Esalen Institute

Deep Bodywork® workshop combining flowing massage with therapeutic deep tissue work, focusing on intermediate and advanced techniques for treating acute and chronic pain in the back, hips, and shoulde…

with Perry Holloman , Johanna Holloman

Workshop exploring Gestalt awareness practice, somatic intelligence, and embodied awareness through vagal nerve techniques, movement-based practices, and nature connection for emotional and physiologi…

with Steven Harper

Transformative language arts workshop exploring shame resilience through reflective writing, shared stories, and guided readings. Open to all gender identities; no prior writing experience necessary.

with Melissa Petro

Five-day immersive multimedia artistic discovery workshop exploring torn paper collage, color field painting, observational sketching, acrylic and watercolor painting, and free writing. No prior art e…

with Erin Gafill , Tom Birmingham

Integrative workshop combining conscious movement (Soul Motion®), somatic inquiries of embodied gestalt, and stillness of nature for a transformative process touching body, heart, and spirit.

with Zuza Engler , Scott Engler

Hands-on workshop exploring the sacred tobacco preparation Hapé, including traditional preparation methods and ceremony, bridging ancient Amazonian contemplative traditions with modern mindfulness pra…

with Glauber Loures de Assis

Experiential workshop combining vipassana, metta, and tantric approaches through solo, dyad, and triad explorations focused on body-centered attention, movement, and active imagination to liberate pas…

with Raphael Cushnir

Yoga renewal workshop featuring energizing movement, flow yoga, core activations, meridian sequencing, tapping, rejuvenating holds, and cleansing rituals based on the five elements.

with Ulrika Engman

Learn the flowing integrated strokes of Esalen® Massage with energetic awareness, incorporating meditation and energy work. Includes experiential exercises, demonstrations, and supervised hands-on pra…

with Ellen Watson , Char Pias

Interactive workshop integrating art therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through drawing, collage, painting, writing, and group dialogue for emotional and psychological growth. No artistic…

with Pamela Hayes Malkoff

Workshop exploring the roots of Reiki as a Japanese healing practice, including meditations taught by founder Usui Mikao, empowerment ceremonies (reiju), self-treatments, and full treatments for other…

with Diane Domondon , Justin Stein

Workshop for couples of all genders and orientations focused on sustaining love through appreciation practices, hearing criticism without defensiveness, and integrating the 'Eleven Wisdoms' for deepen…

with Warren Farrell

Hands-on workshop exploring natural dyes from Esalen's coastal plants, including eco-dyeing, mordanting techniques, and creating botanical contact prints on fabric. No prior experience needed.

with Janne Larsen

Workshop exploring silence, meditation, pranayama, and asana guided by Hawah Kasat, examining Yogic and Buddhist meditation traditions including Vipassana. Includes periods of noble silence.

with Hawah Kasat

Workshop creating botanical inks from Esalen's coastal plants, including plant identification, ethical foraging, pigment extraction, plein air painting, and handmade natural brush making.

with Janne Larsen

Five-day workshop rooted in Tantric Buddhism, contemplative science, and embodied practice exploring emotional awareness through the Mandala Method and Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) training.

with Chandra Easton , Eve Ekman

Weekend Zen meditation retreat with instruction in traditional Zen Buddhist meditation, guided sitting sessions, mindful living practices, and discussion on incorporating meditation into daily life.

with Dan Zigmond

Weekend of transformative exploration blending yoga, somatic therapy, dance, movement meditation, breathwork, sound baths, and yin yang yoga to bridge physical movement with internal flow.

with Yemi Dele Akinyemi

Workshop exploring ancient Daoist sleep alchemy including Wudang Hibernating Dragon and Five Dragons Sleeping methods, transforming sleep into a practice of subtle awareness and metaphysical transform…

with Simon Cox , Jeff S. Reid

Five-day immersion exploring spirit guide connection through guided practice, meditation, interactive exercises, and community support for developing steady intuitive guidance.

with Brenda Rose

Workshop combining archetypal wisdom, nondual yogic mythology, breathwork, meditation, yoga, dance, somatic journeys, self-inquiry, writing, and nature ceremony for personal transformation.

with Hannah Muse

Contemporary wilderness pilgrimage backpacking 30 miles through Big Sur's Ventana Wilderness to Esalen, combining wilderness ethics, Gestalt relational practices, mythopoetic inquiry, and ecological a…

with Fletcher Tucker , Mike Smith , Ali Goodman , Rachel Goldberger , Thomas Strickland , Bryan Goldberger