Mantras is for...
The men who have gone to hell and came back with a desire to approach life differently.
Foundational principles for the ways in which we engage with one another
Rules of Engagement
Collaboration vs Competition
We celebrate other men’s wins and are not competing with one another. The only competition is with oneself and the community supports each other in that competition.
Love vs Like
You don’t have like every one, and you most likely wont. You are expected to love everyone though, which means you acknowledge every man’s presence and give them the respect of being seen, heard, and understood.
Consideration of Women
All women are to be referred to by name or terms of endearment.
Vulnerability
When witnessing vulnerability, one is to find stillness, silence and an extended pause before speaking.
Confidentiality
The stories of other men are stories for them to share. These gatherings are closed containers creating safety and structure that invites authenticity.
Open to Receive
Compliments and gifts are to be received with acknowledgement that is absent of diminishment or deflection. "I receive that" is always an appropriate response.
Connect vs Network
We connect on personal levels. This is not a place for sales pitches. Instead of asking what someone does, we do our best to focus on who someone is, what experiences made them into who they are, and what they want out of life.
Our Mission
To change the world, starting with men, from the inside out; evolving masculinity into a radiant force of unconditional love, transforming the collective—one man at a time.
What We Offer
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Male Exclusive Gatherings
Curated to let men be men without any external distraction.
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Mixed Gender Containers
Spaces that are intended for feedback, integration, connection, and balance.
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Invite Only Events
Men who are consistently doing "the work" are invited to sacred settings and special events.
About the Founder
Ryan is a 31 year old that started this movement a few days after his 30th birthday.
Since beginning his mindfulness journey in 2017, he experienced cycles of expansion and immediate contraction. He realized one of the biggest issues was his inconsistent discipline and faith in the process of going inward.
Upon reflection of his experience in collegiate locker rooms, he realized the camaraderie is what provided the accountability and motivation that brought the best out of him. He realized that he was now playing the game of life but had no team to it play with. Since then, he has been creating a team environment for the men that want to play the game of life together.
Before 29, he was ignorant to how broken and constantly in fight or flight he was. Like most, he was able to impose his will and intelligence to force momentary sensations of being enough. His life was a constant pursuit of accolades, women, money, drugs, and every form of external validation in order to feel enough.
Inevitably this cycle lead him to phases of severe depression and suicidal ideation.
One of the things he is most adamant about is normalizing the thought of suicide thereby saving men from the guilt and shame spiral that ensues with these phases in life.
Over the last couple of years, through a journey of self forgiveness, self acceptance, and self love, he has transformed his experience from a numbed hell on earth to heaven on earth. His partial liberation and adoption of a heart first approach to life inspired him to invite others along on the journey so that they could alchemize their human experience as well.