Calendar of Programs
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda 3: Pulse Diagnosis
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
Sunday, January 11, 2009
The Body Never Lies: Phase I
Beneath every physical or psychological symptom, a part of the self is adamantly trying to be heard. Somatic psychotherapist Douglas Brady teaches a map for navigating the terrain of the unconscious and unraveling the messages that are being expressed through physical symptoms. more …
Friday, January 16, 2009
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 500-Hour Module 1
Learn the deeper facets of teaching yoga, from asana and pranayama to the internal practice of stilling the mind and attuning to the multidimensional body, mind, and spirit. more …
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Foot Reflexology Training: Level 1 (Cancelled)
Program cancelled. Learn the ancient healing art of foot reflexology from master reflexologist Eileen Donovan. Whether you are a healing arts practitioner wanting to add reflexology to your current practice or want to treat family and friends to some healing foot relief, this is the program for you. more …
Mindfulness Yoga Teacher Training
For all certified yoga teachers and experienced students (min. 2 years). Learn how to teach any form of yoga as a fully integrated, comprehensive practice of mindfulness meditation. more …
Essentials of Kripalu Massage Certification: Part 1
Cultivate your healing skills and learn how to provide compassionate, intuitive touch with Kripalu’s unique approach to massage. Find out more about the Kripalu School of Massage programs. more …
Monday, January 19, 2009
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
For all yoga teachers. When the body is fully supported, it will naturally relax, releasing deeply held tensions. Restorative yoga is the yoga of non-doing, and focuses on effortlessness and ease, using well-placed blankets, bolsters, yoga straps, and chairs to safely support the body in various postures. more …
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda 4: Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology Part 1
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
Friday, January 23, 2009
Calm Mind, Strong Body, Awakened Heart: Accessing the Power of the Mind and Spirit to Heal
Get ready for a transformational weekend with a dynamic teacher and pioneer in the emerging medical synthesis of body, mind, and spirit. Joan Borysenko, trained as both a medical scientist and a psychologist, will lead you in this powerful workshop to help you develop a more focused mental awareness as you tap into the healing powers of the mind. more …
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Foot Reflexology Training: Professional Level 2 (Cancelled)
Program cancelled. Deepen your reflexology skills and learn to further support your clients in their healing process. This 5-day professional training will include Anatomy and physiology of the legs and feet, including muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments Meridians of the leg and foot, exploring the relationship between the reflex points and the organs and systems of the body How to work with specific conditions Expanded understanding of contraindications Introduction to aromatherapy and essential oils to compliment the healing process Anatomy and physiology of the hand, wrist, and arm for a hand reflexology and relaxation flow. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification: Part 2
Immerse yourself in Kripalu Yoga and learn to share the gift of yoga with others. Awaken the teacher within and discover how the tools of yoga can be used to cultivate health, facilitate psychological growth, and open the doors to spiritual transformation—for yourself and for your students. more …
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Thai Yoga Massage 1: Lotus Palm School Certification
The Lotus Palm School of Thai Yoga Massage is proud to partner with Kripalu Center to offer certification in its world-renowned training program. Recognized by major North American massage and yoga associations, the Lotus Palm training consists of six 5-day courses that will prepare you to practice hands-on Thai Yoga Massage at a level similar to the masters of Thailand, while also responding to contemporary treatment needs. more …
Essentials of Kripalu Massage Certification: Part 2
Cultivate your healing skills and learn how to provide compassionate, intuitive touch with Kripalu’s unique approach to massage. Find out more about the Kripalu School of Massage programs. more …
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda 3: Ayurvedic Therapies
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Ayurvedic Bodywork: Treatments for Rejuvenation Level 2
This 5-day program will continue your training in the techniques of Ayurvedic bodywork. Under the guidance of Hilary Garivaltis, Dean of Curriculum of Kripalu’s School of Ayurveda, you will learn Shirodhara, a treatment using warm oil poured rhythmically on the forehead Vishesh, a rhythmic deep massage with oil Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya, a head, neck, and shoulder treatment using steam and nasal drops Ayurvedic theory as applied to bodywork, including the five elements and three doshas How to use marmas or energy points on the body in the healing process Ceremony and mantra or sacred sound to establish a calm and healing environment. more …
Designing and Leading Transformational Workshops
Immerse yourself in a life-transforming retreat that will change forever the way you teach and lead groups. Cultivate your skills in designing and leading experiences that touch the heart, move the imagination, and inspire self-discovery. more …
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda: Anatomy and Physiology Part II/Sanskrit
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Yoga Therapy for Spine and Pelvis: A Synthesis of East and West for Structure and Function
For therapists, yoga teachers, and other health and fitness professionals. Neck, back, and pelvic pain are common complaints that lead many people to try yoga. more …
Beyond Yes™: Deeper Wisdom and the Art of Negotiation
Life is a series of negotiations. All day, you interact with people to plan, make decisions, and resolve conflicts. Most people find successful negotiations a challenge. more …
Kripalu Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage 500-Hour Certification: Module 1
Gain the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to become a first-rate massage therapist and experience how massage is a vehicle for the practitioner’s own growth. more …
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification: Monthlong Intensive
Immerse yourself in Kripalu Yoga and learn to share the gift of yoga with others. Awaken the teacher within and discover how the tools of yoga can be used to cultivate health, facilitate psychological growth, and open the doors to spiritual transformation—for yourself and for your students. more …
Friday, February 27, 2009
How Your Brain Makes You Anxious, and What You Can Do About It
Anxiety disorders are the result of brain activity, but they are felt in the body, often in alarming ways. A person having a panic attack rushes to the emergency room, fearing a heart attack. more …
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda 3: Clinical
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
Friday, March 6, 2009
Positional Therapy, Level 1: Experiential Approach to Strain-Counterstrain & Muscle Energy Technique
