Into the Field of Possibility: Welcome the New Year With Dance and Ritual

With Jovinna Chan

January 2 - 4, 2026

Workshop Schedule

Friday
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm*How to Drop into Esalen*
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday
9:45 am – 1:00 pm
4:15 pm – 6:15 pm
8:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.

  • Sleeping Bag Space – $595.00
  • Bunk Bed Space – $775.00
  • Standard Shared Space – $965.00
  • Standard Queen Room – $1,265.00
  • Standard Room Two Beds – $1,985.00
  • Premium Queen Room – $1,835.00
  • Premium King Room – $1,967.00
  • Premium Plus King Room – $2,219.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt – $2,219.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt Two Beds – $2,219.00
  • Price House Suite – $2,985.00
  • Rolf Suite – $4,211.00
  • Point House – $4,211.00
  • Fritz Point House – $4,211.00
  • South Point House – $5,035.00

Dance is one of the world’s most ancient transformative rituals. From the whirling dervishes to the shamans, the waltz to the rave, we dance for joy, healing, and connection — guided by wisdom that transcends the thinking brain. As the old year ends and the new begins, come to sweat, honor the past, and make space for a new beginning.

Through an alchemical combination of movement, nature, and sound healing rituals, we will reconnect our bodies, minds, and hearts to gain clarity about the past year’s journey, anchor our new intentions, and intuit our way forward with confidence and curiosity.

Over the weekend, we will: 

  • Partake in rituals to give thanks to the new cycle of the year.
  • Call in blessings for the land, communities, families, and friends.
  • Cleanse from our core through our pores to free our minds.
  • Listen to the body’s wisdom to inform our new directions collectively.

Allow yourself to be nourished by this sacred land, the hot spring waters, the time we share together, and the friends you make. Experience the beauty, awe, and wonder of being alive so you may return home rejuvenated and inspired for this brand new year.

Bring a journal, pen, and a piece of festive clothing.

This workshop includes an additional $35 in faculty tuition.

About the Leader

Jovinna Chan

Jovinna Chan, E-RYT 500, YACEP, in recent years co-founded Shakti Initiation Yoga Leadership School and A Wild Life Sanctuary™. She served as the assistant dean, 200-and 500-hour teacher trainer for the Kripalu School of Yoga and is a certified Soul Motion™ and LetYourYogaDance Teacher. Jovinna is a co-founder of Pranotthan School of Yoga and leads transformational programs around the […]

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