The Mindful Men’s Guild
MEDITATION + EMBODIMENT + BREATHWORK + PSYCHEDELICS + COUNCIL + MEN’S WORK
A men’s group for high-performers on a mindfulness path.
If you’re a man who is excelling in your career, but…
You sometimes feel overwhelmed by stress or emotions…
You’re ready to heal parts of yourself…
You’re interested in exploring more mindfulness practices…
You want more authentic connections with good men…
You’d like more accountability in your life…
…then this group is for you.
Our “Why”
As men in today’s world, we face immense pressure to perform, succeed, and be strong.
This pressure isn’t all bad… it likely helped you perform, achieve, and get to where you are today.
But for many of us, there’s something missing—a sense of true brotherhood and support.
A place where we can be unapologetically and authentically ourselves, with other men.
A space where we feel safe to share our stories, emotions, reflections and visions.
A group that shows up for one another no matter what, with love and strength.
Welcome to The Mindful Men’s Guild.
What we do
Mindfulness Practices
Explore meditation, breathwork, and the mindful use of psychedelics to deepen self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. Free yourself from distractions, slow down, and cultivate presence as you journey inward to understand yourself more fully.
Council Work
Tap into the transformative power of authentic connection through open-hearted expression. Engage in meaningful conversations, listen deeply to others, and confront your wounds and emotions. Experience the strength and safety of being seen, heard, and supported by fellow men.
Embodiment Practices
Reconnect your mind with your body through movement, breathwork, and outdoor exercises. Ground yourself in the present moment, tune into your body’s wisdom, and align with the natural world around you.
Meeting Structure
We gather once a month for a powerful 2-hour session designed to foster connection, emotional safety, and empowerment among men. Each session begins with a grounding practice to center ourselves, followed by a check-in. This is your time to share openly about your life—your challenges, progress, or whatever’s on your mind—in a supportive and non-judgmental space.
Next, we engage in process work inspired by men’s work, mindfulness, and various embodiment practices. Each session introduces a different process focused on cultivating deeper emotional awareness, connection, and a sense of empowerment, wisdom, peace and collective care.
As we near the end of each call, we create space for deeper sharing. This is your opportunity to seek guidance and support from fellow members, ask for help, and offer your own insights in return.
Join us to experience the power of brotherhood, mindful presence, wholeness, and personal growth in a community that values holistic wellness, integrated spirituality, and authentic connection.
Deep down, we hunger to meet our soul. All during the course of our lives we struggle to catch up with ourselves. We are so taken up, so busy and distracted, that we cannot dedicate enough time or recognition to the depths within us.
— John O’Donohue
Who this is for:
You’re a man committed to becoming your best selfYou recognize the importance of slowing down and looking inYou value deep connections with other like-minded peopleYou believe in investing in experiences that feed your soulYou’re ready to heal parts of yourself that are wounded or hurting
Who this is not for:
People who never want to take a break from workPeople who don’t believe in rest or frequent self-careLone wolves who don’t play well with othersAnyone who’s afraid of getting dirty in the woodsPeople who are unwilling to let their guard down
Meet your Guides
Since late 2022, Louis and Jack have been collaborating on a wide range of projects, from hosting 200+ person ceremonial raves to creating online courses and communities, and putting on world-class retreats.
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Meditation & Breathwork Teacher
Psychedelic Researcher & GuideLouis discovered the transformative potential of psychedelics at 17, which led him to study Zen Buddhism, yogic philosophy, and indigenous traditions, and graduate from McGill University with majors in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religion. Believing that psychedelic experience is a basic human right with important biological functions, Louis seeks to democratize informed access to psychedelics through research, education and community support services. Founder of Psygaia and early contributor to Nectara’s integration program, Louis is currently working on his Psygaia hypothesis while completing his MA in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies at the University of Ottawa. As a certified yoga and breathwork teacher, he teaches at various centers in BC. In his free time, Louis enjoys backcountry skiing, trail running, writing, gardening, teaching, and designing.
