Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the current travel advisory.
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Due to road closures along Highway 1 to our north and south, Esalen is closed through April 11.
Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the current travel advisory.
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Motivate Your Life: Unleash 360° Potential

January 17–20, 2025

Cristi Christensen

Join bestselling author, Grammy-nominated musician, and award-winning speaker Justin Michael Williams in this transformational and deeply interactive workshop at Esalen Institute. By blending science-backed strategies with empowerment, this session is designed to unlock your full potential and foster a space of connection, wellness, motivation, and confidence.

In this inspiring journey, you will:

  • Explore the 6 Life Zones to find the key areas required for fulfillment in the full 360 degrees of your life.
  • Discover how to change your habits and reach your goals by learning the untold science-backed methods of transformation and achievement.
  • Create your power action plan for the year ahead to help you overcome limitations and keep the drive to succeed.
  • Experience the uplifting power of music to bring the change from your mind to your heart, along with resources to take home after you leave campus.

Together, we’ll create your personal action plan for 2025 and define your next steps with a simple and proven method that you can take into the new year. This is your moment to reset, renew, overcome fear and self-doubt, and say “yes” to everything that lies ahead. Awaken your true power for the year ahead!

This program has been designed from the ground up to welcome people of all genders, races, identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Join us!

Recommended reading: Stay Woke, by Justin Michael Williams

Cristi Christensen

Cristi Christensen, a former elite gymnast and diver, overcame a severe injury and advanced-stage cancer, inspiring her teachings on resilience and healing. Author of Chakra Rituals, she leads global programs emphasizing body-rooted practices and women's empowerment.

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