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Our workshops are designed to support you in the challenging work of self exploration, in partnership with some of the leading minds of the day. Join us in discovering the next frontiers of individual and societal transformation. (Interested in a scholarship? Learn more here.)
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
Join psychotherapist and author Ira Israel in this opportunity to reconnect with yourself, your loved ones, and mother earth after a year of unprecedented divisiveness, a global pandemic, and deeply challenged relationships. In this workshop, you will learn a wide array of tools to help you hit the reset, reboot, and renew buttons on your life.
Using specially designed exercises you will gain fresh perspectives on:
Join us for this transformative week on Esalen's beautiful and healing grounds, where you will find yourself held and supported as you learn to cultivate your resilience in these challenging times. This class is also appropriate for professionals seeking to learn new skills for supporting their clients and patients.
22 hours Continuing Education credit offered to LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs.
Recommended reading: How to Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re an Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening by Ira Israel
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all programming in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay. Workshops will be held in a covered space with heaters, and may move back and forth from outdoor spaces into covered spaces.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
This March 13 & 14, Esalen Institute proudly presents the first of our digital summit series, The Way Forward: How To Stay Inspired, Reintegrate, and Find Hope in the Shadow of the Pandemic.
The Way Forward Digital Series will explore the concept of collective trauma, how it both unifies and divides us, and most importantly, how we can face it together to heal on a local and national level. In this first event, Christine Chen, host of Esalen Live!, bestselling author, master yoga teacher, and Ayurveda advisor, will engage Esalen teachers, activists and thought leaders, and movement, embodiment, and meditation practitioners at the top of their fields to reveal what they’ve learned from the experiences of this past year and help us re-envision our world.
The two-day program includes multiple tracks to dig into, from interviews with incredible thought leaders and activists to a session on prolonged somatic grief processing through dance and movement. Each speaker interview will be followed by a live Q&A with the Speaker, and every attendee is welcome to join in connecting with our luminaries. In true Esalen style, we will open the event on Saturday and close it on Sunday with a group awareness practice. These Friends of Esalen check-ins will be hosted by Jessica Hartzell, leader of our Community and Advancement Team.
The roster of world-class speakers includes Ken Dychtwald, Justin Michael Williams, Shamini Jain, Shelly Tygielski, and Ira Israel, and incredible movement, meditation and embodiment teachers like Lucia Horan, Janet Stone, Lorin Roche, Deva Munay, and more.
We’re all living through this challenging moment together and need tools to cope and re-imagine, so The Way Forward is available to all, completely free. To support this great work and help Esalen make high-caliber digital experiences accessible to everyone, you may choose to contribute on a sliding scale.
Contributions starting at $99 or higher will give you the opportunity to go back and see any of the fantastic presenters that you may have missed the first time. We want you to have the freedom to choose your own experience, and we also don’t want you to miss a thing! In this second offering, we include full replay access to all the sessions for up to a full year, so you can go back and see the sessions you missed, or replay them whenever you need them.
All attendees, whether free or paid, get a complimentary one-year Friends of Esalen membership, and access to the Integration Journal Prompts, written to guide you through your healing process after the event has come to a close.
Announcements for the second- and third-quarter summits in June and September will follow in the coming weeks.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
Join us for a transformational experience using the healing power of music, and create a new vision for your life.
Working at the intersection of music, mindfulness, and transformation, this experiential workshop will help you claim your authentic power so you can break through the blocks that stop you from unleashing your full potential.
Throughout human history, people have used music to transform incredible suffering and pain into beauty. That’s exactly what we’re doing in this workshop: bringing light to your shadows and healing your wounded places so you can step back into your life with power and presence.
We'll also teach you how to take your transformation work off your meditation cushion and share it with your family, community, and the world.
There’s a difference between change and transformation. Things “change” all the time, but none of those changes ever last if we haven’t TRANSFORMED.
Prepare to do some light singing (with masks) as we have brave conversations, step beyond your limiting beliefs, set better boundaries, use your authentic voice, overcome self-sabotage, discover your Unique Energy Signature, and create a new vision for your life that goes beyond your wildest dreams. All voices are welcome!
