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Awakening Embodied Strength

This ninety-minute online workshop reimagines strength not as force applied from outside, but as an intelligence already present within the body waiting to be recognized. Instructors Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein guide participants through somatic movement, gentle strength-building practices, and breath work designed to cultivate awareness of the body's own responsiveness. Rather than chasing external power, the class invites a different relationship to capability, one built on listening, trust, and the natural organization that emerges when effort and ease are held in balance. Through guided inquiry and anatomical imagery, participants explore how true strength arises from presence and choice, offering an introduction to themes developed more fully in the instructors' longer retreat format.

Mon, Jul 27, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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Awakening Embodied Strength

In this 90-minute online workshop, Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein examine strength not as force or strain, but as an emergent quality that arises when the body is truly listened to. Using somatic movement, gentle strength practices, breath work, and guided inquiry, participants explore how power develops naturally through awareness and responsiveness. The teachers guide exploration of the body's inherent intelligence and resilience, deepening muscular awareness without effort. Anatomical imagery and self-inquiry invite a reframing of strength itself, one rooted in presence and choice rather than willpower. This session offers an introduction to themes developed more fully in the teachers' upcoming in-person retreat.

Mon, Jul 27, 2026TBA

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Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy Online Info Session

This ninety-minute online session introduces the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy and its philosophy through an hour of guided, embodied practice. Facilitator Pamela Stokes Eggleston, trained in the school's therapeutic modalities, walks prospective students through the curriculum and approach of the school's professional trainings. The session combines conceptual foundation with direct somatic experience, offering a substantive glimpse into how yoga therapy bridges ancient practice with contemporary healing.

Tue, Jul 28, 2026TBA

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FREE Full Moon Yoga & Night Market

FREE Full Moon Yoga & Night Market.

Tue, Jul 28, 2026TBA

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World Yoga Festival

World Yoga Festival at Henley Showground — Henley-on-Thames

Thu, Jul 30, 2026Henley Showground, Henley-on-Thames

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Restorative Yoga Retreat with Sundari Nora Benian at Sivananda Yoga Ranch

Restorative Yoga Retreat with Sundari Nora Benian at Sivananda Yoga Ranch at Sivananda Yoga Ranch — Woodbourne

Fri, Jul 31, 2026Sivananda Yoga Ranch, Woodbourne

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Six Gateways on the Spiritual Journey: Weekend Retreat

This weekend retreat at Yogaville explores six classical approaches to spiritual practice, recognizing that different temperaments and natures gravitate toward different paths. Rather than presenting theory, the program invites participants to step into direct experience of each gateway: Raja Yoga's meditation and mental training, Hatha Yoga's embodied awareness through posture and breath, Bhakti Yoga's heart-opening through chant and devotion, Jnana Yoga's inquiry into deeper truths, Japa Yoga's mantra practice, and Karma Yoga's transformation of action into service. Led by Swami Divyananda Ma, a senior monastic teacher trained directly by Swami Satchidananda, the retreat combines guided practice, journaling, group discussion, and teachings drawn from classical spiritual texts and living examples. Whether attending as a newcomer or as someone with established practice, participants gain both a map of possible directions and experiential grounding in each pathway. The weekend culminates in clarity about which gates naturally open for each individual.

Fri, Jul 31, 2026Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville, Buckingham

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Yoga Therapy Applications Within The Mental Health Field

This 800-hour professional yoga therapist training module examines the intersection of yoga practice and mental health treatment. Over three components—an online weekend and a seven-day on-campus immersion—participants study psychological concepts, common conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and addiction, and the specific applications of yoga as a clinical tool. The curriculum emphasizes assessment and care planning, with faculty drawing on both yogic knowledge and mental health expertise. Through case studies, embodied practice, and intellectual engagement, students develop the capacity to design individual and group-based yoga interventions tailored to particular conditions and populations. Completion counts toward the 800-Hour Professional Yoga Therapist Training Program, accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Fri, Jul 31, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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Yoga Therapy Applications Within The Mental Health Field

This 75-contact-hour module examines the intersection of yoga practice and mental health treatment, covering psychological concepts, diagnostic frameworks, and clinical applications. Participants study how yoga addresses conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic stress, and addiction through both intellectual study and embodied practice. The curriculum integrates case studies with experiential learning, preparing yoga therapists to assess clients and design appropriate wellness plans for group and individual sessions. Faculty include Kripalu educators and licensed mental health professionals who bring clinical expertise to the material. The module fulfills a substantial portion of Kripalu's 800-Hour Professional Yoga Therapist Training Program, accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. The hybrid structure combines an online weekend component with an intensive seven-day on-campus immersion.

Fri, Jul 31, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge

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Awaken the Joyful Warrior: Centered, Strong, and Free

This three-day retreat addresses the emotional, physical, and spiritual demands of contemporary life by cultivating inner resilience and clarity. Led by Jurian Hughes, the program weaves together yoga sequences, conscious breathwork, voice activation, and intuitive movement to help participants release what weighs them down and reconnect with their aliveness. The retreat creates space for both individual reflection and community connection, offering practical tools for bringing presence and joy into daily life. No prior experience required. The work centers on balancing strength with softness, meeting the world with open awareness rather than numbness or collapse.

Fri, Jul 31, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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Awaken the Joyful Warrior: Centered, Strong, and Free

This three-day residential program meets the contemporary call for conscious presence amid complexity. Rather than offering escape, the retreat asks participants to reconnect with resilience and aliveness through integrated practice. The design blends asana, pranayama, voice work, and mindful movement to address what's tense or numb in body and spirit. Led by Jurian Hughes, the program emphasizes both softness and strength as complementary qualities. Daily yoga classes anchor the schedule, while group sessions explore voice activation for authentic expression and self-inquiry to deepen belonging. No prior experience necessary. Participants leave with concrete techniques for sustaining joy and steadiness in ordinary life.

Fri, Jul 31, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

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The Art of Assisted Stretching: Guiding the Body Toward Spaciousness and Flow

Assisted stretching offers a direct path to nervous system regulation and embodied ease. Rather than working alone, one person provides mindful, grounded presence while gently lengthening the fascia and opening the breath of another. Daniel Orlansky and Jennifer Yarro guide participants through a coherent system that draws from yoga, Thai massage, shiatsu, and myofascial release, bridging structural knowledge with attentive touch. The workshop is designed for yoga teachers, bodyworkers, and anyone drawn to supporting others through hands-on work. No partner is required; participants learn the complete sequence across three days while also receiving and practicing with peers. The focus remains on listening with the hands, using body mechanics rather than force, and developing a quality of presence that creates genuine ease in the body. Participants leave with skills applicable to private sessions, classes, or simply helping loved ones feel more spacious and relaxed.

Fri, Jul 31, 2026Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge

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