EMGV - Legal and Governance

Legal Entity

The Esalen Massage Global Village is organized and held by the Association Esalen Massage Global Village, a non-profit association established under Articles 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB).

The association serves as the legal, organizational, and financial framework for the Esalen Massage Global Village and its related activities.

Purpose of the Association

The Association Esalen Massage Global Village aims to promote encounter, education, and connection in the field of Esalen Massage.

The association:

  • organizes the international Esalen Massage Global Village

  • develops and supports related events, projects, and educational programs

  • fosters international exchange within the Esalen Massage community

The association pursues no commercial purpose and operates on a non-profit basis.

Collaboration and Lineage

The association cooperates with the Esalen Massage & Bodywork Association (EMBA) and other partners who support the dissemination, integrity, and quality of Esalen Massage worldwide.

Esalen® is a registered trademark of the Esalen Institute.
This event is independently organized and is not produced or hosted by the Esalen Institute.

Governance and Organization

The Esalen Massage Global Village is organized and guided by the Global Village Committee:

  • Robin Fann

  • Patrick Stockstill

  • Lili Imboden

The committee acts on behalf of the Association Esalen Massage Global Village and is responsible for the overall vision, program direction, and organizational stewardship of the event.

Fundraising and Contributions

Voluntary contributions and funds (including the EMGV26 General Fund and other designated funds) are administered by the Association Esalen Massage Global Village.

Contributions:

  • are voluntary

  • are not tied to ticket purchases or specific services

  • are not tax-deductible

  • support the overall holding and sustainability of the Global Village

Registered office:
Neumattstrasse 3
4556 Steinhof
Switzerland

For questions regarding the program, registration, or organizational matters, please contact:

Lili Imboden
info@esalenmassageschweiz.ch