Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the current travel advisory.
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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 current travel advisory.

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.

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Nat Kendall | Guest Faculty

San Francisco-based yoga teacher and acclaimed world music recording artist Nat Kendall brings a deep well of wisdom and devotion to his practice, offering teachings that resonate with both beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Rooted in authenticity and grounded in compassion, Nat’s guidance seamlessly bridges ancient yogic traditions with modern life. Through practical tools, transformative techniques, and profound insights, he inspires growth, reawakens passion for the practice, and illuminates the spiritual path with clarity and grace.

San Francisco-based yoga teacher and acclaimed world music recording artist Nat Kendall brings a deep well of wisdom and devotion to his practice, offering teachings that resonate with both beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

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