{"id":87,"date":"2025-09-01T11:18:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:32:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:32:49","slug":"mencircle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/es\/mencircle\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00edrculo de Hombres"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-duotone-unset-1\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-id=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FB-post-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FB-post-1.png 940w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FB-post-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FB-post-1-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A Year-Long Journey into Mature Masculinity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">This is not a course. It\u2019s not a workshop. It\u2019s a container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:5%;padding-left:10%\">Over the course of nine months, we gather every two weeks on Tuesday evenings at Espacio Bohemia (M\u00e1laga). Each session weaves together emotional intensity, physical challenge, spiritual depth, and brotherhood accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Men-Circle-Lunch-30122024-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Men-Circle-Lunch-30122024-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Men-Circle-Lunch-30122024-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Men-Circle-Lunch-30122024-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Men-Circle-Lunch-30122024.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>This is for men who are tired of surface-level talk and want to reclaim a deeper, wilder, more integrated strength. The cost of staying comfortable is higher than the challenge of transformation. Every year you delay facing yourself is another year of settling for less than you&#8217;re capable of becoming. Your family, your work, your community &#8211; they all need the man you&#8217;re avoiding becoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We work with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breathwork, shamanic drumming &amp; meditation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fire practices like resistance challenges, rage work, and collaborative physical trials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journaling, structured sharing &amp; emotional inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:10%\">WHO IS THIS FOR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This is for men who are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stuck in people-pleasing<\/strong> and ready to set real boundaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Successful but spiritually empty<\/strong> &#8211; seeking meaning beyond achievement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoiding difficult conversations<\/strong> that could transform your relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feeling isolated<\/strong> despite being surrounded by people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playing it safe<\/strong> when you know you&#8217;re meant for something greater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Angry or numb<\/strong> and ready to feel alive again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open to feedback<\/strong>, emotional honesty, and being challenged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Willing to commit<\/strong> to the circle for at least three months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hungry for community<\/strong> and grounded masculine energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\">This is not for men seeking comfort or validation. This is for warriors ready to earn their strength through trial, forge bonds through vulnerability, and discover what they&#8217;re truly capable of when everything comfortable is stripped away.<br><br>Limited to <strong>12 men maximum<\/strong>. We deliberately keep groups small because transformation requires depth, not scale. When this circle fills, the next opportunity is 12 months away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:10%\">WHO WE ARE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5fd31530 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%;flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"163\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-02-at-02.19.06-edited-11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%\"><strong>Benny<\/strong><br>A creative force with roots in movement, breathwork, improvisation, and healing. Benny brings the fire \u2014 physical and mental challenges that activate growth, resistance, and resilience. He co-led the M\u00e1laga men\u2019s circle for one year with Melvin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5fd31530 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%;flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Melvin<\/strong><br>A nomadic spirit grounded in shamanism, mindfulness, emotional depth, and intuitive work. Melvin brings the awareness \u2014 guiding men to their inner world, intuitive knowing, and spiritual essence. He co-led the Malaga\u2019s men\u2019s circle 2024\/2025 cycle with Benny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\" style=\"padding-right:10%;padding-left:10%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9110-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9110-edited.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9110-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9110-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9110-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9110-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_9110-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:10%\">THE 3 BLOCKS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:25%;padding-left:25%\">Each 3-month block has its own focus:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\">Block I (Oct\u2013Dec): <strong>FOUNDATION<\/strong> &#8211; Forge unbreakable bonds while facing the wounds that have controlled your choices. Learn to trust men again while discovering the strength that lives beneath your armor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\">Block II (Jan\u2013Mar): <strong>FORGING<\/strong> &#8211; Confront your shadows, break free from inherited patterns, and discover the direction your life must take. No more living other people&#8217;s expectations.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\">Block III (Apr\u2013Jun): <strong>EMERGENCE<\/strong> &#8211; Step into the leader you were born to be. Find your authentic voice, embrace your service, and complete this transformation ready to live your truth without apology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:25%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:25%\">At the end of each block, we gather for a casual social evening to integrate and celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:10%\">OUR VALUES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:25%;padding-left:25%\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Radical honesty &amp; loving confrontation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional courage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spiritual depth through awareness and embodiment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountability to yourself and your brothers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety and consent in all challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment over convenience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:10%\"><strong>If you\u2019re feeling called, reach out. We\u2019ll send you the final info pack with more details on the sessions, financial structure, and how to join.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:2em\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:10%\">TESTIMONIALS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-667aab92 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:3em;margin-bottom:3em;padding-right:10em;padding-left:10em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b8d678f2 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9684685 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"832\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 464 \/ 832;\" width=\"464\" controls src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MenCircleReviewDani-1.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Testimonial Dani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a1e940c4 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9684685 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"850\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 474 \/ 850;\" width=\"474\" controls src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MenCircleReviewRu.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Testimonial Rutger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9684685 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0em;margin-bottom:3em\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Audio Testimonial Joan (Spanish spoken)<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio aligncenter\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MenCircleReviewJoan-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thirdplacemalaga.com\/es\/calendar\/\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px\">Check our calendar for the next event<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Year-Long Journey into Mature Masculinity This is not a course. 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