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.
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Melissa Petro is a freelance writer and author of Shame on You: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification. She has helped hundreds of people push through fear to write, share, and even publish their most vulnerable stories.
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Writing for Shame Resilience: Turning Shame Into Your Superpower
Robert MacPhee is the author of the book Living a Values Based Life and the former director of training for Jack Canfield. He is a true expert in experiential learning, peak performance, and effective leadership.
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The Values Based Path to a Life of Purpose and Meaning
Dr. Marilyn Schlitz is an award-winning social scientist, writer, teacher, and filmmaker. She is a professor of Transpersonal Psychology at Sofia University and president emeritus at the Institute of Noetic Sciences.
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Since 1984, Ellen Watson has studied, practiced, and taught Esalen® Massage & Bodywork both at Esalen and Internationally. In 2016, she was inducted into the World Massage Hall of Fame.
Justin Michael Williams works at the intersection of social justice, mindfulness, and personal growth — with a touch of music that brings it all to life — empowering people with practical tools for transformation.
Marques Wyatt is a seminal pioneer and one of the most respected DJs in the United States. Founder of the long-running institution for dance music, DEEP-LA, his selections stir emotion and turn dance floors into intimate rituals.
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.
Esalen Institute
55000 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
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