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.
Please note: On Wednesday September 20, online registration may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes while system maintenance is performed. If the 'Register Now' page does not load, please wait about 15 minutes and try again.
What binds your Higher Self from soaring? What untapped reservoirs of power lie dormant within you, waiting to be awakened? How can you deepen your connection with your Highest Self to access its limitless wisdom and guiding light?
Embark on a sacred four-night journey of self-discovery and spiritual elevation with renowned medium and spiritual guide AJA Daashuur and multidisciplinary hypnotherapist Laurnie Wilson. Together, AJA and Laurnie will guide you into the depths of your soul so that you can unlock the profound blueprint of your journey, forge a deeper connection with your spirit guides, and awaken the latent potential within you.
The retreat experience begins with a grounding sacred ceremony to set powerful intentions and open the gateway to divine wisdom. Each day, AJA and Laurnie will gently guide you into your subconscious and beyond the veil, helping you access transformative insights that illuminate your path.
Through gentle yoga, reflective practices, and an active exploration of your Matrix of Destiny, you’ll be invited to integrate these celestial downloads into your body and everyday life. Each evening, AJA will channel personalized messages from your spirit guides, offering clarity, support, and guidance around your personal path questions to help you realign with your soul’s purpose.
By the end of our time together, you’ll leave with the tools to decode your divine blueprint, activate a deeper relationship with your spiritual team, and bring your revelations to life.
You hold the key to your inner compass. Join us to illuminate the path to your Higher Self and embrace the boundless possibilities that await you.
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
AJA Daashuur is a revered trance medium and the visionary founder of Spirit House Collective, a healing space in Los Angeles. She is a mystic who understands that healing is an ongoing journey, one that combines knowledge, experience, and an ever-evolving understanding of the spiritual universe.
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Laurnie Wilson is a multidisciplinary hypnotherapist for women, BIPOC, and queer folks. Her work is centered on the belief that every soul desires to embody their purpose, to love and be loved, and to fully embrace their innate worthiness.
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Monday
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm *How to Drop into Esalen*
7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Summer Groovers will experience Esalen in a format similar to our Self Guided Explorations workshops. Each Summer Groove week or weekend will open and close with a circle, and be filled with festive, nostalgic activities that harken back to those days of yore.
More activities can be found on our open class schedule.
See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.
Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive, program-specific tuition. Please note that not all accommodation levels are available for every workshop and additional faculty fees may apply.
We offer scholarship funds for those with financial need. Learn more.
Please note: On Wednesday September 20, online registration may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes while system maintenance is performed. If the 'Register Now' page does not load, please wait about 15 minutes and try again.
Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive, program-specific tuition. Please note that not all accommodation levels are available for every workshop and additional faculty fees may apply.
We offer scholarship funds for those with financial need. Learn more.
Please note: On Wednesday September 20, online registration may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes while system maintenance is performed. If the 'Register Now' page does not load, please wait about 15 minutes and try again.
Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive tuition that includes lodging, three meals per day, access to the baths, and all activities on the Summer Groove schedule.
We offer scholarship funds for those with financial need. Learn more.
For this workshop, you will register and pay for accommodations and tuition in two separate steps.
Second, click Book Accommodations from this page and enter the password to complete your reservation to stay at Esalen.
Prices for accommodations include your lodging, meals, open classes, and use of the baths and other facilities. View partner program accommodations pricing.
As of June 30, 2023 we no longer require a negative COVID test at the time of check in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
All guests and faculty must provide proof of negative test results at time of check-in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
In addition to proof of vaccination, all guests and faculty must provide proof of negative test results at time of check-in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
Effective January 7, 2022 in response to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant, all guests and faculty will provide proof of negative PCR, NAAT, or antigen test results at time of check-in. The test must be taken within 72 hours nd results must come from a laboratory or healthcare provider.Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Effective December 15 in accordance with new guidance from Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Health, all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are required to wear masks in all indoor public settings, irrespective of vaccine status, for the next four weeks (December 15, 2021 through January 15, 2022). Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Effective November 19, 2021, in accordance with new guidance from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors on campus. Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Starting November 5, 2021, due to substantial levels of COVID-19 transmission in Monterey County, a mask mandate established by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors will go into effect. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
All guests will be required to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival starting September 3, 2021. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Masks are no longer mandated indoors or outdoors, except during massage sessions. Guests are not required to provide testing or vaccination verification before arriving on campus. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Need a scholarship? Apply here.
What binds your Higher Self from soaring? What untapped reservoirs of power lie dormant within you, waiting to be awakened? How can you deepen your connection with your Highest Self to access its limitless wisdom and guiding light?
