SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Alignment Flow
Ongoing weekly classes at Nest Yoga
Tuesdays, 5-6:15pm PT (starting October 7, 2025)
Well of Being Wednesdays at SF Dharma Collective
Wednesday, October 1, 7-8:30pm PDT
Wednesday, October 8, 7-8:30pm PDT
Deep Rest Retreat
Esalen Institute - Nichol Chase & Elissa Epel
Learn the practical and cutting-edge science of stress resilience. Be guided into states of deep rest and rejuvenation through meditation, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga.
October 24-27, 2025
Mindfulness, Metabolism, and Mitochondria
Esalen - Elissa Epel, Rob Lustig & Nichol Chase
Explore the dynamic connections between mind, body, and lifestyle for optimal vitality. Drawing from decades of research, this workshop weaves together the latest scientific insights in metabolic health and mindful eating with experiential practices to support greater awareness and agency in your approach to well-being.
January 9-11, 2026
Deep Rest, Rejuvenation & Resilience
Kripalu - Nichol Chase & Elissa Epel
This program is designed to deepen your expertise in the science, art, and practice of deep rest, rejuvenation, and resilience from stress.
July 23-26, 2026 - SAVE THE DATE
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Deep Rest Program
at Esalen Institute
October 24-27, 2025
Join Nichol Chase and Elissa Epel to experience deep rest and renewal! You need and deserve this. So many of us are overtaxed by constant demands, burdens, and worries, especially those of us providing extra support for others through caregiving, healthcare, activism, and other service-oriented jobs.
We bring you expertise in the science, art, and practice of restoration from stress.
- Learn the practical and cutting-edge science of stress resilience.
- Be guided into states of deep rest and rejuvenation through meditation, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga.
- Awaken all of your senses to reconnect with your body and increase vitality through gentle yoga, expressive movement, nature immersion, and sound healing.
Immersed in the beauty of nature at Esalen, our work is well supported. We will learn and practice new ways to restore ourselves, and you will develop a toolbox of short practices that support your daily rejuvenation and sustained vitality.
Sign up here