Hey, I’m Ryan 👋
It’s my mission to transmit the timeless wisdom and time-tested, transformative meditation practices of authentic spiritual traditions into the digital age. Through my work, I help people overcome suffering, achieve their potential, and connect to their spiritual truth. I create content, mentor clients 1-1 online, and teach in-person workshops and retreats.
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Who is Ryan Altman?
I’ve been a life-long truth seeker, and became fascinated by consciousness and the problem of human suffering from an early age. As a teenager, I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and ADHD.
The emotional challenges drove me to inquire into big questions about life. I went on to get a BA in Philosophy at Arizona State University with an emphasis in Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science, but finished feeling unsatisfied with academic study of consciousness. Searching for a direct experience of truth, I continued my search with great intensity until I eventually found the answers I was searching for in the timeless wisdom traditions of Yoga, Buddhism, and Vedanta.
On my journey, I’ve been fortunate to meet and personally study with enlightened teachers from prominent spiritual lineages in India and around the world. The two traditions I draw most strongly from are the meditative and energetic tradition of Kriya Yoga, and the philosophical and inquiry based tradition of Advaita Vedanta.
I’ve been with my spiritual teacher, Rajivji, for over 14 years and have spent thousands of hours meditating and doing spiritual practices. Now, it’s my mission to transmit the power of the authentic spiritual traditions I am connected to into our modern digital world.
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Fun Facts
- I’m 38 years old. Born in May 1986, in Tempe, AZ 🇺🇸
- I like wearing hats to protect my baldy head 🧢
- I’m a digital native and believe in the power of technology when used responsibly. I also made this website 👨💻
- My favorite drink is matcha tea 🍵
- I was an early adopter of cryptocurrencies and strongly believe in decentralization 🔗
- My dad’s an artist and creativity is important part my of my life. You can find my art throughout my content 🎨
- I organize my life and work using the productivity app Notion 📁
- My favorite snack is popcorn 🍿
- I’ve volunteered at a skilled nursing facility near my parent’s home in AZ for over 15 years 🤲
- My favorite sports team is the Phoenix Suns in the NBA ☀️
- I love cooking and food. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing a meal with friends and family 😋
- Movement is a big part of my life (thanks to my beautiful wife, Soisci) and I love playing sports and games 🤸♂️
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My Virtues
🔬 Discernment
Judging wisely, cultivating self-awareness and understanding, inquiry into reality, discriminating between true and false
❤️🔥 Devotion
Whole-hearted faith in our path of spiritual transformation, loving connection and service to the divine within and without
🧘♂️ Discipline
Self-control and mastery of the mind through meditation to elevate our state of consciousness beyond its limitations
🤲 Detachment
Letting go of identification with the ego, non-attachment to the world and the results of our actions
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My Teachers & Guides
Where would I be without my teachers? These are a few of the teachers who’ve had a big impact on my spiritual path and personal journey of transformation. Each teacher has a description of their lineage and practice. Praise them!
Rajiv Kapur (Rajivji)
Forrest Knutson
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Martin Luther King Jr.
Sri Ramana Maharshi
Valmiki
Edward Muzika
Advaita Vedanta, Zen & Self-Inquiry
