Stephen Cope Scholar Emeritus and Kripalu Ambassador Online stephencope.comStephen Cope joins Sharon Salzberg for a conversation around the science behind… Bio Stephen Cope, MSW, Kripalu's Scholar Emeritus, is the founder and former Director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living. Stephen is a best-selling author, well known for making the sometimes esoteric scriptures of yoga accessible to the mainstream reader. He has more than a quarter million books in print, translated into 14 languages, and has received international acclaim for his work. His books include Yoga and the Quest for the True Self; The Wisdom of Yoga; The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling; Soul Friends: The Transforming Power of Deep Human Connection; and The Dharma of Difficult Times. Learn more about Stephen's work: Stephen's Upcoming Programs On Campus Weekend Format Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025 The Art of Loving-Kindness A meditation and yoga retreat Stephen Cope Missy Brown By Stephen Leadership & Collective Transformation The Gift: Living a Life of Purpose and Meaning Each of us is born with a unique gift—and a sacred duty to fulfill its promise. Do you have a clear sense of your purpose in life? Stephen Cope Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom, Relationships & Connection, Leadership & Collective Transformation On Being Gay at Kripalu: A Personal Recollection When Stephen Cope arrived at Kripalu in 1989, he had been out for 20 years. Here's what he discovered about being gay in a community founded on the principles of yoga. Stephen Cope Relationships & Connection Twinship: The Thrill of Reciprocity Having a best friend is one of the most powerful experiences in human life, and a launching pad for our highest spiritual aspirations, writes Stephen Cope in this excerpt from his new book. Stephen Cope Relationships & Connection, Leadership & Collective Transformation Soul Friends Here’s a challenge for you: Could you easily name the dozen people with whom you have most deeply connected in this lifetime? Stephen Cope Pagination Load more
On Campus Weekend Format Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025 The Art of Loving-Kindness A meditation and yoga retreat Stephen Cope Missy Brown
Leadership & Collective Transformation The Gift: Living a Life of Purpose and Meaning Each of us is born with a unique gift—and a sacred duty to fulfill its promise. Do you have a clear sense of your purpose in life? Stephen Cope
Yoga, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom, Relationships & Connection, Leadership & Collective Transformation On Being Gay at Kripalu: A Personal Recollection When Stephen Cope arrived at Kripalu in 1989, he had been out for 20 years. Here's what he discovered about being gay in a community founded on the principles of yoga. Stephen Cope
Relationships & Connection Twinship: The Thrill of Reciprocity Having a best friend is one of the most powerful experiences in human life, and a launching pad for our highest spiritual aspirations, writes Stephen Cope in this excerpt from his new book. Stephen Cope
Relationships & Connection, Leadership & Collective Transformation Soul Friends Here’s a challenge for you: Could you easily name the dozen people with whom you have most deeply connected in this lifetime? Stephen Cope