Ken Nelson

Ken Nelson, PhD, is dedicated to helping people heal, grow, and awaken with mind-body practices and the wisdom traditions. He has offered transformational workshops worldwide since 1975. He directs a leadership training program serving presenters who want to offer dynamic, holistic, and interactive workshops, retreats, and trainings. Ken enjoys mentoring leaders and consulting with health and wellness organizations. He is known for teaching accessible, beginner-friendly yoga, qigong, meditation, and bodywork. Ken is a cross-disciplinary innovator, originating programs such as Slow Yoga & Qigong, Thai-Shiatsu Bodywork, and Healthy Aging: The Wisdom Years. His CD, Yin Yoga, and DVD, Qigong & Taiji for Healing & Vitality, are Kripalu best sellers. Ken is a former Fulbright lecturer, and a longtime Kripalu faculty member and scholar-in-residence. He holds a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies from Tulane University.