Welcome to Kripalu. If you’re new here, this is your place to begin. Kripalu is North America’s largest yoga retreat center—an educational nonprofit dedicated to transforming people and communities through the wisdom and power of yoga. Whether you join us on campus in the Berkshires, online from home, or through our trainings and community programs, Kripalu is here to support your journey. At a Glance Kripalu is more than a retreat center. It’s a global home for yoga, healing arts, and mindful living. As a nonprofit, we welcome people from all walks of life to explore practices that nourish body, mind, and spirit. Our Purpose Start Your Journey Plan Your Visit Your path starts here—explore our most welcoming entry points into the Kripalu experience. Retreat & Renewal Kripalu Online Studio Welcome to the Kripalu Path Retreat The Kripalu Silent Retreat Kripalu Outdoors RISE: The Kripalu Approach To Resilience Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times Kripalu’s teachings are rooted in the wisdom of yoga and the philosophy of Swami Kripalu, a tradition of compassion and conscious living that guides everything we do.Explore OUR LINEAGE Newcomer FAQs Do I need yoga experience? Not at all. Kripalu welcomes every body and every level, from complete beginners to longtime practitioners.Explore Offerings How much does a retreat cost? Prices vary by program and lodging choice. Scholarships and commuter options are available. View Pricing Where is Kripalu? Kripalu is located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. View Directions What happens at Kripalu? Guests join daily yoga and meditation, enjoy nourishing meals, book Healing Arts sessions, and explore workshops and trainings. Online classes and livestream events extend the experience wherever you are.View All Experiences Is Kripalu a nonprofit? Yes. Every stay supports scholarships, community initiatives, and Kripalu’s mission to make the benefits of yoga and mindfulness accessible to all. Our Purpose Access for All Kripalu is committed to making our programs available to everyone, offering scholarships, free programming, and discounts so that cost is never a barrier to transformation. Scholarships Discounts Free Programming Jump To... Overview At a Glance Start Your Journey Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times Newcomer FAQs Access for All
Do I need yoga experience? Not at all. Kripalu welcomes every body and every level, from complete beginners to longtime practitioners.Explore Offerings
How much does a retreat cost? Prices vary by program and lodging choice. Scholarships and commuter options are available. View Pricing
What happens at Kripalu? Guests join daily yoga and meditation, enjoy nourishing meals, book Healing Arts sessions, and explore workshops and trainings. Online classes and livestream events extend the experience wherever you are.View All Experiences
Is Kripalu a nonprofit? Yes. Every stay supports scholarships, community initiatives, and Kripalu’s mission to make the benefits of yoga and mindfulness accessible to all. Our Purpose