Esalen Video Shorts

Shakti, The Biofield, and Chanting for Abundance

February 4, 2021
Esalen Live!

What is shakti? How can tap into it for healing and a more conscious life? Shamini Jain shares her work about the biofield and guides us in a mantra to embody shakti on Esalen Live! with Christine Chen.

Michael Murphy on 2020, Hope, and Possibility

December 15, 2020
Esalen Live!

Esalen Co-Founder Michael Murphy (now 90 years old) shares his thoughts on hope, possibility, and potential as we envision a 2021 that continues to sprout from the roots of Esalen's legacy.

Annoint Yourself: The Rituals of Esalen and Self-Care

December 10, 2020
Esalen Live!

Immerse yourself in a sense of place with self-care, crafted the Esalen way. Learn a little about the history of bathing and creating personal sanctuary with Healing Arts and Somatics Director, Douglas Drummond on Esalen Live! with Christine Chen. He also shares an update on what's happening due to the latest stay-at-home order in Monterey County.

How to Write Your Story: A Braided Framework to Explore In Full Color

October 22, 2020
Esalen Live!

Sharing our diverse stories helps us connect and grow. Award winning author, creative writing professor, and Esalen faculty member Crystal Wilkinson joins Christine Chen on Esalen Live! and guides us through a creative framework to write our stories in full color.