Men Circle: The Men Who Shaped Me
About the event
Men's Circle: The Men Who Shaped Me
A fellowship of men. Come to share, set intentions, and hear wisdom from one another, and from elders. Who taught you what it means to be a man? A father, a grandfather, a coach, a teacher, an uncle. Maybe a stranger, or someone who showed you what *not* to become.
It's hard to find examples of strong, balanced manhood today, and most of us carry our struggles alone. For generations, in many cultures, men have gathered to share, bond, and grow more consciously. This circle is a small return to that.
Our goals: Through connecting to healthy masculinity, we aim to heal our connection with the feminine and become reliable, safe, efficient men of the world.
Come out of this afternoon with: — Clarity on the men who shaped you and what you want to carry forward or put down — The experience of being heard by other men — A practice for peace, resilience & courage you can take home
Our approach: We draw on the wisdom of yoga to develop flexibility, empathy, and courage, and to use our energy for protection, appreciation, and creativity in the world. Drama & play-based approaches add flexibility, the courage to change, and resilience.
What we'll do:
1. Meet each other and set our intentions 2. Create guidelines for the space together 3. Breathwork and relating activities 4. Pair and group sharing: the men who molded us 5. Contemplative practice for peace 6. 7 Principles of Success from Shiva: in the yogic tradition, Shiva is regarded as the first teacher. What can he show us about what it means to be a man? 7. Group discussion 8. Reflection and closure
This is not a therapy session. It's a support and practice circle. You can pass on anything. No experience needed, and no need to arrive with it figured out.
The space: Inclusive and safe for men of all sexualities, backgrounds, and faiths. We're rooted in safety, doing the least harm, and a benevolent mind, with creative and conscious assertiveness: neither passive nor aggressive.
About me: Drama therapist in training, certified yoga and meditation teacher (1,800 teaching hours), MEd in Education.
Date: October 11th, 2026 Time: 12-2 pm Location: 3680 Rue Jeanne-Mance #103, Montréal, QC H2X 2K5 Investment: 25-35 CAD (Sliding Scale)
"When men feel the wound that cannot heal, they either bury themselves in woman's arms and ask her for healing, which she cannot provide, or they hide themselves in macho pride and enforced loneliness.”
― James Hollis, [Under Saturn's Shadow: The Wounding and Healing of Men](https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/198162)
