On The Cover: Esalen by Michael Rauner. Rauner’s work can be viewed here. He is currently completing The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritual Landscape with author Erik Davis for Chronicle Books.
January 2005
Esalen
Esalen at the Edge
From Zen and hot tubs to glasnost, California’s famed Big Sur retreat has changed our minds, enlivened our bodies, and forever altered our ways of looking at the world.
by ALLAN HUNT BADINER
The Great Leap Backward
America is an empire: All empires crumble. But what if the USA resigned its superpower status and became an “ordinary” country again. We could save money, lives, and regain global self-respect. And we also might find a way to restore the land and our lives.
by WES ‘SCOOP’ NISKER
Death Valley Class Trip
A fledgling Waldorf School teacher — on leave from editing UTNE Magazine — leads his inner city students on a transformative Vision Fast in the mountains above Death Valley.
by ERIC UTNE
The Journey to the Wild Divine
Welcome to the Brave New World of neurofeedback, where computer games and desktop technology are intersecting with ancient mind-body techniques. High tech meets meditation in the quest to alleviate depression, anxiety, ADD, and compulsive eating.
by PATRICIA KING
Food Sensitivities and Healthy Choices
Many foods can trigger rashes, fatigue, aches and depression. Identifying your allergies is only the first step. Finding new ways to cook — without wheat, dairy products and nuts — can provide a perfect recipe for recovery.
by ELAINA LOVE
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