Strong Bones Challenge in the Berkshires
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Oct 18th - Oct 21st, 2026
Join an intimate group of 20 like-minded women in the beautiful Berkshire Hills at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health for a restorative and empowering retreat experience.
Yoga and Strong Bones Challenges
Through guided sessions in yoga, strength training, and practical movement inspired by the Strong Bones Challenge approach, you’ll build balance, mobility, and confidence—key ingredients for lasting bone health and resilience. Discover safe, effective ways to challenge yourself and grow stronger, while connecting with a community of women committed to thriving at this stage of life.
“This retreat is especially meaningful for women who are committed to remaining active and independent as they age.”
A restorative and empowering retreat for women who want to stay strong, active, and confident for years to come.
With over 25 years of teaching experience, Susannah creates a warm, encouraging environment where women feel supported, energized, and inspired. As the founder of the Strong Bones Challenge, she is passionate about helping women build strength, resilience, and confidence for the years ahead.
Expect movement, learning, laughter, and the uplifting spirit that naturally emerges when women come together to support one another. You’ll also have time for self-care, reflection, and enjoying Kripalu’s beautiful natural setting.
Leave the retreat feeling stronger, steadier, and inspired—with practical tools, renewed motivation, and new friendships to carry forward.
Get away. Unplug. Recharge.
Along with the yoga classes and strength training, we will also take time to discuss—in a safe and confidential environment—the challenges we face with a diagnosis of osteoporosis. It will be a give-and-take of information, ideas, and techniques. You will go home feeling empowered to uplevel your routines to support your long-term health.
For a preview of what to expect from our day-to-day routine on retreat, please see the schedule below.
Program Fee + Accommodation
The cost for the Strong Bones Retreat is the program fee of $350 plus Kripalu’s fee of $834-$1401 (plus tax), depending on your accommodation choice. This includes 3 nights' accommodation, all meals, use of facilities, Kripalu yoga and “R&R” activities ["Healing Arts" sessions (massage, etc) and Transportation are not included].
Use the link below to reserve your spot with a $350 program fee.
The program fee, payable to me, covers your enrollment in the Strong Bones retreat private group program. The remainder of your investment will depend on your accommodation choice and be payable directly to Kripalu.
Retreat Schedule
The schedule is expanded this year by a full day to allow for a more relaxing and enriching retreat experience. Weather permitting, I'll be leading afternoon hikes. There will be more opportunities to participate in Kripalu’s “R&R” offerings including yoga, yoga dance, meditation classes, and other mini-workshops. Book a relaxing massage or other “healing art” (additional charge) or simply spend some downtime reading, journaling, or napping. You’re guaranteed to arrive home feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Your cup will be full.
All of the below activities are included in your program tuition.
Sunday 10/18
Check-in 4pm
Kripalu Yoga (optional) 4:45 - 6pm
Dinner 5:30 - 7pm
Strong Bones Program Welcome Session 7:30 - 9PM
Monday 10/19
Kripalu Yoga (optional) 6:30am
Breakfast (Silent) 7:30 - 9am
Strong Bones Program Session 9:30 - 11:30am
Lunch 11:30- 1:30pm
Yoga Dance 12-1pm (optional)
Strong Bones Group Hike or Kripalu R&R workshop 2:00 - 4:00pm
Kripalu Yoga (optional) 4:45-6pm
Dinner 5:30- 7pm Optional evening activities 7-9pm
Tuesday 10/20
Kripalu Yoga (optional) 6:30am
Breakfast (Silent) 7:30 - 9am
Strong Bones Program Session 9:30 - 11:30am
Lunch 11:30- 1:30pm
Yoga Dance 12-1pm (optional)
Roundtable Coaching Session (optional) 2:30 - 4:30pm
Kripalu Yoga (optional) 4:45-6pm
Dinner 5:30- 7pm Optional evening activities 7-9pm
Roundtable Coaching Session (optional) 7:00 - 8:30pm
Wednesday 10/21
Kripalu Yoga (optional) 6:30am
Breakfast (Silent) 7:30 - 9am
Check out of room
Strong Bones Program Session 9:30 - 11:30 am
Lunch 11:30 - 1:30pm
Yoga Dance 12-1pm (optional)
Enjoy the facilities until you're ready to head home.
(Or consider booking an additional night of R&R to extend your retreat time!)
Strong Bones Challenge in the Berkshires
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
October 18-21, 2026
Disclaimer
This program is NOT appropriate for those who are at high risk for fracture. To benefit fully from this retreat you must be able to do basic standing movements. Though modifications will be offered for individual physical limitations, there is always a risk of injury with any physical activity. For questions regarding this please get in touch so we can discuss any concerns.
Cancellation Policy
Your $350 Program Fee is non-refundable after June 1 unless your spot can be filled by someone else.
Kripalu's cancellation policy is as follows:
In the event that you cancel, payments made will be refunded in full (less a $50 processing fee) if canceled 15 or more days prior to your arrival date. If you cancel between 14 days and one day in advance, a nonrefundable credit to your Kripalu account (less a $50 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. No credit or refund is available if you cancel on your arrival day, do not show up, leave a program, event, or accommodation early, or if you arrive on campus with symptoms of active infection.
If a guest tests positive for Covid-19 during their retreat, they must leave Kripalu. Guests required to leave due to a positive Covid-19 test will be eligible for a credit on account valid for 1 year from date of issue for the portion missed due to early departure.