Sam Dickson | 121 Therapies & Menswork

One thing that struck me about the men who joined us for the Four Great Fires Beltane weekend wasn’t that they simply wanted to feel better themselves. It was why they wanted to feel better.. Again and again, I heard men speak about their partners, children, families and friendships. About wanting to show up with more presence, patience, clarity and openness for the people they love. That feels important. Because while personal growth can often become self-focused, the men drawn to this work seem to understand that healing, reflection and responsibility ripple outward. When a man reconnects to himself, everyone around him feels it too. I think that’s part of what makes these weekends special. Men coming together not to escape life, but to return to it more fully. Grateful to everyone who brought their honesty, courage and heart to the fire last weekend 🔥

A first for @fourgreatfires and @tonguesintrees - an Inipi Ceremony (sweat lodge) with @joechristlow and his brilliant team. When we first floated the idea of doing a sweat lodge we were clear on one thing; if we were going to incorporate this into our Spring weekend retreat, it had to be done with integrity and authenticity. We didn’t want to do one just for the gram or because it sounded cool. Then we met Joe. After being initiated by the Lakota Nation of North America Joe has been asked to share this medicine back on home soil in line with the prophecy of the eagle and the condor flying together. He and his crew were dedicated, grounded and humble. Working along side them was an honour. The experience was incredible and I’m so pleased I got to share it along side 20 men on this beautiful land. If you missed our weekend retreat this time don’t worry - we’ll be doing it again!

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A slice of heaven and Z’s first green wave 🌊🏄‍♂️❤️

There’s something about lighting a fire the old way… you can feel the difference and it somehow sets a different tone. Fire is always at the centre of our men’s gatherings. Giving light to the kind of conversations that don’t usually happen in day-to-day life. On our May 9/10 Beltane weekend retreat, the fire will be burning with us all weekend. Something steady to come back to. We’re lucky to have Richard Skrein holding that element of the space. Rich has spent years working outdoors, teaching, storytelling and living close to the elements. It’s not a performance with him, it’s just how he is and you feel that too. This weekend isn’t about escaping life, it’s about stepping into it more honestly with yourself and with other men. A few places are still open.If something in you is curious, that’s usually worth listening to. Come join us at @fourgreatfires @tonguesintrees 🔥

We’re proud to be offering a sweat lodge ceremony as part of our upcoming weekend. The Inipi is an ancient rite of passage, held across cultures, yet rooted in a shared understanding of the human journey. A movement through heat, darkness, prayer… and into something new. Jimmy joined @joechristlow , our co-facilitator, for a sweat lodge experience this past weekend and what unfolded was deeply moving. Not dramatic or forced, but honest. A stripping back to something essential. This work meets you where you are… and invites you further. On May 9/10, we gather again with @tonguesintrees for a weekend shaped by fire, the energy of Spring and brotherhood in which the sweat lodge will be a central part. If you feel something stir as you read this be it curiosity, resistance, a quiet pull, pay attention to it There are a couple of spaces remaining. DM us to step in. 🔥

Becoming Dads is a free new course supporting men with the transition into fatherhood and caregiving. Becoming a dad can be daunting, exciting and life-changing, often all at once. This is a space to slow down and prepare for what’s ahead alongside other men going through the same transition. The course includes 4 workshops across a month. Group 1 begins on May 14th, Group 2 on 1st July. This pilot version of the course is open to people in Tower Hamlets and will take place in Bethnal Green. Find out more: LINK IN BIO Photo by Kelly Sikkema ----- ‘বিকামিং ড্যাড্‌স’ হলো একটি নতুন বিনামূল্যের কোর্স, যা পুরুষদের পিতৃত্ব ও পরিচর্যার দায়িত্ব গ্রহণের নতুন পরিস্থিতিতে সহায়তা করে। বাবা হওয়াটা একই সাথে ভীতিকর, উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ এবং জীবন পরিবর্তনকারী হতে পারে। এটি এমন একটি জায়গা যেখানে আপনি একই পরিবর্তনের মধ্য দিয়ে যাওয়া অন্যান্য পুরুষদের সাথে ধীরেসুস্থে ভবিষ্যতের জন্য প্রস্তুতি নিতে পারবেন। কোর্সটিতে এক মাসব্যাপী ৪টি কর্মশালা অন্তর্ভুক্ত রয়েছে। গ্রুপ ১ শুরু হবে ১৪ই মে, গ্রুপ ২ শুরু হবে ১লা জুলাই। কোর্সটির এই পরীক্ষামূলক সংস্করণটি টাওয়ার হ্যামলেটসের বাসিন্দাদের জন্য উন্মুক্ত এবং এটি বেথনাল গ্রিনে অনুষ্ঠিত হবে। আরও জানতে: বায়োতে ​​লিঙ্ক দেওয়া আছে। ছবি: কেলি সিক্কেমা

Vintage Woolacombe over Easter! We lucked out with waves, sun and an advanced life guard on duty 😆

🔥NEW DATES for the Free Monthly Men’s Fire Circle from @tonguesintrees and @fourgreatfires 🔥 A space to share and connect with other men, rooted in story and the turning seasons 🌱 Tuesdays April 21st | May 12th | June 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Arrive 6:15pm) Venue: Rangers Kindergarten Site, Bethnal Green Gardens, London E2 0HW Please RSVP in advance to [email protected] /[email protected] or simply show up This circle is open to everyone who identifies as a man 💚 Please share this with or tag below anyone who might be interested in this 🌿

This is the second day of the latest Four Great Fires winter gathering, where men gathered, connected, talked and walked, ending up at @the.bath.house.hw for a lovely sauna and sound bath. Get in touch with @iamsamdickson or @fourgreatfires if you're interested in joining in the next one. Music by @zenfish_music #menswork #grouptherapy #sauna #fire

There’s something ancient about a man telling a story around a fire... At the opening of Embodied Men, Richard sat in the opening circle, present and rooted and shared the kind of storytelling that doesn’t try to land anywhere specific, yet somehow lands exactly where it needs to. When a man speaks like this, the room changes. Not because the story is perfect, but because it holds or directs us towards some truth. And something in us remembers: we were never meant to do this alone. In a circle like this, held by the flames and shared intention, a space emerges where story can become medicine, listening becomes practice and we return to presence together. If you want to experience this directly, there is a free monthly men’s fire circle in Bethnal Green this Tuesday. A simple gathering of men around a fire, no pressure or performance, just honest conversation. And for those wanting to go deeper… On 9/10 May we gather for the Beltane sweat-lodge retreat. A weekend shaped by fire, water and movement. A space where what is unspoken begins to find words, and what is carried alone begins to soften in the presence of others. Story will guide much of the weekend. Not as entertainment—but as a way of seeing ourselves more clearly. This is the work of Four Great Fires🔥

Will you join us? Our annual men’s Spring weekend retreat is coming up 9/10 May. Think Inipi sweat lodge, fire circles, camping in nature, movement for energy cultivation, hike, stillness and more. Four Great Fires is teaming up with @tonguesintrees for our first collaborative weekend retreat for men. This weekend is not to be missed (we have some returning for their second or third year)! Find details via link in bio. I hope you can join us. #menswork #authenticconnection #sweatlodge #springrenewal #inipi