Integrative Weight Loss

Each of the
Healthy Living Programs includes several faculty from among the following experts.
Mark Pettus, MD, is a board-certified internist and nephrologist with 20 years of experience, including postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School.…
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A 5-day immersion for a lifetime of sustainable solutions.
This program is for everyone looking for realistic answers. Kripalu’s Integrative Weight Loss program offers a comprehensive curriculum that supports a healthy, long-term weight-reduction process. Guided by an exceptional faculty that includes doctors, nutritionists, fitness professionals, life-management coaches, and senior-level yoga teachers, you’ll learn how to shift into a natural, balanced relationship with your body. Come nourish yourself and invite changes that will continue to unfold long after you return home.
The Integrative Weight Loss program can help you
- Learn why diets don’t work and how to naturally lose weight and keep it off
- Develop healthy life skills and learn tips on how to maintain a healthy weight
- Understand the importance of metabolism and nutrition for healthy weight management
- Experience a healthy body image
- Explore your weight issues in a caring and supportive environment
- Learn the best strategies for your personal goals and lifestyle
- Leave feeling rejuvenated, motivated, and full of hope.
Sample curriculum of workshops and classes
- Holistic Health and Weight Loss
- The Role of Nutrition in Natural Weight Loss
- Mindful Eating
- Whole-Foods cooking demonstration
- Body Image: Developing Self-Compassion
- Obstacles: Realities and Strategies
- The Yogic Art of Pranayama
- Kripalu Yoga classes
- Fitness walks and classes
Your program also includes the following:
- 50-minute Kripalu Massage,
integrate physical changes and relax - 50-minute Life Coaching Consultation,
create realistic goals
To read longer descriptions of Kripalu Healing Arts sessions, click here.
A few important links:
- A sample schedule for the Integrative Weight Loss Program
- A helpful list of what to bring to the Integrative Weight Loss Program
- Meet the Kripalu Healthy Living faculty.
Read Weight-Loss Action Plan, excerpted from an article on Kripalu’s Integrative Weight Loss program in Body & Soul magazine.
All Program Dates
| Dates | Presenters |
|---|---|
| January 18–23, 2009 | The Healthy Living Faculty |
| February 22–27, 2009 | The Healthy Living Faculty |
| March 15–20, 2009 | The Healthy Living Faculty |
| April 12–17, 2009 | The Healthy Living Faculty |
| May 17–22, 2009 | The Healthy Living Faculty |
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- tuition:
- $745
- meals & accommodations:
- $400–$1,545
- total cost range:
- $1,145–$2,290
Based on accommodations choice
About the Accommodations
- Standard Plus Rooms
- $790–$1,545
These quiet, private rooms are perfect for those who want a real retreat, and include simple décor, a double or queen-size bed, or twin beds.
- Standard Rooms
- $465–$590
These spare and peaceful rooms measure 8' x 12' and include a double or queen-size bed or platform twin beds.
- Dormitory
- $400
The dorms allow for 6-22 people per room, and offer simple bunk beds and nearby hall bathrooms.
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