Both the Esalen Bookstore and our online shop have received glow-ups to be go-to destinations for your seasonal shopping. To help steer your present journey with meaningful presents, we present our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! Here are ten special items perfect for sharing some Esalen joy with your loved ones.
In celebration of the season, our newest journal has arrived. Featuring a soft cover, elastic closure and pen loop, our new journal contains 224 lined ivory pages with an expandable back pocket and ribbon marker. Embossed with our very own Esalen logo design, which was inspired by Highway 1.
Since 2012, Late Sunday Afternoon has been offering beautiful handmade items. We have partnered with them to create a very special knit beanie hat. With natural marble coloring, this limited-quantity beanie is gender neutral and one size. We hope you enjoy!
A beautiful speckled ceramic rope incense burner that allows the modern vibe to surround your space.
This item is designed to burn rope incense. Handcrafted in stoneware, made in America, this burner is glazed in a lovely custom ivory finish. Each piece is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind.
The size will vary due to the handcrafted nature of the burner. Approximately 5" inches by 2" inches. The hand-formed brass rope incense holder is removable.
Note: This listing is for One (1) Incense Burner and does not include the Incense Bundle featured in the photo.
Procuring this 100% hand-harvested salt requires adventurous harvesting on the rocky Big Sur coastline, followed by a complex dehydration process. The big effort it takes to get it is rewarded in the final product — a pure, delicious bridge to the natural world in tiny crystal form. Available in ground salt texture, use this as your pièce de résistance during final plating or replace the salt in your signature recipe.
A bow to beautiful Big Sur and it's bridges that keep us connected. Our newest 16 oz mug is a Matte White with a glossy inside finish.
Perfect for the season's beverages!
Our newest collaboration with C-Bonz features a short-sleeved T-Shirt inspired by vintage styles and made in a lux heavyweight 100% Cotton Jersey. The fabric’s weight and fit give it a rugged retro feel. The design is made up of embroidered people and may vary in detail. Made in California. Unisex in fit and design.
We are thrilled to offer our very own Esalen Bath products for your home! Our signature scents are available as both a lotion and a body wash.
Big Sur Woods is a fresh scent of the trees that surround Esalen. Made up of essential oils in spruce, fir and cedarwood, this scent will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.
Big Sur Meadow is a calming, clarity-inducing scent of the lands that surround Esalen. Made up of essential oils in lavender, sage and mint, this scent will leave you feeling revived and relaxed.
Carnelian is a stone with a beautiful reddish hue associated with the Sacral Chakra, said to support self-esteem, confidence, creativity and energy. It invites intentional action, promotes courage and boosts prosperity.
A stone associated with the Third Eye and Crown Chakra, Selenite is said to support calm, clarity and mental protection. It is a wonderful stone for cleansing and purity. With a beautiful white hue, this oval shaped stone is a lovely addition to your crystal collection.
The Kingdom Calm Card Deck is a technicolor tool packed with 56 mind-body practices that support Nervous System Flexibility and Emotional Well Being.
This deck was created with the intention of promoting connection and co-regulation — improving a child’s understanding of what is necessary to calm themselves by not only practicing the exercises in the deck, but by experiencing their caretaker’s emotions and nervous system regulate alongside theirs.
Jeffrey Kripal recounts the spectacular history of Esalen, the institute that has long been a world leader in alternative and experiential education and stands today at the center of the human potential movement. Set against the heady backdrop of California during the revolutionary 1960s, Esalen — America and the Religion of No Religion recounts in fascinating detail how two maverick thinkers sought to fuse the spiritual revelations of the East with the scientific revolutions of the West, or to combine the very best elements of Zen Buddhism, Western psychology, and Indian yoga into a decidedly utopian vision that rejected the dogmas of conventional religion.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
Both the Esalen Bookstore and our online shop have received glow-ups to be go-to destinations for your seasonal shopping. To help steer your present journey with meaningful presents, we present our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! Here are ten special items perfect for sharing some Esalen joy with your loved ones.
In celebration of the season, our newest journal has arrived. Featuring a soft cover, elastic closure and pen loop, our new journal contains 224 lined ivory pages with an expandable back pocket and ribbon marker. Embossed with our very own Esalen logo design, which was inspired by Highway 1.
Since 2012, Late Sunday Afternoon has been offering beautiful handmade items. We have partnered with them to create a very special knit beanie hat. With natural marble coloring, this limited-quantity beanie is gender neutral and one size. We hope you enjoy!
A beautiful speckled ceramic rope incense burner that allows the modern vibe to surround your space.
This item is designed to burn rope incense. Handcrafted in stoneware, made in America, this burner is glazed in a lovely custom ivory finish. Each piece is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind.
The size will vary due to the handcrafted nature of the burner. Approximately 5" inches by 2" inches. The hand-formed brass rope incense holder is removable.
Note: This listing is for One (1) Incense Burner and does not include the Incense Bundle featured in the photo.
Procuring this 100% hand-harvested salt requires adventurous harvesting on the rocky Big Sur coastline, followed by a complex dehydration process. The big effort it takes to get it is rewarded in the final product — a pure, delicious bridge to the natural world in tiny crystal form. Available in ground salt texture, use this as your pièce de résistance during final plating or replace the salt in your signature recipe.
A bow to beautiful Big Sur and it's bridges that keep us connected. Our newest 16 oz mug is a Matte White with a glossy inside finish.
Perfect for the season's beverages!
Our newest collaboration with C-Bonz features a short-sleeved T-Shirt inspired by vintage styles and made in a lux heavyweight 100% Cotton Jersey. The fabric’s weight and fit give it a rugged retro feel. The design is made up of embroidered people and may vary in detail. Made in California. Unisex in fit and design.
We are thrilled to offer our very own Esalen Bath products for your home! Our signature scents are available as both a lotion and a body wash.
Big Sur Woods is a fresh scent of the trees that surround Esalen. Made up of essential oils in spruce, fir and cedarwood, this scent will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.
Big Sur Meadow is a calming, clarity-inducing scent of the lands that surround Esalen. Made up of essential oils in lavender, sage and mint, this scent will leave you feeling revived and relaxed.
Carnelian is a stone with a beautiful reddish hue associated with the Sacral Chakra, said to support self-esteem, confidence, creativity and energy. It invites intentional action, promotes courage and boosts prosperity.
A stone associated with the Third Eye and Crown Chakra, Selenite is said to support calm, clarity and mental protection. It is a wonderful stone for cleansing and purity. With a beautiful white hue, this oval shaped stone is a lovely addition to your crystal collection.
The Kingdom Calm Card Deck is a technicolor tool packed with 56 mind-body practices that support Nervous System Flexibility and Emotional Well Being.
This deck was created with the intention of promoting connection and co-regulation — improving a child’s understanding of what is necessary to calm themselves by not only practicing the exercises in the deck, but by experiencing their caretaker’s emotions and nervous system regulate alongside theirs.
Jeffrey Kripal recounts the spectacular history of Esalen, the institute that has long been a world leader in alternative and experiential education and stands today at the center of the human potential movement. Set against the heady backdrop of California during the revolutionary 1960s, Esalen — America and the Religion of No Religion recounts in fascinating detail how two maverick thinkers sought to fuse the spiritual revelations of the East with the scientific revolutions of the West, or to combine the very best elements of Zen Buddhism, Western psychology, and Indian yoga into a decidedly utopian vision that rejected the dogmas of conventional religion.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
Both the Esalen Bookstore and our online shop have received glow-ups to be go-to destinations for your seasonal shopping. To help steer your present journey with meaningful presents, we present our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! Here are ten special items perfect for sharing some Esalen joy with your loved ones.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
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