About Ken

"Ken is a gifted teacher whose course created genuine community, laughter, satisfaction of learning, pleasure of receiving massage and the unexpected fulfillment of giving massage." - Jane S., teacher, Boston, MA

A healing arts therapist who has studied with the modern masters of Thai massage and Shiatsu, Ken teaches internationally and enjoys sharing the gift of healing touch.

For the past ten years, Ken has been one of the most popular presenters at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, where he is a senior faculty member of the Kripalu School of Massage and the Yoga and Meditation faculty.

Ken has taught worldwide since 1975 as an experiential educator and teacher trainer in facilitating holistic workshops. Mentor, poet, former Fulbright lecturer and Kripalu Scholar-in-Residence, Ken is writing a guide to help teachers, presenters and workshop leaders to create powerful experiential workshops.

Of his many teaching accomplishments, he is most humbled and appreciative when his students acknowledge his commitment to creating a genuine healing and learning community founded in safety, respect and the fulfillment of intentions.

Ken offers private sessions by request. He is available to offer demonstrations, retreats and trainings worldwide. Contact him at:

Ken Nelson
P.O. Box 2314
Lenox, MA 01240 USA

Ken@SacredHealingArts.net 413-448-3400 (Ext. 829)