Marianne Schmidt
Massage therapist, holistic bodyworker, yoga instructor, mother and founder of Soul Treats (she/her)
I am fascinated by and never cease to study the human anatomy and the connection between the psyche and the physical. I love my work - both teaching yoga and treating my clients - professionally since 2009.
Taping into many methods of body work, I treat holistically by aligning the physical body with the aim of restoring balance on the emotional and energetical levels.
Breath is a guide in all my work.
Through dedicating my time and energy towards developing both the physical and spiritual aspects of yoga and massage therapy, I offer my clients a channel to experience loving kindness with a healing touch.
All my treatments are flowing, slow, deep, and deeply relaxing, soft or strong, self-accepting.
I now trust my hands even more than ever to listen to and assist my clients in rediscovery their own vitality, regaining health and well being.
About me
I, Marianne Schmidt, best known as Mari (pronounced Mary) have a colorful, full-spectrum background. Coming from a large German family of seven, I was born in India and raised peripatetically. Through experiencing several unusual hardships, I have been driven towards a passion for life with a deep sense of gratitude.
I spent many wild years traveling the globe from Australia to Asia to Argentina, living a life through music, dance and performance. I amusingly refer to Fusion Festival as my home town - the only place in the world that I have returned to year after year, have watched develop and assisted in the development of the culture cosmos.
At the impressive age of 13, I discovered a natural talent for massage. Overwhelming at times, I seemed to be able to listen to the body on a metaphysical level. The need to enhance my mental capacity brought me to study anatomy and physiology. It’s been an intriguing journey: learning intricate medical knowledge, then let the mind go and listen with the heart and hands - combining both disciplines makes my work deep, meaningful and healing.
During my pregnancy when I discovered a need to nest, I moved to Berlin in 2015. I also discovered that my body needed a different lifestyle than what I was used to, which brought me to my first yoga teacher training. Since then I have done multiple trainings and have been teaching with even more bio-mechanical knowledge, passion and pleasure than ever.
My nomadic past assists me in hosting yoga retreats and organizing massage spaces at music festivals.
Join me with the permission to arrive as you are—in light or dark or in total control or complete surrender.
Qualifications & Trainings
Jan 2024
2019
Aroma Yin Therapist Yin Yoga with Aroma Therapy 65 hrs certified at Yin Yoga Therapy Yoga Alliance
Certified Lymph Therapist, state-recognised Manuel Lymph drainage therapy
with Dirk Riedel at Top-Physio, Berlin
2017 - 2019
Spirit Yoga 500 Hrs Teacher Training, Yoga Alliance Certified
with Patricia Thielemann, Daniela Bläsing, Stine Lethan, Joachim Koch
2019
Fascia, Emotional Release & Trauma Healing
Workshop by BeAumArt Holistic Bodywork with Pascal Beaumart
2018
Thai Yoga Massage Training 60 hrs
with Krishnataki, Sunshine House Network
2018
Yoga Anatomy Workshop with Lilla Wuttich
2018
Personal Yoga Trainer, Teacher Training
with Daniela Bläsing and Andrea Mende
2016
Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Training 200hrs Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Nidra, Trimurti Yoga
with Karoline and Ajay Sharma
2015
Pre- and Postnatal Hatha Yoga Teacher, Yoga Education Institute, USA
2013
Hot Stone Massage Workshop, Patrick Kern, Berlin, Germany
2012
Thai Massage Training with a physiotherapeutic approach
Kay and Dana Ludwig, Berlin, Germany
2010 - 2012
Certified Massage Therapist, State-recognised Massage and Balneotherapy
Die Rödler Schule, Berlin
2010
Thai Massage Training, Level 1 Wat Po Style, Energy Approach by Tai Chi Master Janine
2008 - 2009
Classical Swedish Massage & Therapeutical Massage
New South Wales School of Massage, Sydney, Australia
Work Experience
2018 - now Holistic Bodyworker, self-employed at Soul Treats
Massage Therapist, self-employed
2013 - now
Masseuse, Vabali Spa & Sauna in Berlin, Germany
2018 - now
Yoga Instructor and Corporate Yoga Instructor
Yoga at the Lobe, Mindful Life Yoga Cafe, TU Berlin, HU Berlin
2015 - now
Yoga and Dance Instructor in Cordoba, Argentina
2014
Massage Therapist in California & Argentina
2013 - 2014
Masseuse, Pampering for Charity in Sydney, Australia
2008
Performance Artist and Dancer in Thailand, Australia, Europe
2007 - 2011
Aerobic & Yoga Instructor in Sweden
2006 - 2007