Relationships & Connection

Kripalu Affinity Circles: Finding Healing and Connection

Affinity circle outside

 

At Kripalu, we aspire to create a community of radical belonging. For this to become real, we must create brave and sacred spaces for people to gather, to listen, and to be heard.

We are deeply committed to this ongoing equity work and to amplifying the voices of the communities we serve. It’s about tending to the human need for connection, expression, and care. Our free monthly online affinity circles allow those who share common life experiences to heal in an environment of familiarity and safety. This healing is then brought back to the collective, serving us all.

 

Grief Affinity Circles

"Affinity groups gather folks around shared experiences, making space for honesty and support without outside pressures. For example, the affinity group I lead gives people space to grieve without needing to explain or defend their experiences. This helps us feel less isolated and more understood. When people have that kind of grounding, they often engage with the broader community in healthier, more confident ways." 
— Akilah Richards, Grief Affinity Circles


Kripalu Schools Alumni Affinity Circle

"Life-changing moments such as taking a yoga teacher training form bonds that can last a lifetime. Our beloved alumni are a community of over 2,700 graduates across 21 countries. The monthly affinity circle allows us to stay connected and close to the teachings of Swami Kripalu, while also providing practical support in real time for yoga teachers." 
— Monique Schubert, Kripalu Alumni Affinity Circle

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