Private Invitation for Courageous Men Ready to Face Their Shadows, Lean Beyond Their Edges and Come Fully Alive in Life, Business and Relationship
SACRED MEN'S COUNCIL
The Might, Majesty, & Mysticism of Transformational Men’s Work
A Sacred Conversation
This invitation isn’t a conversation between you and I.
It’s one between you and yourself.
The part of you who’s “done the work”, has never stopped “doing the work”, yet knows there are shadows yet to be discovered, edges yet to be leaned into, and life experiences yet to be enjoyed with heart-pounding bliss and ecstatic aliveness.
The gift of being you. All of you.
Right here. Right now.
In your body. With your heart.
It won’t last forever.
And while you may be completely capable of a solo ascent; your soul craves the sacredness of brotherhood; and the rich guidance, awe-stricken revelation and rapid acceleration it can provide.
When you really tune in, you realize there’s little time to waste in that pursuit.
You can no longer tolerate the unnecessary delay in reuniting with the highest parts of you.
The drudgery of limp-wristed ok’ness no longer suits your soul.
The gnawing agony of flatlining stagnancy can no longer be ignored or dismissed.
The visceral gut-clench of succumbing to the victim cry of “is this all there is”.
You will not resign to the fate of simply existing.
You will rise as the man you are.
In power. In purpose. In truth; while allowing life, all of it, to reconfigure around your fullest potential and highest will.
In that spirit…
The Sacred Men’s Council isn’t an invitation for you to ‘join us”.
It’s an invitation for you to reclaim your own throne; and reunite with the parts of you that have so much more to offer, so much more to experience, and so much more to live.
This is an invitation to experience the art of being alive.
As a brother. As a father. As a leader. As a lover. As a man.
If you’re receiving this invitation, here’s what’s likely true about you:
There’s stability and confidence in your trade, business or career.
As a professional. An athlete. An executive. An entrepreneur. A leader. A healer. A tradesman. A visionary. An artist. A teacher. An athlete. A father. A partner. A man.
And while your quest for sharper refinement, deeper alignment, and greater mastery of your craft is ongoing; there’s already much you’re proud of in this domain -— and the discipline and dedication that preceded it.
Likewise, you already possess a strong degree of emotional awareness. And while total unshakeable mastery may still be eluding you, you’re certainly not walking around like a hand grenade with its pin pulled out.
Triggers and traumas may still be present. But you have enough inner strength, perspective and capacity to not have them drive you towards catastrophic end.
You're no stranger to doing "the work"
Healing and personal / spiritual development have been core values for quite some time; shadow work, belief work, emotional clearing work, energy work, trauma work, embodiment work, polarity work, etc. You’ve been interested in (and integrated) a fair amount of modalities over the last few years.
Further, you’re no stranger to the spiritual and mystical side of things — whether you’ve experienced forms of awakening in yoga, qigong, buddhism, breathwork, tantra, shamanic ceremony, plant medicine, christian mysticism, western esotericism; or the simple miracle of life itself; you have an unbreakable desire to experience the fullness of what you are beyond title or
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temporary role.
When it comes to “men’s stuff”, you’ve been steeped in the classics: Iron John, Way of the Superior Man, King, Warrior, Magician Lover.
You’ve sat in circle. Taken the retreats. Practiced vulnerability. Screamed in a forest. Expressed long-held secrets. And allowed yourself to be challenged towards greater heights.
What you’re ready for now is to experience the next evolution of transformational men’s work as an ongoing and integrated practice rather than a nostalgic one-off.
To encounter the might, majesty and mysticism of sacred men’s work as deeply and integrative with your life, relationship, business, and spiritual growth.
Not something on the “side”; but the glue that holds it all together as each piece shifts, expands, and settles into more mature, purposeful and evolved expressions.
By all accounts; you’re likely one of the strongest, most conscious, grounded, and successful men in your own circle. Dependable and trustworthy. The one everyone counts on. Yet it feels like the “reward” for your rising is simply the privilege of being handed the next test.
No false peaks. Ever-upwards.
And as you strap in for the next season of your growth and evolution; in your career, in your health, in your relationship — you’re ready to join a powerful council of brothers to support the next chapter.
