2025 and it's still fringe as f*ck for men to do somatic work. Why? Because men are conditioned to suppress the parts of themselves that are tender and vulnerable with dissociation and porn. Join Luis and his friend Steven as they discuss masculinity and the upcoming 6 month Embodied Masculinity Slow group, starting January sixth.
Steven reminisces about singing with a friend when he was 11 years old, when a parent commented, "You are gay, aren't you?" Singing with a friend was "not masculine enough" and something to be repressed. But with somatic work, work that is inherently feminine in it's inward focus, men are able to soften and reclaim their masculinity. When they learn to let themselves, and a group, hold them they take the pressure off of the females in their lives from doing all of the emotional labor for them.
As an Embodied Masculinity small group facilitator Steven gives us a peak into one of his favorite moments, and two practices, from past Embodied Masculinity Slow groups. This inspires Luis to guide an impromptu somatic practice. Slowing down and softening creates more space and capacity to drop defensiveness, allowing the body to begin releasing conditioning and therefore integrating new experiences of masculinity.
You can connect with Steven through his website: intimatelyhuman.com and find him on Instagram @intimatelyhuman
You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied Masculinity group here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/slow-practice-mens-group
You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Blue Spirit Costa Rica here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/blue-spirit
You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/weight-and-trauma
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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/
Learn more about the self-led course here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/self-led-new
Join the waitlist to pre-order Luis' book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book
You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation
Questions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com
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