We recently connected with Manta and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Manta, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
For most of my life, I have followed the call of virtue– of goodness. Depending on my phase of development, my definition of goodness differed– at times, serving the most insecure parts of myself, sometimes a painful manifestation of my ego, at others, the wellbeing of those I served, for the sheer belief in all of our inherent worth. It was made clear to me early on that a life well lived was one ignited by passion, and the undulating waves of life would demand I steer them with intention.
I assumed it would be difficult. I assumed it would require sacrifice, the willingness to face fears and the capacity to delay gratification. The agent propelling me then, I thought, would have to be discipline. So, I lived a life full of diverse experiences, building and testing discipline in contexts unique enough to offer distinct lessons. From attending West Point to competing in body building and triathlon, working as a software development project manager at multi-billion dollar companies, owning a pie company, surviving tumultuous relationships, living in poverty– all of them were difficult. I cultivated discipline by doing things I didn’t want to do when I didn’t want to do them. It could be working 12 hours a day or making the bed every morning. I attribute much of my success to the action-affirmed belief that the way you do anything is the way you do everything.
It has been my insatiable desire to find my purpose, which allowed me to do all of the hard things with gratitude, and often a smile on my face. My internal condition enables me to take aligned action, which is why I prioritize therapy, exercise and celebrating my body, practicing meditation and mindfulness, and, with exceptional intention, harnessing the power of my subconscious mind. As a result, I have grown from a tragically self-conscious young adult to someone who not only loves their own company, but is friends with the voice in their head. All of this for the sake of purpose, because purpose, I believed, is where I would find happiness. I was wrong!
Two years ago, I left my corporate career to turn inwards, focusing 100% of my attention on finding purpose. Along the way, I found something much more valuable- a blueprint for living, and as I have pledged allegiance to these practices, namely, breath work, meditation, prayer, gratitude and reflection, I have created valuable space and silence within. As I learned how to listen, a voice became louder, one with an incredibly simple answer to the question: Our purpose is to serve others in a way that speaks to us. It doesn’t need to be a job, a concrete commitment, or even easily communicable. Something magical happens when we learn how to cultivate a feeling of inner alignment, gratitude, joy, agency and love, within and without. At that intersection lies my purpose.
Again, I emphasize that action which inspires purpose does not need to be a profession or dominant action to be “real” or “true”. Personally, serving others by teaching practical practices intended to help them to, with the least amount of effort, enjoy life more, feels so good. I had to dedicate myself to it. Making it my profession is the only way I can possibly have my desired impact and enjoy as much of it as possible. I find purpose in kindness, patience, celebration and so much more. However, it always lies at the center of action. Action takes intention and often discipline. The road to purpose has been characterized by self-discovery and self-mastery. I cannot wait to see how it evolves along with my ever-changing self.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Being a relatively new full-time professional spiritualist, my offerings and the ways I work with people are evolving. Currently, I am most focused on teaching breathwork and meditation, offering energy work, and channeling personalized messages. This year, I moved to Ubud, Bali to expand my knowledge of spiritual teachings and to deepen my personal practices. I studied different modalities, under gurus from various traditions. Most notably, I found my current spiritual teacher, a monk of 15 years and the happiest person I’ve ever met. He has helped me become a certified breathwork, meditation, and shaktipat practitioner.
Prior to visiting Bali, I identified my personal mission– to find the most impactful aspects of different practices which would, when practiced together, have the greatest net positive impact on one’s vibration, and thus emotional state, and capacity to attract that which they desire into their lives. I fulfilled that goal with the creation of my unique offering, Samadhi Sync.
Samadhi Sync is a transformational one-hour somatic experience, meticulously designed to align the body, mind, and energy. This session is ideal for individuals and groups seeking a holistic, accessible practice that delivers immediate relaxation, emotional release, and renewed clarity. It combines pranayama (breathwork), gentle seated movement, kriyas and guided meditation.
The session provides an accessible, yet profound experience rooted in science-backed techniques, leaving participants relaxed, emotionally balanced and energetically aligned.
