the mindful men

Mindful Men’s Group

“A men’s group is a place outside your usual circles. It is also a place to learn and practice mindfulness with a focus on relationships at large and self-awareness in particular”

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Joining a group of likeminded men is a powerful way of getting to know yourself better. It is also a place to skilfully give and receive valuable feedback as the group grows closer.

Men have a great power of understanding and being understood by other men. This group aims at eliminating distraction and competition and provides greater ease in discussing personal issues.

Special Edition

This group will cultivate self-leadership. Shifting the focus from managing external systems to integrating our internal systems.

By stepping out of auto-pilot we detect parts in us that oftentimes seem undervalued or taken for granted. Skilfully offering our best energy to forge strong bonds within and around.

Participation

The upcoming group is by invitation only in order to maximise cohesion and traction. Sebastian welcomes men with a wealth of lived experience, a settled stage in life and the insight that comes from serving in senior roles of leadership and expertise.

The target group size is 8 men.

Benefits

• Increasing & improving SELF leadership
• Expanding clarity: roles, relationships and unfinished business
• Feeling more embodied and self-aware
• Learning mindful strategies to express and process emotion
• Cultivating qualities of self-leadership: curiosity, compassion, calm, connectedness and confidence

Sebastian

Sebastian has worked with hundreds of men and facilitates men’s groups since 2010. Participants will benefit from his smooth guidance, therapeutic inputs and experienced choice of practices.

The program will draw from Sebastian’s training in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Training and Internal Family Systems amongst others.

Schedule by doodle poll

• Target to set 5 meetings with a closed group commitment
• Possible dates from 20 October 2025 through to 10 February 2026.
• THIS POLL IS ANONYMOUS – your vote and name will be disclosed to Sebastian only.
• Goal is to confirm at least five dates with at least eight or more participants
• this group intake is closed now!
• Venue: Central Hong Kong
• NEXT INTAKE PLANNED AFTER CNY 2026 – PLEASE CONTACT SEBASTIAN

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“The Mindful Men Group offered a unique escape from the usual stressful work and social life particularly in Hong Kong. Under Sebastians thoughtful facilitation a trusted group of friends was formed. A journey towards increased self awareness and ownership while also receiving practical and relevant advice. Time truly well spent!”

Paul, Consultant

“The men’s group has provided me with an excellent opportunity to cultivate self-awareness and accountability in daily life. Honest weekly conversations with committed peers – and just the right amount of professional guidance – remind me how much other men share my deepest concerns. We are able to cut through the bullshit and get to the truth about who we are and what we want out of life.”

Thomas Vinton, American Musician and Educator

What participants say:

The mindful men’s group provided me a space to share, explore and develop ideas about living well. It was not only supportive and uplifting, but useful on many levels. I’d recommend it without hesitation.

Ben L, Market Maker

I looked forward to our weekly meetings. Each session was challenging, revealing and uplifitng and helped me to better understand myself and those around me. Most importantly, the sessions were fun and engaging. Highly recommended.

Scott, Lawyer

“I joined the Mindful Men group without really knowing what to expect and I enjoyed every single moment of it. This was a unique experience allowing me to take breaks from HK crazy life and to share my personal challenges in a totally safe, respectful and fun environment. Sebastian gathered a group from all different backgrounds, with so much to learn from each other and yet having a lot in common. I already miss our group sessions but have met some great men to keep in touch with… I totally recommend the experience.”

Pascal D.

I have participated in both of the last two men’s groups with Sebastian and returned because of the level comradery I’ve experienced. Under Sebastian’s guidance, it’s great to meet guys who are both so similar, yet so different, to me in many ways, and find common ground as we explore the challenges we face in life. It’s the kind of meaningful conversation you don’t ordinarily find just hanging out with mates at a pub, and something I feel is sorely lacking in today’s society, not just between men, but between fellow humans as a whole.

Steve, 42

 In my experience, us men were not raised to open to each other about deep issues we face. We lost in modern times the concept of tribe, and randomness doesn’t always allow us to build one that is truly supportive. As a result, we walk alone in many key parts of our lives.

This is a blind spot. There is nothing like the advice of a trusted fellow man to cut through the rationalizations we imprison ourselves in. And one of the greatest gifts we can give in return is to help our male friends be equally honest to themselves.

I found in Sebastian’s groups a forum to meet other men interested in their personal development and a common drive to support each other in many challenges we face. It is a safe space to expose our trials without judgment and find a friendly ear. Also, a place to apply our judgment and unique views to advice others, while learning how to do so with mindfulness and respect.

Basically this group is a starting point for us who value developing a positive and healthy masculinity. One based on ownership of one’s thoughts and beliefs, awareness of our position in life, and kindness to others. Welcome to the men’s tribe.

G.I.

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