What we’re about
What we are about:
Tampa Bay Men - Body, Mind, and Spirit is a group of men focused on knowing ourselves as individuals, acknowledging differences within others, and accepting the value each individual brings to the world. We offer sessions, workshops, and events that are designed to help us learn more about your bodies, minds, and spiritual journeys that can lead attendees toward a common goal of joyfully “doing life” with each other, thereby spreading that joy to those outside the group.
Primary requirements for the group are:
- A human being.
- 21 years of age or older.
- Gender is expressed as male.
- An open mind toward lifestyles dissimilar from your own.
- All sexual orientations welcome (NOTE: pedophilia is not considered a sexual orientation).
- All marital / relationship statuses welcome.
The most important requirement for participation in this group is an understanding that each person is on their own journey. We welcome those who wish to participate in respectfully “doing life” to join us in doing just that. All sessions, workshops, and events have rules and boundaries that must be agreed to prior to attendance in order to create a safe space for all who wish to participate. Controversial topics such as politics are avoided whenever possible to maintain an environment of peace, healing, and discovery.
NOTE: Some sessions, events, and/or workshops are clothing-optional and will be clearly marked as such in the description. Optional does mean optional, so those comfortable with nudity may remove all clothing while others may remove as much or as little as they would like. There are also nudity-required gatherings, which will also be clearly marked as such in the description While some view nudity as crude, these particular gatherings use nudity as an outward expression of an attendee’s willingness to be totally present and vulnerable, and allows us to stand in our own power without the need for shielding or cover. This can be invaluable to the work being done at the time. Nudity does NOT equate to sexual activity or other methods of “taking” from an individual.
VALUES
- We value the unique perspective and energy each individual brings to the group based on their particular journey through life.
- We value each person as a unique individual and what they bring the group.
- We value the yin and yang energies within each person and the balance they bring to us as individuals and as a collective.
- We value the individual boundaries each person has defined for themself and the honoring of those boundaries.
RULES
There are five rules for this group. They are simple, but taken very seriously. Anyone found breaking any of these rules will immediately be asked to leave the event and may be removed from membership.
- Respects boundaries, including individual and group-established.
- Confidentiality regarding session attendance, participation, and activities is expected.
- Clothing level defined in the event description is expected during that session. Please see NOTE above for more information.
- Our events are not orgies. Penetrative sexual activity is not permitted during an event unless specifically stated in the description and/or discussed at the beginning of the event.
- Illegal drug use is not permitted during an event and attendees are not permitted to arrive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The experience is meant to be enjoyed fully, and the influence of drugs or alcohol may impair that experience, as well as limit the safety of the group as a whole.
HOW TO JOIN
- You must 21 years of age or older.
- Your account must use your real first name and at least the last initial of your real last name.
- Answer all of the profile questions with reasonable detail. One or two word responses may not provide enough information to approve your request.
- Post a recent photo that clearly shows your face. This assists with registration and check-in for events.
Approval may take up to 48 hours. You will receive an email notification with the results of your request.