Meet Marcel
The “Formal” Bio
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Education Background
Marcel’s coaching journey began in 1985 when he started teaching math to his fellow students. In 1990 he added teaching classical music. This passion for education led him to Cologne College for Music, where he earned a Master's degree in Performing Arts in 2000. Building on this foundation, he pursued an MBA in Health Care Management at Kaiserslautern University, graduating in 2008. In 2009, he furthered his studies at Hanover VHS in Germany, earning an Associates Degree in Salutogenesis.
Certifications
Throughout his career, he acquired various certifications reflecting his commitment to holistic health and wellness. In 2000, he became a Certified Yoga Instructor. His dedication to yoga practice was recognized in 2004 when he was awarded the title of Yoga Master. In 2017 he was invited and initiated into the ancient tradition of Nath Yogis in India, where he was awarded the Title “Grandmaster of Yoga (Paramahamsanath)”.
Published Author
His passion for sharing knowledge and insights in the realm of yoga, meditation, and stress reduction, led him to publish extensively. He authored 9 books, produced 16 CDs, and created 9 DVDs, all centered around these topics.
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Teaching Experience
In 1995 he started teaching Meditation classes and workshops in Europe, followed by Yoga classes starting in 1999. Since 2002, he has conducted workshops and trainings on Yoga, Meditation, Stress Reduction, and especially his proprietary method “Systematic Contentment” in the US and Europe.
Life Coaching and Management Experience
Since 1999, he is working as a life coach, developing the “Systematic Contentment” method to help individuals achieve balance and fulfillment in their lives. His management experience includes owning the Yoga Franchise “The Yoga Bridge” from 2017 to 2021 and owning Yoga Excellation Inc., and Ath-Leads from 2012 to 2020. Prior to this, he served as Director at a Yogatrainingcenter from 2008 to 2012 and as Director of the Health Center “Vie-la” in Germany from 2006 to 2008. His managerial skills were further honed through his role in concert management of Tollwood-Duo from 1997 to 2004.
My Values
I strongly believe in always giving my best!
By this, I mean striving to be the best version of myself.
I continuously work on refining my understanding of what this best version is and
what I need to do to embody it.
I am blessed with three amazing children. I believe that whatever little I may have
contributed to their being beacons of love, joy, and awesomeness is my biggest
accomplishment.
I draw my strength from my spirituality, my practice, and my connection to God.
I feel tremendously blessed to be able to serve through what I am doing.