On Campus Healing & Wholeness The Heart of Forgiveness Your freedom in letting go Jacoby Ballard Oneika Mays See all presenters Release the Grip of SufferingWe have all been hurt. And most of us, at some point, have caused harm, too.Forgiveness isn’t about letting anyone off the hook. It doesn’t require you to like what happened or pretend it didn’t. It doesn’t even ask you to stop holding yourself or others accountable. What it does offer is a way to release the grip of suffering—with honesty, with friendliness, with an open heart—so that you are no longer defined by what was done to you, or what you have done.That freedom is what this retreat is about.Together we’ll work with forgiveness as a living, embodied practice—not a concept to agree with, but a path to actually walk. Through lovingkindness meditation, yoga, breathwork, movement, writing, and time outdoors, we’ll explore how to soften toward ourselves and others without bypassing the truth of what happened. We’ll also gently begin the longer process of repairing harm we may have caused—not to resolve everything here, but to start. In this program, you’ll be invited into:Guided meditation and lovingkindness practiceYoga asana and breathworkReflective journaling and expressive writingMovement and outdoor ritualCommunity connection, group dialogue, and shared witnessingRest and genuine renewalCome explore forgiveness as a path back to your personal and collective heart. This weekend is a beginning, not an ending. Transformation and restoration begin within us.This is a space for all of us. Come as you are.Recommended Reading: Oneika Mays, Sit with Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation “Forgiveness is ultimately about the liberation of your own heart.” - Jacoby Ballard Included In Your Stay 10+ 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) Jacoby Ballard Presenter Read Bio Oneika Mays Presenter Read Bio Book Now September 4–7, 2026 Starting at $420 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
September 4–7, 2026 Starting at $420 Per person, plus accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) View our accommodationsView our cancellation policy
On Campus Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026 Spiral Mapping™ Method Learn precise tools for emotional mastery Astrid Schmidt
On Campus Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026 Healing Ourselves and Our Lineage Gratitude for our ancestors Erika Gagnon
On Campus Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026 Thriving in Times of Uncertainty A Self-Discovery Workshop Elizabeth Weingarten
On Campus Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026 Mindfulness of the Elements for True Connection Sebene Selassie
On Campus Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 Tending and Mending A spring retreat on being with grief AmarAtma Singh Khalsa Akilah Richards Reggie Hubbard
On Campus Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026 The Emotionally Exhausted Woman A retreat for reconnection and vitality Nancy Colier