Artists and Activists in Residence: Supporting Changemakers Through Rest and Renewal

The Artists and Activists in Residence program launched in 2021 as Kripalu reopened after the pandemic with a renewed vision to welcome new audiences. Supported by donor funding, this program offers midweek retreats for those in service—first responders, frontline workers, activists, artists, and nonprofit leaders. 

This residency is our way of giving back to those who give so much. Participants can step away from the demands of their work and into an environment of rest, reflection, and nourishment embodied in Kripalu’s lineage and wisdom. Today, Kripalu hosts 10 Artists in Residence participants each month and has welcomed more than 300 scholarship students since the program began. These changemakers carry the tools of yoga, Ayurveda, and nature connection from Kripalu back to their work and communities. 

The Artist in Residence program has also become an important pathway for Kripalu’s regenerative community. Many residents have become integral parts of the Kripalu community as visiting presenters including Reggie Hubbard, Lama Rod Owens, Leah Penniman, and Sonya Renee Taylor. Through the support of our donors, Kripalu’s Artist in Residence program successfully reaches new audiences and builds lasting community.

Kripalu is a nonprofit organization, and every gift helps sustain our mission of transformation through yoga, mindfulness, and compassionate living. Through the end of June, an anonymous donor will match every gift dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. That means your support will go twice as far in helping more people experience the benefits of Kripalu. Read the full Spring 2026 Impact Report and donate today.

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