Inner Power
& Balance

Move  ·  Breathe  ·  Heal

Discover ancient and modern tools to release pain,
restore freedom of movement, and reconnect
with your body's natural intelligence.

Meet Your Instructor

Reconnect to Your Body.
Unlock Your Internal Power.

What if pain, tension, and limitation weren’t something you had to live with… but something your body already knows how to release?

My Journey

My journey began with an injury that stopped me in my tracks.

During COVID, two bulged discs and a pinched nerve left me unable to use my arm. The spasms, tingling, and muscle loss made everyday life uncomfortable. With limited professional support available, I had to find my own way through. Physio helped the nerve recover, but every time I tried to return to training, my body would tense up and force me back to square one. That cycle went on for months.

Out of necessity, I turned inward. I began exploring self-healing and discovered the world of fascia work and internal arts: Master Yap’s teachings on fascia and internal energy, Yan Shou Gong, and fascial maneuvers by Human Garage that gave me the most profound results. Slowly, my body began to open. Training became possible again.

The aha moment comes when your fascia begins to open. I call it the awakening of the fascia. It’s hard to describe until you feel it yourself, but in that moment, everything shifts. Not working with your fascia is like pedaling a bike: you’re putting in effort, but hitting invisible limits you didn’t even know were there. The second your fascia begins to open and you tap into that internal energy, it’s like shifting from a bike into a sports car. The same body, suddenly more efficient, more powerful, and moving with a freedom you haven’t felt in years.

That awakening changed everything for me, and it became the foundation of what I now share with others.

Whether you’re dealing with pain, feel stuck in your body, or simply want to move and live at a higher level, this work can open doors you didn’t know were closed. Come try a class or workshop and experience your own awakening.

From Recovery to Transformation

Through Fascial Maneuvers, Yan Shou Gong (Nei Gong), Wu Ji Quan, and the Five Ancestors system, I released years of stored tension, restored my mobility, and developed a deep connection to internal power. Recovery became a complete transformation.

Who This Is For

This work is for you if:

  • You feel tight, restricted, or live with chronic tension or pain
  • You’ve spent years in a sedentary lifestyle and feel disconnected from your body
  • You train or play sports and want to recover faster, move better, and prevent injuries
  • You’ve tried traditional approaches, but feel something is missing
  • You want to start moving again in a safe, intelligent, and non-invasive way
  • You’re curious about deeper body awareness, energy, and internal development

Train the Body. Regulate the Nervous System. Build Internal Power.

My approach blends ancient internal arts (Nei Gong, Wu Ji, Five Ancestors) with modern fascia-based techniques and somatic practices for nervous system regulation.

By working with fascia — the connective tissue that links your entire body — we release deep tension patterns, restore natural movement, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve recovery and sleep.

Over time, this builds a foundation for internal strength — not just muscular, but a deeper power rooted in coordination, structure, and relaxation. This is a re-education of your body and a reconnection to how it was designed to move.

Work With Me

Join a workshop, a class, or begin your journey toward better movement, less pain, and a deeper connection with your body.

Marcel Marcel — Inner Power & Balance
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15+ Years
Martial Arts Practice
Black Belt
Qwan Ki Do
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Purple Belt
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Certified
Fascial Maneuvers Instructor
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Teacher
Yan Shou Gong — Qi Gong
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JMM Instructor
Joyful Mindful Movement
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Wu Ji Quan
Practitioner

What I Teach

The Practices

Ancient wisdom. Modern healing. Embodied power.

Fascial Maneuvers
by Human Garage

A groundbreaking somatic healing method developed by Human Garage. Through specific movement sequences, we release tension held deep in the fascial network — the connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, organ, and bone in your body. Expect less pain, more freedom, and a body that finally feels like home.

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Yan Shou Gong
Internal Qi Gong

An authentic Nei Gong system rooted in centuries of Chinese internal tradition. Yan Shou Gong cultivates life force energy (Qi), develops internal strength, and harmonizes body, breath, and mind. This is not exercise — it is a living art that transforms from the inside out.

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Upcoming Events

Workshops

Intensive hands-on experiences to go deeper into the practices.

One-Day Intensive Workshop

Fascial Maneuvers & JMM
Joyful Mindful Movement

Reclaim freedom of movement through the body’s connective tissue network

Date May 9, 2026
Time 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location La Puerta Negra, Montréal
Price $60 + taxes

A hands-on, full-body exploration of Fascial Maneuvers — the somatic healing method by Human Garage. Learn solo and partner techniques to release stored tension, restore mobility, and reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence. Open to all levels.

Train In Person

Montreal Weekly Sessions

Open to all levels — no prior experience required

Sat · 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Fascial Maneuvers

Release, restore, and realign your body’s connective tissue network. Perfect as a standalone session or as a powerful warm-up for the practice that follows.

Sat · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Yan Shou Gong & Internal Martial Arts

A two-hour deep practice in internal energy cultivation and martial awareness. Suitable for complete beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

📍 La Puerta Negra Studio  ·  #317 – 5333 ave Casgrain, Montréal, QC  ·  Get Directions →

What People Say

Testimonials

I've been training with Marcel for about a year now, and from day one he helped my body understand how to release tension and find proper alignment. That foundation allowed me to quickly explore the internal aspects of the practice. He's an excellent teacher with a genuine love for what he does.

Richard

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