Accessing Spirit: Introduction to Kripalu Yoga with Lori Batcheller

Explore the three stages of Kripalu Yoga: hatha yoga poses with a focus on alignment and coordination of body and breath; longer meditative holding of postures; and “meditation in motion.”

This program has been canceled.

The practice of Kripalu Yoga, which uses the body as a vehicle for accessing spirit, has profound effects on the mind, emotions, and physical body. In this experiential workshop, we will explore the three stages of Kripalu Yoga: hatha yoga poses with a focus on alignment and coordination of body and breath; longer meditative holding of postures; and “meditation in motion.” As we allow sensations, thoughts, and emotions to be safely experienced with compassion and tenderness, we will dissolve blocks and release healing life force energy; establish an intimate and nurturing relationship with our bodies; and tap into our own inner knowing. Our bodies then become the temple in which we invoke the presence of the divine. This workshop is suitable for both new and experienced students.

Lori Batcheller, MA, MPT, CYT-500, is a certified professional-level Kripalu Yoga teacher, author, and massage therapist. She began practicing yoga in 1998 and spent over four years working and studying with world-renowned teachers at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. She teaches group and private yoga classes in Boulder, Colorado. Lori’s compassionate style of teaching is flavored with her experience as a physical therapist and her own journey of psychospiritual transformation. Her books include the forthcoming Real Yoga for Real People: 10 Ancient Secrets to Making Any Practice Your Own with Mark Whitwell.