On Campus The Sacred Erotic Reclaiming desire Aki Hirata Quetzalyolotzin Chetna Mehta See all presenters Strengthen Self-TrustThis offering is for those who are ready to reimagine and reengage their relationship to desire, embodiment, and the sacred. Join MINKA Brooklyn founder Aki Hirata Quetzalyolotzin and multidisciplinary artist Chetna Mehta to return to the aliveness of the body, emotional wisdom, and the courage to engage life from desire rather than survival.Many hold layered legacies of colonization, repression, and disconnection from desire—affecting our health, creativity, and sovereignty. Drawing on Indian, Japanese, and Mesoamerican lineages, this retreat uses ritual, somatic exercises, and tantric principles to reactivate our ancestral, deep-rooted erotic power.In this program, you will:Experience eros as a sacred, life-affirming force beyond intimacy.Strengthen somatic awareness, emotional intelligence, and self-trust.Soften cultural conditioning to restore intuition and creative power.Practice being with mystery, holding duality, and honoring the body as a tool for liberation.Foster belonging and connection with a cohort of people engaging in similar reclamation work.Return home with a renewed foundation of self-intimacy, a supportive community, and practical integration tools—including rituals, meditations, somatic exercises, and griefwork—to sustain your ongoing erotic sovereignty and spiritual growth. 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 Session11:30–1:30Lunch1:30–4:00 pmProgram Session4:45–6:00Kripalu Yoga class5:30–7:30Dinner7:00–9:00Program SessionCLOSING 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. Healing Arts sessions as well as items in the Kripalu Shop and Cafe are available for purchase.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) Aki Hirata Quetzalyolotzin Presenter Read Bio Chetna Mehta Presenter Read Bio Book Now May 23–27, 2027 Tuition: $448 Per person, plus required accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) Minimum accommodation per night: Weekday $109 / Weekend $129 View full accommodation pricingView 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. Healing Arts sessions as well as items in the Kripalu Shop and Cafe are available for purchase.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
May 23–27, 2027 Tuition: $448 Per person, plus required accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) Minimum accommodation per night: Weekday $109 / Weekend $129 View full accommodation pricingView our cancellation policy
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