Men's Circle: A Journey of Heart and Presence
Description
Facilitated by Clint Hooper
About the Experience
Step into a sacred space of brotherhood, grounding, and remembrance — where the modern man meets the ancient ways of the heart.
Through the ceremonial medicine of cacao, guided sharing, and shamanic sound journeying, we come together to reconnect with what it truly means to be a man — beyond roles, expectations, and noise.
The evening begins with a cup of ceremonial cacao, opening the heart and softening the body into presence.
Together, we honour the elements — Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Father Sky, Pachamama, and the sacred in-between — in a pagan-inspired ritual that anchors our circle in balance and reverence.
From this grounded foundation, we enter a heart-sharing circle — a space where every man is seen, heard, and held without judgment.
Through connection exercises and guided embodiment, we awaken trust, release ego, and remember the strength that lives in vulnerability.
The night closes with a shamanic drum journey, guiding you inward to meet your inner wisdom, ancestors, or spirit guides — followed by a gentle integration and sharing circle.
This is a ceremony of remembrance, truth, and brotherhood.
Come as you are, and leave with a deeper connection to your heart, your purpose, and your brothers.
This Circle is For You If You’re:
🪶 Seeking genuine connection with other men
🪶 Feeling disconnected from your sense of purpose or direction
🪶 Longing to express yourself openly and without judgment
🪶 Ready to release old patterns or emotional armor
🪶 Wanting to experience grounded ritual and sacred men’s work
What You’ll Receive
🪶 A safe and sacred space held in brotherhood and authenticity
🪶 Ceremonial cacao to open the heart and invite presence
🪶 Elemental ritual to honour Earth, Sky, and Spirit
🪶 Guided connection practices and heart-sharing circle
🪶 Shamanic drum journey to access inner guidance
🪶 Integration circle and tools to support ongoing awareness
Why It Matters
Modern men often carry the weight of the world alone — expected to be strong, successful, and self-sufficient, yet longing for depth, meaning, and connection.
This circle offers a space to lay that burden down.
To breathe, to feel, to speak truth, and to remember that strength and softness can coexist.
Here, you are invited to reconnect with your heart, your brothers, and the sacred masculine that lives within you.
About the Facilitator
Clint Hooper
Men’s Circle Facilitator | Ka Huna Bodyworker
Clint is a men’s circle facilitator and Ka Huna bodyworker based on the Central Coast and Newtown.
Walking a shamanic path grounded in somatic wisdom and heart-centered presence, he is devoted to creating spaces where men can come home to themselves.
Currently deepening his studies in breathwork, sound healing, and somatic yoga, Clint continues to expand his capacity to guide others through the medicine of body, breath, and spirit.
His purpose is to hold safe, grounded, and sacred containers where men can connect, open, and deepen authentically together — weaving strength, vulnerability, and brotherhood.
Through presence, movement, and embodied awareness, Clint guides men back to the wisdom that lives within their bodies — reminding them of their innate wholeness and the power of walking together in truth.
BEFORE BOOKING please ensure to read through the below sacred agreements & cancellation policy.
FAQs
- Sacred Agreements & Participant Care
Age Requirements
Events & 1:1 sessions in the temple space are open to people aged 21 and over, unless stated otherwise.
This is because the work we do may bring forward deep emotional or energetic processes that require a certain level of maturity and self-awareness.Code of Conduct / Respectful Space
This is a confidential and judgement-free space.
We ask that you come with an open heart, listen deeply, and respect the stories shared.
Please refrain from using phones, alcohol, or substances before and during the event.
Your full presence is your greatest gift to the circle.Integration & Aftercare
Integration is where the real medicine unfolds.
After the circle, give yourself space to rest, hydrate, and journal any insights. Try not to rush anywhere or put yourself in a high stress environment post session.
You may feel lighter, clearer, or tender — all are natural signs of energetic release.
If you’d like additional support, we can recommend integration practitioners or one-on-one sessions with our facilitators.Health, Safety & Contraindications
Please read before attending. Some practices used in our circles may not be suitable for everyone.
We always invite you to honour your body, take full responsibility for your wellbeing, and participate only as feels right.If any of the below apply to you, please consult with your relevant health or support professionals before attending.
Our facilitators are not medical practitioners, and participation is always by personal choice and responsibility.
