When we started a YOGA CLUB for guys in a railway arch in East London in 2023, we had no idea if anyone would come.
We only really saw women engaging in the incredible ancient practice, but we had a hunch you guys were out there, somewhere!
Almost two years on, we’ve now hosted over 1000 men and non-binary people in PILLA yoga classes which is crazy to say.
Our weekly Level 1 sessions at @mymanorlondon Chancery Lane and our bigger mixed level PRESENCE events at @mission.e1 continue to be a joy to host for you guys.
So to our teachers, venues, DJs, photographers and you guys - our community members - thank you for all your efforts and for making this community what it is.
See you on the mat soon.
📸 @jaffrrrrrrr
#mensyoga #menswellbeing
Connecting in nature: a special day with special guys.
We knew merging @pillacommunity and @intrspct.collective for a joint hike would just make sense and to see the guys who’d come from all corners of the UK connect and enjoy an epic hike together was unreal!
Big thanks to everyone who came and brought such positive and encouraging energy. We’ll definitely do this again soon.
Big up @awildwilson our yellow beacon for guiding us all day 💛
📸 @jaffrrrrrrr
#hike #menswellness #mensmentalhealth #coummunity
CONTRAST CLUB sessions at @rooftopsaunas have been a lot of fun recently!
Booking link for upcoming sessions in bio.
#menswellbeing #contrasttherapy #sauna #icebath
“What’s your ultimate meal deal?”
Sometimes we wonder if we’re hiking to feel good or just as a way to eat more snacks.. either way we have a damn good time doing it!
Awesome autumnal hike with the guys today, one of the best routes yet, thanks to everyone for bringing the good vibes and energy 🍂
#hiking #menscommunity
Boys just want to have fun 🌊
For all the serious reasons why we plan our hikes for the guys; to boost men’s mental health, encourage vulnerable conversations, improve physical health, get into nature and tackle male loneliness, we don’t lose sight of the fact that above all we just want everyone to feel comfortable to be themselves and find some moments of joy.
Our Hastings to Rye hike this weekend was immaculate - thanks for coming guys and see you on the next one!
Huge thanks to @on for supporting our hikes this summer and equipping the boys for more movement.
📸 @jaffrrrrrrr
#menscommunity #hiking
A restorative afternoon of movement, mindfulness and connection at @mission.e1
These events are not common - to have a room of guys taking care of themselves in this way by embracing the strength of mind and body required for Dharma Yoga and the softness you have to embrace in Yin Yoga - so big up everyone who came and gave it their full focus and energy.
As always gratitude to our fab teacher @marciasharpyoga and DJ @timoteeg 💚
📸 @jaffrrrrrrr
#mensyoga #menswellbeing #yoga
Epping Forest Hike: 22KM of woodland walking 🍃
Another amazing day in nature with the guys, thanks to everyone for bringing such a great energy!
Next hike: Hastings to Rye on 17.08
Sign up link in bio.
📸 @___jeoffrey
#menscommunity #hiking
A serene and sociable CONTRAST CLUB during sunset at @rooftopsaunas this week 👌
Next session 21.08
#menscommunity #contrasttherapy #sauna #icebath #menswellbeing
Kent Coast Father’s Day Hike 🥾
Birchington on Sea to Ramsgate via Margate and Broadstairs and a sea dip at Joss Bay - perfection 🌊
Thanks to all you guys for bringing great energy to the whole day and to @on for equipping us with some incredible hiking gear.
July and August hike dates now live.
See you on the trail soon.
📸 @jaffrrrrrrr
#hiking #menscommunity #wellbeing
Father’s Day reflections from our hike last weekend 🫶
Above all we are hearing through the good times and bad times- stay connected guys 🤝
📸 @henrybettany
#masculinity #mentalhealth #menscommunity
We remixed Father’s Day.
The absence or presence of positive male role models in our lives as men is never felt more acutely than on Father’s Day.
Dead dads, present dads, absent dads or soon to be dads. Every man experiences the day differently, but we wanted to create an opportunity for any guy to be surrounded by other positive men last Sunday as we hiked 25KM along the Kent Coast.
Big up all the guys who came through and brought such a fun and positive energy and to @on for the support as always.
Please share with any guys you know who’d benefit from joining us on the next one!
📸 @henrybettany
#menscommunity #masculinity #wellbeing #hiking
