* whether raised as a man or identifying as one, you are most welcome to join
What our members say
Real men talk!
This forum is great opportunity for all men of all ages to convene and be welcomed. A safe and transparent environment, where one can share honestly without drawing criticism but attract sincerity, wisdom and love.
The facilitators, Vishwam, Govinda and Hanuman are gentle, knowledgeable and caring and very funny!
I have enjoyed the first course. A chance to meet and widen my circle. It's worth a look and a chance to meet new friends.
There's a host of resources made available to everyone access and to develop one spirituality and wellbeing.
~ Suneal
This group was a great opportunity for men to be 'real men' where everyone felt safe, secure and the ability to be vulnerable. The group facilitors were all genuine, kind, caring individuals with lots of wisdom to share. Also great support outside of group sessions with lots of resources to develop your personal and spiritual well-being. Really looking forward to the next group!
~ Joel
Free Taster
To join the free taster on Wednesday 15th December, please email Hanuman Sumananda <hanuman@myself.com>
Dear men,
This is an invitation to what may be the greatest challenge of your life: to let yourself open to the fullness of your being - not just what you were taught was acceptable for boys or men. The strength it takes to embrace your softness, your gentleness, your deep capacity for love and for joy, is tremendous.
The course is designed to help you find the strength to open up to yourself, to Life, in a fuller and deeper way than maybe you ever have before. Probably, fear will arise. And together, we can welcome it. Together, we can stay open to emotions, to challenges, to Life.
Drawing on the ancient wisdom of Yoga including breathing practices, heart meditation, deep relaxation and special methods of releasing old patterns of thought and emotion (e.g., stress!), we will discover that our relationships with ourselves, our (prospective) partners, families, friends, work and all of Life are transformed in the most wonderful ways.
As part of our scientific investigation of the effects of these practices, we will have space to share our experiences of their effects so we can also learn from each other. We are all teach-learners here. We will also have an optional WhatsApp group for anyone who wishes to join to stay connected between classes.
Each Week…
We have space to connect with each other from the spacious and peaceful freedom of the heart. By beginning with heart meditation and gentle yoga, we come into a place where we can really listen to each other and know that we are heard. Men listening to men is precious and rare.
What you get
In addition to the weekly group gatherings & the WhatsApp group, we will have homeplay activities to practice between sessions. You are also warmly invited to get in touch with me for 2 personal Zoom sessions with me over the six weeks if that seems that might be helpful. Sessions will be recorded for you to go back to and enjoy again and again and/or in case you need to miss a week. The course also includes a free copy of Spiritual Warrior - Meditations for Self Discovery (MP3 download) and additional meditations which will continue to support you long after the course has finished.
Contribution - the course fees are just £88 with 20% going to support the grassroots charity work of the Heart Of Living Yoga Foundation.
We look forward to seeing many of you there and hearing any questions you may have.
Love,
Vishwam, Hanuman & Govinda
“What is a spiritual hero? Perhaps its someone who bears the unbearable without closing down. Someone who keeps their heart open. … when we armour the heart, we may feel protected and less vulnerable. But the heart is becoming deadened and cut off from what it needs. Cut off from life and love. Cut off from the Divine. In those situations, armouring the heart is the opposite of what we actually need to do — which is to open the heart. That is the time we most need to reconnect with the living Source of all joy, love & peace which is flowing through our heart.”
— Padma Devi Sumananda
Vishwam Heckert,
Course Facilitator
Vishwam has been interested in gender his whole life. For his degree, he studied Psychology with Gender & Women’s Studies (Grinnell College, 1997) and then wrote his PhD on anarchism, gender, sexuality and personal/social transformation (University of Edinburgh, 2005). His writings in these areas are still used in university courses and independent reading groups.
Feeling the need to go more inwards, Vishwam then dove deeper into the blessings of Yoga. Having begun a dedicated Ashtanga practice in 1998, he went on to train as a teacher with Integral Yoga (2012) and then as a teacher & teacher trainer with Heart Of Living Yoga (2016).
He now leads trainings, retreats, workshops, special courses and weekly classes for those seeking harmony, peace and joy in life. Vishwam is known for his gentleness, playfulness and peaceful presence.
Govinda
Course Faciltator
Govinda is a fully qualified ayurvedic and holistic health practitioner and Heart Meditation Facilitator.
He primarily works 1:1 with individuals to support them in their personal health and wellbeing.
Govinda is a delightful person to spend time with! He cares deeply for his fellow beings and lives each day with a joyful and grateful heart.
Hanuman Sumananda
Course Facilitator
Hanuman is a Heart Of Living Yoga Teacher and Intuitive Healer, here to support and help all reach their potential. He has found his way through some of life’s greatest challenges and offers compassion to all those who are suffering. Hanuman is a beautifully dedicated soul with a gentle heart and open way of simply being himself in the world.
Join us Online!
Booking Form - to register, simply fill this in and payment details will be sent to you. Spaces are limited to just 15 men* and early booking is advised. Places are just £88 with 10% of proceeds going directly to support the grassroots work of the Heart Of Living Yoga Foundation. If finances are a concern, please get in touch. We may be able to help.