
Esalen Institute is a nonprofit founded in 1962 that explores human potential through experiential learning, education, and research. It offers a wide array of programs—ranging from personal expression, yoga, and meditation workshops to psychology training, conscious business seminars, and residential education—alongside natural hot springs and farm-garden experiences on the Big Sur coast. Esalen attracts over 12,000 participants annually, fostering personal, spiritual, and social transformation while promoting sustainability, justice, and creativity. Its distinctive blend of interdisciplinary practice, community-driven research, and a serene coastal setting sets it apart as a leading hub for holistic development and leadership cultivation.
The General Legal Counsel serves as Esalen Institute’s primary legal officer and advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across the organization while safeguarding its legal integrity and mission.
Esalen Institute is a nonprofit founded in 1962 that explores human potential through experiential learning, education, and research. It offers a wide array of programs—ranging from personal expression, yoga, and meditation workshops to psychology training, conscious business seminars, and residential education—alongside natural hot springs and farm-garden experiences on the Big Sur coast. Esalen attracts over 12,000 participants annually, fostering personal, spiritual, and social transformation while promoting sustainability, justice, and creativity. Its distinctive blend of interdisciplinary practice, community-driven research, and a serene coastal setting sets it apart as a leading hub for holistic development and leadership cultivation.