Are you open to exploring intimacy and
connection with other gay men?
Are you open to exploring intimacy and connection with other gay men?
Welcome to
Beyond The Gay Mask:
An Online Gay Men's Circle
for Embracing Our True Selves
Our online circle welcomes gay men ages 30+ who want real connection without performing, posturing, or pretending to have it all together. This is a space where you can be your true self and connect with others in a genuine way.
Welcome to
Beyond The Gay Mask:
An Online Gay Men's Circle
for Embracing Our True Selves
Our online circle welcomes gay men ages 30+ who want real connection without performing, posturing, or pretending to have it all together. This is a space where you can be your true self and connect with others in a genuine way.
Most gay men experience loneliness...
...even if you "have it all figured out."
As gay men we learned how to be impressive, capable, desirable, useful… but not how to be seen or loved for who we are.
We learned to wear masks, and this pattern formed:
Wear a mask → shallow connection → loneliness → wear the mask harder or differently thinking that would solve the problem.
We must move beyond the mask.
Our circle exists to gently interrupt that cycle.
Most gay men experience loneliness...
...even if you "have it all figured out."
As gay men we learned how to be impressive, capable, desirable, useful… but not how to be seen or loved for who we are.
We learned to wear masks, and this pattern formed:
Wear a mask → shallow connection → loneliness → wear the mask harder or differently thinking that would solve the problem.
We must move beyond the mask.
Our circle exists to gently interrupt that cycle.
The only way to experience connection
is to do it together
Men have always met surrounding the fire, embracing ancient wisdom. As gay men, it is our right to reclaim our place in the circle — so we can embrace and be embraced as our true selves.
In Beyond The Gay Mask, we lean on the following, connecting the ancient to the modern as we support and uplift each other:
We remember and access ancestral knowledge and tribal traditions of belonging, embodiment, and liberation.
We learn from and share our collective experiences of intimacy, truth, and survival.
We rethink stereotypes to embrace authentic gay masculinity, friendship, and joy—side by side with brothers ready to go deeper.
The only way to
experience connection
is to do it together
Men have always met surrounding the fire, embracing ancient wisdom.
As gay men, it is our right to reclaim our place in the circle — so we can embrace and be embraced as our true selves.
In Beyond The Gay Mask Circle, we lean on the following, connecting the ancient to the modern as we support and uplift each other:
We remember and access ancestral knowledge and tribal traditions of belonging, embodiment, and liberation.
We learn from and share our collective experiences of intimacy, truth, and survival.
We rethink stereotypes to embrace authentic gay masculinity, friendship, and joy—side by side with brothers ready to go deeper.
Reimagine what a gay men's circle can teach you about yourself and intimacy today.
Reimagine what a gay men's circle can teach you about yourself and intimacy today.
Beyond The Gay Mask is led by Yonatan Arnon and Jon Pinney,
two gay individuals exploring and facilitating men's work.
We also experience loneliness.
We know loneliness from the inside and have felt the impact of connecting with other men through groups like this.
Yonatan Arnon is a spiritual director, educator, and somatic coach devoted to helping men reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and truth through Jewish, Zen, Sufi, and gay men’s traditions. With over a decade of experience, he has led groups on identity, interfaith dialogue, and men’s circles in diverse settings, including non-profits, Rikers Island Jail chaplaincy, and one on one.
Learn more about Yonatan Arnon at the following links:
https://www.yonatan-arnon.com/
Jon Pinney is an ontological coach and facilitator devoted to helping men move beyond performance and into presence through unapologetic, liberated living. His work invites men to examine the roles, narratives, and survival mechanisms they’ve internalized — to create space to live from something more true and fulfilling — in both group and one on one settings.
Learn more about Jon Pinney at the following links:
https://www.vaultedcoaching.com
Beyond The Gay Mask
is led by Yonatan Arnon
and Jon Pinney,
two gay individuals exploring and facilitating men's work.
We also experience loneliness.
We know loneliness from the inside and have felt the impact of connecting with other men through groups like this.
Yonatan Arnon is a spiritual director, educator, and somatic coach devoted to helping men reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and truth through Jewish, Zen, Sufi, and gay men’s traditions. With over a decade of experience, he has led groups on identity, interfaith dialogue, and men’s circles in diverse settings, including non-profits, Rikers Island Jail chaplaincy, and one on one.
Learn more about Yonatan Arnon at the following links:
https://www.yonatan-arnon.com/
Jon Pinney is an ontological coach and facilitator devoted to helping men move beyond performance and into presence through unapologetic, liberated living. His work invites men to examine the roles, narratives, and survival mechanisms they’ve internalized — to create space to live from something more true and fulfilling — in both group and one on one settings.
