Island: Session 4
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in Rhode Island at All That Matters in Wakefield. This non-residential training will be offered 8 weekends from September 2012 to March 2013. more …
Friday, January 4, 2013
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Rhode Island: Session 5
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in Rhode Island at All That Matters in Wakefield. This non-residential training will be offered 8 weekends from September 2012 to March 2013. more …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Rhode Island: Session 6
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in Rhode Island at All That Matters in Wakefield. This non-residential training will be offered 8 weekends from September 2012 to March 2013. more …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Rhode Island: Session 7
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in Rhode Island at All That Matters in Wakefield. This non-residential training will be offered 8 weekends from September 2012 to March 2013. more …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Rhode Island: Graduation Session
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour will be offered in Rhode Island at All That Matters in Wakefield. This non-residential training will be offered 8 weekends from September 2012 to March 2013. more …