Recommended reading: Stay Woke by Justin Michael Williams.
10% of tuition goes to the Dream Bigger Foundation, which provides scholarship funds to underserved communities, and hosts the Liberation Experience, a program that works to unite people across social, political, and religious divides, and other transformational opportunities.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all programming in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay. Workshops will be held in a covered space with heaters, and may move back and forth from outdoor spaces into covered spaces.
Note regarding Live Streaming and Recording: Portions of this workshop will be filmed for the purpose of live streaming, and will also be used in later productions of Justin's work with Esalen. All care will be taken to avoid filming any student who does not wish to be included in the filming, and Justin has pre-determined in the schedule which segments must be kept private to the class on site, and which can be shared with a greater audience. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to reach out to us at teach@esalen.org so that we may address your concerns. Thank you.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Join us for an inspiring and life changing weekend of personal transformation with Toltec Masters Don Miguel Ruiz Jr and Don Jose Ruiz.
The Toltec shamans of Mexico for centuries have used the art of storytelling to share the gift of awareness with the next generations of Toltecs.
In this powerful experience, you’ll join Toltec masters Don Miguel and Don Jose to explore the deep meaning and value of these ancient stories, how they apply to modern life, and how the Toltec path has changed their lives. The need to heal from our addiction to suffering is greater than ever in the face of the current pandemic. The shamans have heard this need, and are opening their sacred medicine and sharing their sacred hearts to help unite and heal people. Join them to:
You’ll learn how to apply these lessons in everyday life to begin to heal and bring harmony into the dream that we co-create with everyone in our life, starting with ourselves.
Don Jose will inspire you to “unlearn” what has held you back from experiencing personal freedom, using teachings from his books Wisdom of the Shamans and The Medicine Bag, a tour de force of the most popular rituals and ceremonies in Toltec tradition. Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., will share his teachings on The Mastery of Self, a Toltec philosophy that explains how a person can wake up, liberate themselves from illusory beliefs and stories, and live with authenticity.
Join the Ruiz brothers on this life changing spiritual journey and give yourself the gift of going beyond fears and to find the courage within to maintain strength and stay faithful in love and with life. Learn the art of not taking things personally, and become the love of your own life. This is an organic learning and personal growth experience, attendees should come with an open heart as these Toltec masters will lead the workshop with their wisdom and use exercises to bring the material to life.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all programming in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay. Workshops will be held in a covered space with heaters, and may move back and forth from outdoor spaces into covered spaces.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Nearly 2,500 years ago, Buddha worried we had become too distracted — that was before paper, let alone smartphones. Now many of our days are filled with convenient distractions that promise happiness while delivering busyness and frustration. So many of us today live life in a hectic fog, working too much and noticing too little. When was the last time you gave something your undivided attention?
There is a different way. During this weekend retreat, we will disconnect, slow down, and meditate together. We will learn the magic of stillness, of bringing our full awareness to what is now. The weekend follows a gentle schedule of sitting meditation punctuated by meals, small and large-group conversation, journal writing, and evening time in the baths, all while we explore the process and practice of more mindful living. We’ll be listening to our own bodies, noticing the food we eat, and truly engaging with the people around us – all to explore what it means to be fully present.
There will be time to share meals, enjoy walks through the gardens, soak in the baths, and experience the magic of Esalen. You will leave prepared to bring mindfulness to your work and home to reclaim a healthier and happier way to be.
Recommended reading: Dan Zigmond, Buddha's Office: The Ancient Art of Waking Up While Working Well.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all workshops and open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay. Workshops will be held in a covered space with heaters, and may move back and forth from outdoor spaces into covered spaces.
Whether the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged you, allowed you a “great pause,” disconnected you from others, or thrown your life off course (or all of the above!) you now have the opportunity to reorient and craft the Next You. Meet your future self.
