Love. Wholeness. Unity. Service. Evolution. Our Core Values are the essential principles guiding us in everything we do. The Heart of Who We Are Love. We understand that no matter the question love is the answer. Love is a force that moves everyone to create a more beautiful and connected world. We are committed to holding an energy of love in our hearts as a community.Wholeness. We understand that we are all whole and already complete. We are committed to seeing the wholeness of each other as we work, learn, grow, and play together.Unity. We understand that we are all unique expressions of an undivided whole. To be successful in our work we must center a community of unity and belonging. We are committed to holding the “in-between space” and step away from the sides of polarization.Service. We understand that service is a vehicle with which we express our love. Our work is not just work, it is a practice of embodied service. We are committed to the practice of service by caring for each other and our work.Evolution. We understand that this world is evolutionary in nature, so are we and so is Kripalu. We are committed to growing and evolving as a community. The definition of our name in Sanskrit is compassion, and it reflects our deepest purpose: to live, teach, and share with an open heart. How We Show Up With Compassion We treat each other with respect and kindness, in words, deed and thoughts, with the intention of uplifting each other in our interactions.With Hope: We move with our ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow and engage with each other in this spirit. We stay open to what is possible.With Authenticity: We show up with courage as our true selves, sharing what is on our minds and hearts with care for each other as we share.With Curiosity: We practice curiosity by leading with questions rather than assumptions. We use curiosity to become more self-aware and aware of the potential impact of our words and actions.With Respect: We take ownership of our words, decisions and actions. We compassionately hold ourselves and our colleagues accountable to these values and behaviors.With Agility: We lean into agility in our thinking and our plans. Demonstrating flexibility to nimbly meet the changing conditions of life. Our Purpose in Action About Kripalu Sacred Belonging Guided Journeys for Self-Discovery Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times Compassion in Action