The Esalen Institute is a a holistic learning and retreat center located in Big Sur, California. It focuses on the development and exploration of the human potential. More than 500 courses, retreats and meditations are offered every year, taught by a diverse faculty. With its own farm, hot spring baths, art barn, lodges, research institute, and gardens Esalen is a hub for spiritual seekers.
Founded by Michael Murphy and Richard Price in 1962, Esalen became a center point of the counter culture. People like Aldous Huxley, Abraham Maslow, Joan Baez, and Joseph Campbell became frequent lecturers. The Esalen Institute is situated on the Big Sur Coast right between highway 1 and the pacific ocean. Baths, Meditation huts, Lodges, and many different other buildings are located at the 27-acre site.
Simon is the founder and designer of Relight. Born and raised in Germany Simon grew up with a passion for human potential and spirituality. Obsessed with the study of human nature, Simon is currently studying as a guest student at universities in San Francisco and Bonn (Germany). Integrating insights from his studies in psychology, philosophy, spirituality and anthropology into creating impactful organizations.
The Esalen Institute is a a holistic learning and retreat center located in Big Sur, California. It focuses on the development and exploration of the human potential. More than 500 courses, retreats and meditations are offered every year, taught by a diverse faculty. With its own farm, hot spring baths, art barn, lodges, research institute, and gardens Esalen is a hub for spiritual seekers.