Free 2023 Calendar

Rooted in ancient philosophy and lived practice, yoga offers tools for navigating life’s most difficult moments.

A reflection on grief, healing, and spiritual practice—and how community care creates pathways to collective liberation.

When Glennon Doyle joined us at Kripalu for a recorded conversation, the focus was not on answers, but on attention—how we listen inward and live from what we know to be true.

Dining Hall Manager Ysmael Merino treated staff to a cooking class this year, demonstrating for everyone how to make a traditional Peruvian Causa.

Step into the kitchen with Nicki Sizemore—culinary educator, acclaimed cookbook author, and creator of Mind, Body, Spirit, Food—for a mindfulness practice and delicious recipe.

A week devoted to quiet, presence, and steadying the mind. During Contemplative Week, daily yoga, meditation, reflective workshops, and fully silent meals create a simple rhythm that helps you slow down and reconnect with yourself.

Giving the gift of Kripalu is an invitation to rest, renewal, and meaningful transformation. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned yogi, someone curious about mindfulness, or a loved one who simply needs time to recharge, these Kripalu experiences make thoughtful, wellness-forward gifts that last far beyond the holiday season.

What if this year you tried a different approach? Instead of aiming outward, what if your resolution was to turn inward?

If your practice has felt fleeting or fragile, it may be because your nervous system is waiting for the deeper, slower rhythm it knows by heart.

Queer people have honed the skill of critique, seeing the gaps, commenting on what is missing and who is left out. We can be harsh, sharp, judgmental and petty with this skill. At the same time, there is a brilliance to this: by seeing what is missing, we are compelled to fill the gaps.

As winter reaches its peak, the season’s heaviness and chill can leave you feeling slow, ungrounded, or out of rhythm. Ayurveda offers simple, warming practices to help restore balance. Explore a few supportive ways to reconnect with steadiness and warmth in late winter.

Return to steady, spacious breathing with this guided practice from Rolf Gates, Director of the School of Yoga.