To encounter someone, something, or someplace implies that it’s unexpected or a surprise. Encountering the moment means coming face-to-face with the unknown. In movement practice, we train ourselves to stay open, curious, centered, and responsive at the front edge of any encounter — counterbalancing those innate primal reactions to fight, flee, freeze, or please.  

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Rather than withdrawing, playing it safe, or tolerating things you shouldn’t, imagine being adept at staying present and standing your ground clearly and authentically. Picture a world where we are able to express opinions, feelings, discontents, and appreciations skillfully while remaining wholeheartedly open to outcome and change.  

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In this workshop, within a supportive and challenging environment, we will create “safe emergencies” — situations intense enough to command our attention that are managed with care and support, to help us risk moving beyond habitual self-defeating patterns. Participants can receive real feedback and gain plenty of practice making new choices in relation to others.  

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Schedule

Monday
5:00 pm – 6:00 * How to Drop into Esalen *
7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
‍Tuesday
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
4:00 pm – 6:15 pm
‍Wednesday
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
‍Thursday
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
4:00 pm – 6:15 pm
‍Friday
9:30 am – 12:00 pm

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Accommodations & Tuition
On Esalen's website event page, 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.

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Esalen Institute offers scholarship funds for those with financial need. Learn more on Esalen's website.

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Note: Spaces at Esalen fill up quickly, especially the more affordable accommodations, so we recommend booking early & soon. If you would like to be placed on our advanced contact list for priority registration, please email Nicole at nicole@andreajuhan.com.

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