Beginning March 9, 2026 we will begin maintenance work at the baths on Mondays. Learn More.
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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.

Compassionate Coaching and Mindfulness Mentoring

$286

for Workshop Guests

$413

for Day Pass Visitors

90 minutes

One Person

Location

You will meet your practitioner outside the bookstore 5 minutes early to be guided to the location for your session.

Rooted in mindfulness and embodied awareness, this coaching session invites you into a deeper connection with your values, your body, and your inner wisdom. Through personal inquiry, guided meditation, and teachings inspired by Buddhist psychology, we create a space for reflection, clarity, and integration.

Our work together supports self-regulation, emotional awareness, and deep honesty in the choices you are facing. By cultivating presence and compassion, you’ll be better equipped to make decisions that align with who you truly are and how you want to live.

This session supports:

  • Increased self-awareness and confidence
  • Emotional resilience
  • Alignment with values
  • Support for life transitions

Practitioners

Peggy Horan

Peggy is a legacy holder of Esalen® Massage and one of the founders of the Esalen Massage School. She has worked at Esalen for over 50 years, and has taught classes for beginning and advanced students, certification classes classes in prenatal massage, and a Teacher Training courses. Peggy is a student of many diverse movement practices. She recently completed a teacher training course in mindfulness meditation. Her experience as a practicing midwife in Big Sur adds to her knowledge, her skills, and her practice in presence. Her body of work is expanding to include private teaching and coaching.