Retreat

The Turning Season: Aligning with Autumn’s Sacred Rhythms

Presented by Esalen Institute

Oct 9 – Oct 12, 2026Big Sur, California
Participant seated in meditation during an Esalen yoga program in Big Sur

About the event

Jillian Pransky leads a four-day immersion in autumn renewal at Esalen’s Big Sur campus. Slow-flow yoga, somatic movement, restorative relaxation, Metta meditation, seasonal ritual, and guided reflection support nervous-system balance, while Garth Stevenson adds live double-bass soundscapes and outdoor practice connects the group to the changing season.

What is included

The complete Jillian Pransky workshop program, slow-flow and restorative yoga, somatic movement, meditation, seasonal rituals, journaling, outdoor practice, and live double-bass accompaniment. The displayed price is the organizer’s starting all-inclusive registration rate; accommodation selections vary.

Experience level

All levels; participants must be 18 or older

Yoga styles & focus

  • Restorative yoga
  • Slow flow
  • Somatic movement
  • Meditation
  • Yoga therapy