Scholarships Pricing Overview Scholarships Free Programming Discounts Payments & Cancellations Are you eligible for a scholarship? We know that for many in marginalized communities, healing spaces haven’t always felt like home. At Kripalu, we’re working to change that by offering more scholarships for our programming and trainings than ever before. These offerings are more than support, they’re a doorway. A way in. A reminder that you belong here.Our scholarships aim to meet the needs of many historically marginalized including people of the Global Majority, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people who are differently abled, have financial need, or in a position of service to others.To learn more about specific offerings and more about who qualifies for scholarships, click on the specific link to apply. On Campus Programs Transformation Awaits We have full and partial scholarship opportunities to participate in select on campus programming. To see if you qualify, review listed criteria on the application form. Once you have submitted the application, you will be directed to a list of programs currently offering scholarships, where you can select and register for the program you wish to attend. Please note that scholarships are limited to one on campus and one online per person annually. Apply Now Online Presenter & Faculty-Led ProgramsExperience Kripalu from wherever you are with scholarship opportunities to participate in select online programming To see if you qualify, review listed criteria on the application form. Once you have submitted the application, you will be directed to a list of programs currently offering scholarships, where you can select and register for the program you wish to attend. Apply Now Kripalu Online StudioOur online subscription offers more than 20 live classes a week with beloved Kripalu Faculty available wherever you are. Practice live or on-demand with a variety of classes ranging from yoga to self-discovery to mediation and more. Apply Now Schools Trainings Kripalu Schools are committed to supporting individuals interested in enhancing their life and realizing their full potential through yoga, yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and mindful outdoor leadership regardless of background or financial status. Financial assistance is offered when funding is available.Currently, limited scholarships are available for certain entry- and advanced-level trainings in each Kripalu School. Kripalu Schools Application Process If you’re interested in a Schools Scholarship, the first step is to apply to the training. Go to the web page of the training you are interested in and click ‘Apply Now.’ In your eligibility acceptance email, you will receive a link to the Scholarship Application Form if scholarships are available for that training. For any trainings or continuing education programs that are open enrollment, there will be a link on the web page that will bring you straight to the Scholarship Application Form.Once your scholarship application is accepted, you will receive an email with a link to register for your program at a discounted rate (see below for details on Schools Scholarship discounts). Please note that this acceptance is not a guarantee of registration with the scholarship. The email indicates you are eligible for a scholarship and you must still complete the online registration to secure your spot. The link remains live until all scholarship spots have been filled. Full program cost is due at the time of registration. If you are unable to pay at the time of registration, please reach out to our Registrations Team at housingdesk@kripalu.org for options. Please note: Scholarship applications will not be processed without prior program acceptance and are awarded first come, first serve on a rolling basis. Thus, those who apply early have the best chance of securing available financial support. Not all trainings have scholarship spots available and availability is subject to change year to year. Schools Scholarship Discounted Rates: Partial scholarships are awarded for select Schools trainings. On campus Schools scholarships cover 70% of the total cost of the training–total cost includes tuition and dorm housing. Hybrid Schools Scholarships cover 60% of the total cost of the training– total cost includes tuition and dorm housing. Online Schools Scholarships cover 50% of the total training tuition. If you choose housing other than a dormitory, you will be responsible for the full cost of housing. