Zen Coaching

So far, my Zen Coaching education comprises 39 training days in person and more than 120 hrs of deep practice with other students, the coach team, and my first clients.

2022-2023: Organizing meet-ups in Honest Sharing in Malmö, Sweden.

Buddhist Psychology

For many years, the European Institut for applied Buddhism (EIAB) in Waldbröl, Germany, has been my spiritual home. This non-profit organization was founded by the honored Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thầy) to bring Buddhism into the modern world - to people from all walks of life to be able to apply it, to help reduce and transform your own and others suffering.

Between 2008-2012 I have joined several Days of Mindfulness and annual retreats guided by Thầy and monks, nuns and dharma teachers from the local community and the French Plum Village monastry.

Teachings in Buddhist psychology comprised transforming anger and depression, navigating psychological crises, helping to heal and nourish healthy communication in families, relationships and friendships.

Mindful walking, sitting in silence, sharing in groups and working meditation is an important part of the daily practice, to connect with your Self in the present moment.

Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong

At the age of 17, I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Qi Gong. Fascinated by the possibility of influencing the flow of energy in the body with simple movements, my curiosity about Asian philosophy and meditative exercises was awakened.

I soon discovered the elegance of Taijiquan and its beautiful choreography and attended many courses with my former flatmate - who became a professional teacher and runs classes since then Qi Gong in Lich.

While Qi Gong and Tai Chi teached me permeability, flexibility and softness combined with inner and outer centricity, my journey continued with hatha yoga to relax my mind and ease back pain.

20 years ago I discovered Iyengar Yoga which focuses on precision and attention to detail while holding poses for lengthy periods of time. Regular practice increases physical and mental strength, deepens self-awareness and helps to align body and mind.

Human Studies & Psychology

Being fascinated by art and design, my university studies followed that path, I hold an M.A. in Art History. My interest in cultures led to European Ethnology, my search for what makes us individuals resulted in studying developmental and cognitive psychology.

My longing to experience methods based on the connection between body, mind and emotions led me to many teachers - these women had a particularly strong influence on me:

1995-99: Nitya Mihm, Germany - Biodynamical massage (Gerda Boyesen), groups and workshops for women based on human psychology, mindfulness, buddhist teachings, empathic sharing, 5Rhythms dance (Gabriele Roth), Hatha yoga, conscious dreaming, archetypes and tarot

2019-2020: Irena Brehm Tüscher, Switzerland, IST-Institut - Inner child work based on transactional analysis and trauma therapy

Nov. 2024: Certified (online course) Mental Health First Aider (EMG)