Louis discovered the transformative potential of psychedelics at 17, which led him to study Zen Buddhism, yogic philosophy, and indigenous traditions, and graduate from McGill University with majors in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religion. Believing that psychedelic experience is a basic human right with important biological functions, Louis seeks to democratize informed access to psychedelics through research, education and community support services. Founder of Psygaia and early contributor to Nectara’s integration program, Louis is currently working on his Psygaia hypothesis while completing his MA in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies at the University of Ottawa. As a certified yoga and breathwork teacher, he teaches at various centers in BC. In his free time, Louis enjoys backcountry skiing, trail running, writing, gardening, teaching, and designing.
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Breathwork Facilitator
Somatic Healing GuideJack is a somatic healing guide and performance coach who helps people improve their mindset and mental health. His mission is deeply personal, drawing from experiences with overcoming anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks. Jack’s toolkit spans many modalities including shadow work, breathwork, somatic therapy, men's work, and psychedelic integration. His goal is to support you in coming into wholeness – meaning feeling safety, love, trust, and connection with all parts of yourself. Jack loves to ski, read, go hiking, play guitar, and DJ – anything that stirs up adrenaline (safely) or moves his heart.
“The retreat was an incredible safe space and community of brothers to grow in wellbeing and make a paradigm shift together into further growth and healing. As a busy COO one of America’s fastest growing companies, it’s been so long since I’ve had the right opportunity could unplug and take the special time needed to reconnect with myself, find healing and practice mindfulness – and the reconnect retreat was the perfect place to do that and even discover like-minded brothers and get excellent guidance in psilocybin therapy.”
– Tony
“Having the guidance of Jack and Louis during the meditations and conscious connected breath sessions was powerful in away I could have never imagined. They changed my entire perspective on words, gratitude, and surrender.
– Kelly
I felt connected, seen, and safe in a way my soul has been yearning for for a very long time
- Cooper
Membership Fees
Men who have attended one of our retreats get a 50% discount on membership fees.
$100
USD / month
✔ Monthly meetings (2 hours)
✔ Access to private WhatsApp Group
✔ Breathwork & mindfulness recordings
✔ Early access to retreats
$900
For 12 months
✔ Monthly meetings (2 hours)
✔ Access to private WhatsApp Group
✔ Breathwork & mindfulness recordings
✔ Early access to retreats
FAQs
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We meet every 4 weeks on Thusday, from 2-4pm PDT / 5-7pm EDT.
Upcoming dates:
October 24, 2024
November 21, 2024
December 19, 2024
January 16, 2025
February 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 5, 2025
July 10, 2025 (5 weeks after June 5)
August 7, 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
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As high-performers ourselves, mindfulness is a cornerstone of our success. It allows us to feel more grounded, become more self-aware, and respond rather than react when challenges arise in life.
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No. This is not a drop-in or casual group.
This is for guys who are looking for a sense of ongoing brotherhood and are ready to commit their time and energy.
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This group is not for everyone.
If $100 is a stretch for you, then this isn't the right group for you.
Our intention is to curate a group of high-performing men who value the experience of connecting with like-minded guys.
Your membership in the group isn't just about the facilitated time, it's also about who you're getting connected with and the new relationships you'll develop as a result.
We (your facilitators) also bring a deep well of experiences, knowledge, and wisdom, and continue to learn and train. Being compensated fairly helps us to deliver exceptional experiences for the group.
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We care deeply about creating a group dynamic that feels right. Our application process is relatively simple and helps us ensure we have cohesion and a great collective experience.
We welcome you to apply here.
The Reconnect Retreat
In September 2024 we hosted our first annual men’s retreat.
Over the course of 5 days, we bonded deeply as brothers, while using mindfulness practices, discovering ourselves in nature, and working with psilocybin mushrooms.
Members of this group will get early access to spots at future men’s retreats.