Rising Men — Participation Agreement

1. Nature of the Work

This program includes practices such as:

• Breathwork
• Nervous system regulation
• Embodiment exercises
• Emotional awareness and expression
• Group-based processes with other men

These practices are designed for personal development and self-awareness.

They may involve direct physical, emotional, and psychological experiences.

2. Voluntary Participation

I understand that my participation is fully voluntary.

I can:

• Pause
• Modify
• Stop any exercise at any time

I remain responsible for my level of engagement.

3. Personal Responsibility

I understand that:

• I am responsible for my physical, emotional, and mental state
• I will listen to my body and respect my limits
• I will stop any exercise if I feel discomfort or overwhelm

I take full responsibility for my experience during and after the sessions.

4. Possible Experiences

During sessions, I may experience:

• Emotional release (anger, sadness, crying, laughter)
• Physical sensations (tingling, tension, shaking, heat)
• Changes in breathing or heart rate
• Dizziness or altered states of awareness
• Memories, insights, or internal imagery
• Discomfort when facing situations I usually avoid

I understand these are normal within this type of work and are generally temporary.

5. Health & Medical Considerations

I confirm that I am physically and mentally able to participate.

I understand that I should not participate, or should seek medical approval, if I have:

• Cardiovascular conditions
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• History of seizures or epilepsy
• Severe respiratory conditions
• Recent surgery or injury
• Severe mental health conditions (psychosis, bipolar disorder I, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders)
• Any condition where intense breathing or emotional activation may be unsafe

I agree to inform the facilitator of any relevant condition.

6. Nature of the Container

I understand that this is not therapy, treatment, or medical care.

This is a structured environment where:

• No one will fix or rescue me
• I am responsible for what I choose to share or not share
• I may be challenged directly

I agree to take ownership of my participation in this environment.

7. Release of Liability

I understand that I participate at my own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• I release Rising Men and its facilitators from liability for any injury, emotional reaction, or consequence resulting from participation
• I understand that no guarantees are made regarding outcomes

8. Confidentiality

I agree to:

• Respect the privacy of other participants
• Not share personal information or experiences from the group

9. Agreement

By agreeing to this:

• I confirm that I have read and understood this document
• I participate voluntarily
• I accept full responsibility for my experience