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Jim Benson | San Rafael, CA
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For men who are committed to making a positive, lasting change in their lives, nothing can replace direct, clear reflection from other men. A strong circle of brothers who see your beauty and weaknesses. Men who will challenge you to live at your full potential.
The Awakened Masculine Level 1 program is a unique opportunity to dive deep with a community of men and emerge holding the pearl of your essential masculine nature. Your life will be transformed during and after this skillfully guided immersion.
Since 2003, over a hundred men have participated in the Awakened Masculine program. But that doesn't mean a cookie-cutter approach. Each Awakened Masculine group is custom-designed to meet the needs of all participants.
• Greater self-confidence in all areas of their lives
•Deeper trust and sense of brotherhood with other men
• Greater income potential
• More grounded presence when interacting with the feminine
• Greater bodily awareness and aliveness
To determine if you're a good fit for the Awakened Masculine program, first read the To Join Or Not page. Then contact Jim Benson and set up a 20-minute phone interview, where you can ask any remaining questions you might have.
The Level 1 program begins Wednesday night, September 15, and continues weekly until December 15 (12 meetings). There will be no meetings on October 20 and 27.
Cost: $500–$600, sliding scale (some scholarships available; check with Jim)
Meeting are held on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00pm in San Rafael.
Group limited to 10 men.
All sexual orientations welcome.
Questions? Check the Frequently Asked Questions page.
While they are active group members, men in the Awakened Masculine program can take advantage of a 30% discount on one-on-one coaching sessions with Jim. For more about Jim's coaching sessions for men, click here to go to the JimBenson.net website.
Here's your chance to be a part of a tribe of like-minded men, with solid leadership, and practices designed to take you into a deeper experience of yourself. Click here to learn more about this new, 10-week men's group beginning Monday, September 26 in central Marin county.
The ongoing Wednesday night Awakened Masculine group in San Rafael is full. This Wednesday night group meets weekly and is designed for men who have already taken a number of steps in their own personal growth. Participants will experience the many benefits of long-term connections with other conscious men. Click here for more information about this group.
Don't live in the SF Bay area? Irregular schedule? Travel all the time? You can still be part of a men's group! Check out the new Awakened Masculine Virtual Groups program here.
Participants in any Awakened Masculine program are eligible for substantial discounts in one-on-one coaching with Jim Benson during their stay in the group. To learn more about Jim's individual work with men, click here to visit his coaching website.

If you've found it difficult to find and maintain healthy, conscious connections with other men, the Awakened Masculine program may be for you. If you're interested, check out the To Join Or Not page, then call or email Jim today to set up a 20-minute phone interview.

One of the important benefits of participating in an Awakened Masculine men's group is the chance to see yourself in a new light. You may be surprised at the clarity and power of the reflections you'll receive from the other men in the group.

The Fijian Kava ceremony and rituals from other lineages are a part of the Awakened Masculine men's group. These rituals serve to deepen the experience of every man in the group, and of the group as a whole.