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Due to road closures along Highway 1 to our north and south, Esalen is closed through April 11.
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Relational Gestalt for Couples & Friends

$389

for Workshop Guests

$643

for Day Pass Visitors

90 minutes

Two People

Location

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

Developing clear and respectful communication skills is an important foundation for creating trust and strengthening any relational bond. In this session, your practitioner will work with you to resolve conflict and strengthen your relationship through learning the art of clear, respectful communication. 

This session supports:

  • Improved communication skills
  • Greater relational trust
  • Conflict resolution tools
  • Stronger emotional bonds

Practitioners

Perry Holloman

Perry has been a member of the community and teaching staff at Esalen since 1979. He teaches Esalen Massage, Deep Bodywork, Gestalt and Hologenic™ Breathwork at Esalen, Europe and Asia. He offers private sessions at Esalen and via Zoom from his home in Big Sur.