Meditation Coach Training
Transform yourself with neuroscience-based meditations that help you move beyond old patterns and embrace your new identity.
New Self is the program for people who not only want to feel better but also want to truly transform themselves at the core of their identity—with over 150 meditations, weekly progress tracking, and personalized guidance from Jörn-Marc Vogler. Available as a 6-month program or a 9-month meditation coach training course—for anyone who wants to share what they’ve experienced themselves.
Jörn-Marc Vogler · Meditation Coach & Researcher · 370+ Trustpilot reviews, average rating of 4.8 stars · Research partner: Dr. Ulrich Ott (IGPP Freiburg / University of Giessen)
New Self is the program for people who not only want to feel better but also want to truly transform themselves at the core of their identity—with over 150 meditations, weekly progress tracking, and personalized guidance from Jörn-Marc Vogler. Available as a 6-month program or a 9-month meditation coach training course—for anyone who wants to share what they’ve experienced themselves.
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Depth instead of superficiality. Break free from the cycle of symptoms. You work at the level where your patterns truly lie.
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Break the cycle instead of repeating it. No more managing patterns. No more temporary relief.
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A new self instead of your old life. The goal isn't some new technique you apply. It's a new identity you live out.
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And for those who want to take it further: You can move right on to the Meditation Coach Training program after completing New Self. It comes with a certificate, a license, and a supportive network.
The Truth About Your Patterns
In the evening, after a long day
Your partner comes home. Instead of telling them about your day, you ask about theirs first—automatically, before you even realize you've done it again.
Talking with a friend
She asks, „How are you really doing?“ You reply, „Oh, fine,“ and steer the conversation toward her. Not because everything is fine. But because you don’t know how to explain something you can’t even put into words yourself.
Alone, in a quiet moment
You've given so much today—to the children, to a coworker, to a friend. And instead of being kind to yourself, you find yourself thinking: Why is what I give never enough?
These reactions are early conditioning—stored in your subconscious before you were old enough to question them. They happen faster than your mind can process them. And no approach that operates at the executive level can reach that level.
What Changes in 9 Months
The strange thing about real change is that it comes quietly. No „aha“ moment, no turning point. More like a Monday when you realize: “I read the message and didn’t slip back into my old ways. I was fully present in that conversation and didn’t downplay myself. I knew what I wanted, and I said it.”
You no longer react based on old patterns—you make your own decisions
You recognize the impulse before it takes control of you. Not through willpower, but because the cause has been resolved.
Your self-image no longer controls your life—you do
People-pleasing, fear of loss, the feeling of never being good enough. You break these patterns right where they truly lie.
You don't become a better version of who you used to be. You become who you truly are.
Not an optimized version of my old self. A new identity—built on what remains when old habits are no longer at the wheel.
For everyone who wants to go further
And anyone who knows what that feels like can show others, too
"New Self" is the starting point. For those who want to go further, the meditation coach training program begins immediately afterward.
»Most people aren't stuck because they don't understand enough. They're stuck because they've never worked at the right level.«
— Jörn-Marc Vogler
Your companion
Jörn-Marc Vogler
Jörn-Marc Vogler was six years old when the money ran out. His father couldn’t handle it. His mother cried and said, „We could end up on the street.“ That day, the boy made a quiet decision—and spent the next 20 years living by it.
Top of his class. Four universities. BCG, Anderson Consulting, private equity. Everything went according to plan.
In 2013, the plan fell apart. Jörn-Marc lost 15 kilograms. Friends asked his wife if he was sick. He read books, sought coaching, and analyzed every pattern. He understood everything, but it still didn't help.
Understanding alone doesn't change anything. The patterns run deeper than the mind can reach.
That's exactly where he started. What he developed was a neuroscience-based approach—for people who already know a lot but are still stuck.
Today, he guides more than 12,000 people through this process.
