On Campus Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen A warrioress retreat experience Mara Branscombe See all presenters Activate Your True CallingAlign with the feminine archetypes of Sage, Huntress, Lover, and Queen to resource your intuitive voice, trust your current life teachings, and connect your heart with your life’s mission. Steeped in rituals, practices, and tools to awaken your best self while shedding patterns that no longer serve you, this is your invitation to untangle from the demands of everyday life and receive the transformative gifts of soul nourishment, somatic integration, and living in harmony with yourself and the natural world.Join international yoga teacher, author, and ceremonialist Mara Branscombe for a weekend rooted in soul care, kindred community, and the remembrance of your highest self. Set against the exquisite beauty of the Berkshires in autumn, this gathering draws on the steady wisdom of the five elements—earth, air, fire, water, and ether—offering transformational rituals that reconnect you to your own sense of wholeness.In this program, you will experience:Vinyasa flowFree danceCreative journalingOutdoor altar-makingChakra attunementListening circlesYoga nidraGuided meditation with japa mala mantraTime spent in guided nature practices and listening circles invites you to set down the roles and responsibilities you carry, creating space to reconnect with your inner voice, your values, and the visions that feel most alive.Leave with your vessel full—grounded, empowered, and reconnected to the purpose and presence you wish to bring into your life and the world around you.Recommended Reading:Mara Branscombe, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen: Access Your Power and Creativity through Sacred Female ArchetypesMara Branscombe, Ritual as Remedy: Embodied Practices for Soul Care 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 class5:30–7:30Dinner7:30–8:30Program 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: 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) Mara Branscombe Presenter Read Bio Book Now October 23–25, 2026 Starting at $390 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
October 23–25, 2026 Starting at $390 Per person, plus accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) View our accommodationsView our cancellation policy
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