Calendar of Programs
show details of programs in progressFriday, June 8, 2012
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 …
Sunday, June 17, 2012
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 …
Sunday, June 24, 2012
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Yoga, Shamanism, and the Dance of Nature
Celebrate life in this all-encompassing workshop that blends the power of yoga with an introduction to shamanism. Ray Crist holds the space for transformation and self-healing, teaching practical and grounded tools in a program that includes Daily all-levels yoga (mostly in nature) The four elements as presented by the Tibetans and by Peruvian shamans Dancing and celebrating in a fire ceremony The feminine/masculine dance of Shiva and Shakti Ayurvedic principles A drum circle Meditation Hiking to take in the summer’s nectar. more …
Friday, July 6, 2012
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 …
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Absolute Freedom: A Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Enjoy the luminosity of a clear mind, balanced body, and open heart with James Higgins, one of San Francisco’s most respected yoga teachers. Through soul-enriching asana practices and deeply nourishing periods of meditation and rest, you discover increased vitality and happiness in body, mind, and spirit. 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 …
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 …
Sunday, July 15, 2012
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 …
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Physician Well-Being: Inspiring Change in Medical Practice
For medical professionals including doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, as well as yoga teachers. Are you burned out in your medical practice? 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
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 …
You Can Rewire Your Brain for Bliss
Enlightenment is not reserved for the deeply spiritual—it’s a sacred gift for all to experience. Discover for yourself how specific lifestyle choices allow the brain to become more receptive to directed change, resulting in an unprecedented ability to rewire your consciousness. more …
Sunday, July 29, 2012
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 …
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 …
Sunday, August 5, 2012
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 …
Sunday, August 12, 2012
The Four Desires: The Yoga of Fulfillment
Yoga is the ultimate science of fulfillment. Drawing on the teachings of yoga and tantra, this program is a deep, practical approach to living your best life possible. 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 …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Mangalam Yantra Yoga: Tibetan Yoga and Meditation
Yantra Yoga is designed to help you awaken fully to your Buddha nature through the use of physical postures (asana), breath-control exercises (pranayama), and meditative practices. more …
The Joy of Living Meditation Retreat, Level 1
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps
The Buddha said that craving is the cause of suffering. Twelve-Step programs work with the deepest forms of craving—our addictions. How can these two traditions work together? more …
Friday, September 28, 2012
Deep Truth: Igniting the Memory of Our Origin, History, Destiny, and Fate
Much of the way we live our lives, think about the world, and solve problems is based in the beliefs of outdated science. In this compelling new program, best-selling author and visionary scientist Gregg Braden suggests that many of the hottest issues at the center of our great social divisions stem from false assumptions that have compromised our core human values and brought us to the brink of disaster. more …
Interpersonal Neurobiology: Practices that Cultivate Connection and Well-Being
Interpersonal neurobiology integrates a wide array of sciences into one perspective on well-being, offering practical suggestions on how to use the focus of attention to strengthen connections in the brain and in our relationships. more …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Beyond the Prison of Mind: Discover Your Inherent Essence as Freedom
When our experience is shaped by thought, our predominant perspective is divided into shoulds and shouldn’ts, rights and wrongs, desires and aversions. 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 …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
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 …
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 …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The Great Shamanic Initiation: Soul Repair and Gathering in Prayer, 2012
According to numerous wisdom traditions, 2012 is a time of profound transformation and renewal. Four master shamans from Peru have traveled to the United States at this auspicious time to perform a “live reading,” or great initiation, based on their prophecies. 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, November 4, 2012
SuperHealth®: Yogic Therapeutic Technology to Break Habits and Addictive Behavior
For yoga teachers and students, health-care professionals and anyone in the process of making meaningful lifestyle changes. SuperHealth is a cutting-edge behavioral health and addiction-therapy system created by Yogi Bhajan. more …
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