No buillshit. No hype. No posturing.
Just the deep groundedness and rich guidance that life-changing transformation requires.
EXPERIENCE A SAMPLE OF THE BROTHERHOOD DISPLAYED IN THE DAILY DROP-INS VIA MARCO POLO
EXPERIENCE A SAMPLE OF THE BROTHERHOOD DISPLAYED IN THE DAILY DROP-INS VIA MARCO POLO
This is an Initiatory Fire, Leading You to the Depths & Edges Within Every Aspect of Your Life.
There are plenty of men’s groups out there.
They all serve their purpose.
Our brotherhood finds value in the Sacred Men’s Council through its blend of traditional men’s work, transformational embodiment and spiritual practices, and the practical application of wisdom within the everyday fires we all have the privilege of walking through (relationship, career, parenthood, etc.)
Transformational men’s work isn’t separate from spiritual work.
And neither are separate from your “worldly” desires as a lover, brother, father, partner, artist, healer or entrepreneur.
We integrate it all.
And by denying nothing, we ascend into the fullness, richness, and depth we’ve all been craving for years (yet haven’t been able to put words to).
You won’t be a monk denying and bi-passing the worldly.
Nor will you be caught in a hopeless materialistic cycle of gain and loss or ego-led desire. Rather you’ll find true power and peaceful refuge within the truth of who and what you are.
And oh brother, will you discover yourself.
Self-discovery, and the courage to express the gifts found is a quickly atrophying virtue amongst men. You’ll be compassionately pulled beyond the self-imposed limits. And celebrate the life-giving sustenance on the other side.
This is an Initiatory Fire, Leading You to the Depths & Edges Within Every Aspect of Your Life.
There are plenty of men’s groups out there.
They all serve their purpose.
Our brotherhood finds value in the Sacred Men’s Council through its blend of traditional men’s work, transformational embodiment and spiritual practices, and the practical application of wisdom within the everyday fires we all have the privilege of walking through (relationship, career, parenthood, etc.)
Transformational men’s work isn’t separate from spiritual work.
And neither are separate from your “worldly” desires as a lover, brother, father, partner, artist, healer or entrepreneur.
We integrate it all.
And by denying nothing, we ascend into the fullness, richness, and depth we’ve all been craving for years (yet haven’t been able to put words to).
You won’t be a monk denying and bi-passing the worldly.
Nor will you be caught in a hopeless materialistic cycle of gain and loss or ego-led desire. Rather you’ll find true power and peaceful refuge within the truth of who and what you are.
And oh brother, will you discover yourself.
Self-discovery, and the courage to express the gifts found is a quickly atrophying virtue amongst men. You’ll be compassionately pulled beyond the self-imposed limits. And celebrate the life-giving sustenance on the other side.
Here’s how the Sacred Men’s Council Will Serve Your Growth & Evolution. Every. Single. Day.
#1
The 30 Minute Entry Portal (Value: $300)
Upon joining, you’ll receive an invitation to schedule a thirty minute 1:1 call with a senior leader or co-facilitator of the Sacred Men’s Council.
We’ll uncover your current, most pressing truth; your intentions for entering this container, and take note of the sharpest edges you’re bumping up against in your life.
With this awareness, we’ll propose any immediate remedial tools within our medicine bag and/or guide you through light transformational work directly on the call.
#2
The Weekly Transformational Council (Value: $300/mo)
Every week, we’ll gather around the virtual fire.
What’s unique about the Sacred Men’s Council is the rotation of life themes and transformational protocols:
Every month, we’ll go DEEP on 1 of 3 themes:
Sacred Intimacy (Sexuality, relationships, dating, marriage, love, etc.)
Sacred Livelihood (Business, career, entrepreneurship, money, purpose, etc.)
Sacred Kingdom (Children, family of origin, ancestors, community, etc.)
And each week, we’ll explore the depths, heights and rich nuance of each theme through 1 of 4 transformational protocols:
Week 1 - Sacred Signature Session: Introducing the month’s theme, and “rolling out the welcome mat” for all parts, shadows, and aspects of self ready to be healed, transformed and expanded in the weeks to come.
Week 2 - Sacred Shadow-Work: Using our signature frameworks and protocols for illuminating the depths of your shadow — and achieving liberating freedom from what holds us back most.