Samadhi Sync is unique for a handful of reasons. First, it is profoundly different from the most popular westernized breathwork and meditation offerings, even in a market as diverse as Los Angeles, where I live. In contrast to practices like holotropic breathwork or Wim Hof, the pranayama practiced in Samadhi Sync date back 1000s of years. They are ancient Spiritual and healing traditions using various techniques designed to harness prana, or life force. The extension and control of this vital energy is believed in these traditions to sustain both the mind and body. What is incredible about living in this era is that we now have science to support this!
Second, it is holistic and synergistic, integrating complementary modalities, movement, breath and meditation, in a seamless flow which enhance and build upon each other.
Third, it is accessible to all. No prior experience, physical ability, or shared spiritual beliefs are required, which makes it ideal for a diverse audience.
Fourth, it is grounded in research-supported practices that promote nervous system regulation, emotional resilience and energetic alignment.
And finally, something so important to me- it is simple, short, and easy to digest. The one-hour class is the greatest level of commitment I would recommend to a client. Even five minutes of intentional daily practice can create tangible, meaningful, positive change.
Currently, I am in search of vehicles to share this offering as well as interested audiences. I believe there is much magic in physical presence and energy exchange. While I have developed free introductory courses to breathwork and meditation, Samadhi Sync is something that I’m limiting to in-person instruction at this time.
Of course, I am also thoroughly enjoying serving clients in other ways. Perhaps my favorite practice is channeling- working with non-physical energies and translating vibrational messages and signatures into words. For example, a client may want to purchase a home, and prior to doing so, ensure it doesn’t carry a negative energetic history. Through writing or spoken word, I access and share the history of the space and share it with the client, answering questions and providing additional context.
I have channeled messages from deceased loved ones and guidance from clients’ higher selves. Furthermore, I offer tarot readings, monthly and yearly predictions and more. It has been difficult to limit my offerings because the needs of the populations I serve are so diverse, and I genuinely love all of it. If you’re interested in a reading, my personal suggestion would be a Year Ahead reading. It contains month by month predictions of what is to come, obstacles to expect and how to approach them, opportunities to capitalize on, and so much more. I just finished doing my own Year Ahead reading- it is one of my absolute favorites!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
These three qualities are in direct response to what I believe to be the qualities which most threaten someone’s capacity to live a life which exceeds their expectations.
1. Honesty, namely, with self.
If you cannot be honest with yourself, you have no definite allies, no map, and no grasp on reality. Honesty with self must transcend shame. It must be absolute, and prioritized over avoiding any feeling, no matter how painful,
Most people cannot, in actuality, escape their truths, yet they act as if the fictional story they would prefer is reality. Honesty with self is the single most important quality to cultivate. No one can hold you accountable. No one can do it for you. Often, the first step is acknowledging that the reality you are making no effort to change is not, in fact, good enough. That desire for something better is really all you need to get started.
2. Accountability
I define accountability as the willingness to accept consequences, good or bad, of our lived reality. Particularly those which are a byproduct of our own actions. After honesty, the single most debilitating human quality is a victim mindset.
It robs agency and makes action incredibly difficult. It locks one in a place of low emotional vibration, and is, at its core, dishonest. We all have a part in our experiences. Once something happens and is over, it only exists in our minds. While we cannot control, in an absolute sense, the things which affect us, we have control over the effects.
Being accountable to others builds the most valuable interpersonal quality, trust. It confers reliability and reasonableness. Being accountable is not complicated. Admit fault, apologize, take responsibility, keep your promises. You have opportunities to do these things with regularity.
3. Humility
Humility allows for action. It disempowers the ego. It allows you to, with greater ease, do what is truly for your highest good. I got to where I am by being willing to try, with honest and continued effort, anything I truly believed would help me. That is because to me, living a good life is always more important than being right. I’d rather be happy, every time!
I allow people to be smarter and more impressive than me. I don’t compromise my relationships for the sake of validation. Most importantly, I accept that I mess up along the way, a lot. I don’t beat myself up or chastise myself for it- I acknowledge I am a human being doing the best I can with what I have. I let that be enough. It makes life much easier.
Tell us what your ideal client would be like?
I work with a lot of different types of people. Many of them share the characteristic of curiosity They have questions they have been unable to answer. I work well with people who want more out of life and are willing to give even the slightest bit of effort to get there. I am not a motivator. I am, above all, a teacher. I answer those who seek.
Contact Info:
- Website: mantamystic.com
- Other: manta@mantamystic.com
