RISE: The Kripalu Approach To Resilience Tools for Work-Life Balance
- Presenter: Sam Chase
- Presenter: Heidi McCanlies
- Presenter: Ilana Beigel

CALM, CLARITY & CONNECTION
Reset your priorities with a retreat dedicated to tools that will help you meet the moments that matter most with calm, clarity, and connection.
In this on-campus program, join Kripalu lead faculty as they introduce the core concepts of RISE™, Kripalu’s signature resilience-building program. Through accessible practices of meditation, breath, and gentle movement, learn how to:
- Navigate stress with skill to avoid burnout.
- Build positivity, productivity, and mental clarity.
- Improve stress resilience in the moment, and over time.
Anchored in the science and practice of mindfulness, yoga, and positive psychology, the RISE curriculum balances practice, research, and real-world application. Published research on RISE has shown that participants sustained boost in mindfulness, empowerment, and resilience, as well as a 32% reduction in day-to-day stress levels.
Return home more mindful and with experiences you can easily apply to your life.
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KRIPALU SIGNATURE
This program—developed and led by our own faculty with the Kripalu methodology in mind—is offered exclusively at Kripalu.
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Included in Your Stay
Daily Yoga Classes | 3 All-Natural Meals | Access to the Kripalu Grounds |
Program at a Glance
Presenter(s)
February 14–17, 2025
April 8–11, 2025
Sam Chase, MFA, E-RYT, author of Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness, holds certificates in yoga and positive psychology from Kripalu and a master’s degree from Harvard.
Full Bio and ProgramsHeidi McCanlies is a Kripalu faculty member and experienced educator with more than a decade of Pilates and yoga instruction.
Full Bio and ProgramsIlana Beigel, MA, is a 500-hr Kripalu Ayurvedic and Vinyasa Yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and life coach known for making ancient wisdom accessible to modern life.
Full Bio and Programs