His expertise
No. 1 Meditation Coach
Featured on RTL, SAT.1, ProSieben, in BILD, FOCUS, GALA, stern, and *Die Höhle der Löwen*.
SPIEGEL Bestselling Author
His new book, *Mental Strength Instead of Stress*, was published in August 2026.
Research with Dr. Ulrich Ott
In collaboration with one of the leading meditation researchers in the German-speaking world (IGPP Freiburg / University of Giessen).
Based on neuroscience
The fundamentals of meditation, as explored through collaborative research, are not a spiritual claim but rather proven neurobiology.
Live & in person
Jörn-Marc personally guides you through each meditation—live, not via recording.
Why Previous Approaches Have Remained Superficial
Coaching sessions, seminars, books—they all work on an intellectual level: reflection, new perspectives, behavioral changes. That’s helpful, but your conditioning runs deeper. In your emotional memory, in physical reaction patterns, in automatic responses—established before you can even remember them. Conversations can’t reach that deep. Nor can understanding alone.
In certain states of meditation, the brain fundamentally changes its patterns of activity—it becomes open to what is otherwise hidden behind automatic reactions. That’s exactly where New Self comes in: 8 steps that build on one another over the course of 6 months. That’s the difference between feeling better and truly being different.
Together with Dr. Ulrich Ott (neuroscientist, IGPP Freiburg / University of Giessen), Jörn-Marc Vogler analyzed over 100,000 data points from the program. The result: measurable improvements in relaxation, self-esteem, sleep, and emotional reactivity—visible week after week. No claims. Real data.
Your Journey with 4minds – Two Options, One Decision
The Complete Journey
Meditation Coach Training (9 months)
For you—and for others. Everything from New Self, plus the training that empowers you to guide others through the same process. Includes a certificate, a license, and direct access to the 4minds ecosystem network.
New Self (6 months)
For yourself. Personal transformation at the level of identity. You release what’s holding you back—and live from a new foundation. Immediately afterward: you can begin the coach training program at any time.
Book a consultationThe initial consultation will help determine which path is right for you. 100%—free of charge and with no obligation
For new members only — before the program begins
Don't wait until November 2 to get started. Start now.
Jörn-Marc knows what makes the difference: Those who start right away stick with it. That’s why, as a new member, you’ll get five exclusive LIVE calls with Jörn-Marc—right after you sign up, even before the program officially begins. Real content. No welcome slides.
Your Pre-Start LIVE Calls with Jörn-Marc
Also: your personal onboarding call with Jörn-Marc
Everyone who has decided to join us on November 2 will receive a personal onboarding call with Jörn-Marc—so that we can establish a connection and ensure clarity from Day 1. These calls aren’t available to everyone—only to those who get started now.
The Roadmap
Your Journey Through New Self—Step by Step
The program has a clear structure: You start right where you are now. And, step by step, you'll be guided through the content that will truly transform you.
Month 1
Positioning
You'll know where you stand right from the start. A precise placement test shows you your current level in each area. This is your personal starting point and the benchmark against which you'll measure your progress.
Month 1
Basics of Meditation
Before you dive in, you'll learn the basics. You'll build a solid meditation practice that will serve as the foundation for the entire 6 months.
Month 2
Relaxation and Regulation
Your nervous system first has to learn to let go. In this step, you create the physiological conditions necessary for change to even be possible at a deeper level.
Month 2
Attention and Presence
You'll learn to truly be aware of your inner experience—not to judge it, but to observe it. That's the prerequisite for everything that comes next.
Month 3
Self-Exploration
Where do your patterns really come from? In this step, you’ll dig deeper. You’ll identify the origins of your conditioning—in concrete, rather than abstract, terms.
Month 4
Letting Go of the Past
The key step. You release what’s holding you back—not through understanding, but through focused meditation work that addresses the very roots of your early conditioning.
Month 5
Conditioning Positive Emotions
Letting go alone isn't enough. In this step, you'll establish new emotional baseline states—measurable, lasting, and coming from within.
