A West Coast retreat, which sells itself as a holistic retreat and educational institute , came under fire in May after a black female guest accused the swanky retreat of being racist .
Nicole Evans' lawsuit seeks at least $1 million in damages, claiming the Esalen Institute violated her civil rights when an instructor played a video with racial slurs.
A black woman has sued the iconic Esalen Institute in Big Sur after an instructor at the new age retreat allegedly played a video with racist slurs during a meditation class.
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BIG SUR, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Since 1962, Esalen Institute has developed a prestigious reputation as a pioneer in the human potential movement, a community of wellness thought leaders and a living classroom for the healing arts – ranging from massage to meditation. In fact, over the past 50 years, the instructors have taught over 50,000 people to meditate. Studies continue to show astounding results regarding the benefits of meditation – 60% improvement in anxiety levels, 87% reduction in need for hospitalization due to coronary disease, and 75% reduction in symptoms of insomnia. In response to the skyr