Faculty

As an author, poet, playwright, and screenwriter, Darnell approaches writing with an enormous amount of tenderness and audacity, teaching others to do the same.

Rodney Waters is a Jungian Analyst Diploma Candidate at ISAP Zurich who sees clients through The Center for Healing Arts and Sciences in Houston.

Since 1984, Ellen Watson has studied, practiced, and taught Esalen® Massage & Bodywork both at Esalen and Internationally. In 2016, she was inducted into the World Massage Hall of Fame.

Justin Michael Williams works at the intersection of social justice, mindfulness, and personal growth — with a touch of music that brings it all to life — empowering people with practical tools for transformation.

Marques Wyatt is a seminal pioneer and one of the most respected DJs in the United States. Founder of the long-running institution for dance music, DEEP-LA, his selections stir emotion and turn dance floors into intimate rituals.

Dan Zigmond is a Zen priest, writer, and data scientist. He teaches at Jikoji Zen Center, has led teams at large corporations, and recently wrote Buddha's Office: The Ancient Art of Waking Up While Working Well.