Week 3 - Sacred Edge-Work: While Shadow-Work has become much more popular over the last few years - edge-work is a forgotten art within most men’s circles - and one we’ll be facilitating with full potency. Through a series of practices, you’ll “meet” the next version of you ready to fully express in a given area life life - and make the leap beyond that edge, and into the rich new experiences (and way of being) that awaits.
Week 4 - Sacred Breath-Work: Using our signature process “The Becoming Breath”; you’ll claim your new reality, and transmute all old identities and stuck patterns that impede your evolutionary growth.
The result?
Full-spectrum shifts across all major areas of your life; while cultivating the new healing and awareness practices that will serve you throughout all stages of your path.
#3
Everyday Embodiment Essentials (Value: $100/mo)
Asked if he wants to thrive in life, family, business and relationships; there’s not a single man who would decline. Yet despite our best intentions, our capacity to excel in these domains depends on far more than just discipline, will and endurance.
Beneath the conscious mind, we have layers of subconscious beliefs, stored traumas, suppressed emotions, nervous system charges, and somatic armoring that limit our threshold and capacity to “show up” in challenging situations.
Anyone who’s ever intended to hold space for their partner; only to find themselves in an inexplicable, trigger-filled, four-hour kitchen floor “shit-show” can attest to this.
“Embodiment” isn’t an esoteric curiosity.
Beyond just a “buzzword”, you’ll receive an essential protocol and library of practices that will gradually increase your physical, mental, emotional, and nervous-system capacity to endure and excel in the most “triggering'' situations.
#4
The Toolkit / Medicine Bag (Value: $200/mo)
Immediately upon enrolling, you’ll be invited to confront your current, most pressing edge.
Whether that’s in your intimate relationship, your career/business, or your overall wellbeing and life-force.
You’ll then be guided into clear and immediate, remedial action to move beyond that edge and claim the newfound gifts of power, capacity and ability.
Beyond the initial reclamation, you’ll have ongoing access to a living library of remedial practices, trainings and protocols that can be applied within minutes to pull you out of “deep shit” and into greater awareness, wholeness and power.
#5
Priority Access and Member Discounts on Specialized Immersions, Intensives and Initiations:
Occasionally, we’ll offer specialized and intensive containers for men who are called towards accelerated and focused growth and evolution within a current stream of their experience.
This may be deep relationship work, couple’s work, s£xuality, or deeper practices in mental, emotional and physical rejuvenation.
As an SMC member, you’ll unlock complimentary invites on bonus workshops; as well as deep discounts on intensives, retreats and programs.
Here’s Everything You’re Getting When You Activate Your First Month Inside SMC
Private “Entry Portal” Call
Four Live Transformational Sessions/mo
Embodiment Essentials Course
Medicine Bag of Deep, Remedial Practices
Deep Discounts on Programs, Initiations, etc.
Value: $300
Value: $300/mo
Value: $200/mo
Value: $300/mo
Priceless
Total, No-BS Value: $800/mo
Option #1
Core
$99/month
Cancel Anytime
Option #2
Private (2 Calls/mo)
$999/month
Cancel Anytime
Here’s Everything You’re Getting When You Activate Your First Month Inside SMC
Private “Entry Portal” Call Value: $300
(4) Transformational Sessions/mo Value: $300/mo
Embodiment Essentials Course Value: $200/mo
Medicine Bag - Remedial Practices. Value: $300/mo
Deep Discounts on Programs Priceless
Total, No-BS Value: $800/mo
Option #1
Core
$99/month
Cancel Anytime
Option #2
Private (2 Calls/mo)
$999/month
Cancel Anytime
CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES
WIN P. - FATHER / SOUND HEALER
JOSH P. - FINANCIAL ADVISER
OLIVER R - PHOTOGRAPHER / MEN'S WORK GUIDE
NICK B - FATHER / ENTREPRENEUR / COACH
The Sacred Men’s Council has been a source of deep healing, ecstatic revelation and life-giving richness for men who’ve experienced:
The fear and anxiety around claiming bold missions and lofty goals; and who desire support, brotherhood, and powerful transformational protocols as they embark on their true life mission.
