Self-Discovery
Finding Humans Less Scary: A Social Connection Retreat
Hosted by Esalen Social Connection Specialists
Relational Skills and Emotional Intelligence Teachers
Expert team focusing on relational skills, emotional intelligence, and therapeutic approaches to social connection challenges.
Monday, September 8, 2025
Check-in Monday 3:00 PM • 4 nights (Mon-Fri)
Big Sur, CA
12 spots available
Practice details
- Host
- Sanghos x Esalen Institute
- Format
- 4 nights (Mon-Fri)
Reserve your place
- September 8, 2025
- Check-in Monday 3:00 PM
- Esalen Institute
You'll be redirected to Sanghos x Esalen Institute to complete your booking.
About this retreat
An invitation to come home to yourself.
A transformative 4-night retreat focused on self-discovery and connection, featuring mindfulness, movement, and group work designed to foster relational skills and emotional intelligence. Set in the spectacular coastal environment of Big Sur with natural hot springs.
Why this retreat
The highest level of care, presence and craft.
Vetted Sanctuary
Held in a carefully chosen space designed to support nervous-system rest.
Expert Facilitation
Guided by a teacher with years of dedicated practice and training.
Intimate Group
Small cohort so every voice and body is held and seen.
Whole-Day Reset
A complete arc — arrive scattered, leave reoriented to what matters.
What you'll experience
A day shaped with intention.
Chapter 01
Natural hot springs access
A grounded session of natural hot springs access woven into the wider arc of the day.
Chapter 02
Coastal hiking trails
A grounded session of coastal hiking trails woven into the wider arc of the day.
Chapter 03
Organic meals
A grounded session of organic meals woven into the wider arc of the day.
Chapter 04
Group therapy sessions
A grounded session of group therapy sessions woven into the wider arc of the day.
Where you'll be
Big Sur, CA
Renowned retreat center with natural hot springs and spectacular coastal setting, known for humanistic exploration and personal growth
Esalen Institute
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