Age Wave CEO/co-founder Ken Dychtwald is eternally inspired by 50 years of benefiting from Esalen massage. So much so that he produced a film that kneads the interconnected tissues and legacy of the internationally cherished technique — “an inspired and ever-evolving integration of sensory awareness, healing arts, yoga, tai chi, meditation, body-mind integration, and mindfulness.” Co-created in the late 1960s by Peggy Horan, Deborah Medow, Brita Ostrom, and Vicki Topp, the feature honors their life journeys and future hopes for Esalen massage and the somatic arts.
Esalen is renowned for its unique approach to self-discovery and personal growth, with its iconic baths being a key part of the experience. In this video, we delve into the liberating power of presence and self-expression at the Esalen baths, as pioneers share their journeys of embracing their natural selves. From overcoming initial nervousness and reservations to realizing the simple beauty of the human form, discover the freedom that comes from being comfortable in your own skin at the Esalen baths.
“Psychedelics, early on, from the very first beginnings of Esalen in 1962, there it was,” shares co-founder Michael Murphy. Murphy and Esalen Board Chairman Dave Morin sat for a roundtable discussion about the history and reemergence of psychedelic exploration as these powerful tools become available once again. In this short, discover a bit more about the early days of “drug-induced mysticism” and Murphy’s vision for moving toward “a wiser, more grounded appreciation.”
With alchemy and the mystical phoenix spirit, Sianna Sherman joins Christine Chen on Esalen Live! to help us discover the higher self within. Join to explore mantra, mudra, and pranayama with one of the world's most beloved yoga teachers and start to turn wounds into wisdom.
Join us from wherever you are as Sianna leads Esalen's first digital hybrid workshop, taking place June 10–12, 2022.
Take a unique look at your spirit through the mandalas, which can be a deep form of meditation and self-discovery. Paul Heussenstamm, renowned spiritual artist, shares the meaning and impact of certain shapes and colors to discover your own creative mandala.
His workshop, Art as a Spiritual Path: Discovering Your Creative Mandala, is May 23-27, 2022.
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