
THE AWAKENED MASCULINE INTENSIVE
A 5 day initiatory retreat for men on healthy masculine embodiment, deep inner work and the healing power of sacred brotherhood
Upcoming Dates
August 19th - 22nd, 2026Hridaya Yoga, Longeval, France
BROTHERS
This is a retreat for the man who is longing to feel fully home in himself, in the world and in true brotherhood with other men. This is for the man ready to face the hidden parts of his past that keep him from being the fullest expression of his most empowered and deepest Self.

In this retreat we will explore what it means to embody our deepest truth as men and how to give our masculine gifts in a powerful and Earth changing way for the benefit of ourselves, our partners, our families, our communities and the future generations of this planet.
\We will dig deep together as a brotherhood to release the emotional trauma and pain that limits our capacity to love and live fully and freely. We will hold one another in our deepest sorrow, in grief, in anger, in pain, as well as in our our deepest joy and celebrate the beauty of ourselves as men.
We will voice the pain, cry the tears, laugh the laughs and call on and sharpen each other to be the absolute most embodied, present and powerful men we can be in the name of fierce love. Practically we will learn and practice tools for cultivating spiritual depth and presence.
We will support each other in speaking about difficult topics and topics close to our hearts with brotherhood council and sharing. We will explore tools in how to connect with and hold space for the feminine, both within and without.
We will do emotional release work, ice bath, inner child work, mother/father wounding work, physical combat and confrontation, deep relaxation, yoga, meditation, breath work and more.
This retreat is for the man ready to truly meet himself on the deepest level and be supported by his brothers on that journey. Join us if you hear the call brother, we're ready for you.
PILLARS OF OUR WORK

Embodiment
We will explore what it means to bring ourselves home to the body as a grounded and loving masculine presence through breath, movement, meditation, embodiment practices and physical confrontation.

Sacred Connection
As a brotherhood we will not only connect intimately with each other, but with the deepest corners of hearts and emotions that are longing to be felt, heard and released in a safe container of mature brotherhood.

Honest Brotherhood
We will connect in profound honesty and transparency with ourselves and with one another as brothers. In the space of sacred brotherhood, there is no more lone wolfing and there is no way to hide from the love we will share with each other.

Spirit
We will connect with the spiritual dimension and essential nature of our being through meditation, yoga, breathwork, Qi Gong and more as a way to remember who we truly are and embody our masculine core.
HEAR WHAT OTHER BROTHERS ARE SAYING
ACCOMODATION AND LOCATION
THE LOCATION
The Hermitage, Lake Atitlan, Guatamala
The location of our intensive is at a beautiful retreat center situated on the edge of the incredible Lake Atitlan in Guatamala. Beautiful Lake Atitlan is a sacred lake in the Guatemalan Highlands, a little hidden away world where an indigenous Mayan way of life is still preserved and a stunning, quiet natural beauty abounds. The Hermitage is set on the shores of the lake surrounded by towering volcanoes, native trees and wildlife. The offer a wide variety of retreats including yoga, silent meditation and dark room retreats.

THE ACCOMMODATION
For accommodation there are dorms, private rooms, and private huts available at their respective prices which you can find below.

THE FOOD
Three vegetarian (vegan option as well) meals will be provided every day during the retreat made with local organic ingredients.

ARRIVAL AND SCHEDULE

THURSDAY 12/1
1:30pm - 3:30pm checkin
330pm - 5:30pm - Opening Ceremony
5:30pm - 7pm Dinner
7pm - 9pm Workshop
9pm - Free time

THURSDAY 12/1
7am - 11am Morning practice
11am to 1pm - Brunch
1pm to 530pm - Afternoon Session
530pm to 7pm - Dinner
7pm to 9pm - Evening session
9pm to 11pm - Free

SATURDAY 12/3
7am - 11am Morning practice
11am to 1pm - Brunch
1pm to 530pm - Afternoon Session
530pm to 7pm - Dinner
7pm to 9pm - Evening session
9pm to 11pm - Free

SUNDAY 12/4
7am - 11am Morning practice
11am to 1pm - Brunch
1pm to 530pm - Afternoon Session
530pm to 7pm - Dinner
7pm to 9pm - Evening session
9pm to 11pm - Free

MONDAY 12/5
7am - 9am Morning practice
9am to 11am - Final Sharing/Integration
11am to 12pm - Brunch
1230pm to 130pm - Closing Ceremony

MEET YOUR GUIDE
Ian Wilkes
Ian is a men's work facilitator and coach, couples intimacy and relationship coach, breath-work and trauma release facilitator, and yoga/meditation teacher.
In 2012, Ian left his life as a night club promoter and hotel manager in New York City on a spontaneous longing for meaning, healing and truth.
Through that realization an absolute devotion arose to the study, experience and integration of men's work and relationship on the path of embodied awakening.
Ian has now been holding life changing courses and retreats all of the world for men and for couples with his beloved wife Valentina.
He has founded The Embodied King Men's Work, a thriving global brotherhood and complete spiritual path in itself for the healing and awakening of the masculine soul.


REGISTER FOR OUR
AWAKENED MASCULINE INTENSIVE
LIMITED TO 14 BROTHERS SO SIGN UP SOON TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE.
August 19th - 22nd, 2026
Hridaya Yoga, Longeval, France



















