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Who We Are

Ancient Wisdom Today is an educational organization that provides online and nature-based programs for adults and youth to discover their inherent wisdom and full potential. 

A connection to nature and one another is a powerful force for healing. Our programs are designed to connect you to yourself, others, and the Earth so that we can create meaning and beauty in the world. We educate and empower you to develop inner strength, knowledge to heal, strong leadership skills, and loving relationships. Drawing from various ancient wisdom traditions, we tap into our unlimited potential and discover who we truly are. 

Ancient Wisdom Today was founded in 2020 by Melanie Ryan and Andy Steigmeier with a vision of providing ancient wisdom for healing the modern world.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide quality education and healing services that restore a connection to nature, teach human virtues, consciousness, leadership skills, holistic health and healing. 

 

Our vision is to bring wisdom and hope to future generations. Melanie Ryan and Andy Steigmeier work with other skilled professionals who share the same Vision. If you would like to work with us please contact us at info@ancientwisdomtoday.com

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Our Devotion 

The meaning and expression of our devotion is for those who touched our lives and brought us to our own authenticity and deep connection with the Earth. We dedicate the work of Ancient Wisdom Today to the memory of our son Justin Bodhi Steigmeier, and all the wise ancestors of Earth and Sky who exist in the highest realms of love and light.

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What We Offer

Wilderness Skills

AWT offers a range of nature-based programs from introduction to mastery of Wilderness Skills such as tracking, wilderness survival, archery, awareness, philosophy, and ceremonies. Click here for more information on our Wilderness Skills Programs.

The Golden Shadow Method

The Golden Shadow Method is a path of awakening your full human potential. Taught by Melanie Ryan, intuitive psychotherapist. This method weaves Jungian psychology, Buddhist philosophy, and indigenous wisdom to resolve what is hidden in the unconscious and help you discover your authenticity, creativity and inherent gifts. For more information about The Golden Shadow Method click here.

 

Healing Sessions

Melanie Ryan, LCSW is an intuitive psychotherapist and energy worker. Sessions are online and focuses on education and deep inner work of the mind, body and soul. This includes trigger work, soul retrieval, past life regression, Vision Questing, and spiritual psychotherapy. Click here for Melanie's About Page for more information.

 

Andy Steigmeier, LMT, CSCS is a pain specialist. Sessions are in person and online. As a therapeutic bodyworker, Andy provides a unique method of healing pain in the body that prevents the need for surgery and medication. Andy offers health coaching and wellness practice plans that bring the body back into balance. Click here for Andy's About Page for more information.

 

Private Mentorships

We offer private mentorships for motivated individuals seeking to use ancient wisdom to transform their lives. Mentorship involves a commitment to private 1:1 online sessions to help you face life’s challenges and assist you through major life transitions for personal and professional growth. Contact Melanie and Andy by email. 

See our Programs Page for a list of our current programs online and in person.

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Justin Bodhi

Sunshine Club 

A Scholarship Fund

In Memory of Justin Bodhi Steigmeier

June 30, 2008 – December 19, 2023

Justin was the only child of Melanie and Andy. He was 15 years old when he passed away suddenly of an aneurysm, a shocking event that sent Melanie and Andy on a spiritual journey beyond their imagination. Melanie and Andy were devoted homeschooling parents who shaped Justin into a well-respected leader. Justin was a 2 nd degree black belt in Taekwondo, a two-time gold medalist, state champion and TKD instructor. He was an Eagle Scout Candidate and a Teen Leader in his wilderness survival school. Justin was well accomplished in many areas, yet he was humble. He was a wise old soul and, in many ways, a spiritual teacher for Melanie and Andy. Justin also wrote a memoir the last two years of his life. A book of his reflections on life and his Vision. You can purchase Justin’s book here.

If you would like to help, make it possible for others of lesser means to attend our programs, please contribute to the Justin Steigmeier Sunshine Club. These funds are strictly used to give aid to those who do not have the means to afford our programs. You many apply for full or partial scholarship to our programs by emailing info@ancientwisdomtoday.com

If you would like to contribute please

contact us or you can 

Venmo: @Melanie-Ryan-33

Zelle: 914.260.1696

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Coming in 2025, Andy, Melanie and Justin will be seen in Remembering the Soul, an independently filmed docu-series about humanities call to consciousness, how ancient wisdom can heal and restore us to sanity, stories of how we can face adversity, and find meaning and purpose in our suffering. 

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