Aging Gratefully The Power of Appreciative Presence

Healing & Wholeness

Aging Gratefully

The power of appreciative presence 

A woman with white hair standing in Lake Mahkeenac

A Privilege We Deserve to Celebrate

If we are fortunate, we will get to get older. Aging is both a miracle and privilege that we deserve to celebrate, not—as we are told—a problem to be solved, denied, or defied. When we age gratefully, every day becomes a chance to savor the precious, unpromised moments we are here. We awaken to the sacredness of our lives exactly as they are, and can become even more of who we are.

Join author, teacher, and stage IV cancer survivor Kristi Nelson for an experiential exploration of aging that invites you to engage with every moment of your life with unconditional appreciation.

Through presentations, meditations, poetry, reflective writing, dialogue, and actionable practices, you will learn to:

Befriend aging so you can be more wholeheartedly present for your life.
Cultivate and celebrate all that is enhanced and possible as you grow older.
Embrace the inevitability of grief and loss with an expansive, open heart.
Become more at peace, even—and especially—in the face of the unknown.

Learn to bring the abundant wisdom of aging gratefully to life, and welcome getting older as the opportunity and privilege that it truly is.

Included in Your Stay

10+ Daily Yoga Classes

3 Nutritious Meals a Day

Access to the Kripalu Grounds

Schedule

OPENING DAY
2:00 pm	Check-in begins
4:45–6:00	Kripalu Yoga class
5:30–7:30	Dinner
7:30–9:00	Program Session

DAILY
6:30–7:45 am	Kripalu Yoga class
7:30–9:00	Silent Breakfast
9:00–11:30	Program Session
11:30–1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30–4:00	Program Session
4:45–6:00	Kripalu Yoga class
5:30–7:30	Dinner

CLOSING DAY
6:30–7:45 am	Kripalu Yoga class
7:30–9:00	Silent Breakfast
9:00–11:00	Program Session
11:30–1:30 pm	Lunch and Departure

Please note: Rooms are ready by 4:00 pm. You may store your bags in the Luggage Room until your room is available. On the day of departure, room check-out time is 10:00 am—you may remain on campus and take part in workshops until 2:00 pm. Actual times and schedules may vary; please see the Guest Boards or the schedule provided upon check-in for details and room locations.

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From private rooms to community-style dorms, our accommodations are intentionally simple—designed to help you unplug and feel grounded. Whether you're seeking solitude or connection, we offer a variety of options to support your stay.

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Registering for any Kripalu on campus experience includes three daily meals, daily yoga, and movement classes, and access to the Kripalu grounds and other amenities: including Healing Arts, the Shop, the Cafe, and our grounds.

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Yes. If a program is full, you may add yourself to the waitlist or by contacting registration@kripalu.org. If space becomes available, we’ll contact you in the order received.

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