The unceasing pressures of parenthood, career, relationship, and “life”; yet rather than collapsing into victimhood, continuously find ways to rise up, expand capacity, and meet new challenges with a steady gaze and open heart.
Patterns of stuckness. Men who are no stranger to spiritual work, men’s work, and personal growth; yet have felt diminishing returns and stagnancy that feels thicker and harder to move out of by the day.
Simmering angst and bitterness in their marriage or relationship. Pent up rage from years of suppressed emotion or unmet needs. The sting of “staying in a marriage” that has NOT been of service to their highest growth. Yet the fear of change or collapse has kept them enduring flatlining passion and hollow exchanges for years.
Moments of panic-stricken withdrawal. Where it almost all seems like “too much”; and it would be easier and safer to find the closest ashram, and hide behind a monastic lifestyle.
Men who are familiar with the lofty ideals of the “sacred masculine” or the works of Deida, Bly or Moore; yet have lacked the consistent practice to ground those ideals into everyday reality -- and perhaps doubt they’re even attainable.
Fear of never feeling fully “alive”. That he auctioned his heart to the highest bidder. That he was a martyr to a cause he was never quite privy to; and that he may one day perish without realizing and recognizing who he truly is.
Here’s Everything You’re Getting When You Activate Your First Month Inside SMC
Private “Entry Portal” Call
Four Live Transformational Sessions/mo
Embodiment Essentials Course
Medicine Bag of Deep, Remedial Practices
Deep Discounts on Programs, Initiations, etc.
Value: $300
Value: $300/mo
Value: $200/mo
Value: $300/mo
Priceless
Total, No-BS Value: $800/mo
Everyday Investment: $297/mo
Option #1
Core
$99/month
Cancel Anytime
Option #2
Private (2 Calls/mo)
$999/month
Cancel Anytime
Here’s Everything You’re Getting When You Activate Your First Month Inside SMC
Private “Entry Portal” Call Value: $300
(4) Transformational Sessions/mo Value: $300/mo
Embodiment Essentials Course Value: $200/mo
Medicine Bag - Remedial Practices. Value: $300/mo
Deep Discounts on Programs Priceless
Total, No-BS Value: $800/mo
Option #1
Core
$99/month
Cancel Anytime
Option #2
Private (2 Calls/mo)
$999/month
Cancel Anytime
The 4 Agreements We Pledge to SMC Members
1. Your won’t be guilted, shamed or bullied into taking “massive action”.
Your power won’t come from the unsustainable emotional adrenaline shots of a charismatic group “leader” pushing you into ruthless (and often clumsy) action.
Rather, you’ll be invited, challenged, and initiated into the tools and practices to awaken your own self-leadership and genuine power — and move into life-changing action by merit of your OWN expanding will and capacity.
This is a container built upon unshakeable respect for each member — and reverence for the power each man is cultivating internally.
2. That said, you will be invited and guided beyond your edge. Constantly.
You’ll no longer be surrounded by “yes men”, “people pleasers”, and your old group of college buddies who seek comfort in the nostalgic recounting of yesterday’s conquests.
Your falsehoods won’t be validated. Your victim howls won’t be echoed and affirmed by others.
Instead, you will be rooted downwards, while pulled upwards into the versions of you just “slightly out of reach”, but begging for breakthrough and self-realization.
This container will be compassionate, yet unceasing in leading you to those new, heart-pounding places you’ve always been destined to encounter.
3. Everything we guide will be practical, grounded and experiential:
No lofty, hyped-up and abstract ideals such as “live your purpose”, “be more mascuiline” or “have it all” without the direct and tactical practices that support you in the lived experience of it. That said…
4. Life will change. Likely fast.
Joining SMC is an initiation in itself. It’s not uncommon for new members to experience a near-instant reconfiguration of their lives to better match their true will and soul alignment.
The container itself is cataclysmic to the parts of you hell-bent on maintaining the status quo.
It’s common for our members to experience…
💥the miraculous re-igniting of love, intimacy and passion in their marriage or relationship (or the compassionate and conscious dissolution of relationships that have run their natural course)
💥 near-immediate upgrades in their strength, resiliency and capacity to take bold leaps, steward big missions, and breathe life into projects they never thought themselves capable of
💥 an instant surge in reclaimed energy, life-force, and vitality.
