Kripalu Friends is a membership built to help you come back again and again all year long. Whether it's for a weekend, a season, a turning point, every return is part of the same relationship. A Friends membership makes that relationship official: unlimited discounted visits, real savings, and a standing invitation to make this place part of your year, not just a stop on your calendar.Spots are limited, reserve your place today.Join the Waitlist Membership Benefits 25% Off Retreat and Renewal (R&R) Housing and TuitionCome as often as you need — every visit is discounted so you can build a consistent rhythm of retreat. 25% Off Housing for All ProgramsKripalu hosts the most respected teachers in the world, and this discount makes it easier to say yes to programs you've been yearning to experience. Add one free midweek night of R&R to any midweek R&R stay of 2+ nightsExtend your stay to bask in the magic of community. Free R&R Roommate HousingBring a spouse or friend along for R&R—they stay free. Wellness is personal, but it's also better shared. 15% Off Healing Arts Treatments & Shop PurchasesEnhance your stay with a massage, a bodywork session, or a meaningful item from our shop. One-Year Kripalu Online Studio SubscriptionWith a full year of live classes, stay connected to your practice and Kripalu even when you return home. NEW IN 2027: Free Ayurvedic Healthy Living ConsultationGet personalized guidance from our expert Ayurvedic practitioners to help you thrive. Cost$1,300 annually. 2027 registration opens soon with a limited amount of space available. Join the Waitlist "Thank you for such an innovative idea! My sister and I visit Kripalu as often as we can so this seems perfect." - Kripalu Member “I do not feel tapped out or conflicted. I just feel expanded and positive about incorporating Kripalu into my life on a more regular basis.” - Kripalu Member “It was a dream come true. I was able to stay in the Annex for three nights with my husband. The membership made this possible. He is approaching retirement and sees time at Kripalu as a helpful and supportive choice for this transition.” - Kripalu Member "I can’t wait to use my Roommate Housing benefit to share the Kripalu experience with my inner circle." - Kripalu Member "I’m going to bring my father—he's 85—and my girlfriend. Instead of going to other places, we'll just come to Kripalu." - Kripalu Member “It allows me to get to Kripalu more often which has been vital for my mental health, and I will be bringing a friend who has never been able to get there due to financial constraints.” - Kripalu Member “With the reset I experience at Kripalu, I am able to do way more than 'they' tell me I should be able to. I have found the path to follow my dharma. So in this way, the membership benefit is furthering Kripalu's mission in the world through me.” - Kripalu Member FAQs How do I register for Kripalu Friends? To register for Kripalu Friends please email membership@kripalu.org to schedule a time to speak with our membership team. Membership registrations and consequential bookings cannot be made online at this time. How do I book my stay with my Kripalu Friends discounts? To book your next stay with your member discounts please contact us at 413.448.3502 and enjoy priority answering. Members’ discounted bookings cannot be made online at this time. When do my Kripalu Friends benefits start? Your Kripalu Friends annual membership takes effect on January 1, 2027. Can I use my Roommate Housing Discount if my friend is doing a different program than me? The Roommate Housing Discount is only redeemable when both you and your guest are staying for R&R. What is considered a ‘midweek night’? Midweek nights are Sunday–Thursday. Free midweek R&R nights are added at the end of your stay and are not redeemable on Friday or Saturdays. Terms and Conditions The Kripalu Friends Membership (formerly Kripalu Members Circle) is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Offers are based on availability. Blackout dates and restrictions apply. The following 2027 holiday dates are subject to weekend/holiday rates and not applicable towards the free mid-weeknight benefit: • President’s Day: February 15 • Memorial Day: May 31 • Labor Day: September 6 • Indigenous People’s Day: October 11 • New Year’s Eve Week: Evenings of December 26–31 Kripalu will be closed and benefits cannot be redeemed on the following dates: • Biannual Shutdown: February 7–12, 2027 (2:00 pm–2:00pm) • Biannual Shutdown: September 6–10, 2027 (2:00 pm–2:00 pm) • Christmas Day: December 24–26, 2027 (2:00 pm–2:00 pm) Housing and tuition discounts are not applicable towards the following: • Kripalu Schools trainings • Dormitory housing • Shadowbrook Suite • Online programs Discounts for Veterans, Seniors, and Commuters cannot be combined with Kripalu Friends Membership discounts or promotions. 25% Off Housing for All Programs: Only the housing for programs is eligible for 25% off. Program tuition is not eligible for discounts. Free Midweek Night of R&R Benefit is only applicable to midweek stays of two (2) or more paid midweek nights of R&R. “Midweek” includes Sunday-Thursday nights. Free night must be the last night of stay. Housing type will be the same room type as the paid 2+ nights. In the event the same room type is not available, Kripalu reserves the right to select an alternative room type at its discretion. Not redeemable on blackout dates (listed above). Roommate Housing Benefit only applies to R&R stays and is limited to one (1) guest per visit. Roommate must also be staying for R&R and is responsible for their R&R tuition per night. Guest must stay in the same room as the member. Not applicable to programs. 1-Year of Kripalu Online Studio Subscription includes access to sessions labeled: “Kripalu Online Studio” and “Free Programs & Events”. This subscription does not include access to sessions labeled: “Livestream Experience”, “One-Time Workshops”, or Kripalu Schools trainings, unless specifically stated. Free Ayurvedic Healthy Living Consultation is limited to one (1) Ayurvedic Healthy Living Consultation (50-minute). Can be booked as in-person or online session. Must complete an ayurveda intake form, which is available upon booking. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice, are not rebookable. This benefit is non-transferable. Membership does not guarantee availability of services, housing, or program enrollment. Housing, tuition, and Healing Arts discounts are not redeemable online. Call or email the Membership Team to book. Sign up for Kripalu emails. Articles, programs, promotions, recipes, and more, delivered right to your inbox.
