Bhakti Rising: Journey into the Yoga of Devotion Through Myth, Mantra, and Movement

Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom

Bhakti Rising

Journey into the yoga of devotion through myth, mantra, and movement

Illuminate Your Path

Step into the living stream of bhakti—the yoga of devotion—through chanting, storytelling, and embodied practice.

Across centuries, chants, myths, and movement have carried the timeless themes of our shared humanity: love, loss, courage, surrender, joy. In this retreat with Janet Stone, we’ll journey into the stories of the deities that inspire the chants—archetypes that mirror aspects of our own inner landscape and illuminate the path of our personal hero’s journey.

Through Janet’s heartfelt storytelling, soul-stirring chanting, grounding meditation, and dynamic yoga practices, you’ll open space for healing, awakening, and connection—body, mind, and spirit.

In this program, we will explore:

Mantras and meanings
Stories of the deities, aspects of the self, and the telling our own stories
Yoga asana and pranayama
Meditation
Freeing your voice
Sanskrit chants
Redefining our story

Join us for a weekend of devotion, practice, and remembrance—an immersion into the heart of bhakti where the individual meets the eternal.

Included in Your Stay

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.

FAQs

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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Online booking is available for 1–2 guests. Please select the appropriate booking button on the program page.

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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