Just added for March 3-8: Improv, Expand Yourself with Laughter. Learn more.
Join us for a spring detox immersion into the transforming depths of your own yoga practice, set to mind-blowing live music and percussion.
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.
– Shunyru Suzuki
It is high time that we take back ownership of our future and of the stories we tell ourselves about it.
Work your wit. Activate your imagination, creativity and spontaneity.
In relationships, we often focus on what’s not working, how people trigger each other’s unresolved wounds, and how to better communicate needs and
This is a special opportunity for people to experience Esalen without taking a workshop.
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 up to 600 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.