"Thank you for such an innovative idea! My sister and I visit Kripalu as often as we can so this seems perfect." - Kripalu Member
“I do not feel tapped out or conflicted. I just feel expanded and positive about incorporating Kripalu into my life on a more regular basis.” - Kripalu Member
“It was a dream come true. I was able to stay in the Annex for three nights with my husband. The membership made this possible. He is approaching retirement and sees time at Kripalu as a helpful and supportive choice for this transition.” - Kripalu Member
"I can’t wait to use my Roommate Housing benefit to share the Kripalu experience with my inner circle." - Kripalu Member
"I’m going to bring my father—he's 85—and my girlfriend. Instead of going to other places, we'll just come to Kripalu." - Kripalu Member
“It allows me to get to Kripalu more often which has been vital for my mental health, and I will be bringing a friend who has never been able to get there due to financial constraints.” - Kripalu Member
“With the reset I experience at Kripalu, I am able to do way more than 'they' tell me I should be able to. I have found the path to follow my dharma. So in this way, the membership benefit is furthering Kripalu's mission in the world through me.” - Kripalu Member
How do I register for Kripalu Friends? To register for Kripalu Friends please email membership@kripalu.org to schedule a time to speak with our membership team. Membership registrations and consequential bookings cannot be made online at this time.
How do I book my stay with my Kripalu Friends discounts? To book your next stay with your member discounts please contact us at 413.448.3502 and enjoy priority answering. Members’ discounted bookings cannot be made online at this time.
When do my Kripalu Friends benefits start? Your Kripalu Friends annual membership takes effect on January 1, 2027.
Can I use my Roommate Housing Discount if my friend is doing a different program than me? The Roommate Housing Discount is only redeemable when both you and your guest are staying for R&R.
What is considered a ‘midweek night’? Midweek nights are Sunday–Thursday. Free midweek R&R nights are added at the end of your stay and are not redeemable on Friday or Saturdays.
Terms and Conditions The Kripalu Friends Membership (formerly Kripalu Members Circle) is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Offers are based on availability. Blackout dates and restrictions apply. The following 2027 holiday dates are subject to weekend/holiday rates and not applicable towards the free mid-weeknight benefit: • President’s Day: February 15 • Memorial Day: May 31 • Labor Day: September 6 • Indigenous People’s Day: October 11 • New Year’s Eve Week: Evenings of December 26–31 Kripalu will be closed and benefits cannot be redeemed on the following dates: • Biannual Shutdown: February 7–12, 2027 (2:00 pm–2:00pm) • Biannual Shutdown: September 6–10, 2027 (2:00 pm–2:00 pm) • Christmas Day: December 24–26, 2027 (2:00 pm–2:00 pm) Housing and tuition discounts are not applicable towards the following: • Kripalu Schools trainings • Dormitory housing • Shadowbrook Suite • Online programs Discounts for Veterans, Seniors, and Commuters cannot be combined with Kripalu Friends Membership discounts or promotions. 25% Off Housing for All Programs: Only the housing for programs is eligible for 25% off. Program tuition is not eligible for discounts. Free Midweek Night of R&R Benefit is only applicable to midweek stays of two (2) or more paid midweek nights of R&R. “Midweek” includes Sunday-Thursday nights. Free night must be the last night of stay. Housing type will be the same room type as the paid 2+ nights. In the event the same room type is not available, Kripalu reserves the right to select an alternative room type at its discretion. Not redeemable on blackout dates (listed above). Roommate Housing Benefit only applies to R&R stays and is limited to one (1) guest per visit. Roommate must also be staying for R&R and is responsible for their R&R tuition per night. Guest must stay in the same room as the member. Not applicable to programs. 1-Year of Kripalu Online Studio Subscription includes access to sessions labeled: “Kripalu Online Studio” and “Free Programs & Events”. This subscription does not include access to sessions labeled: “Livestream Experience”, “One-Time Workshops”, or Kripalu Schools trainings, unless specifically stated. Free Ayurvedic Healthy Living Consultation is limited to one (1) Ayurvedic Healthy Living Consultation (50-minute). Can be booked as in-person or online session. Must complete an ayurveda intake form, which is available upon booking. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice, are not rebookable. This benefit is non-transferable. Membership does not guarantee availability of services, housing, or program enrollment. Housing, tuition, and Healing Arts discounts are not redeemable online. Call or email the Membership Team to book.