About us
For over 20 years, Ryan has been on a healing and transformation journey spanning many ancient traditions including Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Lakota. Ultimately, he found all the traditions lead back to the same place, one's own heart. Ryan teaches in a universal way, bridging the worlds of philosophy, psychology and religion. He emphasizes experience over book knowledge.
"People often complicate spirituality. It's simply coming to know your own Spirit on the deepest level." ~ Ryan
Lidia has practiced meditation and mindfulness for over 10 years, including in some of the most spiritually empowering places on planet Earth. She has studied the acient Buddhist and Hindu teachings and holds a Yoga Instructor certification.
"I've experienced transformation -- subtle, ongoing and profound. I'm not the same person I was last month, last week, or even yesterday. I can feel it in my body and in my choices. It's as though meditation has tuned me into the quiet music of change, a song that plays beneath the surface of everyday life." ~ Lidia
Ryan, Co-founder and teacher of Heart School
Lidia, co-founder and community organizer of Heart School
Testimonials
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning as a friend, you’ll find a supportive space to learn, practice, and belong.
I felt a deep calm and connection I didn’t know was possible.
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Lawrence L.
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Heart School helped me trust myself—and my joy—again.
Julie L.
The community is so welcoming. I felt at home.
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Erika M.
Some of Ryan's students prefer to call him "Chitananda", which translates from Sanskrit to "Bliss Consciousness". Ryan received this sacred name from his Buddhist meditation teacher many years ago. Ryan says the name accurately describes how he feels every time he meditates these days.