SOFTENING INTO SAFETY
& THE ART OF CONNECTION
This is a first of its kind, all-immersive, in-person experience, created for us to establish a sense of our own inner safety, emotional regulation, and self-expression. It will combine a gentle yoga flow & embodied movement into a zen-style meditation, both accompanied by live music, and ending with the opportunity to connect and integrate.
The Vision
Over the past 4 years, I've hosted and facilitated a meditation circle and men's support circle. I've been a member of the Rising Man Program for over 2 years where I've sought support from other men, I've also been doing my own yoga practice for over 6 years and touring as a professional musician for over a decade.
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In fall 2025 I had a vision combining all of these pursuits into one simple offering. ​
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As I'm sure many of us can relate to, we had a rough past few years and I personally hit an internal wall dealing with levels of grief, insecurity, self worth, depression, and just an overall out-of-alignment feeling. In short, I felt like shit. And after long months of struggle I realized somewhere along the way, I had been putting pressure on the external world to make me feel better. It was actually pushing people away. I was seeking the answer outside of myself. And it wasn't until I started taking responsibility for my own emotions, health, & decisions that things began to change.
In this process, what I discovered, was that for a long time, I didn't feel safe in my mind. I didn't trust myself anymore, and I was desperate for validation and approval. That's no way to grow. So, I started to build a new foundation to be the best version of myself. It wasn't sexy, and it wasn't fun but it was very necessary. I think about it like a seed. The germination process is in the dark, in the dirt, and under ground where no one can see the roots setting the foundation for the eventual fruit to grow. So my idea is to share these practices in person, in a group setting for men, women, and however we identify.
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This workshop is an attempt to answer a calling for men and women to cultivate our own sense of inner safety as individuals. "I am safe here, I am safe in my body." This has become a very important topic in the world today because of distrust and fear. By building the fundamental skills of inner safety, we become steadier in the face of conflict and confusion and can approach our lives in alignment and harmony.
