Relieve Back Pain and Text Neck: The YogAlign solution

Michaelle Edwards returns to Kripalu in November 2026. Kripalu is North America’s largest retreat center for yoga and holistic health, located in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts. It operates as a nonprofit offering immersive programs, teacher trainings, and rest-and-renewal retreats focused on yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, and personal growth.Restore Optimal Posture
YogAlign uses focused breathing, activated self-massage, and primal movements to restore optimal posture, support spinal health, and build inner core strength. In this program, join YogAlign founder Michaelle Edwards in exploring specific postures and techniques to support holistic wellness.

In this program, you will discover:

Innovative techniques to correct text neck, improve posture and overall physical wellbeing. Health professionals widely consider “text neck” to be a modern global epidemic. Text neck can cause repetitive strain injury and postural dysfunction caused by continuously looking down at smartphones and handheld devices. With millions of people spending several hours a day hunched over, this ongoing pressure causes chronic muscle strain, early spinal degeneration, and headaches.  The YogAlign approach to addressing “text neck” and other issues that commonly arise due to digital devices
Unique breathing techniques that tone the core and build inner strength of the neck and the entire spinal colukn
Self-massage to stimulate blood flow, nourish tissues, and increase kinesthetic awareness
Support your body, mind, and spirit with YogAlign tools to become fit, aligned, and pain-free for life. Please join us for this innovative learning experience.

More About Kripalu

Kripalu is nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, in Massachusetts. Here you’ll find 100+ acres of forest, fields, lakefront, and sacred stillness designed to help you reconnect.

The Kripalu Kitchen serves whole grains, vegetables, and legumes as the foundation of the menu—with fresh poultry, fish, and dairy products offered as optional protein sources. Guests can always enjoy a fresh salad bar, a selection of delicious salad dressings, and our renowned freshly baked breads. The Ayurveda-inspired the Buddha Bar offers simple preparations of legumes, grains, vegetables, and an assortment of condiments.

Each meal is served buffet-style, and each dish is labeled with a complete ingredient list. Our team is mindful of common dietary needs and provides options for guests with sensitivities like gluten, dairy, and nuts.

From private rooms to community-style dorms, the accommodations are intentionally simple—designed to help you unplug and feel grounded. Whether you’re seeking solitude or connection, we offer a variety of options to support your stay. Beautiful private or semi private rooms or dormitory are offered.

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