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact kripaluschools@kripalu.org. Jonathan P. Schwartz Teaching for Diversity Fund Thousands of people have experienced the healing benefits of yoga through the charitable efforts of the Jonathan P. Schwartz Teaching for Diversity Fund (Schwartz TFD) since the fund’s inception in 2001. Schwartz TFD grants have provided seed funding, stipends, and supplies for graduates of the Kripalu Schools. Grant recipients are bringing yoga, yoga therapy, mindful outdoor leadership, or Ayurvedic practices to diverse populations including students in Title 1 schools, ethnic minorities, and individuals who are socially, economically, and physically challenged. Jonathan P. Schwartz was a businessman, yogi, and longtime Kripalu guest. He loved Kripalu, and he believed deeply in investing in people and projects aimed at delivering yoga to people and places who might not get it otherwise. He and his wife Marcella Fischer were among the first donors to TFD, and his family continues to support the program in Jonathan’s memory. Read Jonathan’s story.Kripalu aims to direct Schwartz TFD funds to projects that will benefit as many people in as many places as possible. It’s our hope that these seed grants will help launch initiatives that become self-sustaining in time. To that end, grant amounts generally range from $1,000 to $4,000, allowing for more grants to more projects. Schwartz TFD does not make multi-year commitments, but grant recipients are welcome to apply for a second year of funding if they demonstrate successful outcomes in Year 1. Second-year grants are limited to $2,500.With the help of the Schwartz Teaching for Diversity Fund, Kripalu trained teachers serve as agents for social change and progress. We are eager to continue this vital work with the same love, care, and compassion, that have guided this program for 20 years, while also making space for more diverse voices and viewpoints. Equity requires accountability and we are committed to doing our part in bending the moral arc of the universe toward justice. Thank you for joining us in realizing our vision of a world united in service toward well-being, justice, and peace. Eligibility Checklist & Contact Eligibility ChecklistGraduate of a Kripalu School of Yoga, Ayurveda, Integrative Yoga Therapy, or Mindful Outdoor Leadership training.Well-established relationship with the program host organization.Plans for long-term sustainability of the program in place.Experience/training specific to the population.Only US based projects are eligible. Contact InformationKripalu Center for Yoga & HealthTeaching for DiversityPO Box 309Stockbridge, MA 01262Questions about the grant award process? Contact us at tfd@kripalu.org. Scholarships for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community As a way of honoring the Stockbridge-Munsee people, while also acknowledging that Kripalu is working, practicing and gathering on their ancestral homelands, we are offering scholarships to members of the Stockbridge-Munsee community. In the spirit of collaboration, we extend this invitation to stay on campus for up to five nights annually.It is important to us that the Stockbridge-Munsee people always have a welcome place on our campus as we evolve into our vision of Kripalu’s future. We pay respect to their ancestors' past and present as we commit to building a more inclusive and equitable space for all. Members of the Stockbridge-Munsee community are eligible for all scholarships listed on this page.Apply Now Criteria If you are a Stockbridge-Munsee community member, you qualify for any scholarship on the linked page below. You can receive up to five scholarship days per year, so programs that are over that length do not qualify. You may take multiple programs that add up to a total of five days or less. Scholarships for Past Residents of the Kripalu Ashram Kripalu has a rich history and long lineage, starting with the 1913 birth of Swami Kripalu in India, leading up to the educational non-profit retreat center that we are today.As a way of honoring our legacy, we offer scholarships to full-time past residents of the ashram. In the spirit of collaboration, past residents are invited to stay on campus for up to five nights annually. We welcome past residents as an embodiment of our history, and as a way of keeping our lineage alive and well on campus as we evolve into our vision of Kripalu’s future. Members who match the criteria are eligible for all scholarships listed on this page Apply Now Criteria If you are a past resident who lived in the ashram full-time between 1974-1994, you qualify for any scholarship on the linked page below. You can receive up to five scholarship days per year, so programs that are over that length do not qualify. You may take multiple programs that add up to a total of five days or less. "I never imagined I’d be able to come to Kripalu. Receiving a scholarship made it possible—and life-changing. I left feeling more connected to myself than I had in years. The teachings, the community, the space to just be—it gave me tools I still use every day." - Scholarship Recipient, 2024
"I never imagined I’d be able to come to Kripalu. Receiving a scholarship made it possible—and life-changing. I left feeling more connected to myself than I had in years. The teachings, the community, the space to just be—it gave me tools I still use every day." - Scholarship Recipient, 2024