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Corporate ID: 4120001170256 (Japan National Tax Agency Registered)
Director: Stephanie R Headquarters: Osaka, Japan ☎ +81 6-6651-4820 [email protected]
★ Corporate Registry #4120001170256 Founded Oct 5, 2015 • Osaka, Japan

About M'arc Institute • Movement Science & Somatic Education

Founded in Osaka by Stephanie R under the corporate governance of M'arc Co., Ltd. (株式会社M'arc), our institution is dedicated to the open-access publication of evidence-informed movement biomechanics, restorative yoga sequences, and daily postural tonus protocols.

Foundational Philosophy

Our Decade-Long Dedication to Physical Culture & Tonus

In October 2015, M'arc Co., Ltd. was established in Nishinari-ku, Osaka, to address a growing modern crisis: the physiological deterioration caused by prolonged sedentary work, digital postural strain, and systemic joint stiffness.

Rather than marketing commercial fitness trends or selling proprietary physical products, our founders established an independent, non-commercial movement repository. We believe that true physical longevity is built through consistent, anatomically sound micro-movements, conscious spinal alignment, and autonomic nervous system regulation.

Over the past eleven years, our research team has documented and published over 140 movement monographs, collaborating with somatic practitioners, yoga educators, and ergonomic specialists across Japan and internationally.

M'arc Institute Headquarters and Research Center in Osaka
Our Governance Framework

Four Pillars of M'arc Movement Science

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Anatomical & Biomechanical Rigor

Every sequence and movement guide is structured according to established kinesiological principles, respecting natural spinal curvatures, joint capsules, and myofascial continuity.

02

Zero-Commercial-Bias Guarantee

We do not endorse brand products, sell equipment, or receive pharmaceutical sponsorships. Our open-access materials remain completely objective and educational.

03

Sedentary Lifestyle Adaptation

Recognizing the reality of modern screen-based careers, we prioritize pragmatic micro-breaks, desk decompression, and thoracic mobility accessible anywhere.

04

Lifelong Somatic Autonomy

We empower practitioners with the anatomical awareness needed to safely self-regulate joint mobility, muscle tone, and relaxation throughout all stages of life.

Chronological Growth

Institutional Timeline & Milestones

OCTOBER 2015

Corporate Establishment in Osaka

Registration of M'arc Co., Ltd. (法人番号: 4120001170256) under the leadership of Stephanie R. Inauguration of the Osaka Movement Archive.

MAY 2018

Ergonomic Posture Initiative

Release of standardized desk-posture protocols and micro-break progressions tailored for corporate technology environments.

JANUARY 2021

Digital Open-Access Platform Expansion

Transition of physical monograph libraries to a public, globally accessible digital format with full DOI citation support.

2026 • CURRENT PERIOD

International Movement Science Repository

Continuous publication of peer-referenced movement sequences, interactive posture calculators, and somatic wellness resources.

Stephanie R, Managing Director of M'arc Co., Ltd.
Director & Founder

Stephanie R

Managing Director • M'arc Co., Ltd. (Osaka, Japan)

Stephanie R has directed the curatorial and research strategy of M'arc Co., Ltd. since its incorporation in 2015. With an extensive background in somatic movement education, postural biomechanics, and hatha yoga methodology, she has authored dozens of foundational monographs on kinetic chain decompression.

Her leadership emphasizes strict educational non-commercialism, ensuring that all published routines remain free of advertising influence, product placements, or exaggerated wellness claims.

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Registered Corporate Office • Osaka, Japan

M'arc Co., Ltd. (株式会社M'arc), 1-10-27 Seitenka, Nishinari-ku, Osaka 557-0015, Japan

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