The 4 Agreements We Pledge to SMC Members
1. Your won’t be guilted, shamed or bullied into taking “massive action”.
Your power won’t come from the unsustainable emotional adrenaline shots of a charismatic group “leader” pushing you into ruthless (and often clumsy) action.
Rather, you’ll be invited, challenged, and initiated into the tools and practices to awaken your own self-leadership and genuine power — and move into life-changing action by merit of your OWN expanding will and capacity.
This is a container built upon unshakeable respect for each member — and reverence for the power each man is cultivating internally.
2. That said, you will be invited and guided beyond your edge. Constantly.
You’ll no longer be surrounded by “yes men”, “people pleasers”, and your old group of college buddies who seek comfort in the nostalgic recounting of yesterday’s conquests.
Your falsehoods won’t be validated. Your victim howls won’t be echoed and affirmed by others.
Instead, you will be rooted downwards, while pulled upwards into the versions of you just “slightly out of reach”, but begging for breakthrough and self-realization.
This container will be compassionate, yet unceasing in leading you to those new, heart-pounding places you’ve always been destined to encounter.
3. Everything we guide will be practical, grounded and experiential:
No lofty, hyped-up and abstract ideals such as “live your purpose”, “be more mascuiline” or “have it all” without the direct and tactical practices that support you in the lived experience of it. That said…
4. Life will change. Likely fast.
Joining SMC is an initiation in itself. It’s not uncommon for new members to experience a near-instant reconfiguration of their lives to better match their true will and soul alignment.
The container itself is cataclysmic to the parts of you hell-bent on maintaining the status quo.
It’s common for our members to experience…
💥the miraculous re-igniting of love, intimacy and passion in their marriage or relationship (or the compassionate and conscious dissolution of relationships that have run their natural course)
💥 near-immediate upgrades in their strength, resiliency and capacity to take bold leaps, steward big missions, and breathe life into projects they never thought themselves capable of
💥 an instant surge in reclaimed energy, life-force, and vitality.
Here’s Everything You’re Getting When You Activate Your First Month Inside SMC
Private “Entry Portal” Call
Four Live Transformational Sessions/mo
Embodiment Essentials Course
Medicine Bag of Deep, Remedial Practices
Deep Discounts on Programs, Initiations, etc.
Value: $300
Value: $300/mo
Value: $200/mo
Value: $300/mo
Priceless
Total, No-BS Value: $800/mo
Everyday Investment: $297/mo
Option #1
Core
$99/month
Cancel Anytime
Option #2
Private (2 Calls/mo)
$999/month
Cancel Anytime
Here’s Everything You’re Getting When You Activate Your First Month Inside SMC
Private “Entry Portal” Call Value: $300
(4) Transformational Sessions/mo Value: $300/mo
Embodiment Essentials Course Value: $200/mo
Medicine Bag - Remedial Practices. Value: $300/mo
Deep Discounts on Programs Priceless
Total, No-BS Value: $800/mo
Option #1
Core
$99/month
Cancel Anytime
Option #2
Private (2 Calls/mo)
$999/month
Cancel Anytime
Questions Men Asked Before Joining SMC:
1. What day / time are the live sessions?
Our weekly SMC session is hosted on Tuesday evenings at 6pm PST / 9pm EST.
If you choose to miss a session, recordings are held in the membership for five days.
2. WIll this help me in my relationship?
The foundational skills of self-awareness, self-responsibility, and self-mastery will be cultivated every week — resulting in a strengthened capacity to move through conflict with unshakeable inner power and an open and compassionate heart.
Every third month, we’ll work directly in the relational sphere; using advanced practices to heal old shadows, and lean into new edges of possibility.
Our medicine bag also includes potent couple’s practices that you’re invited to engage in with your partner.
3. What if I want to cancel?
You are free to make that choice. You’re not “locked in”.
The only commitment or contract in SMC is to show up in full integrity. The moment the container no longer feels suitable to your growth, you are invited to consciously exit within 3 business days of your next renewal.
Your decision will be fully respected and honored without guilt or pressure.
