A source of important personal and professional connection and support the past 3 years has been teaching IFS in person to a wide range of students at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health—North America’s largest yoga retreat center. Kripalu has welcomed generations of yoga pioneers, therapists, writers, spiritual leaders, teachers and seekers from around the world for over 50 years. On August 9, my annual IFS retreat with yoga pioneer, Amy Weintraub begins! (scroll down for details. There are still a few seats left and we’d love for you to join us!) Being able to share my craft and my passion in this nourishing setting feels like a dream come true each time I return to the 100 peaceful acres in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, neighboring Tanglewood, which also hosts indoor and outdoor summer music concerts. When Erik and I sat on the lawn for a Chanticleer concert in the late 90s after visiting my grandmother in Teaneck, NJ, I never imagined I’d be teaching at Kripalu 30 years later! The Kripalu setting supports the intention for each retreat: to be held in your healing journey, to unplug from life’s pressures, to find clarity and spaciousness, to slow down, reflect and integrate. This is sacred, rare, restful time that supports unblending from parts and reconnecting with our Self energy. Walk in the woods, replenish by the lake, receive a massage, reflect in a meditation room, walk the labyrinth, enjoy a yoga or movement class, or just BE between sessions—with no agenda or responsibilities. |
IFS newbies through Advanced IFS Professionals, Rest in the healing space of Kripalu as you tend to your parts and expand your Self energy. Only offered once a year. https://kripalu.org/people/laura-schmidt Aug 9-14: IFS & LifeForce Yoga Join Senior IFS Therapist & Consultant, Laura Schmidt, LMFT & LifeForce Yoga Founder, Amy Weintraub, C-IAYT, for a restorative week of self-inquiry, professional and spiritual growth. We’ll guide you through yoga practices, mudras, experientials, live IFS demos, movement, mantras, group sharing and connection. Return home with the clarity and confidence in integrating two healing modalities to balance your life. All bodies and experience levels welcome. Seats are limited and almost full. Invite a friend and join us! Visit this page to inquire about tuition scholarship assistance. |
If we've worked together, if you're a Kripalu alum, if you know someone needs a supportive week of self care, parts tending and restoration, please share this invitation with them |
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Oct 18-22: Trust your Self: Retreat for IFS-informed Therapists & Practitioners Slow down with colleagues, attune and restore the energy and attention so easily given to your clients. Join me for a restorative internal exploration to strengthen trust and connection between your protective Helper parts and your Self. Discover greater spaciousness and balance so you can attune to clients without depleting your own system. Return home with a deeper connection to your wise, loving, embodied Self who never tires and knows just how to BE with clients, with ease, confidence, and clarity. 20 IFS-I CEs pending |
Kind words from past participants: “You brought me closer to myself. I can never thank you enough.” --Puja Mehta, J.D “The integration of LFY and IFS was perfect!” “The entire experience was transformative in many ways for me. I was able to access Self led energy for what felt like the first time in years.” --Michelle L. “These embodied practices and experiences will not only change your life, it will also change the lens through which you view yourself and the world.” --EB, LCSW, RYT-200 - New York City “This retreat was incredible in so so many ways. I feel more whole. Connected to my Self energy. My manager parts are less reactive. Less judgment and frustration for my parts. My nervous system is reset. The whole experience was nourishing for my mind, body, and soul. Laura is very authentic and creates a safe space for everyone and all parts.” - Jessica Spaman, LICSW, Holistic Wellness Coach, Yoga Teacher "I love this space that you and Amy created for us all and aspire to find a similarly compassionate, facilitative stance with my own students.” --- Tracy E, psychotherapist and teacher, London, UK |
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