A workshop for men and male-identified people of all sexual orientations to explore what it means to see and be seen—within the context of male identity.
You’ll be guided by Tim Pauly (somatic coach, Strozzi Institute-trained) and Weena Pauly-Tarr (Somatic Experiencing practitioner + movement facilitator).
Together we bring years of experience with Authentic Movement, nervous system education and somatic healing. While we'll offer prompts and guidance, the practices are peer-based—you’ll be moving and witnessing with other men. It’s going to be simple, honest, and improvisational.
We’ll use our bodies—not just our words—to uncover what drives us to connect and protect. The session will be grounded in Authentic Movement, nervous system-informed facilitation, and structured group reflection. It’s about noticing what comes up when you’re truly present with other men—and being witnessed in that. Past the plan and into the actual moment. This is about learning who we are when we show up fully to ourselves and each other.
The core of this session is Authentic Movement—a deceptively simple practice of moving and witnessing. In pairs, one person closes their eyes and responds to inner impulse while the other witnesses. Then you trade roles. That’s it. And it’s powerful.
What emerges in these exchangesis often surprising:Our animal bodies are tuned for connection, wired for vigilance, and hungry for belonging. When we slow down and move from our aliveness—not our default mode—we see more clearly what we need, what gets in the way, and what we have to offer.
Doing this with other men brings its own medicine. Whether that feels easy or edgy, it’s a rare chance to be whole—and be witnessed in it. Group sharing will sometimes be men-only, and sometimes with Weena present.
You don’t need to prepare or perform. Just show up—with whatever’s alive in you. We’ll be there too.