Richard Faulds (Shobhan), MA, JD, has practiced yoga and meditation in close association with Kripalu Center for 45 years. A former ashram resident, he joined the staff to serve as general counsel, president, CEO, and board chair. He is also the author of numerous books on Kripalu's spiritual tradition including Kripalu Yoga: A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat, and more recently Dharma Then Moksha: The Untold Story of Swami Kripalu (2019); Swami Kripalu’s Yoga of Success and Self-Realization (2025); and Swami Kripalu’s Ladder of Yoga (2026).