Studio20 — CV & Certification

Certification - Connecting the Dots at Studio20.me

Welcome to my Journey

Here, you'll find an overview of my professional path. A blend of communication training, English and yoga teaching and creative expression.

From writing and content creation to teaching yoga in studios across Amsterdam, Mozambique, South Africa and Spain, my work has always been about connecting the dots — cultivating clarity, calm and ease with a sprinkle of creativity and well-being along the way.

This page offers a deeper look into the roles and experiences that have shaped my journey. Whether you're exploring my background for inspiration, potential collaboration, or simply curious about how I weave it all together, you'll get a sense of how everything flows and continues to evolve.

I hope this gives you a glimpse into how my work and passions come together to create meaningful, grounded spaces for growth and exploration. Enjoy the read!

Below you’ll find my full CV. Feel free to browse through at your own pace, or take the easy way and email me directly.


With care,
Marianne

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Professional Journey Overview

Creative Flow Mentor, Yoga Teacher and Content Creator

Every day deserves a little HOLYday—a moment to celebrate life, joy, and what lights you up. I support others in living at their own rhythm, embracing what fills the heart and energizes the spirit.

Through yoga, writing, and creative practices, I create nurturing spaces where personal growth, exploration, and flow can happen.

Combining experience in communication, teaching English, yoga, and content creation, I support personal growth, creativity, and well-being.

Core Competencies

  • Guiding yoga classes in Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative styles

  • Teaching English, creating and editing class materials

  • Writing and crafting content for blogs, newsletters and websites, including SEO and branding

  • Supporting projects, coordinating with international students and developing content

  • Fluent in Dutch and English

  • Comfortable with tools like Microsoft Office, Hover, Joomla, Wix, Squarespace, and Substack

Yoga Teaching Education

  • Yoga Teacher Trainings (500+ hours)

    Various Training Centres | 2010-2015

    Notable Certifications:

    • Teresa Kennard – 20-hour The Yoga Retreat, Koh Phangan (2009)

    • Lily Goncalves – 30-hour Yoga Classes, Blooming Lotus, Koh Phangan, Thailand (2009)

    • Anat Geiger, Johan Noorloos & Marcel van der Vis Heil – 200-hour Ashtanga Power, Vinyasa Teacher Training (2010-2011)

    • Sarah Powers – 40-hour Insight Yoga Teacher Training (2012)

    • David Swenson – 40-hour Ashtanga Teacher Training (2012)

    • Jose de Groot – 3 x 60 hours Yoga & Anatomy

  • Followed Yoga Classes, Trainings and Workshops (500+ hours)

    Various Yoga Schools | 2010-2015

    Notable Teachers:

    • Hennie Opstelten, Yoga Docent en NLP Coach, Eindhoven

    • Svatava Novakova, Sadhana Yoga Studio, Eindhoven

    • Josie, Svaha Yoga, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    • Erica Jago, Jago Yoga, San Francisco, USA

    • Yoga Bite Team, Yoga Bite, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    • Max Strom, Breath Work, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    • Rusty Wells, Bhakti Flow, San Francisco

    • Jasmine Tarkeshi, Laughing Lotus, San Francisco and New York

    • James Higgins, James Higgins Yoga, San Francisco

    • Dr. Kausthub, KHYF, India

    • Gayle Olson, Yogayle, NiceDavid Lurrey, Find Balance, Palma de Mallorca

    • Stephanie Snyders, San Francisco, USA

Learning & Training

  • Course in Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
    Yoram Mosenzon, Amsterdam | 2014

  • Introduction Course in Journalism
    University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht | 2009

  • Pre-diploma Course, CELTA and CELTA YL
    Certified Cambridge course in teaching English to children, teens and adults, Madrid | 2005-2006

  • Preparation Course and Proficiency Exam (Cambridge)
    English Language Training, Cape Town | 2005

  • Clear Communication Correspondence, Microsoft Outlook, Result Oriented Management Support (REMO)
    Interpolis, Tilburg | 2004

Academic Background

  • Bachelor in Communication (HEAO)
    Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven | 1995-2002

  • First Year Certificate Social Pedagogical Aid (HBO)
    Hogeschool Maastricht, Higher Vocational Education | 1996-1997

  • First Two Years of MTS Protection and Finishing Techniques
    Secondary Technical School, St. Lucas, Boxtel | 1994-1996

  • Diploma in Higher General Secondary Education (HAVO)
    Pleincollege Eckart, Eindhoven | 1989-1994

Internships

  • Communication Representative / Advisor

    GGD Zuidoost-Brabant, Helmond | 09-2001 – 01-2002

    • Developed a strategic plan for internal and external communication activities.

