Savor autumn in the beautiful Berkshires—surrounded by vibrant fall foliage, crisp air, and peaceful landscapes—as you refresh your perspective with 20-year Kripalu faculty member and former Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, Larissa Hall Carlson. Reconnect with your inner wisdom and cultivate steadiness, clarity, and ease through embodied practices that support self-kindness and resilience.
Through a variety of outdoor mindfulness experiences, gentle yoga practices, peaceful meditations, and soothing breathwork, you will:
Savor fall foliage during gentle nature walks in the meditation gardens.
Engage in friendly conversation by an autumn campfire.
Enhance your flexibility, strength, and balance with gentle asana.
Generate inner quiet and authentic self-expression.
Experience loving-kindness as a gateway to compassion.
Create a colorful sand mandala with the group.
Whether you are a new or seasoned yogi, this rejuvenating retreat will support you in releasing tension and stress while enhancing harmony and inner peace. Return home feeling grounded, inspired, and supported in living a more mindful and compassionate life.
NOTE This program includes one evening campfire and daytime gentle walks through fields and nature trails. Please bring appropriate footwear and layers for cool weather.
Savor autumn in the beautiful Berkshires! Refresh your perspective through a variety of soothing yoga practices, peaceful meditations, and outdoor mindfulness experiences to access greater happiness, harmony, and self-compassion.
Join 20-year Kripalu Faculty member and former Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, Larissa Hall Carlson, as she offers gentle yoga and mindfulness to enhance clarity, insight, and self-kindness. Whether you're a new or seasoned yogi, this retreat supports you in releasing tension & stress, boosting relaxation & ease, and enhancing inner harmony.
Tap into your best self in this program, which includes:
A variety of mini-meditations for self-soothing, self-compassion, and self-regulation
Gentle, slow, full-body yoga stretches to carefully enhance flexibility, strength, and balance
Silent nature walks for mindful contemplation amidst the fall foliage
An evening campfire for friendly conversation and autumn stargazing
Mindful journaling prompts for written reflection and introspection
Comforting breath-work (pranayama) to calm the nervous system
Mindful coloring to generate inner quietness and radiant self-expression
Loving kindness meditations as gateways to compassion
Mindful group creation of a colorful sand mandala for connection and interconnectedness
Discover techniques to open an inner world filled with limitless compassion, contentment, and clarity. Return home with the inspiration and guidance you need to live a mindful life.
Note: Be prepared for gentle walks through fields and nature trails. Appropriate footwear (and cool weather gear) required.
For all levels.
Registration opening early 2026