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YOGA | AYURVEDA | MINDFULNESS | HEALTH | HAPPINESS | NUTRITION Winter 2015 DECEMBER–FEBRUARY ® Explore the Power of You 150+ Programs with World-Renowned Presenters 5 Reasons to Love Winter Yoga Journal LIVE! Event Thanksgiving at Kripalu Contemplative Week New Year’s Celebrations R&R Retreat Specials Michelle Dalbec Kripalu faculty Stockbridge, MA | 800.741.7353 | kripalu.org MISSION DRIVEN, DONOR SUPPORTED OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL Welcome THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE WISDOM to Winter at Kripalu AND PRACTICE OF YOGA. Established in 1974, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health is the premier destination for individuals and organizations seeking a joyful, inclusive, and compassionate environment for wellness, learning, and retreat. Located on a breathtaking campus in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Kripalu offers more than 700 programs a year that deliver life-changing, immersive experiences to nearly 40,000 guests. The campus is also home to the renowned Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda, offering certification programs to yoga teachers and Ayurvedic practitioners. The largest yoga-based retreat center in North America, Kripalu is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. WELCOME TO KRIPALU Dear friends, DON’T MISS! Over the years, many of our guests and students have asked us to consider additional programs that focus on quiet reflection and deep December 4–6 HARVILLE HENDRIX and HELEN LAKELLY HUNT p. 60 Getting the Love You Want: A Workshop for Couples inner listening. There appears to be a growing hunger for activities and experiences that break the cycle of “doing” by providing the December 4–6 JUDITH ORLOFF space and time to simply “be.” So the Kripalu staff is thrilled to offer p. 64 Tapping into the Power of Your Intuition Contemplative Week, December 20–25. During this time, the retreat December 4–6 RICHARD HOROWITZ center settles into the winter season with silent meals and introspective p. 47 Beyond Lyme and Other Chronic Illnesses: Reclaiming Our Health and Well-Being programming to support your personal journey inward. This is an January 1–3 BESSEL VAN DER KOLK and LICIA SKY opportunity to truly disconnect from your busy lives and reconnect to p. 52 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma your truest selves at a time when the sweetness of retreat tends to infuse the whole campus. January 3–8 COBY KOZLOWSKI p. 67 Quarter-Life Calling: Creating an Extraordinary Life in Your 20s For those looking for a more social experience, the community January 8–10 TARA BENNETT-GOLEMAN and DANIEL GOLEMAN shifts into a different vibration the following week as we p. 69 Mindful Habit Change: How the Mind Can Heal the Heart celebrate the new year as a collection of kindred spirits, expressing our life and joy through yoga, dancing, singing, January 29–31 RENÉE PETERSON TRUDEAU p. 71 A New Way of Being: Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat and meditation. There are quiet moments and ecstatic moments, moments to reflect on the year completing, February 5–7 JOAN BORYSENKO and moments to set intentions for what’s ahead. Infused p. 73 Getting Your Groove Back throughout is the quintessential Kripalu experience: an February 19–21 JOHN DOUILLARD invitation to explore your inner world and your outer world p. 33 Ayurveda for Balancing Weight, Energy, and Emotions and the magnificent interplay between the two, in a safe February 26–28 KRISHNA DAS and sacred place of transformation. p. 99 Heart of Devotion Whatever your style and whatever your intention, Kripalu has something for you this winter. I encourage you to find the program that speaks to your heart and then allow yourself the permission to come “do” it and come “be” it. Through the magical blend of being and doing, we take the tools of yoga into our daily lives and carry Kripalu with us wherever we go. Namaste, David Lipsius, CEO 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org | 3 As a yoga-based retreat center, Kripalu provides experiential education for the whole person: mind, 14 16 body, heart, and spirit. Our dynamic curriculum is designed to empower people to transform, heal, and Group Retreats Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda A fresh and creative take on family reunions, From skill-building to self-development, our grow. During your stay, we invite you to explore and team-building retreats, alumni gatherings, or extraordinary faculty, nourishing learning getaways with friends. environment, and community of like-minded enjoy everything Kripalu has to offer. peers help you move into the world as an inspired teacher and healer. Also in this Issue 43 The Sand Mandala: Grains of Wisdom 56 Development 53 A Q&A with Bessel van der Kolk 101 CE/CME Credit Information 59 Embrace Your Surprising Joy 104 Programs by Date 63 Marriage is Like Yoga 108 Plan Your Stay Discover 79 Brave Heart 112 Presenter Index the right Kripalu Experience for you. Rodney Yee and 6 12 24 28 Colleen Saidman Yee Special Events R&R Retreat On-Site | Online Programs Presenters and Programs Kripalu’s special events are powerful immersions Create your own Kripalu Experience from a A dynamic blend of two modes of study— Choose from hundreds of transformative you won’t find anywhere else. Explore quiet variety of workshops on health and wellness, immerse yourself in the Kripalu Experience programs—led by exceptional teachers, contemplation, profound self-exploration, and daily yoga and dance classes for all levels, and then keep learning at home. authors, and luminaries—designed to inspire, joyful anticipation of the new year ahead. concerts, outdoor activities, and more. educate, and empower. 