Highway 1 south of Esalen is now open. Join us this fall for A Time to Reflect.
Groundation, a term coined by Jamaica’s indigenous Rastafari people, describes a potent Jamaican way of life — being balanced, grounded, and center
Photography is a profound exchange of light energy.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) has helped transform the practices of thousands of professionals including life coaches, therapists, and health
The world is in a time of transition in the deep mythology that runs our civilization. Many of us personally are in such a transition as well.
Lymphatic Balancing (LB) is a curriculum specifically designed to utilize the philosophy, approach, and specialized manual lymphatic drainage techn
Learn to activate the right side of your brain to unlock the insights necessary to break through self-limiting patterns.
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.