A Podcast by Ryan Bean
Life As An
Observer
Breath · Body · Being · Southern Utah
Latest Episodes
The Yoga Sutras & Satya
Exploring truthfulness on the eight-limbed path — what it means to live in alignment with your deepest truth.
Ahimsa & Non-Violence
Living the first yama in everyday life — practicing compassion toward yourself and the world around you.
The Language of Breath
Mastering breathwork for healing and peak performance — with the Wim Hof Method and beyond.
Cold Immersion & Presence
Using cold exposure as a doorway to the present moment — and what discomfort teaches us about the mind.
Trained in the Himalayas.
Rooted in the Red Rocks.
Ryan Bean is a yoga instructor, breathwork facilitator, soul coach, and seeker. He received his training at the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh, India, and now teaches from the heart of Southern Utah's red rock country.
From the powerful flow of Budokon Yoga to gentle, trauma-informed practices, Ryan weaves meditation, pranayama, and live music into experiences that elevate the mind, body, and soul connection — and brings those conversations to the podcast every week.
"Santosha is the practice of contentment — not complacency, but a deep acceptance of the present moment as the doorway to transformation."
Paths to Presence
Yoga
From dynamic Budokon and Vinyasa flows to restorative and yin practices. Classes rooted in tradition, adapted for every body — group sessions, private instruction, and festival appearances.
Breathwork
As a Language of Breath Lead Trainer and certified Wim Hof Method instructor, Ryan guides powerful breathwork sessions for healing, performance, and transformation.
Meditation & Coaching
Mindfulness training, soul coaching, and guided meditation — available one-on-one or through workshops. Deep practices for building awareness and finding your center.
Retreats
Immersive retreat experiences combining yoga, breathwork, cold immersion, and mindfulness in nature. Custom retreats available for groups and organizations.
Workshops
Regular workshops at Erth Spa, Zion Yoga Fest, and Yin on Fire. From ice church cold immersion to NSDR sessions and breath-to-manifest practices.
Books & Resources
Author of the Breath Log & Journal and children's mindfulness books. Creator of SS Meditation clothing and Santosha Stone handcrafted sandstone coasters from Apple Valley, Utah.