Embark on a sacred four-night journey of self-discovery and spiritual elevation with renowned medium and spiritual guide AJA Daashuur and multidisciplinary hypnotherapist Laurnie Wilson. Together, AJA and Laurnie will guide you into the depths of your soul so that you can unlock the profound blueprint of your journey, forge a deeper connection with your spirit guides, and awaken the latent potential within you.
The retreat experience begins with a grounding sacred ceremony to set powerful intentions and open the gateway to divine wisdom. Each day, AJA and Laurnie will gently guide you into your subconscious and beyond the veil, helping you access transformative insights that illuminate your path.
Through gentle yoga, reflective practices, and an active exploration of your Matrix of Destiny, you’ll be invited to integrate these celestial downloads into your body and everyday life. Each evening, AJA will channel personalized messages from your spirit guides, offering clarity, support, and guidance around your personal path questions to help you realign with your soul’s purpose.
By the end of our time together, you’ll leave with the tools to decode your divine blueprint, activate a deeper relationship with your spiritual team, and bring your revelations to life.
You hold the key to your inner compass. Join us to illuminate the path to your Higher Self and embrace the boundless possibilities that await you.
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
AJA Daashuur is a revered trance medium and the visionary founder of Spirit House Collective, a healing space in Los Angeles. She is a mystic who understands that healing is an ongoing journey, one that combines knowledge, experience, and an ever-evolving understanding of the spiritual universe.
Laurnie Wilson is a multidisciplinary hypnotherapist for women, BIPOC, and queer folks. Her work is centered on the belief that every soul desires to embody their purpose, to love and be loved, and to fully embrace their innate worthiness.
What binds your Higher Self from soaring? What untapped reservoirs of power lie dormant within you, waiting to be awakened? How can you deepen your connection with your Highest Self to access its limitless wisdom and guiding light?
Embark on a sacred four-night journey of self-discovery and spiritual elevation with renowned medium and spiritual guide AJA Daashuur and multidisciplinary hypnotherapist Laurnie Wilson. Together, AJA and Laurnie will guide you into the depths of your soul so that you can unlock the profound blueprint of your journey, forge a deeper connection with your spirit guides, and awaken the latent potential within you.
The retreat experience begins with a grounding sacred ceremony to set powerful intentions and open the gateway to divine wisdom. Each day, AJA and Laurnie will gently guide you into your subconscious and beyond the veil, helping you access transformative insights that illuminate your path.
Through gentle yoga, reflective practices, and an active exploration of your Matrix of Destiny, you’ll be invited to integrate these celestial downloads into your body and everyday life. Each evening, AJA will channel personalized messages from your spirit guides, offering clarity, support, and guidance around your personal path questions to help you realign with your soul’s purpose.
By the end of our time together, you’ll leave with the tools to decode your divine blueprint, activate a deeper relationship with your spiritual team, and bring your revelations to life.
You hold the key to your inner compass. Join us to illuminate the path to your Higher Self and embrace the boundless possibilities that await you.
June 2–6, 2025
This program is full. Find another.
Applications are closed.
Applications are closed.
What binds your Higher Self from soaring? What untapped reservoirs of power lie dormant within you, waiting to be awakened? How can you deepen your connection with your Highest Self to access its limitless wisdom and guiding light?
Embark on a sacred four-night journey of self-discovery and spiritual elevation with renowned medium and spiritual guide AJA Daashuur and multidisciplinary hypnotherapist Laurnie Wilson. Together, AJA and Laurnie will guide you into the depths of your soul so that you can unlock the profound blueprint of your journey, forge a deeper connection with your spirit guides, and awaken the latent potential within you.
The retreat experience begins with a grounding sacred ceremony to set powerful intentions and open the gateway to divine wisdom. Each day, AJA and Laurnie will gently guide you into your subconscious and beyond the veil, helping you access transformative insights that illuminate your path.
Through gentle yoga, reflective practices, and an active exploration of your Matrix of Destiny, you’ll be invited to integrate these celestial downloads into your body and everyday life. Each evening, AJA will channel personalized messages from your spirit guides, offering clarity, support, and guidance around your personal path questions to help you realign with your soul’s purpose.
By the end of our time together, you’ll leave with the tools to decode your divine blueprint, activate a deeper relationship with your spiritual team, and bring your revelations to life.
You hold the key to your inner compass. Join us to illuminate the path to your Higher Self and embrace the boundless possibilities that await you.
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
AJA Daashuur is a revered trance medium and the visionary founder of Spirit House Collective, a healing space in Los Angeles. She is a mystic who understands that healing is an ongoing journey, one that combines knowledge, experience, and an ever-evolving understanding of the spiritual universe.
