Kripalu Faculty From Kripalu Yoga teachers to Mindful Outdoor Leadership guides, our work is grounded in the Kripalu distinctive methodology, as taught by Swami Kripalu, whose very name means compassion. Read more about Kripalu Faculty
Ethan Nichtern Ethan Nichtern, a senior Buddhist teacher primarily trained in the Shambhala tradition, is the author of The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path. Read more about Ethan Nichtern
Tal Ben-Shahar Tal Ben-Shahar is a world-renowned teacher of Positive Psychology and leadership development. He consults and lectures worldwide, integrating theory and practice, East and West, philosophy and psychology. Read more about Tal Ben-Shahar
James Van Praagh James Van Praagh, recognized as one of the most accurate spiritual mediums working today, is the best-selling author of Talking to Heaven and his latest, The Power of Love. Read more about James Van Praagh
Jurian Hughes Jurian Hughes, E-RYT 500, YACEP, MFA, Kripalu School of Yoga senior faculty, is a Let Your Yoga Dance® teacher trainer, writer, speaker, performer, voice coach, and mentor. Read more about Jurian Hughes
Shai Plonski Shai Plonski is a leader in the field of Thai massage and best-selling author of four books including Couples Thai Massage. Read more about Shai Plonski
Sigal Brier Rabbi Sigal Brier is a scholar, mystic, spiritual mentor, artist, and musician with 30 years of experience inspiring people to live their heart’s purpose. Read more about Sigal Brier
Matthew Daniell Matthew Daniell has been practicing Buddhist meditation for more than 30 years, and has studied Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, and insight meditation. Read more about Matthew Daniell
Rochelle Schieck Rochelle Schieck, creator of Qoya, a movement system that explores the essence of the feminine, is author of Qoya: A Compass for Navigating an Embodied Life that Is Wise, Wild and Free. Read more about Rochelle Schieck
Deany Laliotis Deany Laliotis, LICSW, an international trainer, clinical consultant, and practitioner of EMDR therapy, specializes in treating traumatic stress disorders and attachment issues. Read more about Deany Laliotis