    • Provided guidance on implementing communication strategies across the organization.

  • Communications Representative

    Public Relations Bureau Bex*van der Schans, Eindhoven | 02-2000 – 06-2000

    • Researched the study choice process of undergraduate students and advised schools on student engagement strategies.

    • Proposed communication plans and organized events to connect schools with potential students.

Professional Experience

Yoga Teacher & Studio Owner

  • Yin Yoga with Marianne on YouTube & Studio20.me | 2010 – Present

    • Teach Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative Yoga at various global locations.

    • Founded multiple online yoga platforms, including YouTube and my personal website, to offer accessible yoga education.

    • Taught yoga retreats in Mozambique, South Africa and Spain.

  • Collaborated with renowned yoga studios in Amsterdam:

    • Yogatelier / YogaGarden / Natural Yoga / Soulful studio / Breathe / Delight Yoga / Spa Zuiver / Rasalila / The Movement Practice / Health City Premium / Sportschool van de Berg / Conscious Club / Yoga Moves / Studio Momo / Live Yoga

  • Worked with well-known yoga studios and wellness centers abroad

    • Turtle Cove (Tofo, Mozambique) / Liquid Dive Centre (Tofo, Mozambique) / Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel (Vilankulos, Mozambique) / Walmer Estate, City Rock, Hot Dog and Air Yoga (Cape Town, South Africa) / Breathspiration (Randa, Mallorca) / Hotel Can Moragues (Mallorca)

English Language Teaching

  • English Language Teacher and Curriculum Developer

    De Eindhovense School, Eindhoven | 08-2008 – 01-08-2009

    • Taught English to students aged 12–15 at a graphic design school.

    • Developed and (re)wrote four thematic language readers for first- and second-year students, providing resources for both students and teachers.

  • English Language Trainer

    Studiecentrum Talen Eindhoven (STE), Eindhoven | 05-2007 – 01-08-2009

    • Conducted private and group English classes from beginner to upper-intermediate levels (A1–B1).

    • Created tailored language assignments to support student progress.

  • English Language Teacher

    British Language Centre, Windsor Institute, and Hyland Language School, Madrid | 11-2005 – 07-2006

    • Taught English to children, teens, and adults across multiple levels (A1–B1).

    • Adapted lessons to suit diverse age groups and learning objectives.

Freelance Copywriter & Content Creator

  • Studio20.me, Hugowillfixit.com, Tentrentalmallorca.com, SparksByStudio20 (Substack) | 2010 – Present

    • Develop content strategies and editorial direction for clients in wellness, education and publishing sectors.

    • Manage blogs, websites, newsletters and social media content, including for SparksByStudio20, creating engaging and reflective pieces for personal growth and creative inspiration.

    • Provide business consultancy for the launch of online projects, including content creation, brand building and strategy development for new ventures like SparksByStudio20.

Communication Specialist

Various Roles in Editing, Project Management and Coordination | 2002 – Present

  • Editor & Content Creator

    Various Online Projects | 2021-Present

    • Developed content, edited documents and optimized communication strategies for publishing and corporate clients.

  • International Student Coordinator

    Gerrit Rietveld Academy | 2011-2012

    • Coordinated international exchange programs, liaising with students and international partners.

  • Junior Communication Consultant

    OOG + Inschool Academy | 2010

    • Assisted in developing marketing materials and internal communication.

  • Editor

    De Belastingdienst (Tax Office) | 2009

    • Rewrote and edited legal and administrative content under tight deadlines.

  • Editor
    Marcelino Lopez, Amsterdam | 05-2008 – 06-2011

    • Edited articles and books for Marcelino Lopez..

    • Supported content published on knuz.nl, relatieklik.nl, psychologisch.nu, and various glossy magazines.

