Calendar of Programs
show details of programs in progressFriday, June 1, 2012
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
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Transform and Empower: The Pilates Mat Teacher Training and Immersion (Cancelled)
Program cancelled. 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
Friday, June 15, 2012
Reboot: Mindful Summer Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Refresh the vital realms of body, mind, and breath on this magical getaway complete with masterful guidance. Connect with summer in the beautiful Berkshires. more
Sunday, June 17, 2012
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
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
Evidence-Based Qigong (EBQ) Certification: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit
For yoga teachers, practitioners, and everyone interested in learning qigong. Are you looking for new material to teach your students? Would you like to attract a wider audience with an evidence-based program of gentle, restorative, mind-body exercise? more
Thursday, June 28, 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, June 29, 2012
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
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Zumba® and Dance: Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!
Lose yourself in hypnotic rhythms from around the world with Shahidah Ansari and Samuel Salazar, Zumba choreography specialists. Experience the Zumba Fitness® Program, an exhilarating total-body workout that has revolutionized the way millions of people think about exercise. more
Friday, July 6, 2012
Goddess to the Core®: An Inspired Workout to Maximize Your Fitness, Beauty, and Power
For women and teens. Sierra Bender-founder of the Sierra Bender Empowerment Method® and Boot Camp for Goddesses®, and author of Goddess to the Core®—empowers women to lead with power, purpose, and passion. more
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Fitness and Yoga Retreat
Outdoor exercise, yoga, and nutrition—the ultimate vacation getaway for active people. For everyone in good physical condition and able to hike three miles a day. 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
Friday, July 13, 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
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, 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
Friday, August 10, 2012
Reboot: Mindful Summer Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Refresh the vital realms of body, mind, and breath on this magical getaway complete with masterful guidance. Connect with summer in the beautiful Berkshires. more
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
YogaSlackers Adventure Summer Camp
Remember the excitement of summer camp, of being outdoors, learning and exploring with great guides, and interacting with new friends? Good news! Your fun isn’t over—the YogaSlackers are experts at teaching adults to rediscover the exhilaration of play and experimentation. more
Thursday, August 16, 2012
ChiRunning®: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running
For those able to run 1 mile without stopping. Running is one of the oldest and most natural of human activities, but many of us experience it as an activity that takes a toll, causing sore muscles, knee injuries, hip pain, or shin splints. more
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader Training: A Healing Revolution Certification
The Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader Training is a 25-hour training that empowers individuals to share compelling and fun self-care practices. Tai Chi Easy blends a simple medical qigong technique with carefully chosen tai chi exercises. 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
Healer Within Practice Leader Training: Mind-Body Energetics Certification in Medical Qigong
Learn to share Mind-Body Energetics in your community. Mind-body and energy-medicine methods—such as yoga, tai chi, qigong, and somatics—are growing rapidly in popularity, and not just in yoga centers and spas. more
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Fitness and Yoga Retreat
Outdoor exercise, yoga, and nutrition—the ultimate vacation getaway for active people. For everyone in good physical condition and able to hike three miles a day. more
Wednesday, August 29, 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, August 31, 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
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
Yoga for Athletes: Strength, Flexibility, and Focus
Athletes are often turned off by yoga because it seems too hard, too easy, or out of sync with their training. Triathlete, coach, and yoga teacher Sage Rountree demystifies yoga and explains exactly how it fits with training and competition. more
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Nature's Way: Catching Your Breath with Mindful Walks and Deep Relaxation
This nature adventure offers the healing benefits of a formal mindfulness retreat. In the morning, find inspiration as you journey along a groomed forest trail that reveals the beauty of an ancient mountain and the fortifying nourishment of the five natural elements. more
Friday, October 5, 2012
Reboot: Mindful Autumn Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Reboot your outlook and rejuvenate body, mind, and breath in this masterfully guided, magical getaway in the beautiful Berkshires. Celebrate your vital force with mindful hikes under the open sky in the cool air and natural colors of autumn. more
Friday, October 12, 2012
The Way of Qigong: Bone Marrow Cleansing and Healing Sounds
Ever wonder why, in spite of the miracles of modern medicine, more than 700,000 Americans practice ancient healing exercises from China? Qigong is one of the world’s most popular and best-researched methods to improve health and vitality. 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
ChiRunning® Level 1: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running
For runners of all abilities. Running is one of the oldest and most natural of human activities, but many of us experience it as an activity that takes a toll, causing sore muscles, knee injuries, hip pain, or shin splints. more
Monday, October 15, 2012
ChiRunning® Level 2: The Mindful Practice of Effortless, Injury-Free Running
For runners who have already attended a ChiRunning workshop and have been practicing the technique. Continue to build your ChiRunning foundation and take your workouts to the next level in this advanced ChiRunning workshop with Kathy Griest. more
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Fitness and Yoga Retreat
Outdoor exercise, yoga, and nutrition—the ultimate vacation getaway for active people. For everyone in good physical condition and able to hike three miles a day. more
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Women's Qigong: Chinese Secrets of Longevity and Health
For women of all levels. Qigong is a system of self-healing that has been used in China for more than 2,000 years to maintain health, achieve longevity, and treat disease. more
Friday, November 9, 2012
Core Fusion®
For moderate to advanced fitness levels—strong bodies ready for a vigorous workout. 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
Friday, November 16, 2012
Zumba® and Dance: Ditch the Workout, Join the Party™!
Tanya Beardsley is a lead instructor with Zumba Fitness®, which has revolutionized the way millions of people think about exercise. Featured on the recently released Zumba Fitness DVD set, Tanya will offer two Zumba classes this weekend, with Ann Saldi, lead Zumba teacher and personal trainer, leading the other sessions. more
Friday, November 23, 2012
Healing Through Medicine Buddha
Medicine Buddha, the guru of physicians, was first introduced to Tibet by the Indian Nalanda master Shantarakshita in the eighth century. Since then, Medicine Buddha has become a powerful spiritual healing practice in Tibetan Buddhism. more
Reboot: Mindful Autumn Hiking and Deep Yoga Relaxation
Reboot your outlook and rejuvenate body, mind, and breath in this masterfully guided, magical getaway in the beautiful Berkshires. Celebrate your vital force with mindful hikes under the open sky in the cool air and natural colors of autumn. more




