THE PRACTICE is a weekly space for men to slow down, reconnect with the body, and practice being with what is true without needing to fix, explain, or perform.
We begin with a guided meditation, check in, and open the circle for men to share vulnerably. You can speak, listen, stay quiet, or simply notice what happens inside of you.
Next gathering: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Upcoming dates:
September 1st, 2026
September 8th, 2026 (Cancelled)
September 15th, 2026
September 22nd, 2026
September 29th, 2026
Time: 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Zoom
Cost: Donation-based
Register once.
Join when you can.
Click the link below to register for THE PRACTICE. After you register, you’ll receive the recurring Zoom link and a few simple details for joining.
THE PRACTICE is donation-based. After registration, you’ll be invited to give once, give monthly, or support the work in a way that feels right and possible.
About THE PRACTICE
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THE PRACTICE is a recurring online somatic men’s group for men who want to build a deeper relationship with their body, their emotions, and their nervous system.
This is not a place where you have to perform vulnerability or have the right words. It is a space to slow down, check in, and notice what is happening inside of you with support and choice.
Some men arrive feeling stressed, shut down, numb, anxious, disconnected, or tired from carrying too much for too long. Some men arrive because they want to stay connected to the work they have already begun. All of that is welcome.
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Each call is simple and spacious.
We begin by slowing down with a guided meditation or somatic practice. Then we check in. From there, we open the circle for men to share vulnerably, listen honestly, and practice being with themselves and each other in a grounded way.
There is no pressure to share. You can participate quietly. You can listen. You can notice what happens in your body as other men speak. This is part of the practice too.
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THE PRACTICE is for men who want a grounded, accessible place to reconnect with themselves.
It may be for you if:
You feel successful on the outside but disconnected on the inside
You are carrying stress, pressure, numbness, grief, anxiety, or shutdown
You want to practice emotional honesty without being pushed
You are curious about somatic work and nervous system awareness
You want to be around men in a way that feels real, spacious, and non-performative
You are looking for a low-barrier way to stay connected to this work
You do not need previous experience with somatic work, meditation, coaching, therapy, or men’s groups.
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Your donation helps support the wider ecosystem of this work, including SHIFT Foundation grants for male mentors, coaches, therapists, counselors, facilitators, and community leaders.
The intention is simple: to make deep, embodied men’s work more accessible to the men who are also holding and supporting others.
Donation-based participation
THE PRACTICE is donation-based.
You are invited to give what feels right and possible. Some men give each time they attend. Some men become monthly supporters. Some men attend when they cannot donate. The intention is to keep this space accessible while also honoring the time, care, and energy that make it possible.
After you register, you’ll be taken to a page with donation options through PayPal and Venmo.
All proceeds support SHIFT Foundation, which provides grants for male teachers, counselors, therapists, youth mentors, and community leaders to attend leadership and mentorship programs at SHIFT Men’s Retreats.
In 2027, our goal is to fund two full grants for community leaders to attend the retreat and deepen their capacity to support the people and communities they serve.
Your participation supports your own growth while helping make emotionally grounded male leadership more accessible in our communities.
Upcoming Dates
THE PRACTICE meets weekly, every Tuesday on Zoom.
Upcoming dates:
August 25th, 2026
September 1st, 2026
September 8th, 2026 (Cancelled)
September 15th, 2026
September 22nd, 2026
September 29th, 2026
New attendees only need to register once. Returning attendees can use the Zoom link they already received by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. If you have already registered, you do not need to register again. You can use the recurring Zoom link you received by email.
If you are new to THE PRACTICE, please register once before joining.
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The recommended donation amount is $5 - $20. However, you are invited to give what feels right and possible, but donation is not required to attend.
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No. Sharing is optional. You can participate quietly, listen, and notice what happens in your body.
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No. THE PRACTICE is an educational and experiential somatic men’s group. It can be supportive, but it is not therapy or a substitute for mental health care.
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No. This space is beginner-friendly. You will be guided at a pace that allows you to notice your body, breath, emotions, and nervous system with choice.
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After you register, the recurring Zoom link will be sent to your inbox.
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Yes. Please send him the registration page so he can sign up and receive the Zoom link directly.
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You can register again using the form on this page, and the link will be sent to you again.