On Campus Weekend Format Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom Display Title Winter’s Gift Subtitle An ayurvedic holiday self-care retreat Emilie Reid See all presenters Body Listen to Your Own NeedsIn the heart of the holiday season, step into a sanctuary of deep nourishment and renewal.This program offers a precious opportunity to connect with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and your spirit’s need for restoration. You’ll discover how true self-care isn’t another task to master, but a loving conversation with your own nature.Join Kripalu faculty Emilie Reid for a weekend that nourishes your body, mind, senses, and soul through Ayurvedic cooking, self-care rituals, and guided meditation.Together in community, you will:Enjoy warm, simple, yet profound Ayurvedic recipes that reset and rejuvenate body and spirit in the Kripalu demo kitchen.Discover the ancient ritual of abhyanga—the practice of anointing the body with warm oil—a cornerstone of self-care amidst stress and winter’s cold. Learn to offer yourself the gift of meditation—a tender space where you can find the rest and refreshment that your heart knows it needs.Develop your own personalized self-care toolkit with practices that feel sustainable and nurturing, designed to support you long after the retreat ends.Each recipe and practice becomes a tool for self-care, a way to show up for yourself. You'll leave feeling held, nourished, and with a deeper understanding of how to listen to your own needs and respond with compassion.NOTE: Please bring clothing appropriate for self-massage with oil—such as a tank top, shorts, shirt, or pants that can be rolled u Sidebar Navigation Included In Your Stay 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) Emilie Reid Kripalu Staff Read Bio Book Now December 26–28, 2025 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
December 26–28, 2025 Starting at $325 Per person, plus accommodations BOOK NOW (1 ADULT)BOOK NOW (2 ADULTS) View our accommodationsView our cancellation policy
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