This amazing therapy for recovery from chronic pain is very gentle and easy to learn and works when many other approaches fail. The results are immediate and often permanent, bringing effective relief to a wide variety of physical ailments caused by injury, stress, repetitive motion, postural distortion, and chronic neuromuscular conditions. more …
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Teaching Chair Yoga: The Sitting Mountain Series Teacher Training
For yoga students and teachers, teachers-in-training, and health-care professionals. Do you have yoga students who cannot get down on the floor because of age, weight, handicap, or inflexibility? more …
Kripalu Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage 500-Hour Certification: Module 2
Gain the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to become a first-rate massage therapist and experience how massage is a vehicle for the practitioner’s own growth. more …
Monday, March 9, 2009
Positional Therapy, Level 2: Strain-Counterstrain and Muscle Energy Technique
Positional Therapy is a cutting-edge program for recovery from chronic pain that can be used for self-healing and with family, friends, and clients. Through simple hands-on techniques, the body’s habitual holding pattern in a particular area is released. more …
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Integrated Movement Therapy: An Introduction to Yoga-Based Therapy with Children
Learn how yoga can be used as a tool for working successfully with children, especially those with special needs. Integrated Movement Therapy (IMT) is a holistic therapy based on two overarching philosophies: the student is already perfect and whole, and the student and teacher are both unlimited in their abilities to heal. more …
The Self Behind the Symptom: How Shadow Voices Heal Us
Underneath many physical or psychological symptoms, a part of you is struggling to be heard. Somatic therapist Judith Hendin teaches a process that uses subtle energy work, soulful movement, and insightful dialogue to hear its messages. more …
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda 4: Ayurvedic Psychology
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Certification: Part 1
Immerse yourself in Kripalu Yoga and learn to share the gift of yoga with others. Awaken the teacher within and discover how the tools of yoga can be used to cultivate health, facilitate psychological growth, and open the doors to spiritual transformation—for yourself and for your students. more …
Friday, March 27, 2009
Now What?®: Finding Career Clarity and Life Direction from the Inside Out
Are you reevaluating your career or looking to do something radically different with your life? Instead of struggling on your own with life’s toughest questions, join Laura Berman Fortgang, author of Now What? more …
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Kripalu YogaDance™ Teacher Training: Part 1
Learn to teach Kripalu YogaDance™ (formerly Kripalu DansKinetics). A dynamic experience of inner rhythm and expressive movement, Kripalu YogaDance traces its roots to the free flow of yoga postures in Kripalu Yoga known as meditation-in-motion. more …
Kripalu Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage 500-Hour Certification: Module 3
Gain the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to become a first-rate massage therapist and experience how massage is a vehicle for the practitioner’s own growth. more …
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Grammar Girl Writing Workshop
Love to write? Whatever your medium—blogging, letters to the editor, poetry, creative writing—this weekend retreat with Mignon Fogarty, creator of the international sensation Grammar Girl, is an invitation to communicate with clarity and effectiveness. more …
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training for Conscious Birthing
Expect to complete this comprehensive training and have the knowledge, understanding, and techniques to support pregnant women to birth as consciously, naturally, actively, and normally as possible. more …
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Circus Yoga® for the Whole Family Teacher Training
For parents, yoga instructors, classroom and physical education teachers, group facilitators, social workers, and all others who work with children and families (see note). more …
Friday, April 10, 2009
Creating Transformational Workshops
When you’re clear about your calling and you’ve got the right tools, you’re in a powerful position to help others. This weekend, you will harness your dreams and explore your purpose and path as a leader. more …
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda 3: Clinical Vata Management
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Vata Management Intensive
For Kripalu School of Ayurveda (KSA) students and graduates. Explore the important role that vata dosha plays in health and how its proper management maintains balance and aids in disease prevention. more …
Soma and Psyche: Embodiment, Relationship, and the Physiology of Compassion (Cancelled)
Program cancelled. For new and returning participants, especially mental-health, yoga and movement, and medical professionals. Body-Mind Psychotherapy is unique in its commitment to integrate body and mind through neuroscience, anatomy, physiology, and the practice of embodiment. more …
Kripalu Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage 500-Hour Certification: Module 4
Gain the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to become a first-rate massage therapist and experience how massage is a vehicle for the practitioner’s own growth. more …
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda 4: Yoga and Ayurveda
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
Friday, April 24, 2009
Enjoying Difficult People, Including Yourself: Using Nonviolent Communication to Improve Your Relationships
Would you like to live more compassionately? This weekend, you will learn to transform judgment and expand your emotional intelligence by understanding what really motivates people. more …
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Healing Trauma from the Inside Out: The Trauma Resiliency Model
For therapists, bodyworkers, health care professionals, and others who work with people who have experienced traumatic events. The Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) training was inspired by current neurophysiological research about the impact of traumatic events on the mind and body as well as the burgeoning field of somatic therapy interventions. more …
Friday, May 1, 2009
Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training 500-Hour Module 3
Learn the deeper facets of teaching yoga, from asana and pranayama to the internal practice of stilling the mind and attuning to the multidimensional body, mind, and spirit. more …
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Native American Bodywork for the 21st Century: The Barkman Method
For licensed bodyworkers and massage therapists. Native American hands-on healing practices were not just massage techniques. They touched the whole person, uniting body, mind, and spirit. more …
Friday, May 29, 2009
Kripalu School of Ayurveda 4: Etiology and Pathology Part 1
These courses are part of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, a two-year professional training that combines 18 3-day weeks with at-home study and prepares you to become an Ayurvedic Consultant. more …
