Man Alive

Building lifelong community amongst likeminded men.

“Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to their grave with the song still in them”

Henry David Thoreau

 
For millennia, men have sat in circles together, shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart. Today, most men sit in silence. Alone. Disconnected. When we lose that space, we lose more than connection—we lose a part of ourselves.
 
I started Man Alive to be a part of the solution. To help men reconnect with their hearts and souls. To connect them with other men to have the honest conversations they often never have.
 
Man Alive brings a small group of men together to ignite something in them that may have laid dormant for a while. That whisper often heard when we quiet are minds. 
 
I help connect likeminded men who will become a support network like no other. A group of men who will hold you accountable and help you discover your authentic effortless self.
 

The Man Alive Retreat

 

What to expect at the retreat:

  • Transformative breathing practices for healing, clarity, and a profound sense of inner peace.
  • Sessions on emotional awareness and how important it is to speak your truth even if your voice shakes that will radically improve intimate relationships. 
  • Daily somatic practices, guided movement, and outdoor activities to promote wellness and reconnect you with your body.
  • Tools for mental and emotional resilience to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
  • Build relationships amongst a group of like-minded men that will extend beyond the walls of the gathering.
  • Nature Connection: Reap the profound health benefits of immersing in nature.
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"As someone who has never done anything like this, on any level, I can confidently say this was life-changing. The culture Ross creates transcends concepts like Mental Health and Wellbeing—this is about living."
Jamie
Physiotherapist

Community

Having a group of like-minded men in your corner for life is vital in supporting your overall wellbeing. During your retreat you’ll spend quality time building community and camaraderie amongst the group, all done without any chanting, fire ceremonies or incense sticks. I also ensure I set you up for longterm success and give you the tools and frameworks to connect once a month for life, becoming the ultimate encouragement and support network.

Breathwork

Conscious Connected Breathwork is one of the most powerful tools we have to unlock the parts of ourselves we’ve buried, numbed, or forgotten. Through intentional, circular breathing, it bypasses the busy, guarded mind and goes straight to the body—the place where stress, trauma, and suppressed emotion are stored. For men especially, who are often conditioned to stay strong, stay silent, and stay in control, breathwork offers a safe, potent gateway to release tension, reconnect with emotion, and rediscover a sense of inner clarity and calm.

Nature

We’ll be embracing nature as it has a huge role to play in our overall wellbeing and happiness, the ocean in particular being a brilliant life long teacher.  Being in the ocean together is a beautiful way to deepen that connection with yourself and build camaraderie amongst each other in natures most humbling arena.

Location: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Our home is in the far corner of West Wales, perched on a hill overlooking the waves in the only Coastal National Park in the UK. Here, where the road ends at the sea, numerous diverse strands come together: sea and mountain, art and history, Celtic and Anglo-Saxon influences, and year-round opportunities for adventure. Being out here on the edge brings about a sense of deeper connection to nature, each other and more importantly, to yourself. It also creates a sense of optimism. Of tranquility. Of abundance.  We have some of the finest blue flag beaches anywhere in the UK.

We look forward to welcoming you out on the rugged Welsh coast.