The Kripalu Yoga and Wellness Center is an independent, volunteer-staffed nonprofit organization located in Adams Center, New York. Since its inception in 1976, KYWC has been dedicated to promoting the integration and well-being of body, mind, and spirit.
We are founded on the belief that all humanity is one family and that the Divine dwells within each of us. We support this philosophy through the teaching and practice of Yoga, and by offering wellness-related programs and services to nurture personal growth and community.
Board Members
Nancy Pfeil – President. KYWC co-founder
Steven Williams – Treasurer and Building/Grounds
Val Silver – Webmaster/Facebook Admin, Secretary, tapinfinity.com
Elizabeth (BJ) Mosher – Labyrinth Facilitator, support
An Overview of the Kripalu Yoga and Wellness Center
On Our Property
The Center owns a house and eight acres of land. Since the year 2000, we have accomplished many renovations to our Center, including a new roof, new furnace, new bamboo flooring in our teaching space, painting and remodeling, and a new leach field for our septic system.
In 2003, we received a $2000 grant from the St. Lawrence County Arts Council to construct a 70-foot Labyrinth. In 2007, we received a $2000 grant from the Jefferson County Health Department to construct a half-mile Walking Trail. In 2010, we constructed Phase I of a Megalith Stone Circle and fire pit. In May 2016, we erected a full-sized Native American Tipi to be used for meditation, drumming circles, and retreats. Thanks to grants from the WalMart Foundation and Sixtown in 2023, we added a community garden and new benches and picnic tables to the grounds.
The grounds are free and open to the public during daylight hours. Located next to the information kiosk is a donation box to support the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds. We rent the upstairs apartment to a like-minded person. He is very willing to schedule a tour of our Center for you.
Yoga Classes, Drumming, and Wellness Programs
We offer yoga classes 4 days a week. Drop-ins are welcome at $15 per class. Reduced rates are offered when you pay in advance for multiple classes. The cost for students is $5 per class. Each of our certified yoga teachers has their own style and registration requirements. Come see which class is right for you.
We also offer a Drumming Circle to groups by request and the Wellness Connection (energy healing) on the third Sunday of each month. Personal growth workshops and special events are scheduled at various times throughout the year.
Volunteers
Our center relies on volunteers to fulfill Board duties and to keep the Center running. Volunteers keep the books, schedule classes and events, clean the facility, upkeep, and decorate the grounds, do advertising, run the website and social media platforms, fundraise, and more. Our Healing Sunday energy practitioners are all volunteers.
Are you interested in helping out? We need you! Please email web@nnykripalu.org or call the center at 315-583-5500, or stop by and let us know how you are interested in volunteering. We appreciate you.
Our Vision for 2025
Our vision for 2025 is to continue to improve and sustain our Center to serve the needs of the community. In addition to our ongoing classes and events, we are working to include yoga classes for children, caregivers, and those in need. We are also expanding our wellness programs.
Keep Up-to-Date
See the current listing of classes and events under News for the month.
Get notifications of news and upcoming classes and events by signing up for the KYWC newsletter. You must be at least 16 years old to subscribe.
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14029 US Route 11
Adams Center, NY 13606
315-583-5500
Revised 08/2025