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Men's Work & Men's Group

How do we, men, develop our healthy masculine edge?

Alone and in the company of other men. Iron shapes iron. The masculine grows in challenge from the masculine and in appreciation from the feminine. Please note that with feminine and masculine I mean the energy and not the gender of the person embodying that energy. Masculinity is an inner game that needs role models as much as introspection. It is the hero journey, going against the odds and trusting an inner insight, following his truths, to craft his divine path. It is standing for that which no one else around seems to stand for, with honor and conviction. The masculine is a penetrative energy. It wants to cut through the world, through lies and through veils of illusion. The healthy masculine relaxes in truth. It is clarity, purpose, direction, and discipline. The masculine knows what he wants, who he is and will go through any obstacle to get where he knows he must be.

I mention masculine, not men, since both men and women have masculine and feminine energies. Although in most men, not all, there is a stronger expression of masculine energy. Sometimes, it is just a matter of the degree that you as an individual allow the expression of one or the other, or what the expression of your soul through you is regardless of your gender. If you are a man, developing a healthy inner feminine is a good idea in my opinion, especially if you want to develop a healthy masculine that is not out of balanced or distorted. The development of your masculine edge as a man, will surely bring development of your feminine side too.

 

There are few things more sexy than a man in touch with his inner world and responding with awareness and intention from it. That awareness and connection with body, mind and soul comes with the integration of the feminine side. At the end of the day, the game for me is not to become a more masculine man, but a more integrated and healthy man where whatever my soul essence is, will naturally unfold. When this integration happens our true nature will shine without needing to act or look a certain way. There is total acceptance of who we are, of all the colours radiating within ourselves and we enjoy an inner balance between our masculine and feminine essences. A healthy integrated man is not afraid of other men, is not afraid of connecting with other men, enjoys life and does not avoid either his emotions or the emotions of his partner. He has the capacity to stand in the middle of the storm staying present and connected to his truth. He does not need a partner to be happy and joyful, although he might choose to share his life with one.

 

It is important to do​ this work exclusively among men to create a space of deep understanding, trust and empathy. There is a level of relating and camaraderie harder to achieve when women are involved. Same reason why women-only spaces exist. They support different purposes, as mixed spaces support other purposes and they are all important and necessary.

Men's work might be for you if you are a man and:
  • You feel life has you instead of you have life.

  • You struggle to take initiative and speak your truth.

  • You want to confidently say no and express and own your boundaries.

  • You want to ignite your fire and passion in life.

  • You desire to deeply connect with other men and women.

  • You want to step up your sex life and feel confident in approaching people you find attractive.

  • You are ready to take responsibility and shape your life.

  • Above all, you want to be your most authentic self and live your life.

  • You long to belong to a group of committed brothers that supports you staying on track with what matters to you in life.

Respect between Men Martial Arts
Friends on a Mountain
Method

To do men's work, I work with 1-1 coaching sessions and/or being part of a men's group. Both formats are online. 

In 1-1 coaching sessions, I will bring the Consciousness Coaching framework and/or tools from the world of Tantra. Each case is a whole world so it will be tailored made to your needs. What you get is a loving and committed companion that is in the journey for over 7 years now.

The Men's Circles I facilitate consist of a group of 6 - 10 men. We meet online once a week. The cycle is of 3 months, and you can decide to opt in or out after each cycle. The recommendation is to stay for at least 1 year to fully grasp the shifts and progress achieved by being part of this powerful container. The whole goal is to share ourselves vulnerably and authentically with other men, relax in the presence of other men and be seen in the depths of our beings by other men.

 

Currently I am calling men to be part of one online men's circle in English (Saturdays, 10:00 AM CET). Starting date will be April 2025. If you are interested reach me through this website or through social media and let's connect.

Practical details:

  • The online sessions are in ZOOM.

  • The length of the 1-1 online session is 60 minutes and the investment is 90 €.

  • Each cycle of a Men's Circle lasts 3 months, and consists of 12 sessions of 75 minutes.

My why

I have been my whole life surrounded by male friends and family members, and I have a father that has been physically present across my whole life, something I am very grateful for. Yet, deep down, there was a longing for a certain depth that was not met. There was (and is) also a belief that I cannot truly be myself among men. Specially as men, and when we are in groups, my experience is that conversations might become shallow or cliché because it feels "safe". Little is shared about sexuality, inner struggles, wild dreams, or simple eye contact or touch.

 

Being held fully in loving-presence by other men, is something as beautiful as rare nowadays. Things are fortunately changing, as many of the attitudes we men have when we are together, are deeply rooted in fear of connecting with other men. This fear is not natural, it is not who we are as men, it is conditioning. Some of us grew up scared of our fathers, of our male teacher or other male role models and the imprint is carried along when we connect with other men. Being part of a men's group is for me one of the best ways to heal these wounds and become comfortable and relaxed in the presence of other men.

 

It is a joy for me to facilitate such spaces, either 1-1 or in group where men can come together, see and feel each other and relax in the presence of other men.

 

Men deeply connecting with each other is a revolution. Do you want to be part of it?

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