Laurnie Wilson is a multidisciplinary hypnotherapist for women, BIPOC, and queer folks. Her work is centered on the belief that every soul desires to embody their purpose, to love and be loved, and to fully embrace their innate worthiness.
Please note: On Wednesday September 20, online registration may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes while system maintenance is performed. If the 'Register Now' page does not load, please wait about 15 minutes and try again.
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Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.
Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.Summer Groovers will experience Esalen in a format similar to our Self Guided Explorations workshops. Each Summer Groove week or weekend will open and close with a circle, and be filled with festive, nostalgic activities that harken back to those days of yore.
More activities can be found on our open class schedule.
See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.
Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive, program-specific tuition. Please note that not all accommodation levels are available for every workshop and additional faculty fees may apply.
We offer scholarship funds for those with financial need. Learn more.
Please note: On Wednesday September 20, online registration may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes while system maintenance is performed. If the 'Register Now' page does not load, please wait about 15 minutes and try again.
Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive tuition that includes lodging, three meals per day, access to the baths, and all activities on the Summer Groove schedule.
We offer scholarship funds for those with financial need. Learn more.
For this workshop, you will register and pay for accommodations and tuition in two separate steps.
Second, click Book Accommodations from this page and enter the password to complete your reservation to stay at Esalen.
Prices for accommodations include your lodging, meals, open classes, and use of the baths and other facilities. View partner program accommodations pricing.
As of June 30, 2023 we no longer require a negative COVID test at the time of check in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
All guests and faculty must provide proof of negative test results at time of check-in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
In addition to proof of vaccination, all guests and faculty must provide proof of negative test results at time of check-in. Please read our current COVID safety guidelines for complete details prior to booking your stay.
Effective January 7, 2022 in response to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant, all guests and faculty will provide proof of negative PCR, NAAT, or antigen test results at time of check-in. The test must be taken within 72 hours nd results must come from a laboratory or healthcare provider.Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Effective December 15 in accordance with new guidance from Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Health, all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are required to wear masks in all indoor public settings, irrespective of vaccine status, for the next four weeks (December 15, 2021 through January 15, 2022). Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Effective November 19, 2021, in accordance with new guidance from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, all guests, students, staff, residents, and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors on campus. Please read our updated COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Starting November 5, 2021, due to substantial levels of COVID-19 transmission in Monterey County, a mask mandate established by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors will go into effect. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
All guests will be required to provide proof of vaccination upon arrival starting September 3, 2021. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
Masks are no longer mandated indoors or outdoors, except during massage sessions. Guests are not required to provide testing or vaccination verification before arriving on campus. Please read our COVID safety guidelines prior to booking your stay.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.
Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.
Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
June 2–6, 2025
This program is full. Find another.
Applications are closed.
Applications are closed.
What binds your Higher Self from soaring? What untapped reservoirs of power lie dormant within you, waiting to be awakened? How can you deepen your connection with your Highest Self to access its limitless wisdom and guiding light?
Embark on a sacred four-night journey of self-discovery and spiritual elevation with renowned medium and spiritual guide AJA Daashuur and multidisciplinary hypnotherapist Laurnie Wilson. Together, AJA and Laurnie will guide you into the depths of your soul so that you can unlock the profound blueprint of your journey, forge a deeper connection with your spirit guides, and awaken the latent potential within you.
The retreat experience begins with a grounding sacred ceremony to set powerful intentions and open the gateway to divine wisdom. Each day, AJA and Laurnie will gently guide you into your subconscious and beyond the veil, helping you access transformative insights that illuminate your path.
Through gentle yoga, reflective practices, and an active exploration of your Matrix of Destiny, you’ll be invited to integrate these celestial downloads into your body and everyday life. Each evening, AJA will channel personalized messages from your spirit guides, offering clarity, support, and guidance around your personal path questions to help you realign with your soul’s purpose.
By the end of our time together, you’ll leave with the tools to decode your divine blueprint, activate a deeper relationship with your spiritual team, and bring your revelations to life.
You hold the key to your inner compass. Join us to illuminate the path to your Higher Self and embrace the boundless possibilities that await you.
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
AJA Daashuur is a revered trance medium and the visionary founder of Spirit House Collective, a healing space in Los Angeles. She is a mystic who understands that healing is an ongoing journey, one that combines knowledge, experience, and an ever-evolving understanding of the spiritual universe.
Laurnie Wilson is a multidisciplinary hypnotherapist for women, BIPOC, and queer folks. Her work is centered on the belief that every soul desires to embody their purpose, to love and be loved, and to fully embrace their innate worthiness.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.
Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.
The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!
A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.
Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.Esalen Institute
55000 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
US: 1-831-667-3000
info@esalen.org