James Van Praagh
Resources Retreats and Centers Healing Retreats CaliforniaChopra Center for Well-Being
2013 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009-6801(888) 424-6772
www.chopra.com
With the opening of the Chopra Center for Well-Being, Deepak Chopra is offering Ayurveda's benefits to the public. The center is divided into three main elements, patient care, the development of educational programs, and research. Some extended stay programs include natural cooking, primordial sound meditation, Ayurvedic therapy, yoga, discussions on Chopra's Seven Laws of Spiritual Success, and personal empowerment sessions.
Esalen Institute
55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920-9616(831) 667-3000
www.esalen.org
Since it's founding in 1962, the Institute's programs have revolved around the exploration of unrealized human capacity. With about one hundred different programs available, visits generally range from one weekend to five- or seven-day workshops.
Mount Madonna Center
445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA 95076(408) 847-0406
www.mountmadonna.org
All programs are primarily spiritual, however, each year several workshops are offered that focus on health and healing. Some retreats focus on yoga practice and theory and traditional Vedic healing methods, while personal retreats offer acupuncture, massage, and other related services.
Optimum Health Institute of San Diego
6970 Central Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945(800) 993-4325
www.optimumhealth.org
The programs at Optimum Health Institute of San Diego address the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of each person. The goal is to learn how the body and mind work together. Aside from daily exercise, learning proper food combinations, and relaxation techniques, guests learn how to maintain an organically grown garden.
