Ralf Marzen, born 1971 in Germany, has been studying Eastern healing arts since the early 90s. On his first trip to India he deeply fell in love with Asian culture, philosophy and spirituality. Many journeys were to follow, and he has spent a number of years living in various Asian countries, particularly in Northern Thailand.

The practices of Hatha yoga and Vipassana meditation became important tools in his own personal development and he started sharing his passion by teaching yoga in the mid 90s. Later on he also began his studies in Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan.

Ralf holds a degree in clinical psychology. His large theoretical and practical background in both Eastern and Western psychology and philosophy allows him to draw from many different sources in his work.

During his studies he explored several forms of bodywork and body centered psychotherapy. Still searching to find “his” modality, in a small hilltribe village in Northern Thailand he then discovered the ancient healing art of Traditional Thai Massage.

He had the honor to study with the late Asokananda, a true master and pioneer in his field, for many years, and has also studied with Thai masters Chaiyuth Pryasith and Pichet Boonthumme.

Ralf has been practicing and teaching Thai Yoga massage for many years. He has taught numerous courses, beginners and advanced, in Thailand, USA, Australia and various countries in Europe. He is a Senior Teacher with the Sunshine Network and is accredited by the International Society of Thai Yoga Massage. Between 2004 and 2006 he has worked as a head instructor and teacher trainer at the Sunshine Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He is also accredited with Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI).

In his teaching Ralf brings together his passion for meditation, yoga and Thai Massage as expressions of the one Source in all of us, creating a safe, supportive and encouraging space for participants to learn and grow. He is well known for his precise but relaxed and compassionate teaching style.