Contraindications include:- Serious cardiovascular conditions, high blood pressure, recent surgery or injury
- Epilepsy or seizure disorders
- Pregnancy (please inform facilitators or practitioners)
- Acute mental health conditions (psychosis, schizophrenia, mania)
- Use of certain medications (MAOIs, SSRIs) if participating in cacao or hape
If unsure, please contact us prior to booking so we can guide you safely.
Mental Health & Emotional Support Clause
Our facilitators are experienced in holding sacred, safe space — but this is not a substitute for therapy or psychiatric care.
These gatherings can sometimes surface buried emotions, memories, or grief. We encourage participants to seek professional support where needed, and to reach out to us for recommendations to integrative or trauma-informed practitioners.
You are never alone in your process — please let us know if you need aftercare or integration guidance.Photography & Media
To protect privacy and sacred space, photography and recording are not permitted during the ceremony.
You may capture a few respectful images before or after the circle, please ask permission to take photos of any people's faces.
If we intend to take our own photos or videos, we will notify you and you may decline to be in them. - Refunds & Cancellations
Group Events & Ceremonies
All Tickets are non-refundable. You can however you can exchange your ticket for another event in the same month with 3 days notice.
You may transfer your ticket to another person up to 4 hours before.
This honours the energy, preparation, and limited spaces of each gathering and your ticket could be the one that allows the event to proceed.1:1 Sessions & Private Healings
You may reschedule or cancel with 7 days’ notice at no charge.
Within 7 days, we’ll do our best to move your session with the same facilitator if possible or transfer to another person.
Less than 24 hours’ notice or no-shows will be charged in full to honour the facilitator’s time and energy.Why This Policy?
These sessions and circles are intimate, energetically curated experiences.
When someone cancels last-minute, it not only affects logistics but the energetic container that has already begun forming.
Our facilitators rely on confirmed bookings for their livelihood and preparation — your understanding helps sustain this sacred work. - Location, Time, Accessibility & Logistics
Events are held at our Bricks & Mortar store at 317 King Street, Newtown.
Please let us know of any accessibility needs before the event — we’ll do our best to support you. The shop & temple have wheelchair access & a loading bay a few doors down.
Parking / Transport: We are a 2min walk from Newtown train & bus station. free untimed parking in the area is best found in the residential streets between the Court House Hotel and the Carlisle Hotel. Check the signs for if it is timed.
Doors close at the scheduled start time to protect the energetic integrity of the space. Late entry is not permitted once the ceremony begins so please arrive atleast 10min early.
- What is Cacao?
Cacao
Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is a sacred plant medicine from Central and South America, traditionally used in ceremony to open the heart, uplift the spirit, and deepen connection.
Unlike common chocolate, ceremonial cacao is a pure raw food, and retains its natural theobromine content — a gentle cardiovascular stimulant that increases blood flow and releases feel-good neurochemicals.Cacao is not psychoactive but can create a warm, euphoric, heart-centred state when consumed intentionally.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking antidepressant medication, please let us know — we can serve you a half dose or herbal alternative.
- What Other Events Happen In The Temple?
The Temple hosts a rich and evolving calendar of heart-led gatherings designed to nourish the body, awaken the spirit, and deepen connection.
You’ll find offerings such as Women’s Circles, Men’s Circles, Cacao Ceremonies, Full Moon and New Moon rituals, Shamanic Journey Nights, Hapé Ceremonies, Sound Healing, Tarot & intuitive development workshops, embodiment practices, and seasonal celebrations aligned with the rhythms of the land.
We also host 1:1 sessions, intimate workshops, practitioner-led experiences, and community-led events that honour personal growth, sacred connection, and collective healing.
Each event is curated with intention to maintain a grounded, respectful, and energetically safe container.
Check out our website for more information and a calendar of events.
- What Private Sessions Happen In The Temple?
The Temple is home to a range of private, one-on-one sessions designed to support clarity, healing, and personal growth in a grounded, sacred space.
You can book offerings such as Tarot, Intuitive or Astrology readings, energy healing, Reiki, somatic and embodiment work, shamanic guidance sessions, Hapé or Breathwork sessions.
Each session is held with deep respect for your journey and is tailored to meet you exactly where you are — whether you’re seeking insight, release, grounding, or expansion.
Our practitioners hold a safe and confidential container, allowing you to drop in fully and receive the support you need.
If you're unsure about any of the above, please get in touch.
Visit our website for an up to date list of offerings.
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