  • Author

    Noordhoff Uitgeverijen | 03-2009 – 09-2009

    • Wrote and edited class material for a DVD on Trading and Sales.

    • Planned and coordinated work with other editors, the final editor, and the project manager to meet deadlines.

  • Study Coordinator

    Spectrum Brabant, Veldhoven | 09-2006 to 08-2008

    • Counseled students with diagnoses such as AD(H)D and Autism, developed courses and coordinated school communication.

  • Author of Course Material and Study Coordinator

    Spectrum Brabant, Veldhoven | 09-2006 to 08-2008

    • Developed courses in study skills and mental training, wrote reports and newsletters.

  • Communication Representative/Management Assistant

    Interpolis, Tilburg | 01-2003 to 12-2004

    • Coordinated theme meetings, wrote/edit articles and supported promotional activities.

  • HRM Representative

    UPC Nederland, Helmond | 02-2002 – 04-2002

    • Assisted with coordination, communication, and administration for a staff reduction project affecting 500 employees.

    • Supported HR processes to ensure smooth implementation and clear communication during organizational changes.

Key Projects

  • Studio20.me: Personal website showcasing work across yoga, coaching and creative practices.

  • Sparks by Studio20 (Substack): Honest stories, heartfelt reflections, creative nudegs for personal growth and inspiration.

  • Yin Yoga with Marianne (YouTube): A YouTube channel offering yoga and meditation videos to inspire practice, share guidance and support well-being.

  • Insight Timer App: Meditations on my teacher profile inspired by reflections shared in my journaling practice.

  • Wise To Meet You (YouTube, Wouter de Kuijper): A collaborative YouTube channel featuring conversations with people about their authentic stories and insights.

  • Selfcarejounals.com: An offline project encouraging mindfulness and self-care through daily journaling exercises, now available through Sparks by Studio20.

  • Omgaanmetgeluid.nl: An offline initiative focused on managing sound sensitivity, known as Misophonie, now available through Sparks by Studio20.

  • Healingmallorca.com: An offline platform connecting wellness and healing professionals in Mallorca, making it easier to be discovered and collaborate.

  • Yogaindebuurt.nl: Co-founded a Dutch platform providing free yoga advice, blogs and studio recommendations (later sold to Upwizer.com)

  • Yoga Bite: Workshops in Amsterdam offering three types of yoga in one session (2010-2015).

  • Yoga on the Spot: Offered yoga classes at diverse indoor and outdoor locations across Amsterdam (2010–2015).

  • The Yoga Project: Taught yoga at a local studio in Amsterdam during the first Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Garden to gain teaching experience (2010).

Languages

• Dutch: Native

• English: Fluent (Proficiency Certificate)

• Spanish: Basic

Personal Qualities

I’m conscientious, detail-oriented and creative, with a sincere and resourceful approach to whatever I take on. I love creating spaces where personal growth and self-awareness can grow. I also embrace the balance between natural talent, learned abilities and ongoing growth by combining my skills in communication, teaching English and yoga and creative work with curiosity and a willingness to keep exploring, learning and expanding what I can offer.

Personal Interests

I love traveling, especially long journeys across Southern and Eastern Africa, including a life-changing three-month trip from Nairobi to Cape Town and extended stays in Mozambique and South Africa, mixing work with exploring local culture and spirituality. I’m passionate about personal growth, creative self-expression and the simple joys of life—practicing yoga, journaling, writing and connecting with the world around me. I embrace eco-conscious living, including tiny house life on Mallorca and enjoy creating spaces where like-minded people can reflect, connect and grow together.

Fun Facts

  • My yoga mat has been on more adventures than most people. 🌍

  • Both Amsterdam and off-grid life on Mallorca feel like home, each in its own way. 🏡🌿

  • Cape Town holds a special place in the heart, right after Hugo. ❤️🌴

  • Living like owls, following rhythms and the seasons, feels natural. 🌙🍂

  • A jeep bought in Barcelona is perfect for exploring the campo on Mallorca. 🚙

  • Camping, sleeping under the stars and off-grid adventures bring joy. ✨

  • House and job moves have always followed new sparks.🌟🚀

  • Simple pleasures; tea, journaling, yoga and quiet moments in nature—keep life grounded. 🍵🧘‍♀️

Want to Connect?

