men's retreat by the unmasked man

No, you do not have to complete Level 1 first, although it is recommended as it provides the foundational map of the archetypes. Level 2 focuses specifically on healing the core wounds (Mother, Father, Nice Guy, Sexuality & Shame). If you feel called directly to this deeper work, you are welcome.

Level 1 is about discovering the power of the four masculine archetypes (King, Warrior, Magician, Lover) and experiencing the energy of a brotherhood. Level 2 goes deeper. It focuses specifically on integrating the 'wounded inner boy' by directly confronting the core wounds related to your parents, people pleasing patterns, and your relationship with sexuality and shame. It's the next layer required to truly embody the King energy.

You are ready when you recognise that the patterns from your past are still running your life today. If you feel stuck in cycles of 'not good enough', destructive reactions, or people pleasing, and you have the courage to look at the source, then you are ready. This work requires honesty, but it is held in a deeply supportive container. Readiness isn't about feeling fearless; it's about choosing courage despite the fear.

Everything in our retreats is an invitation, never a requirement. You only share what you feel ready to share. However, the container is built on absolute trust and confidentiality. Often, the greatest healing comes when we have the courage to speak the unspoken in a space where we know we will be met with acceptance, not judgment. Many men find it incredibly healing just to hear that others share the same struggles.

While Level 1 might give you a powerful sense of the King energy, Level 2 helps you sustain it. By healing the inner child wounds, you can expect to experience more emotional freedom, healthier boundaries in relationships, less reactivity, a deeper sense of self worth, and a more integrated relationship with your sexuality and power. You stop being unconsciously ruled by your past.

Yes. While the primary focus is on the core wounds, we still weave the framework of the King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover archetypes (and their shadows) throughout the retreat. Understanding how these wounds impact the expression of your archetypes is a key part of the integration process.

This is deeply practical, embodied work. While we explore the roots of your patterns, the focus is on releasing their hold on you today. We use somatic practices, breathwork, sharing circles, and specific processes designed to help you physically and emotionally move through stored trauma, not just talk about it intellectually.