Learn more about Jon Pinney at the following links:
https://www.vaultedcoaching.com
Are you ready to explore life beyond the gay mask?
We can do it together.
Join Beyond The Gay Mask Circle
See below for our upcoming schedule,
and click below to apply to join.
We ask a few questions to ensure the space
is a good fit for everyone. After applying,
you'll have the opportunity to connect with
one of the facilitators to get a feel for
what the space will be like.
Are you ready to explore life
beyond the gay mask?
We can do it together.
Join Beyond The Gay Mask Circle
See below for our upcoming schedule,
and click below to apply to join.
We ask a few questions to ensure the space is a good fit for everyone. After applying, you'll have the opportunity to connect with one of the facilitators to get a feel for what the space will be like.
Q&A:
What will each session entail?
Each session will foster a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment through meaningful dialogue, active listening, and mutual sharing — where each participant is fully accepted as they are.
Together, we will explore and embrace the many facets of our identities: the inner child, the man, the single or partnered self, gay/queer identities, and more.
In each 90 minute session you can also expect:
A safe, grounded space to explore connection
Clear agreements and a grounded container
Gentle prompts and guided exercises
Optional sharing — silence is always welcome
Somatic, emotional, and reflective practices
The option to partner closely with other circle members for support and connection
You don’t need the right words.
You don’t need a story.
You just need to show up.
Q&A:
What does the Circle cost?
As you’ll notice, there is a great deal of heart-centered background work that goes into preparing, holding, communicating, and facilitating this gay men’s circle. With that in mind, we’d be grateful for your understanding and acknowledgment of the value reflected in the fees.
To create an experience that supports individuals in different life situations, we are offering a sliding scale of $25–$72 USD per session. We are here to hold and be held by and with one another, regardless of any backgrounds, financial challenges, or life experiences.
As a participant, you will also have the option to book discounted one-on-one coaching sessions with Yonatan or Jon if you desire deeper individual support.
We are more than happy to set up a short Zoom with you — either with one or both of us — to get to know us and our vision a bit more.
Q&A:
When does the Circle meet?
The Circle will meet every 2-4 weeks on the following schedule, assuming we have enough interest to fill the group:
April 12: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
April 26: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
May 17: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
May 31: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
June 14: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
June 28: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
Q&A:
What will each session entail?
Each session will foster a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment through meaningful dialogue, active listening, and mutual sharing — where each participant is fully accepted as they are.
Together, we will explore and embrace the many facets of our identities: the inner child, the man, the single or partnered self, gay/queer identities, and more.
In each 90 minute session you can also expect:
A safe, grounded space to explore connection
Clear agreements and a grounded container
Gentle prompts and guided exercises
Optional sharing — silence is always welcome
Somatic, emotional, and reflective practices
The option to partner closely with other circle members for support and connection
You don’t need the right words.
You don’t need a story.
You just need to show up.
Q&A:
What does the Circle cost?
As you’ll notice, there is a great deal of heart-centered background work that goes into preparing, holding, communicating, and facilitating this gay men’s circle. With that in mind, we’d be grateful for your understanding and acknowledgment of the value reflected in the fees.
To create an experience that supports individuals in different life situations, we are offering a sliding scale of $25–$72 USD per session. We are here to hold and be held by and with one another, regardless of any backgrounds, financial challenges, or life experiences.
As a participant, you will also have the option to book discounted one-on-one coaching sessions with Yonatan or Jon if you desire deeper individual support.
We are more than happy to set up a short Zoom with you — either with one or both of us — to get to know us and our vision a bit more.
Q&A:
When does the Circle meet?
The Circle will meet every 2-4 weeks on the following schedule, assuming we have enough interest to fill the group:
April 12: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
April 26: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
May 17: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
May 31: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
June 14: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
June 28: 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST
What Comes Next
Could Change Everything
What Comes Next
Could Change Everything
Moments like this are often when change begins.
One year from now, will life feel the same—or different?
If you are ready for what's next...
We ask a few questions to ensure the space
is a good fit for everyone. After applying,
you'll have the opportunity to connect with
one of the facilitators to get a feel for
what the space will be like.
Moments like this are often when change begins. One year from now, will life feel the same—or different?
If you are ready for what's next...
We ask a few questions to ensure the space is a good fit for everyone. After applying, you'll have the opportunity to connect with one of the facilitators to get a feel for what the space will be like.