Interested in collaborating or learning more about my work? Feel free to reach out at hello@studio20.me or via the contact form at Studio20.me.

Want to dive deeper into my creative flow and offerings? Check out the services page for 1:1 sessions, creative mentoring and more.

With care,
Marianne

Others about Studio20.me

  • ❝ With no doubt I would recommend you to others. I’d like to share with others that you are a really empathetic listener. If I had the opportunity, I would explain to others how much your work has helped me to overcome some of my fears and rediscover myself. I see how much you prepared for each session. You took notes all the time and you were 100% present and IN (!) the session with me. I really feel so grateful for our sessions, because you have helped me a lot. Thank you! ❞

    — Lluisa Sancho

  • ❝ Marianne has been a great guide in starting and setting up the next phase of my life by clearing and reorganizing my apartment and (online) life. After a decade of accumulating stuff, my living space was in dire need of an upgrade. Moreover, my life felt cluttered and stuck and I was in need of a major change. Marianne did just that. She literally filtered everything I owned and had collected. After 2 weeks of hard work, my apartment was like new. It was like I had moved and was living somewhere new again. It was the best thing that could have happened to me, because after this cleaning and reorganization, my life took some amazing turns. I finally moved, after meeting the woman who is now the mother of our child. I'm sure Marianne's help and coaching was the beginning of it all. I highly recommend her services, energy and inspiration. ❞

    — Tiejo Keppler

  • ❝As an expert by experience, Marianne is a great coach in the area of high sensitivity (HSP) and misophonia. I’ve had the opportunity to coach her in the past on the use of her voice and her business, so I know like no other what a wonderful, warm and understanding person Marianne is. The calmness she always emits is so incredibly comforting! In other words, working with Marianne feels very safe, comfortably familiar and above all enjoyable. So, if you are highly sensitive or suffer from misophonia and want to be coached in that respect, I definitely recommend you to contact Marianne.❞

    — Maartje Monné

  • ❝ Marianne helped me become crystal clear about my qualities and challenges, my personality traits and past accomplishments. She also helped me define my goal, or goals, and break them down into actionable steps. She guides you intently through this process with her structured and consistent approach. She is a great listener and makes you dig deep and then just a little deeper. And her depth of knowledge is palpable every time you talk to her. She has really worked with the topics she supports you in. ❞

    — Adrienn Guhr

  • ❝ Even after years of soul-searching, I was pleasantly surprised to come across Marianne´s self-help exercises that helped me realign with my direction and purpose at 67. The simple, straightforward coaching exercises emphasized the importance of reconnecting with my values and staying aligned with what truly matters. I am truly grateful for this resource that continues to inspire and guide me on my journey! ❞

    — Ute Hecht

  • ❝ I regularly attended Marianne's yin yoga classes in the hotel Can Moragues and I have to say Marianne is a very sensitive and competent yoga teacher. Marianne takes into account the respective condition and health situation of the participants and gives individual instructions for doing the exercises in an optimal way. She also gave me mental help in a difficult, private situation and showed me how I could better process the appropriate situation with yoga exercises and meditation. I can fully recommend Marianne as a yoga teacher. It’s useful to understand some English in order to be able to follow her exercises optimally. ❞

    — Daniele Wurm

  • ❝ Luckily, I have had the opportunity to receive Marianne's guidance at her ‘of the grid’ retreat and it has been a fabulous experience. I admire Marianne's ability to adapt the exercise practice to the experience, physical and mobility conditions of her students, she always has alternatives, she is very caring, respectful and deeply empathetic. I especially like the fact that she starts with the search for the purpose of the session, finishes it by reviewing the objective and the sensations and physiological explanations of the exercises. I have attended both studio and outdoor sessions with her and I can't recommend her enough.❞

    — Victòria Sancho

  • ❝ I like the Yin Yoga with Marianne, because it is just the perfect thing for me as an elderly person. The movements are rather slow and she does a lot of stretching and that's just what my body needs. So, for me it's perfect and I like it. ❞

    — Vreni Uhle

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