Happy Habits: Change Your Life, Change the World, One Habit at a Time

Healing & Wholeness

Happy Habits

Change your life, change the world, one habit at a time

Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference

Small changes can make a big difference when practiced consistently. Guided by this basic premise, Tal Ben-Shahar, who taught Harvard University’s most popular course on Positive Psychology, will help you bring about meaningful change in your life—and, ultimately, in the world around you.

In this course, you will learn how to use evidence-based tools that are as brief as possible and as long as necessary to enhance your overall wellbeing. You will discover how a 30-second breathing practice, a one-minute journaling exercise, or 45 seconds of movement can add up over time and create real, positive impact.

Drawing on the SPIRE model—which integrates spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional wellbeing—this course brings together theory and practice, East and West, the latest research and the deepest me-search. One habit at a time, you will learn how to cultivate health and happiness, for yourself, your family, and your community.

In this program, you will experience:

Tools and techniques to increase happiness
An exploration of the SPIRE model of wellbeing
Breathwork, movement, and journaling exercises
How this inner work benefits not only the individual but also the collective

NOTE: For all levels, including beginners.

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.

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. Healing Arts sessions as well as items in the Kripalu Shop and Cafe are available for purchase.

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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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