The New York Times knows what to focus on during complicated times. Better communication makes for a better sex life which in turn helps to calm the mind and nourish the body and soul. Check out their article featuring two of our workshops. Below, see those and four other weekend and week-long experiences for when you get that feeling, designed to help you feel oh-so-fine — both with a partner and without.
Mistakes, tough emotions, challenging conversations, and misunderstandings are inevitable in any meaningful relationship. Great relationships aren't devoid of conflict; they navigate it with care and efficiency. Led by Hazel-Grace Yates, harness the transformative power of the revered 6-step REPAIR process to master the art of conflict resolution, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connections.
The Achilles’ heel of humans is our inability to handle personal criticism without becoming defensive. The result? Most couples fear “walking on eggshells” before sharing a concern. Warren Farrell teaches each couple how to emotionally associate their partner’s concerns with an opportunity to be more deeply loved. Soul Mate is a practice, including 23 “love enhancements,” such as creating a conflict-free zone, and how to appreciate your partner specifically, creatively and frequently.
Can’t make it in April? This workshop will be offered again in July 2025.
In this modern world, many of us wonder, Why does my sexuality feel so difficult and limited? It's not you! We have been removed from the wild and the aliveness within us. We are body-centered erotic primates in a culture that is deeply afraid of Eros — a context that cuts many of us off from our own bodies. Guided by Victor Warring, learn to ReWild Eros and un-domesticate the erotic body with traditional, experiential, and somatic learnings.
Join Amina Peterson on a transformative journey to discover a revolutionary model of erotic communication. Explore your desires, express your boundaries, and experience the joy of consensual intimacy. Immerse yourself in a safe, empowering space to cultivate deeper pleasure and connection. Through somatic tools, communication strategies, and boundary-building practices, you'll learn how to navigate relationships with authenticity and respect.
Intimacy creates a sense of connectedness and access to dimensions of the self unavailable during ordinary states of awareness. Many of us don’t realize that we have considerable influence in creating the conditions that can promote — and even compel — the experience of intimacy. This course with Linda and Charlie Bloom will include interpersonal exercises, lectures, and mindfulness practices and provide guidance and tools to help you neutralize the barriers impeding your quest for deeper, more loving connections.
The Wheel of Consent is a groundbreaking practice of separating out receiving and giving to bring liberating clarity to all relationships — personal, family, and professional. Become exquisitely aware of your desires and limits and ways to communicate both for the freedom to make more embodied choices. Join Betty Martin and Marcia Baczynski to explore practices and insights about personal and social empowerment for greater authenticity in all areas of life.
“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?
The New York Times knows what to focus on during complicated times. Better communication makes for a better sex life which in turn helps to calm the mind and nourish the body and soul. Check out their article featuring two of our workshops. Below, see those and four other weekend and week-long experiences for when you get that feeling, designed to help you feel oh-so-fine — both with a partner and without.
Mistakes, tough emotions, challenging conversations, and misunderstandings are inevitable in any meaningful relationship. Great relationships aren't devoid of conflict; they navigate it with care and efficiency. Led by Hazel-Grace Yates, harness the transformative power of the revered 6-step REPAIR process to master the art of conflict resolution, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connections.
The Achilles’ heel of humans is our inability to handle personal criticism without becoming defensive. The result? Most couples fear “walking on eggshells” before sharing a concern. Warren Farrell teaches each couple how to emotionally associate their partner’s concerns with an opportunity to be more deeply loved. Soul Mate is a practice, including 23 “love enhancements,” such as creating a conflict-free zone, and how to appreciate your partner specifically, creatively and frequently.
Can’t make it in April? This workshop will be offered again in July 2025.
In this modern world, many of us wonder, Why does my sexuality feel so difficult and limited? It's not you! We have been removed from the wild and the aliveness within us. We are body-centered erotic primates in a culture that is deeply afraid of Eros — a context that cuts many of us off from our own bodies. Guided by Victor Warring, learn to ReWild Eros and un-domesticate the erotic body with traditional, experiential, and somatic learnings.
Join Amina Peterson on a transformative journey to discover a revolutionary model of erotic communication. Explore your desires, express your boundaries, and experience the joy of consensual intimacy. Immerse yourself in a safe, empowering space to cultivate deeper pleasure and connection. Through somatic tools, communication strategies, and boundary-building practices, you'll learn how to navigate relationships with authenticity and respect.
Intimacy creates a sense of connectedness and access to dimensions of the self unavailable during ordinary states of awareness. Many of us don’t realize that we have considerable influence in creating the conditions that can promote — and even compel — the experience of intimacy. This course with Linda and Charlie Bloom will include interpersonal exercises, lectures, and mindfulness practices and provide guidance and tools to help you neutralize the barriers impeding your quest for deeper, more loving connections.
The Wheel of Consent is a groundbreaking practice of separating out receiving and giving to bring liberating clarity to all relationships — personal, family, and professional. Become exquisitely aware of your desires and limits and ways to communicate both for the freedom to make more embodied choices. Join Betty Martin and Marcia Baczynski to explore practices and insights about personal and social empowerment for greater authenticity in all areas of life.
“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?
The New York Times knows what to focus on during complicated times. Better communication makes for a better sex life which in turn helps to calm the mind and nourish the body and soul. Check out their article featuring two of our workshops. Below, see those and four other weekend and week-long experiences for when you get that feeling, designed to help you feel oh-so-fine — both with a partner and without.
“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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