May 24 - 26
Loving Yourself
with Daphne Rose Kingma
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve to be loved.
-Buddha
Loving Yourself
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve to be loved.
-Buddha
Imagine a beautiful and protected space that supports you to mindfully turn within and find greater ease, and gives you space to play and just be w
Our inability to handle personal criticism from loved ones is a common Achilles’ heel. The more deeply we are in love, the harder it is to handle.
People can learn to change their thinking and behavior in ways that enhance happiness and well-being.
In this workshop, rooted in Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms movement practice, we use our dance like archeologists to dig beneath the surface, to seek bu
Within us is a wellspring of vitality known as qi waiting to amplify every aspect of our lives.
Learn more about CTR"The possibilities of the human future lie beyond the power of our imagination. We suspect that our creative capacity, like that of the universe itself, is ultimately limitless."
Michael Murphy, Esalen CTR Founder
Esalen is more than a retreat center or an educational institute. Anchored by the inspiring beauty of Big Sur and an unparalleled intellectual history, Esalen is a world-wide network of seekers who look beyond dogma to explore deeper spiritual possibilities; forge new understandings of self and society; and pioneer new paths for change.
We offer over 500 workshops and programs per year devoted to cultivating deep change in self and society. Find a workshop below or explore Esalen's other learning opportunities.
Join us October 11-13 for our 12th annual benefit weekend. We are assembling a group of exceptional leaders and teachers who will help us reveal and embody our spiritual essence in pragmatic and tangible ways in business, in the arts and sciences, in community, and in other aspects of daily living. Additional activities include entertainment, music and movement, yoga and meditation classes, a Big Sur nature hike, a live auction, an opportunity to engage with other friends of Esalen, to have fun, relax, enjoy the baths, or just be... More Information ›