Visitors are now able to access Esalen as well as other businesses and trails in northern Big Sur via twice-daily convoys on Highway 1 operated by Caltrans.
Convoys run only at 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day. These are the only opportunities to travel into and out of Big Sur, so visitors must plan accordingly.
Beth Sternlieb is a senior teacher at InsightLA in Santa Monica and co-director of mindfulness and yoga programs at the UCLA Pediatric Pain Program. She has co-authored several research studies on Iyengar yoga and chronic health issues. Beth graduated from the Spirit Rock and IMS teacher training programs and is a certified mindful self-compassion teacher.