What innate potential lays dormant within you? What dreams are yearning to be expressed? What does it look like to come fully alive, to live fully integrated and embodied? While tapping into the transformational power of imagination and intention, this workshop focuses on creating a robust, loving relationship to your future self who will help you pivot the direction of your life toward your heart’s vision. We will learn how to communicate with and embody your future self while mapping out the new terrain of your life in a process we call futuremaking. Along with the science of imagination, transformation, futuremaking and hope -- you'll chart a course for your next chapter. Your future self is calling you!
Join us for a three-day workshop where we will engage in futuremaking experiences: talks will spark insights, small and large group discussions will ground learning, guided imagery, meditation, and creative processes will connect you with your deeper wisdom, and movement and deep engagement with the beauty of Esalen will renew your spirit.
As we weave together cutting-edge science with deep experiential practices and rich connection with kindred spirits, you’ll be headed not back to normal, or even a “new normal,” but into a new extraordinary.
Recommended Reading: Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life by Marilyn Schiltz and Cassandra Vieten, Ph.D and Spiritual and Religious Competencies in Clinical Practice by Cassandra Vieten.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
Experience five days of deep restoration, reflection and intention. Using the profound practice of Yoga Nidra guided meditation, we will begin to restore the body, clear the mind and shift the habitual patterns that may have been attained during the pandemic, and that keep you from being calm, clear and balanced. Yoga Nidra uses the biological process of sleep to systematically release stored physical, emotional and mental tensions. Through the process, you can begin to let go of the old beliefs and habits that keep you locked in your past and fearful of your future. Allow emotions to be experienced knowing that you have the capacity to feel them from a grounded and calm inner presence. Then, take this felt sense of being back into your personal life, family life, work life and love life.
We will move our bodies, clear our minds and create intentions to live not from your unconscious past programming but from a new perspective — the perspective of knowing your true self. All you have to do is show up, lie down and let go; Yoga Nidra will do the work. We will use two different lineages of Yoga Nidra — iRest and Integrative Amrit Method — for our inner exploration. Join us as we deeply rest, restore and rewrite our life.
Please bring blankets, a yoga mat, an eye pillow and anything you need to lie comfortably on the floor for Yoga Nidra.
Come prepared for adventure! Due to social-distancing requirements and in accordance with Monterey County and California state guidance, Esalen will be hosting all workshops and open classes in modified indoor-outdoor spaces, covered outdoor spaces, and outdoors. Please come prepared with warm, layered clothing, as well as wet weather gear in case Mother Nature blesses us with rain during your stay. Workshops will be held in a covered space with heaters, and may move back and forth from outdoor spaces into covered spaces.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner five days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.
Unique times create unique opportunities — like the one to enjoy Esalen’s Big Sur campus without attending a regular workshop. Right now, we have a limited number of spaces available for people to enjoy Esalen in an unstructured way. Shape your own personal retreat among the lush gardens and sublime ocean views with very few people around. Limited gathering sizes means lots of time to sink into your favorite book, journal, or yoga mat with the inspiring beauty of the California coast as your backdrop.
Stay dates for A Time To Reflect are flexible and guests may schedule their arrival any day Monday through Friday. Currently, Sunday night stays are not offered.
Please note that prices shown are per night, and there is a two-night minimum.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, mythologist and Esalen instructor
Letting go of entrenched ideas – of who we are, of how the world works, of our place in it – is a challenge. It takes energy. Time. Space. Security. This growth asks us to delve into ourselves and to understand the depths of our connections. It’s the driver of change both personal and societal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.
The Rituals of Esalen program gives you and a partner two days of peace, space, and natural beauty so you can do the work of growth. Enjoy serenity for the mind, support for the body, stimulus for the spirit, and nourishment for all three. Direct your full energy to connecting with yourself, your partner, and the world around you while drawing on the best of Esalen’s rituals and practices:
During the days, be inspired by the rugged, wild Big Sur coastline. Use the tranquil evenings ideal for stargazing and contemplation, or spend time exploring the day’s insights with your partner. Unplug. Take advantage of the safety and respite, and rediscover who you are and what you bring to the world so you can return with renewed energy.
The upheavals that punctuate life are valuable opportunities for transformation, if we have the time and space to work through it. That's the gift of Esalen: the expanse you need to distill your intentions and reawaken the change agent within.