4. Is this just about sharing feelings and being vulnerable?
It is a safe space to be open and transparent about your experience. And, this is NOT a “sharing circle” or “support group”.
Sessions are highly-structured with group practices and transformational protocols that drive deep and permanent shifts; as well as sharing rounds to integrate your experience.
Questions Men Asked Before Joining SMC:
1. What day / time are the live sessions?
Our weekly SMC session is hosted on Tuesday evenings at 6pm PST / 9pm EST.
If you choose to miss a session, recordings are held in the membership for five days.
2. WIll this help me in my relationship?
The foundational skills of self-awareness, self-responsibility, and self-mastery will be cultivated every week — resulting in a strengthened capacity to move through conflict with unshakeable inner power and an open and compassionate heart.
Every third month, we’ll work directly in the relational sphere; using advanced practices to heal old shadows, and lean into new edges of possibility.
Our medicine bag also includes potent couple’s practices that you’re invited to engage in with your partner.
3. What if I want to cancel?
You are free to make that choice. You’re not “locked in”.
The only commitment or contract in SMC is to show up in full integrity. The moment the container no longer feels suitable to your growth, you are invited to consciously exit within 3 business days of your next renewal.
Your decision will be fully respected and honored without guilt or pressure.
4. Is this just about sharing feelings and being vulnerable?
It is a safe space to be open and transparent about your experience. And, this is NOT a “sharing circle” or “support group”.
Sessions are highly-structured with group practices and transformational protocols that drive deep and permanent shifts; as well as sharing rounds to integrate your experience.
Here’s Everything You’re Getting When You Activate Your First Month Inside SMC
Private “Entry Portal” Call
Four Live Transformational Sessions/mo
Embodiment Essentials Course
Medicine Bag of Deep, Remedial Practices
Deep Discounts on Programs, Initiations, etc.
Value: $300
Value: $300/mo
Value: $200/mo
Value: $300/mo
Priceless
Total, No-BS Value: $800/mo
Everyday Investment: $297/mo
Option #1
Core
$99/month
Cancel Anytime
Option #2
Private (2 Calls/mo)
$999/month
Cancel Anytime
Here’s Everything You’re Getting When You Activate Your First Month Inside SMC
Private “Entry Portal” Call Value: $300
(4) Transformational Sessions/mo Value: $300/mo
Embodiment Essentials Course Value: $200/mo
Medicine Bag - Remedial Practices. Value: $300/mo
Deep Discounts on Programs Priceless
Total, No-BS Value: $800/mo
Option #1
Core
$99/month
Cancel Anytime
Option #2
Private (2 Calls/mo)
$999/month
Cancel Anytime
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
ERIC AUMEN
Eric is a husband, father of four, energy worker, qigong Instructor, and Cosmic Shaman & Freedom Coach. His mission is to assist men and women to embody their fullest and truest selves while bringing their authentic gifts to the world.
He offers a variety of workshops, classes, and private offerings with the intention of creating a space where people can find greater acceptance and love for themselves and the freedom to express and embody their true nature throughout their lives.
His work is influenced by many great teachers and wisdom traditions, some of which include Chögyam Trungpa, Sadhguru, the Andean Shamans, Dr. Roger Jahnke, and the Teachers, Masters, and Guides that support all of us from the eternal realms.
“It is with great honor that I offer my gifts of service to you in the hope that you will share what you cultivate within you with others.” - Eric Aumen
HENDRIX BLACK
(aka Ryan Schwartz)
Hendrix Black (aka Ryan Schwartz), is an author, entrepreneur, father and husband.
He’s worked privately in the men’s space for the last half-decade, impacting the lives of thousands of men through his widely-published essays and online programs.
He’s the author of the upcoming book: The 7 Initiatory Fires of Modern Manhood - which brings initiation, and all it entails, from the deep backwoods into the everyday “fires” we currently sit by: fatherhood, relationship, purpose, and thriving mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually in an unbalanced world.
While he weaves in tools and practices from a multitude of spiritual, mystical, shamanic, and psychological traditions; his primary ethos is in bringing reverence and sacredness to the mundane moments; practicing deep listening and inquiry, and calling forth the most skillful, powerful, and evolved forms of action available to us at all times.
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