Welcome home. Find everything you need for your Kripalu campus stay, from schedules to Healing Arts and yoga. Enjoy every moment of your Berkshires retreat. Checking In & Checking Out Check-in begins at 2:00 pm. Your accommodations will be available no later than 4:00 pm. You may store your luggage in our designated luggage room until your accommodations are ready. You are welcome to attend the 4:45 pm Kripalu Yoga classes.Room check-out is at 10:00 am. However, you are welcome to stay on campus until 2:00 pm. You can bring your luggage to the storage room near registration for safekeeping until you depart. There are no Saturday arrivals or departures for overnight stays.Please note that campus quiet hours are from 10:00 pm–5:30 am. Dining Three meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are included in your stay at Kripalu. Every meal at Kripalu is prepared by people who care deeply about the health of the planet and our bodies. Silent BreakfastEveryday 7:30–9:00 amBreakfast is a special time at Kripalu. Welcome the day by joining in a beloved tradition of silent breakfast. Please note that there are other spaces outside the dining hall open for conversation.LunchEveryday 11:30 am–1:30 pmDinnerMonday–Thursday & Sunday 5:30–7:00Friday & Saturday 5:30–7:30For between mealtimes, the Kripalu Cafe serves organic coffee and tea, cold beverages, snacks, our favorite bakery items, and more for additional charges. The hours are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.Dining at Kripalu What to Do At Kripalu, each moment invites you to pause, reconnect, and choose what nourishes you—quiet reflection, energizing movement, or meaningful connection. Healing Arts Experience restorative treatments—massage, energy work, facials, Ayurveda, and yoga healing arts—each crafted to help you ground, release, and restore balance. We recommend booking ahead, as space is limited.Book a Service Yoga & Movement Classes Discover the heart of Kripalu in daily yoga, meditation, and movement classes. Led by our faculty, these offerings welcome every body and level—whether it’s your first time on the mat or part of a lifelong practice.View Schedule The Kripalu Shop Take a piece of Kripalu home with you. Our shop features books, yoga props, clothing, wellness products, jewelry, and gifts—all thoughtfully curated to support your practice and well-being beyond your stay. HoursMonday–Friday 10:00 am–8:00 pmSaturday 10:00 am–9:00 pmSunday 10:00 am–8:00 pm The Sauna Take time to unwind in Kripalu's sauna, a quiet retreat designed to soothe muscles, support circulation, and invite deep relaxation.HoursWomen's Sauna 6:00 am–10:00 pmMen's Sauna 10:00 am–9:00 pmGender Expansive (hosted in the Men's Sauna during special hours) 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Rest & Reflect Sometimes the most powerful choice is to do less. Find a quiet nook to journal in the Sunroom, sit by the lake, or simply rest in the silence of our meditation spaces. Kripalu invites you to follow your own rhythm—there’s no one right way to spend your time here. View Campus Map Shuttle to Lenox Take a break from campus and explore the charm of downtown Lenox. Our weekend shuttle offers easy access to local shops, cafes, and galleries—perfect for a short outing before returning to Kripalu’s quiet grounds.Schedule: Fridays and Sundays Booking: Reserve your spot in advance at the Front Desk. More Information Kripalu Culture Community Agreements As our community diversifies and grows, Kripalu is learning and evolving in our ways of being with one another. In the spirit of fostering and celebrating a diverse and inclusive community, we ask everyone to follow these guidelines while staying with us. Our policies are designed to eliminate distractions and ensure a peaceful stay for all our guests. Thank you in advance for your consideration of others—and their consideration of you. Read the Agreements Smoking & Fragrances Smoking of any kind (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, marijuana, etc.) is prohibited on Kripalu’s campus. Anyone caught in violation of this policy will be subject to one or more fines up to $1,000 each.Some of our guests and staff have sensitivities to scents and fragrances. Therefore, we request that all employees and guests refrain from using strong scents or fragrances while on campus to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone. Quiet Hours To help ensure a retreat experience for all, quiet hours are to be observed by all from 10:00pm–5:30 am. Mindful-Tech at Kripalu To support a mindful, restorative environment, please review our mindful-tech approach to retreat.Unplugged at Kripalu Program Content Kripalu's goal is to provide an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse viewpoints and encourages thoughtful discussion. Any views or opinions shared within a program reflect those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kripalu. More Information Campus Safety & InformationThe office is located by the Main Entrance and serves as Kripalu’s First Aid Station. The Kripalu Campus Safety Department can be reached at 413.448.3555 or by email at campussafety@kripalu.org. For any on-campus emergencies, please get in touch with Campus Safety.For your convenience, telephones are located throughout the campus, which can be used to contact the Front Desk or Campus Safety.Lost & FoundAll Lost and Found Property is handled by the Front Desk. The Front Desk can be contacted at 413.448.3450 Jump To... Overview Checking In & Checking Out Dining What to Do Kripalu Culture More Information
Community Agreements As our community diversifies and grows, Kripalu is learning and evolving in our ways of being with one another. In the spirit of fostering and celebrating a diverse and inclusive community, we ask everyone to follow these guidelines while staying with us. Our policies are designed to eliminate distractions and ensure a peaceful stay for all our guests. Thank you in advance for your consideration of others—and their consideration of you. Read the Agreements
Smoking & Fragrances Smoking of any kind (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, marijuana, etc.) is prohibited on Kripalu’s campus. Anyone caught in violation of this policy will be subject to one or more fines up to $1,000 each.Some of our guests and staff have sensitivities to scents and fragrances. Therefore, we request that all employees and guests refrain from using strong scents or fragrances while on campus to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone.
Quiet Hours To help ensure a retreat experience for all, quiet hours are to be observed by all from 10:00pm–5:30 am.
Mindful-Tech at Kripalu To support a mindful, restorative environment, please review our mindful-tech approach to retreat.Unplugged at Kripalu
Program Content Kripalu's goal is to provide an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse viewpoints and encourages thoughtful discussion. Any views or opinions shared within a program reflect those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kripalu.