Esalen Institute is open! However, Highway 1 to the south is closed — please review the alternate route directions.
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.
A renowned Brazilian trance medium named Luiz Antonio Gasparetto (son of famed spiritualist writer Zíbia Alencastro Gasparetto) was invited to Esalen in 1979. During his stay, Gasparetto channeled an ancient Chinese entity known as Chung In Lang who, through the medium, proceeded to teach methods of energetic healing and the cleansing of patterns to those present. Present and included was Maria Lucia Sauer, Carlos Sauer’s sister. After witnessing this event, Maria dedicated her life to teaching this healing technique both at Esalen and around the world.
In 1982, Carlos received these teachings from his sister as her assistant. He would eventually master the technique to become one of its teachers. He is now honored to bring Spiritual Massage back to its current place of origin, the Esalen Institute.
This workshop will offer practical methods for using the hands as instruments of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Participants will learn and practice the application of the technique as well as experience its personal benefits. The workshop is designed for bodyworkers, therapists, health professionals, and anyone interested in learning how to work with energy and bodies.
Please note that it is necessary that the students abstain from alcohol during the workshop. Participants will learn how to apply these healing techniques and will also receive its benefits. We will learn how to perform smudging with white sage and cleansing with sea salt water.
Recommended reading: The Book of Spirits and the Book of Mediums by Allan Kardec
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
A holistic therapist, ceremonial leader, teacher, and lecturer, Carlos Sauer works with Shamanic Spiritual Healing and comes from a long lineage of Brazilian mediums and healers.
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Friday
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday
9:30 am – 12:45 pm
3:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Sunday
10:00 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 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.
A renowned Brazilian trance medium named Luiz Antonio Gasparetto (son of famed spiritualist writer Zíbia Alencastro Gasparetto) was invited to Esalen in 1979. During his stay, Gasparetto channeled an ancient Chinese entity known as Chung In Lang who, through the medium, proceeded to teach methods of energetic healing and the cleansing of patterns to those present. Present and included was Maria Lucia Sauer, Carlos Sauer’s sister. After witnessing this event, Maria dedicated her life to teaching this healing technique both at Esalen and around the world.
In 1982, Carlos received these teachings from his sister as her assistant. He would eventually master the technique to become one of its teachers. He is now honored to bring Spiritual Massage back to its current place of origin, the Esalen Institute.
This workshop will offer practical methods for using the hands as instruments of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Participants will learn and practice the application of the technique as well as experience its personal benefits. The workshop is designed for bodyworkers, therapists, health professionals, and anyone interested in learning how to work with energy and bodies.
Please note that it is necessary that the students abstain from alcohol during the workshop. Participants will learn how to apply these healing techniques and will also receive its benefits. We will learn how to perform smudging with white sage and cleansing with sea salt water.
Recommended reading: The Book of Spirits and the Book of Mediums by Allan Kardec
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
A holistic therapist, ceremonial leader, teacher, and lecturer, Carlos Sauer works with Shamanic Spiritual Healing and comes from a long lineage of Brazilian mediums and healers.
November 25–27, 2022
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A renowned Brazilian trance medium named Luiz Antonio Gasparetto (son of famed spiritualist writer Zíbia Alencastro Gasparetto) was invited to Esalen in 1979. During his stay, Gasparetto channeled an ancient Chinese entity known as Chung In Lang who, through the medium, proceeded to teach methods of energetic healing and the cleansing of patterns to those present. Present and included was Maria Lucia Sauer, Carlos Sauer’s sister. After witnessing this event, Maria dedicated her life to teaching this healing technique both at Esalen and around the world.
In 1982, Carlos received these teachings from his sister as her assistant. He would eventually master the technique to become one of its teachers. He is now honored to bring Spiritual Massage back to its current place of origin, the Esalen Institute.
This workshop will offer practical methods for using the hands as instruments of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Participants will learn and practice the application of the technique as well as experience its personal benefits. The workshop is designed for bodyworkers, therapists, health professionals, and anyone interested in learning how to work with energy and bodies.
Please note that it is necessary that the students abstain from alcohol during the workshop. Participants will learn how to apply these healing techniques and will also receive its benefits. We will learn how to perform smudging with white sage and cleansing with sea salt water.
Recommended reading: The Book of Spirits and the Book of Mediums by Allan Kardec
Learn more about the requirements to receive continuing education credit.
A holistic therapist, ceremonial leader, teacher, and lecturer, Carlos Sauer works with Shamanic Spiritual Healing and comes from a long lineage of Brazilian mediums and healers.
Esalen Institute
55000 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
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info@esalen.org