Self-Guided Explorations Week of August 26-30, 2024

With Teachers in Residence

August 26 - 30, 2024

Your Time to Reflect

A daily schedule will be available when you arrive.

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

  • Sleeping Bag Space – $900.00
  • Bunk Bed Space – $1,200.00
  • Standard Shared Space – $1,500.00
  • Standard Queen Room – $2,000.00
  • Standard Room Two Beds – $3,200.00
  • Premium Queen Room – $2,800.00
  • Premium King Room – $3,000.00
  • Premium Plus King Room – $3,400.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt – $3,400.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt Two Beds – $3,400.00
  • Rolf Suite – $6,500.00
  • Point House – $6,500.00
  • Fritz Point House – $6,500.00
  • South Point House – $8,000.00

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 examine ourselves and understand our connection to the whole. This model of change encompasses both personal and communal, and it’s always been at the core of Esalen.

Guided explorations are an evolution of programming designed to function outside of the group structures of our workshops. These experiences are for those who want to immerse themselves in the peace, space, and natural beauty of our campus to do the work of their own personal growth. The beauty of our Big Sur campus supports serenity for the mind, the body, the spirit, and offers nourishment for all three.

  • Exploring human potential. The dynamic class schedule changes weekly, but always features opportunities to sit in meditation and mindfulness, explore embodiment and movement practices, and connect with nature. An opening circle, hosted by an Esalen Staff member or a visiting teacher welcomes you as you begin your stay, while a closing circle on the final day provides a mindful way to conclude your experience.
  • Feeding mind and body. Savor three healthy meals a day. Our dynamic kitchen draws on global culinary traditions, using the fruits of the Esalen Farm & Garden and other local providers to create delicious meals that support holistic health — for you and for the earth.
  • Creating space for reflection. Esalen’s beloved mineral hot springs perch over the Pacific Ocean, a juxtaposition of intimate and infinite. A core part of Esalen from its inception, they’re an ideal place to reflect, find clarity, and set new intentions.

About the Leader

Teachers in Residence

Esalen Teachers in Residence are expert movement and somatic educators who live on campus for 4 to 12 weeks, using this time to share their expertise, explore their craft, and incubate the future of their work. As the teachers of our daily open classes, they will lead you in yoga-based movement classes that may also […]

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