E053 - Discovering Mandala's with Carolyn Trotter

E053 - Discovering Mandala's with Carolyn Trotter

Author: Ror Alexander December 4, 2019 Duration: 44:58

Have you heard of open eye meditation? Or maybe the use of mandala's during open eye meditation to help with maintaining your focus? Well if not, then this will be a fun episode for you. I sit with Carolyn Trotter the artist and owner behind Mandala Blooms, a small business focusing on creating open eye meditation tools using the ancient art of mandala.   

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For men navigating their late thirties, forties, and beyond, Barbells To Buddhas: Train I Travel I Try New S#it offers a refreshingly raw and practical dialogue about building a resilient body and a curious life. Host Ror Alexander, a men's body transformation coach with over twenty-five years in fitness, doesn't just talk about reps and nutrition. He weaves that hard-earned knowledge together with the profound personal shifts he experienced while traveling extensively through Asia and India. This unique blend creates a conversation that’s as much about internal growth as it is about external strength. Each episode feels like a candid discussion with a well-traveled friend who understands that true wellness isn't confined to the gym. You’ll hear actionable strategies for training smarter and eating better, sure, but also reflections on stepping outside comfort zones, pursuing long-held dreams, and integrating a sense of adventure into everyday living. This podcast moves beyond simple self-improvement tips, aiming instead to explore how physical discipline and worldly experience can forge a more capable, content, and engaged version of yourself. It’s for the man who knows his best years are ahead, but wants a straightforward, no-fluff companion for the journey-one that acknowledges the sweat, the curiosity, and the occasional need to just try new shit.
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