Month 6
Self-realization
You are living out your new identity. This final step solidifies who you are now and gives you the inner foundation for the life ahead.
The Program
Here's what's on the program
New Self is not a video course with a community component. It consists of four pillars that, together, ensure that change is not only understood but also put into practice.
Personal Support
A personal advisor will guide you through the entire program—answering your questions, facilitating reflection, and monitoring your progress.
80-Hour Video Course
80 hours of practical knowledge on meditation, the nervous system, and identity work—at your own pace, available anytime.
Weekly Life Review
Every week, you'll see in black and white exactly where you stand. Progress becomes measurable rather than just a feeling.
Therapist Support
If needed, a therapist from our network will support you—in person and discreetly.
Meditation Coach Training
Share what you have experienced yourself.
New Self transforms you. The meditation coach training program gives you the tools to guide others through the same process—scientifically grounded, practical, and backed by a supportive network. In just 3 more months—immediately following New Self—you’ll become a certified 4minds meditation coach. Not as an end. But as a beginning.
New Self · 6 months
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Meditation Coach Training · 3 Months
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9 months total
Pillar 1
Neuroscientific Foundation
You understand why people get stuck—not intuitively, but neurologically. How the brain stores patterns. Why willpower alone isn’t enough. Why so many techniques only scratch the surface. This knowledge makes all the difference when your coachee asks, „Why should this work for me?“ You have the answer—and it really sticks.
Pillar 2
Customized Selection of Meditation Tracks
Meditation isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. The term encompasses over 150 techniques—and only the right ones will be effective for your coachee’s specific problem. You’ll learn which meditation is suitable for which pattern, how to create a roadmap that reliably leads to the goal, and what prerequisites your coachee must first meet. Precise selection instead of gut feeling.
Pillar 3
Learning to Teach
From theory to practice. You’ll lead meditation sessions on your own—in one-on-one sessions, small groups, or larger settings. It’s not about describing it—it’s about doing it.
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The real work as a 4minds coach begins after you earn your certificate—not before.
Jörn-Marc Vogler
Founder of New Self, Training Director
The Fourth Element
The 4minds Network
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Supervision sessions with Dr. Ulrich Ott and the 4minds team: You discuss real-life cases and continue to grow professionally.
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A repertoire of 12 techniques + the ability to judge when to use which one.
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Confidence in vocal delivery: tempo, pauses, diction, transitions.
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Clear boundaries: You can tell when meditation isn't the right tool.
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A ready-to-use session format that you can start using right after completing the training.
Here's how the training program works
• 3-month term, immediately following New Self
• Weekly live sessions via Zoom, Tuesday evenings
• All recordings and transcripts will remain available to you permanently in the members' area
• Fixed practice groups of three people for mutual instruction
• Two practical exams with personalized feedback from the training coordinator
• Welcome Box: Two books on neuroscience and meditation research—your foundational reading to get started with the training program
What's possible after that—specifically
• As a certified 4minds meditation coach, you're not on your own. You'll start with a network that's already there to support you:
• Listing on the 4minds website
• Weekly LIVE calls + continuing education with Dr. Ott and Jörn-Marc
• Intervision & Supervision for Real-Life Cases
• The 4minds brand logo for your own work
Book a consultationNo obligation—we'll work together to determine whether this training program is the right fit for you.
Many people were at exactly the same point as you
»I took part in 4minds' 6-month 'New Self« program quite a while ago... Now, more than a year later, I realize just how lasting the impact has been and how naturally I've integrated it into my life."
