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Kripalu Schools are committed to supporting individuals interested in enhancing their lives and realizing their full potential through yoga, yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and mindful outdoor leadership regardless of background or financial status. Scholarships are offered when funding is available and made possible by the generous support of Kripalu's donors.  Once accepted into a training, you can apply for a scholarship. Scholarship applications will not be processed without prior program acceptance. Please note that scholarships are limited and not all trainings have scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded first come, first serve on a rolling basis. Thus, those who apply early have the best chance of securing available financial support.  If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please refer to the training webpage.

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The KSMOL program has an intensive schedule and curriculum that is physically, mentally, and emotionally rigorous. To be admitted, you must demonstrate readiness to participate in the demands of this program. In addition, an applicant must be able to support the group learning process and may be denied admission if it is determined that their participation would in any way compromise a safe and cohesive learning environment. The KSMOL Admissions Committee may require your medical provider to furnish a note confirming that the training is suitable for your capabilities.

Applicants for the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership (KSMOL) must

• 18+ years of age
• Display English-language competency
• Have received a high school diploma or GED
• Exhibit the ability to contribute to a safe and cohesive learning environment
• Demonstrate physical, mental, and emotional preparedness to fully participate in all aspects of the program.
• Must be capable of being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for up to 10 hours on any given day
• Must be able to safely and skillfully navigate a variety of outdoor terrain and conditions, including uneven ground, mud, ice, streams, and inclines/declines
• Must have a regular mindfulness practice—such as meditation and/or yoga—of at least two years
• If you are participating in an online or hybrid program format you must have access to reliable internet and a computer or tablet with Zoom and word processing capabilities.

You can view our Payment, Cancellation, and Refund Policies here.

The Kripalu School for Mindful Outdoor Leadership is not an employment training program. Rather our program is intended for professionals who want to incorporate mindfulness in nature into their already existing work, and for nature enthusiasts who wish to deepen their personal connection with the outdoors.