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.
Esalen faculty represent a spectrum of disciplines, experiences, and perspectives — our faculty members have included Premal Shah, founder of Kiva.org; Robert Walter, Joseph Campbell’s longtime editor; mindfulness researcher Shauna Shapiro; and Wisdom 2.0 creator Soren Gordhamer.
Interested in teaching at Esalen? Learn more.
Shannon Algeo (he/him), MA, RYT, is a psychotherapist, researcher, poet, teacher, deep relaxation/Yoga Nidra facilitator, and the author of Trust Your Truth.
Amy Secada is an acclaimed performer and holistic dance educator who has studied, taught, and performed in more than 20 countries. She translates dance into a portal for transformation and connection with our mother earth.
Jacob Towery, MD, is an adolescent and adult therapist. He teaches skills to clients struggling with social anxiety and helps them make tremendous progress quickly while also enjoying the process.
Dr. Hazel-Grace, an intimacy coach for 14+ years, used their personal and professional journey to develop the REPAIR Process, which helps others transform conflicts into connections with ease.
Dan Zigmond is a Zen priest, writer, and data scientist. He teaches at Jikoji Zen Center, has led teams at large corporations, and recently wrote Buddha's Office: The Ancient Art of Waking Up While Working Well.