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org | 5 Kripalu | SPECIAL EVENTS One-of-a-kind events and celebrations you won’t find anywhere else. Special Events Happening This Winter Kripalu provides a wonderful variety of trainings, programs, and special events that honor and celebrate the winter season, inviting quiet contemplation, profound self-exploration, and See upcoming special events joyful anticipation of the new year ahead. on the following pages. 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org | 7 Kripalu | SPECIAL EVENTS Choose to experience Contemplative Week in an R&R Retreat or select one of our introspective program offerings to leave the busy world behind. This week includes silent meals, quieter spaces, and the opportunity to reflect on your calling, your personal story, and your unique gifts and passions. R&R Retreat An R&R Retreat during Contemplative Week at Kripalu is an opportunity to slow down and nurture your deepest self in the midst of the busy holiday season. Our workshop selection includes opportunities to explore the power of meditation, learn new daily Ayurvedic routines, or tune into your energy during a pranayama or Kripalu Yoga class. The freedom to create your own schedule means that you can participate as much or as little as you want. NOTE Minimum stay of two nights is required; no Saturday arrivals or departures. FIND OUT MORE kripalu.org/rr DECEMBER 20–23 SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY Empower Your Heart’s Purpose A SANKALPA RETREAT Rabbi Sigal Brier | p. 84 DECEMBER 20–24 SUNDAY–THURSDAY Self-Care and Mindfulness for the Holidays Aruni Nan Futuronsky, Annie B. Kay, and Lisa B. Nelson | p. 47 DECEMBER 20–25 SUNDAY–FRIDAY Churning the Body, Freeing the Heart Contemplative A YOGA RETREAT Yoganand Michael Carroll | p. 85 Week at Kripalu DECEMBER 20–25 SUNDAY–FRIDAY Harnessing the DECEMBER 20–25 Power of Stillness The perfect time to soothe the mind and body, A YIN YOGA RETREAT and renew your connection to yourself. Corina Benner | p. 83 . 800.741.7353 or kripalu.org | 9 Kripalu | SPECIAL EVENTS The JourneyDance Ecstatic Celebration Celebrate the Holidays COME HOME TO YOUR BODY R&R RETREAT DECEMBER 27–JANUARY 1 SPECIAL EVENT DECEMBER 27–30 SUNDAY–FRIDAY Join us for this special time of connection, gratitude, and discovery at Kripalu. SUNDAY–WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8–10 FRIDAY–SUNDAY New Year’s Clear Out and Call In! Yoga Retreat Essential Teachings Toni Bergins with Coby Kozlowski ALIGN YOUR BODY, of Swami Kripalu AWAKEN YOUR HEART ANCIENT WISDOM, DECEMBER 24–27 THURSDAY–SUNDAY DECEMBER 30–JANUARY 1 Todd Norian | p. 87 CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY Swami Kripalu was an ardent yogi with an R&R Retreat Meditation and Mysticism inquisitive mind who explored every facet of DECEMBER 27–JANUARY 1 the yoga tradition. He advocated a universal End the year on a high note. Whether you’re looking for quiet reflection, KABBALAH RETREAT FOR EASE Elevate Your Vibration! SUNDAY–FRIDAY set of teachings that encouraged everyone joyous celebration, or personal exploration, you’ll find it in our warm, AND CONTENTMENT Toni Bergins to cultivate personal health, well-being, inviting setting. Rabbi Sigal Brier | p. 84 FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 40. Kundalini Yoga and and the virtuous character necessary to Kripalu’s R&R Retreat offers inspiring workshops, invigorating outdoor genuinely love others, act skillfully, persist in activities, and new ways to experience yoga, Ayurveda, personal growth, Creative Arts New the face of difficulty, and find success in life. and creativity. Participate in daily Kripalu YogaDance® classes and evening DECEMBER 25–27 FRIDAY–SUNDAY Year’s Retreat This special R&R Retreat weekend presents programs that bring bliss to every aspect of your being. Sound and Silence Hari Kirin Kaur Khalsa and accessible teachings from Swami Kripalu that There’s also plenty of time to treat yourself to a nourishing Healing Siri Gopal Kristi Williamson | p. 38 you can bring home and put into practice in Arts session (additional cost), or set the stage for the new year with an AN INNER JOURNEY THROUGH everyday life, including GONGS, BOWLS, AND CHANTS DECEMBER 27–JANUARY 1 empowering nutrition or life-coaching consultation.