Wednesday evening - The Men’s Circle with Vaughan Dagnell
A space where men can speak openly, explore what lies behind the masks we wear in day to day life, and connect with other men in a healthy ways.
This group is about healthy masculinity, accountability, embracing challenge and creating community.
Sessions will include breathwork, sharing circles, journalling, physical movement and more.
We all need support if we want to shift unhealthy habits, let go of limiting beliefs or break cycles of behaviour. Doing this work alone isn't fun, and certainly isn't sustainable.
Despite our best efforts things can go wrong, life throws us curveballs to do with work, health, family and relationship.
Our ego's often hide isolation, overwhelm and uncertainty, but out of sight is not out of mind, and without due care and consideration this things can be hugely damaging.
Behind every vulnerability lies a key to new levels of self awareness, inner strength and freedom.
Taking some time for yourself is one of the best gifts you can give to your family, friends and community. It helps us turn up with more capacity and presence, the more you recieve the more you can give.
About your facilitator
Vaughan brings a grounded, intuitive presence to his work as a facilitator. He is a trauma aware Embodied Resilience Practitioner and Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator, working with somatic experiencing and central nervous system regulation. He in trained in Non-Violent Communication, and spent 2.5 years working in alcohol and substance use recovery, facilitating support groups and working one-to-one with people during periods of deep challenge, transition, and growth.
his work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday
Preparing For Your Session
As breathwork is part of these session, participants are advised to avoid eating anything heavy or filling for at least 2 hours beforehand. Stay well-hydrated, and drink plenty of water throughout the day beforehand.
I suggest participants wear loose comfortable clothing with no tightness or restriction around the abdomen.
Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket, a pillow or cushion and some water to drink. An eye mask is also good, but not essential.
Health Considerations
While breathwork can benefit many individuals, there are certain conditions where caution or avoidance may be necessary. Please be aware that the following conditions are contraindicated for Conscious Connected Breathing:
1. History of seizures or epilepsy
2. First Trimester of Pregnancy, and when trying to conceive
3. Detached retina or any eye condition which can be adversely affected by changes in internal pressure.
4. Psychotic episodes.
By signing up for breathwork sessions, participants confirm they do not have any of the conditions mentioned above and release me from any liability related to your participation.
My clients safety and well-being are my top priorities and if there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me in advance, or talk to me on the day.
Thing to bring/materials required/Preparing for your session
Clothes you can move in, Yoga matt, Sheepskin/Blanket x 2 (one to lay on, one to cover you), Water, A pillow, Eyemask (optional)
Venue: The Round Tower, Black Swan Arts, Frome
Date of event: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Time: 7 - 9pm
Cost: £15.00
No of places: 12
We never want cost to prevent anyone attending our events so please reach out to the class practitioner if you require a subsidised ticket
Biography
Vaughan is a trained yoga, breathwork, mindfulness and wellbeing facilitator.
See more of Vaughan’s work here
Got questions? - give Vaughan a ring - 07949 742 055