Christopher Holmes, a Kripalu Yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist, has expertise in anatomy and physiology for yoga and bodywork, and the healing of chronic pain patterns.

Ellen Schaeffer, C-IAYT, director of Integrative Yoga Therapy’s 200-hour affiliate program, is founder and owner of One Yoga Center in Foster, Rhode Island.

Rudy Peirce, MA, E-RYT 500, LVCYT, a Kripalu Yoga teacher since 1983 and a Kripalu Legacy Faculty member, guides gentle, accessible yoga and is the creator of Dynamic Gentle Yoga, and co-founder Gentle-Yogis.com, featuring daily online Breath Practice Chair Yoga.

Ken Nelson, PhD, Kripalu Legacy Faculty member, is dedicated to helping people heal, grow, and awaken with mind-body practices and the wisdom traditions.

Sudha Carolyn Lundeen, RN, E-RYT 1000, Kripalu Legacy Faculty, works with clients privately and leads workshops internationally. Her Kripalu Gentle Yoga DVD has won three prestigious awards.

Dan Leven, RSMT, MPC, a Kripalu faculty member for more than 35 years, teaches students to become Registered Somatic Movement Therapists through his combined trainings, Shake Your Soul® and SomaSoul®.

Aruni Nan Futuronsky is a Kripalu Yoga teacher, life coach, and Legacy Faculty member for Kripalu R&R and Kripalu programs.

Lisa B. Nelson, MD, is a family practice physician, Director of Medical Education for Kripalu programs, and a Kripalu faculty member who has trained thousands of individuals in mind-body practices for health and vitality.

John Douillard, DC, CAP, is a globally recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine. He is the founder of LifeSpa.com, where Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science.

Greg DiLisio, MAc, is an experienced acupuncturist, Kripalu Legacy Faculty, holds high-level qigong, tai chi, and yoga teacher certifications, and is passionate about moving energy.