On Campus Kripalu Signature Nature & Earth-Based Wisdom Kripalu Outdoors Mindful hiking and stand-up paddleboarding Tracy Foster Christopher Holmes See all presenters Summer Fun Is Here!Get outside and tap into nature’s profound ability to sustain and inspire you. Connect to nature as you explore the outdoors with yoga and meditation off the mat. Move mindfully, invite presence, and expand your awareness of the body, mind, and heart through guided hikes and stand-up paddleboarding.Experience yourself as an extension of nature, as you:Hike the winding trails of Yokun Ridge.Relax into tranquil walking, forest meditations, and enjoy a forest tea ceremony.Enjoy guided stand-up paddleboarding on beautiful Lake Mahkeenac.Connect with your inner child as you experience nature through the practices of mindfulness, presence, and curiosity.Practice Kripalu yoga as a way of being, off the mat, in the forest, and out on the water!Participants should be comfortable hiking on wooded trails over rolling hills. All levels of paddleboarding are welcome; swimming proficiency is required. 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) Tracy Foster Faculty Read Bio Christopher Holmes Faculty Read Bio Book Now July 24–26, 2026 Starting at $325 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
July 24–26, 2026 Starting at $325 Per person, plus accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) View our accommodationsView our cancellation policy
On Campus Feb 5, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026 The Mindful Art of Winter Wildlife Tracking Micah Mortali Ami Jean Aubin
On Campus Kripalu Signature Weekend Format Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026 Kripalu Outdoors Snowshoeing and yoga Ami Jean Aubin Tracy Foster
On Campus Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026 Mind, Body, Spirit, Food Cooking as a spiritual practice Nicki Sizemore
Online Scholarships Feb 27, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026 Mindful Outdoor Guide Certification Level 1 Forest Community Micah Mortali Katie Hagel Dale Abrams
On Campus Kripalu Signature Weekend Format Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 Kripalu Outdoors Nature connection, hiking, and yoga Katie Hagel Tracy Foster
On Campus Weekend Format Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026 Kripalu Presents: Entangled Life Science, spirit, and the living world Merlin Sheldrake Micah Mortali
On Campus Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 An Introduction to Shamanism Learn to journey Kathleen Duggan Nancy MacPhee
On Campus Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026 Spring Ayurveda Retreat Energize, lighten, and enliven Emilie Reid Erin Casperson
On Campus Apr 24, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026 Indigenous Wisdom Empowering your spiritual path Shawn Stevens Shannon Chada
On Campus May 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026 Mindful Mushroom Foraging to Welcome Spring Forge a deeper connection to nature and yourself with morels Micah Mortali Tertius Bune
On Campus Weekend Format May 22, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Embodying Spring Somatic herbalism, shamanic tea meditations, and nature connection Marysia Miernowska