— Carola Schymanski
»For years, I had been experiencing flare-ups of atopic dermatitis triggered by stress and emotional strain. From November 2024 through March 2025, I was symptom-free. To me, that was proof that something was working on a deeper level.«
— Tabea
»In the past, I repeatedly attracted narcissistic patterns in my relationships. Today, I know my values and set clear boundaries—and that doesn't feel like an achievement, but rather like something that comes naturally.«
— Vanessa
»Training to become a meditation coach has helped me reconnect with myself. Through the combination of meditation, coaching, and neuroscience, I’ve come to understand why we think and act the way we do.«
— Sabine K. · Meditation Coach Training
»I was unsure, anxious, and full of doubts about whether I'd made the right decision, whether the money I'd invested was even worth it... It was a really tough journey of self-discovery, but it was so, so worth it. I'm just grateful that I took this path.«
— Hanna König · Certified Meditation Coach
370+ Trustpilot reviews · Average rating of 4.8 stars · 100,000+ data points analyzed
Book a consultationStill unsure? Here's who this is for.
The Meditation Coach Training Program (9 months) is for you if:
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you want to learn something for yourself—and at the same time, you’re already wondering, somewhere in the back of your mind, whether you could share that with others.
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You envision helping people make real changes—not as a coach with a notebook, but using a method that really resonates.
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you don't see purpose and income as a contradiction. If you're willing to seriously invest in yourself for 9 months—both personally and professionally.
This training is also for you if you don't have any coaching experience yet. It begins with your own transformation—New Self is the first half. What you learn and experience there also serves as the foundation for everything you'll pass on afterward.
New Self (6 months) is for you if:
Right now, your focus is entirely on yourself. You want to understand why you react the way you do—and change that. Not someday. Now. You can do the coach training at any time after that. You don’t have to make a decision about it right now.
This isn't right for you if:
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If you're looking for quick results—both programs are designed to bring about deep, lasting change, not quick fixes.
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you are currently receiving psychiatric treatment—this program is not a substitute for professional therapy.
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If you're expecting a spiritual or esoteric approach: 4minds takes a neurological approach, not an esoteric one.
If you're not sure yet which path is right for you, that's exactly what the counseling session is for. Together, we'll figure out what makes sense for you right now.
Book a consultationFAQs
What sets New Self apart from coaching or therapy?
Coaching works on the intellectual level: new perspectives, strategies, behavioral changes. Therapy addresses past experiences—often through conversation. New Self works at the level where patterns are actually stored: in emotional memory and in physical response patterns. Not through understanding, but through targeted meditation practice. This is not a contradiction to coaching or therapy—it’s a different level.
How much time do I really need each week?
About 30 minutes of meditation every day. Live sessions with Jörn-Marc twice a week. Weekly life analysis. To be honest, if you can’t make time for this, you’re not ready for New Self yet—and the initial consultation helps you assess that.
I'm skeptical about meditation. Is New Self still a good fit for me?
Yes—if you’re willing to experience the effects for yourself before passing judgment. New Self is not a spiritual program. It works with meditative states because, as has been neurologically proven, these activate different areas of the brain than conversations or rational reflection. Dr. Ulrich Ott (IGPP Freiburg) has confirmed this with over 100,000 data points from the program.
I attended the Meditation Days. So why do I still need New Self?
Meditation Days give you an understanding of the method and a first impression of it. New Self is the 6-month practice where real change happens—through regular meditation, weekly assessments, and personalized guidance. The difference: Meditation Days show you the tool. New Self builds the foundation.
Do I have to complete New Self before I can start the meditation coach training?
No. You can start right away with the meditation coach training program—it includes New Self for the first 6 months. During the initial consultation, we’ll work together to determine which starting point makes the most sense for you.
Who is the initial consultation for—and does it commit me to anything?
The initial consultation is for people who are seriously considering whether New Self or the coaching training program is right for them. It’s free, lasts about 45–60 minutes, and is not a sales pitch. You can then take your time to decide.
Now the question is: Are you going to see it through to the end?
Reinvent Yourself—Your Journey Through Meditation from Old Patterns to Your New Identity. As a 6-month program. Or as the complete journey: 9 months, including meditation coach training. The initial consultation will help you determine what’s right for you.
