Yin Yoga and Meditation Retreat: Coming Home to Love

Imagine three days of returning to yourself—not through striving or pushing, but through the gentle art of staying. Yin Yoga and Meditation Retreat: Coming Home to Love invites you to slow down and listen to the wisdom already present within you. Held at the serene Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA (October 16–18, 2026), this residential retreat offers a rare opportunity to explore the quieter, deeper dimensions of yoga practice alongside two of the most experienced and beloved teachers in the field: Brahmani Liebman and Jashoda Edmunds, both longstanding faculty members at the Kripalu School of Yoga with over thirty years of teaching experience each.

In a world that rewards speed and achievement, yin yoga serves as a profound counterbalance—one that invites you to hold poses longer, access deeper tissue layers, and meet yourself with patience and compassion. This retreat weaves yin yoga with meditation, pranayama (breathwork), and the timeless dharma teachings of the Divine Abodes: impartial goodwill, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. Through structured inquiry and practice, you'll learn how to navigate life's difficulties with an open heart, reconnect with your inherent wisdom, and remember the wholeness that already exists within you. The natural rhythms of the Kripalu campus—its forests, silence, and contemplative atmosphere—become part of your healing journey.

What to Expect

Daily sessions blend gentle yin yoga holds, guided meditation, pranayama practices, and sacred study, all woven together with periods of silence and introspection. You'll move slowly and intentionally in the mornings, settling into longer poses that invite release and ease. Afternoons include dharma teachings that illuminate the four Divine Abodes and their relevance to your life, followed by meditation and breathwork. Evenings offer space for quiet reflection, journaling, or simply resting in the supportive community of fellow seekers. Throughout, Brahmani and Jashoda's warmth, depth, and 60+ combined years of teaching create a container where grace becomes tangible. You'll leave with a deepened understanding of your own resilience, clarity about living with an open heart, and practical tools to bring this slower, more spacious way of being home with you.

Venue & Logistics

The retreat takes place at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA—a world-renowned residential yoga campus nestled in the Berkshires. The program runs Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026. Accommodations, meals, and all classes are included. Wear comfortable, warm layers suitable for yin yoga and meditation. The Kripalu campus is accessible to guests of varying mobility levels; contact the center directly for specific accessibility questions.