Experiencing the Extraordinary | ITPI's 20-year Celebration
Sept 5-8 | Esalen Institute | Big Sur, CA
We are excited you'll be joining us for our ITPI Conference on September 5 – 8, 2025 at Esalen Institute where the genesis of ITP was birthed.
Our conference focuses on the themes of ITP's past, present and future. We will be exploring ITP as an evolving practice in its own emerging stage of growth. We invite you to begin reflecting on the impact of ITP in your life and your hopes for ITP in its emerging future. Please take time to complete and submit this brief series of questions.
As you may know, ITP International was incorporated in 2005 as the nonprofit steward of ITP; our upcoming conference provides the ideal setting for toasting 20 years of ITPI at the "Motherlode!" We are thrilled that Esalen and ITP cofounder Michael Murphy, Robert Nadeau shihan (Aikido master teacher), author and Esalen board member Jeff Kripal, along with Michael Lifshitz PHD, will be with us to present and join in on the festivities. What joy, what fun! View our presenter bios.
Along with a Friday night welcome reception, you can imagine what an enriching, integral weekend experience we will share together, with spacious time to luxuriate in a sublime setting on the Pacific Ocean––ideal for deep rest, reverie, and warm community connection. Looking forward to celebrating with you there!
Preparation for Your Journey
View the updated Conference Schedule.
Below is additional information to help you prepare for this momentous celebration.
- Arrival: Guests can arrive at 2:00 pm onward to enjoy the grounds, tubs, pool, and Lodge before formal check-in begins at 4:00 pm at the Front Desk. At that time, you can take your luggage and belongings to your room and get settled in.
- Friday Reception: We have arranged for a welcome reception at 5:00 pm at The Murphy House. Join us there for a festive gathering with appetizers, drinks, and merriment.
- Dinner is served from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Lodge. You will be given a map of the property at check-in, along with a schedule of events for our private ITPI event.
- Our evening program begins at 7:45 pm at The Leonard Pavilion, the meeting space for all our conference sessions.
What to Bring
A special object or totem that represents something true about you.
Special attire: Feel free to get creative! Dress in a way that reflects ITP’s beginnings (1992), its nonprofit milestone (2005), or a futuristic vision of 2050 and beyond. Comfortable layers work best!
Art supplies to get creative in the nearby "art barn"
Musical instruments to jam
General Info on Esalen
We encourage you to review Esalen's website page for details on arrival, what to bring, activities on property, as well as booking massages or other healing offerings. Esalen is an incredible setting to relax and rejuvenate during our time together. Our aim is for you to enjoy yourself to the utmost by experiencing the extraordinary at Esalen.
Contact Robert Stewart with any questions you may have. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you - full of joy, deep learning, and connection. Here's to 20 years of ITPI and a very bright future ahead for our practice community! We look forward to celebrating this milestone together.
"We believe that by the very nature of things, each of us carries a spark of divinity in every cell
and that we have the potential to manifest powers of body, mind, heart, and soul
beyond our present ability to imagine."
George Leonard and Michael Murphy