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Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by the incredible beauty of Big Sur, the Esalen Institute is a deeply spiritual place which is uniquely conducive to meditation, introspection and learning. The institute offers a number of live-in courses and workshops which include Arts and Creativity, Body and Movement, Meditation and Spiritual, Mind and Psychology and Nature and Sustainability.
A highlight of the property is the bath house where you can meditate and soak in health-giving thermal waters or have a massage. All the delicious food you will be served is prepared using sustainably sourced local produce and organic raw foods from the garden.
The Esalen Institute, 55000 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, Phone: 888-837-2536
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