Hello
Ray Rizzo has spent decades as a teacher and practitioner of the Healing Arts. An author, chef, father, mountaineer, songwriter, storyteller, and lifelong yoga teacher, Ray now leads men’s circles focused on the themes of The Sun King, depth psychology, and plant medicine integration. He is the author of Weightlessness: A Synthesis of Yoga, Pilates, and Chi Kung and Bones for Joy. Ray is a certified manual therapist, yoga teacher under Dharma Mittra and holds a degree in writing from the State University of New York, where he was mentored by Stephen Larsen in the tradition of Joseph Campbell. He was also the host of the popular farm-to-table TV show Ray’s Farm (Ray'in Çiftliği) in Türkiye, where he shared his expertise on sustainable living, cooking, and healthy lifestyles with a broad audience. Ray now lives in the mountains of Türkiye with his wife, Duygu, and hosts retreats worldwide.
My Story
After more than 2 decades as a yoga teacher and wellness expert, I began to focus my efforts on guiding men. There seemed to be a huge need for balanced and integrated masculinity—a need I saw in myself. Like many men of my generation, I wanted to be far from the so-called "toxic masculinity," but I also found that something was missing for me when I distanced myself from my core. As Robert Bly say's, “True radiant energy does not wait in the feminine realm, nor the macho, but out in the magnetic field of the Deep Masculine.” This book and my life's work now focus on helping men connect with this vital force. It's my intention to do so in a way that is real, grounded, authentic, and as free from stereotypes and cliches as possible. All are welcome here.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
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