Voices from Our Community

Every gathering is shaped by the people who bring it to life. Here, practitioners and teachers share the moments, insights, and connections they carried home from the Esalen Massage Global Village. We are grateful to each of them for allowing us to share their words.

Heike Schubert

"Merci tuusig… you made history with EMGV 2026! Chapeau for the countless thoughtful details and the beautiful orchestration of this event. Everything felt so harmonious – like coming home, even on an international level. I was deeply touched by experiencing the Esalen spirit through the teachers from overseas and China, and by sharing these days with so many familiar and new practitioners. The energy at Kientalerhof, surrounded by "only" Esalen people, was truly something special."

Esalen Massage Practitioner · Switzerland

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Nina Bürki

"The Global Village is still resonating within me. The memories continue to touch me. It was something truly special, and I hope it will happen again one day. I carry its essence with me – like the little bottle filled with water brought by the teachers from their homes: staying present, staying present in the pauses, allowing silence, sinking deeply into touch, and living in connection."

Esalen Massage Practitioner · Switzerland

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Roger Bruelhart

"Thank you for creating EMGV 2026 – for everything you did, for your energy, and for the warmth you brought to the gathering. It was a true joy to be part of it. The workshops were inspiring, and every teacher brought genuine enthusiasm. You could feel how much they enjoyed being there and sharing their passion for Esalen with all of us."

Esalen Massage Practitioner · Switzerland

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