OPTIMIZER
For more than 15 years, Marcus J Freed’s purpose has been helping people optimise their inner talents and live to their highest potential. He has many entrepreneurial endeavours, fuelling his passion for life. Marcus founded the business consultancy Freedthinking, and developed Bibliyoga and the Kosher Sutras, helping transform the lives of thousands.
A regular broadcaster for BBC national radio, and past President of the Jewish Yoga Network, Marcus has written for publications including The Washington Post, The Independent and The Jewish Chronicle, and has appeared on Fox TV news networks. A trained actor, Marcus performed his Biblical comic plays in over 20 countries and appeared in the movie Saving Lincoln. His new Youtube channel Marcus Recommends is dedicated to connecting people with great ideas and celebrating life. Marcus happily lives in Los Angeles and London. You may reach Marcus at www.marcusjfreed.com.
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BIOG FOR COMMUNITIES
ACTOR – EDUCATOR – YOGI
Marcus’s aim is to help you achieve your best performance in life, and he uses very creative techniques. He is a guru-trained yogi, yeshiva-trained educator, published author, BBC broadcaster and classically-trained actor. Marcus has developed a quartet of powerful one-man plays about the Biblical kings: ‘King David’s Greatest Hits’, ‘Solomon: King, Poet, & Lover’, ‘Elijah: First Action Hero’, and ‘The Madness of King Saul’. Co-written with Dr Raphael Zarum, Marcus has performed these witty and creative plays around the world. Formally trained at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy for Dramatic Art, Marcus’ other acting work has included commercials, tv and film in the UK.
An innovative Jewish educator, Marcus has also developed Bibliyoga®, a system for accessing Jewish spiritual wisdom through the body. Bibliyoga engages the body, mind and spirit through a combination of dynamic yoga postures while engaging in sacred Jewish texts. Marcus has toured in over 20 countries performing his plays and teaching Bibliyoga. He enlightens his followers on a weekly basis with his Bibliyoga “Kosher Sutras” emails. To discover more, visit www.bibliyoga.com. He is also the owner and head facilitator of Freedthinking, a communications agency that specializes in drama-based learning www.freedthinking.com. Marcus recently launched the Jewish Yoga Network (www.jewishyoganetwork.org) for the growing international community of fellow practitioners. He lives in Los Angeles and is the artist-in-residence for Jewlicious Festivals. Finally, although Marcus is not a direct descendent of British royalty, family tradition has it that his late great-grandfather was Batman to King George V.