On Campus Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Display Title The Heart and Ground of Being John J. Prendergast Christiane Prendergast See all presenters Body Live a More Authentic LifeTo live from the heart and ground of being means to be intimate with your true nature and to be in service to a greater whole. Join John and Christiane Prendergast as they guide you to see through core-limiting beliefs, tap into your deepest inner knowing, and uncover a field of spacious, loving awareness. Through talks, meditation, experiential conversations, guided inquiries, and body-sensing, learn to: Experience greater self-love, self-acceptance, self-intimacy, inner safety, and self-trust. Liberate essential qualities of being such as wisdom, love, gratitude, joy, compassion, and stability. Attune with the universal heart and groundless ground that are inherently whole and undivided from the totality of life. Develop a keener sense of being held by, connected to, and grounded in a field of loving awareness. Take home tools to live a more authentic, loving, grounded, and wakeful life. Note: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Recommended reading:John J. Prendergast, Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied SpiritualityJohn J. Prendergast, The Deep Heart: Our Portal to PresenceJohn J. Prendergast, In Touch: How to Tune In to the Inner Guidance of Your Body and Trust Yourself Learn more about John in his "Listening from Silence" Youtube series. Sidebar Navigation Included in Your Stay Daily Yoga Classes 3 Nutritious Meals a Day Access to the Kripalu Grounds Schedule OPENING DAY2:00 pmCheck-in begins4:45–6:00Kripalu Yoga class5:30–7:30Dinner7:30–9:00Program SessionDAILY6:30–7:45 amKripalu Yoga class7:30–9:00Silent Breakfast9:00–11:30Program Session11:30–1:30 pmLunch1:30–4:00Program Session4:45–6:00Kripalu Yoga class5:30–7:30DinnerCLOSING DAY6:30–7:45 amKripalu Yoga class7:30–9:00Silent Breakfast9:00–11:00Program Session11:30–1:30 pmLunch and DeparturePlease 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 What are your accommodations? 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.View All Accommodations What’s included in my overnight stay? 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. Plan My Visit Can I book for me and another person? Online booking is available for 1–2 guests. Please select the appropriate booking button on the program page. Do you have a waitlist if my preferred program is full? 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. Where do I go to see all programs offered at Kripalu? For a full view of programs, visit our experiences page.Explore All Programming Presenter(s) John J. Prendergast Presenter Read Bio Christiane Prendergast Presenter Read Bio Book Now February 1–5, 2026 Starting at $495 Per person, plus accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) View our accommodationsView our cancellation policy Jump To... Overview Included in Your Stay Schedule FAQs Presenter(s)
What are your accommodations? 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.View All Accommodations
What’s included in my overnight stay? 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. Plan My Visit
Can I book for me and another person? Online booking is available for 1–2 guests. Please select the appropriate booking button on the program page.
Do you have a waitlist if my preferred program is full? 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.
Where do I go to see all programs offered at Kripalu? For a full view of programs, visit our experiences page.Explore All Programming
February 1–5, 2026 Starting at $495 Per person, plus accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) View our accommodationsView our cancellation policy
On Campus Weekend Format Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026 The Flow of Presence Exploring moving meditation Anandamai Charlyn Reihman Jurian Hughes
On Campus Weekend Format Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 Left, Right, and Centered Pranayama reinvented Tom Gillette
On Campus Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026 The Gift of Enough A Tibetan Buddhist Retreat on Gratitude Tsering Ngodup Yodsampa