Click here to listen. © Jane Pollak 2025 I heard about Kripalu—a yoga retreat center in the Berkshires—more than thirty years ago. I participated in my first “Rest and Renewal” weekend soon after. Back then, in the early 90’s, Kripalu had an...
Philanthropy is on my bucket list. My parents were excellent role models for giving back. They contributed annually to my dad's alma mater as well as to various other organizations throughout my childhood. I witnessed them making financial donations on an annual...
One of the exercises Ken Nelson and I will take the retreat group through during Grand Renewal is an improv experience based on real life. In essence, it's an opportunity to look at a scenario you've experienced through a distant lens. It's tricky to describe, but...
Every few weeks I'm asked, "Do you work with men?" To which I reply, "No, I lead remarkable women to uncommon success," my tagline and mantra. Serving just half the population has been enough of a marketplace for me throughout my coaching career. I've had a handful...
If I had any doubt as to why I had selected Ken Nelson to co-lead a retreat with me this November, he quickly and naturally provided a perfect reminder. "Would you like to have a cup of tea, sit outside, and get settled before we begin the planning?" he asked when...
When I returned back to New York City after my Semester at Sea in May, 2014, I recognized that I wanted to tell a bigger story, more than simply a travelogue. I took my first writing course the following month at Kripalu, led by the inspirational writer/performer...
I love writing. There, I've said it. Growing up, my mother labeled us. "Jane, you're the artist." (Thank God I got that one!) "Meredith, you're the writer. Barbara, you're the pretty one. Andy, you're the funny one." Because my older sister was awarded claim to all...
Much of my journey as a Soul Proprietor has been directed by signs from the Universe that I'm going in the right direction. I believe in The Secret, the Law of Attraction and Earl Nightingale's Strangest Secret. Each of these doctrines points to becoming what you...
I've been a fan of Martha Beck ever since reading Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic over a decade ago. She's a life coach, author and columnist for O Magazine, whose wisdom and words are inspiring. Her recent column in O's September...
My dear friend, Cookie (aka Marisabina Russo) turned the big 6-0 last month. At a gala surprise party organized by her devoted husband Whitney, about that many friends gathered including several Artsy Girls pictured here. To personally celebrate Cookie, I invited...
I took away great value from my short stay at Kripalu a couple of weeks ago, especially in the area of accepting what presently is in my life. In a 1-hour session on mindfulness with Randal Williams, I heard much to reinforce and to help deepen practices I've been...
At one of my first EWN luncheons ever I sat next to a self-employed career counselor who told me that every six weeks she took a week off from her very intense schedule. Since she was her own boss and was responsible for her calendar, it made sense that she could...
Taking my own advice I've decided that rather than offer a Luxury Spa Retreat at Canyon Ranch for women business owners, I'd make a change. What feels right to me, at this time in our economy, is to offer a similar experience--allowing time to focus on what you...
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