Olly Ātman Ellis
Personal Profile
Founder of Ātman Wellness, Yoga teacher and facilitator of men's work.
From his experiences with South American shamanic traditions and plant medicine initiation, along with yoga, meditation and eastern traditions he has unearthed a love for the healing the mind, body and soul, Incorporating the power of sound vibrations and drumming.
He has been on an inwards journey of self discovery and recovery.
Having overcome many adversities, addictions, depression, suicidal tendencies and physical surgeries, as a result of many childhood and adulthood traumas.
He is on an incredible journey of healing and understanding the masculine archetypes.
He assists men through deep shadow work and finds ways to support other men on a journey similar to his through his experience and powerful personal process.
He believes that understanding the self can lead to new insights and internal gold, freedom from judgment, shame and blame. He reminds his brothers that they are not alone and help is always available for those willing to turn inwards and look at their shadows.
After having his own own journey of recovery and losing friends and men that he knew well to suicide and drink and drug abuse, he had a calling to support and help men and the masculine, by creating a safe space and group where men could come... to connect, support, be supported, share knowledge and wisdom, a chance to be heard and respected.
Allowing men to take back their power and stand in their sovereignty, to be healthy kings of our inner kingdoms.
About current me...
Over the past seven years, I've dedicated myself to practicing yoga, cultivating a strong personal practice, and developing a deep passion for inversions. Along the way, I've had the honor of learning from exceptional teachers and mentors at various local yoga studios. Inspired by my journey, I completed my 200-hour teacher training in Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa at The Traditional Yoga School in Rishikesh, India.
Since January 2023, I've had the privilege of collaborating with men and leading men's circles. Seeking to enhance my personal development in men's work and offer comprehensive support to men through various processes, I completed the Unmasked Man's eight-month certified facilitation course.
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Following multiple plant medicine initiation ceremonies, which aided in overcoming fears and addictions, I discovered a latent passion and talent for music, particularly drumming and the transformative power of sound healing. A close friend, brother, guru, and mentor played a pivotal role in my journey, sharing lineage and imparting wisdom on working with the spirit of cacao and shamanic instrumental traditions. I had the privilege of supporting various events, holding space during cacao ceremonies, and providing drumming and handpan for sound healing and breathwork journeys.
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Manufacturers user training for the BCX machine.
Certifications
About past me...
Prior to walking this path, my life experience has varied but has been relevant and relatable to this current awareness. In that i have been in some tough situation and overcome many adversities and having to adapt, whilst also being in a position of leadership
From joining the army and completing the selection process for basic training as a teenage boy, quickly getting promoted to junior corporal for our section, which came with a huge burden and responsibly teaching me alot.
I was medically discharged right at the end of my training after receiving knee injuries, and not being fit for service.
This has a huge impact on my life.. but after some time i did my carpentry and joiner apprenticeship and worked at some amazing site projects.
I later went self employed and started up my own construction company under taking big projects, at one stage having 10 subcontractors working for me.
The pressures and stresses of this life style and the work life balance was to much and was ultimately the cause of my psychical and mental health decline at the time.
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I recovered with hard work and then knew i had to change profession, as i could no longer to that work anymore, i became an area surveyor building control inspector and was in this position for 3 years. dealing with live building work applications covering a patch of Shropshire and Staffordshire, working with local authorities, architects and builder's.
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But this was not my souls purpose work, so i have since trusted in the unknown and my faith in this work, to being of services to others and following my heart.