Journey into the spiritual practice of intuitive archery with lead Kripalu faculty Micah Mortali at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. A lifelong archer, Micah guides you through the fundamentals of instinctive shooting, a practice similar to throwing a baseball, where you aim with your attention rather than mechanical precision, allowing your whole being to become absorbed in the process.
Over this outdoor intensive, you’ll learn the history of archery and its different philosophical traditions, including the ancient Vedic practice of Dhanurveda, or the Way of the Bow. You’ll explore the basic anatomy of the bow and arrow, the fundamentals of safe shooting, which trees and local materials make good bows and arrows, and how to integrate breathwork to deepen your focus and connection.
This retreat frames archery as a regular personal practice that cultivates mindful awareness and a greater connection with the natural world. It’s especially suited for anyone who has always dreamed of drawing a bow and is drawn to a dynamic, meditative practice rooted in deep ancestral memory.
