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show details of programs in progressFriday, June 21, 2013
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 Institutes 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 …
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 …
Sunday, June 23, 2013
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 …
Yoga and Deep Relaxation Retreat: The Gift of Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra
Experience deeper levels of inner freedom than you ever imagined possible, giving yourself permission to rest, balance, restore, and tap into new sources of energy. more …
Friday, June 28, 2013
Yoga and the Heart: A Cardiologist’s Perspective on Ancient and Modern Healing
Research shows that yoga contributes to cardiovascular heath by improving hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and other cardiovascular issues. This program touches on many cardiovascular healing modalities, from the role of cholesterol in heart health to energy medicine and near-death experiences. more …
Sunday, June 30, 2013
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 …
Friday, July 5, 2013
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 …
Manage Your Mood with LifeForce Yoga®: I am Bliss and So Are You
Come home to the joy that is your birthright. Return to your radiant Self. Beneath your aches, pains, and shifting moods, you are bliss. Let Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression, guide you through self-inquiry with a menu of yoga practices that penetrate the clouds of unknowing to release whatever blocks you from remembering who you truly are. more …
Sunday, July 7, 2013
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 …
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 …
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Swingolf®: A Dynamic Yoga Motion on the Golf Course
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 12, 2013
How to Grow a Yoga Practice
Explore how to grow your yoga practice in a weekend retreat that is ideal for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Randal Williams draws from 20 years of professional teaching experience to help you cultivate a practice that revitalizes your body, deepens your breath, quiets your mind, heals your heart, and benefits all your relationships. 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 …
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Deep Relaxation, Guided Imagery, and Meditation for Stress Relief
Difficult times happen: work stress, sickness, relationship problems, loss, dissatisfaction, confusion. These challenges can help us grow if we’re equipped with the right tools, techniques, and outlook. 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 tools and inspiration to make yoga a regular part of your life. more …
Thursday, July 18, 2013
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, July 19, 2013
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 …
Journey to Wholeness: How to Support the Body, Mind, and Spirit
Yoga philosophy describes our five bodies: physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss. To experience health and enduring youthfulness, we must feel balanced in all these aspects of who we are. 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 …
Sunday, July 21, 2013
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 …
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, July 26, 2013
Gluten-Free Cooking for Everyone
In this hands-on vegetarian cooking class, gourmet chef, teacher, and cookbook author Leslie Cerier shows you that gluten-free cooking and baking is not about deprivation, but is pleasurable, creative, and delicious. more …
Super Brain: Unleashing the Explosive Power of Your Mind
Please note that the main program room is full, but we have added a second room where we will live stream Dr. Chopra’s program on a large screen in high-definition format for a $100 tuition discount. more …
Super Brain: Unleashing the Explosive Power of Your Mind
Please note that the main program room is full, so we have added this second room where we will live stream Dr. Chopra’s program on a large screen in high-definition format for a $100 tuition discount. more …
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Preventing and Reversing Diabetes
Don’t let diabetes control you; take charge of your health and life. 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 …
The Dance of Life
Self-care becomes increasingly essential as we face the challenges of our time. Rather than depending on external circumstance to govern our lives, we can learn to source ourselves from a wealth of inner potential. more …
Friday, August 2, 2013
Two Chefs, One Kitchen: Exploring the Craft and Spirit of Kripalu’s Cuisine
Join Kripalu’s Executive Chef, Jeremy Smith, and former Executive Chef, Deb Morgan, for a fun-filled weekend of food and exploration of the philosophy and time-honored cooking techniques that go into Kripalu’s acclaimed natural-foods cuisine. more …
Sunday, August 4, 2013
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 …
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Swingolf®: A Dynamic Yoga Motion on the Golf Course
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 9, 2013
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 …
The Joy Is in the Journey: Enhancing Body, Mind, and Spirit with Yoga in Midlife and Beyond
Midlife is an ideal time to restore health and vitality and soften the impact of the aging process. This is the perfect program for everyone looking for a practical way to incorporate the benefits of yoga into their lifestyle. more …
Sunday, August 11, 2013
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 …
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 …
Friday, August 16, 2013
Introduction to Yoga and Ayurveda: Secrets of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is India’s traditional science of self-care and a treasure trove of practical and effective methods for enhancing health and well-being. more …
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Five Element Yoga Teacher Training
For yoga teachers and experienced students. Are you ready to realign yourself with the rhythms of nature? Join Jennifer Reis in this potent practice of postures, breathing, mudras, creative expression, and yoga nidra. 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 …
Friday, August 23, 2013
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 25, 2013
Ayurvedic Face, Head, and Foot Massage Training
For bodyworkers and aestheticians. Ayurvedic massage restores a sense of calm and balance to the body and nourishes the skin and associated connective tissue. more …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Friday, August 30, 2013
Hands of Light Healing: The Fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science®
Back by popular demand, this transformational Brennan Healing Science® program teaches a system of energy work that combines hands-on healing techniques with spiritual and psychological processes. more …
Kundalini Yoga Techniques to Practice Forgiveness
Even good people doing good things in the world can get stuck in pain, sorrow, guilt, and feelings of regret that disrupt the flow of prana and thwart healing. more …
Mangalam Yantra Yoga: Tibetan Yoga and Meditation
For those with min. 1 year yoga experience. Yantra Yoga is designed to help you awaken fully to your Buddha nature through the use of physical postures (asana), breath-awareness exercises (pranayama), and meditative practices. more …
Friday, September 20, 2013
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 …
Roots, Rhythm, and Soul: The Whole World is One Family
Every culture has its unique practice for uniting body, mind and spirit. This workshop explores indigenous healing practices from diverse traditions. Join us in honoring self, spirit, and our connection to one another. more …
The Adventure of Self-Discovery: A Holotropic Breathwork™ Experience
This is a rare invitation to experience Holotropic Breathwork with Stanislav Grof. This practice, originated by Stanislav and Christina Grof, allows direct access to your own inner healing wisdom. more …
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