Esalen is open!

Visitors are currently able to access Esalen as well as other businesses, parks, and trails in northern Big Sur via twice-daily convoys on Highway 1 operated by Caltrans.

Convoys run only at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day. Until approximately May 27, 2024 these are the only opportunities to travel into and out of Big Sur, so visitors must plan accordingly.

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Due to road closures along Highway 1 to our north and south, Esalen is closed through April 11.
Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the alternate route directions.

Esalen opens May 3, 2024

Visitors are now able to access Esalen as well as other businesses and trails in northern Big Sur via twice-daily convoys on Highway 1 operated by Caltrans.

Convoys run only at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day. These are the only opportunities to travel into and out of Big Sur, so visitors must plan accordingly.

Learn more.

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Arji OceAnanda Cakouros is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and composer whose musical artistry spans a wide spectrum of genres, blending elements of world, jazz, and ambient music. Rooted in a deep spiritual connection to sound, Arji's compositions evoke a sense of unity and harmony, taking audiences on a sonic pilgrimage that traverses cultures and landscapes.

Since 2008, she has enjoyed the deep joy and honour of collaborating with Blissmate Sw.Laraaji NadaBrahmananda in many venues worldwide, offering Healing Sound events and Laughter Immersion experiences, as well as a great variety of musical performances in conjunction with other artists.

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Arji OceAnanda | Guest Faculty

Arji OceAnanda Cakouros is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and composer whose musical artistry spans a wide spectrum of genres, blending elements of world, jazz, and ambient music. Rooted in a deep spiritual connection to sound, Arji's compositions evoke a sense of unity and harmony, taking audiences on a sonic pilgrimage that traverses cultures and landscapes.

Since 2008, she has enjoyed the deep joy and honour of collaborating with Blissmate Sw.Laraaji NadaBrahmananda in many venues worldwide, offering Healing Sound events and Laughter Immersion experiences, as well as a great variety of musical performances in conjunction with other artists.

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