Rites of Passage Portugal: A 6-Day Immersive for Men Ready to Step Into Their Masculine Power

A Six-Day Journey Into Power,

Purpose, and Sacred Union

Rites of Passage is a unique immersion for men ready to meet their life purpose

Every ancient culture has its tradition to mark a boy's transition into manhood.

The same patterns were consistent all over the world.

Young men would undergo trials that made them face their fears and forced them to dig deep to find their truth.

They would be tested, and they would come through as men, ready to take that vital role in their society with all its power and responsibilities.

Our culture has lost that tradition, but in the process we've lost far more!

We have forgotten what it means to be a man

We carry over some power, and many responsibilities, but without the sacred rite, most adult males in modern society remain stuck in boyhood.

Not physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

You can feel it deep inside. A deep hunger for purpose and meaning that's been eating away at your confidence for years.

Part of you can feel there's something missing.

Something you were never taught.

Something even your own father couldn't show you.

You've been searching for it.

You looked for purpose in work, but no amount of success ever filled the space inside.

You tried to find it in relationships, but some part of you always felt like a boy pretending to be a man.

You may have experienced the frustration coming out through addictions: alcohol, drugs, sex, porn...

If so... you need to know you're not alone. We've all felt it.

“I realized that the problems I face, the fears I carry, and the wounds I hold are also present in other men… it allows me to feel part of something greater.”

- Dmitrii

Nothing could ever really satisfy, because nothing reached the real void. The part of you that your soul felt was missing.

The choice and the conscious step to become the man you're meant to be.

Rites of Passage restores that missing step

The world is crying out for men who are ready to embody a new level of presence, depth, and authenticity.

Women feel it. Children feel it.

Our society is starving for true leadership from men who know their purpose, feel their power, and who exercise it with self-knowledge, understanding, and judgement. The world needs more connected, tantrik men.

This is your opportunity to take that life step by...

• Standing with a brotherhood of men committed to growth, truth, and transformation.
• Deepening your connection to your authentic masculine power.
• Learning how to create and hold space for the feminine in her most sacred and vulnerable expression.

But please know that this is not a training for beginners or the curious.

It is for men already walking the path of growth.

You have already explored personal development work, tantra, or embodiment practices...

And you're ready to take your journey deeper. Much deeper.

“I feel more grounded, more confident, and clearer about my next steps in life.”

- Misha

Will you answer that call?

What Awaits You in Portugal

The first four days are designed to ground you in your power, refine your presence, and prepare you to meet the feminine.

Working with facilitators Steve Shiva and Mikkail Handby and a group of brothers sharing the journey, you will:

• Integrate your shadow, transforming your hidden fears and wounds into sources of strength and clarity.
  
• Sharpen your presence to hold space with integrity, strength, and love.
  
• Expand your emotional and energetic resilience, preparing to meet the feminine in her fullest expression.
  
• Engage in rituals, embodiment practices, and attunement exercises to align your mind, heart, and body with the sacred masculine.
  
  

“This work opened doors in me I didn’t know were closed… I leave with more freedom, purpose, and heart than I came with.”

- David

The sacred temple ritual
Over the same week that you are doing deep work with your brothers, a women's retreat is being held on the same land (more details here).

However, we will not meet the women until the last night.

On that final day, you will journey to the women, and step into their Sacred Temple, where the women, who have spent the week deep in their own work training as Temple Priestesses.

The women will lead you into rituals that celebrate the union of masculine and feminine energies.

The final day will extend into the night, as you enter the temple, a space charged with feminine energy, beauty, and devotion.

Here, you will:

• Witness and honour the feminine in her raw, unfiltered expression.
  
• Offer your presence and devotion as a gift, creating a container of safety and reverence.
  
• Experience the profound union of the masculine and feminine.
  

The sacred temple is not a performance or a test. It’s a sacred act of surrender, presence, and connection.

Are you ready to step into this sacred space?

In ancient traditions, men’s rites of passage also included the guidance of the divine feminine.

The Erotic High Priestesses initiated men into the sacred arts of devotion, eros, and reverence for the feminine.

These practices aligned a man’s mind, heart, and body, helping him embody his highest self.

The culmination of your week's training offers you the opportunity to reclaim these lost traditions and align with your true masculine power, so that you can finally...

• Heal old stories and wounds that keep you disconnected from your power.
  
• Align your masculinity with integrity, creating deeper relationships and connections.
  
• Step into a sacred container where the feminine calls you to rise into your fullest expression.

Whats expected of you

• Show up with everything you have, with truth, vulnerability and integrity.
  
• Honour the boundaries and consent of everyone in the space.
  
• Be present in a devotional space.
  

“I left feeling clearer, more grounded, I finally knew what I really wanted to do with my life.”

- Ben

Meet Your Facilitators

Steve Shiva
Masculine Embodiment and Truth-Based Relating© Coach
BSc (Hons) Psychology, GMBPsS

Steve Shiva is a man who is on a lifelong journey to embody the sacred masculine. A coach, leader, and father of two, he is the founder of multiple organizations devoted to human transformation through psychological, sexual, and embodiment practices. His work is a call to men who are ready to step into their power, confront their shadows, and live in alignment with their truth.

For over 14 years, Steve has walked the transformative path of Tantra, a practice that not only invites self-awareness but demands it. First introduced to its teachings at the OSHO International Resort in Pune, India, he discovered a way of living that honours the full spectrum of human experience: the divine and the raw, the light and the shadow. 

Steve Shiva believes that true masculine power is not about domination or control, it’s about integration. A man who has faced his shadow, embraced his vulnerability, and found his edge is a man who can be trusted, not just by others, but by himself. His teachings are an initiation into this trust: guiding men into their full embodiment so they can show up in the world with presence, purpose, and unwavering strength

Steve’s partnership with Amanda Biccum, a powerful tantrik priestess and the facilitator of the Women’s Initiatress Training, exemplifies what it means to meet the feminine in her full power. Amanda embodies the feminine essence, wild, devotional, sacred, and untamed. To hold space for a woman of this caliber requires a man who has done the work.

Steve Shiva`s work is always designed to take men to their edges, and this Rite Of Passage is no different, challenging men to:
Integrate their shadows, turning fear, shame, and insecurity into sources of strength.
Expand their capacity to hold more intensity, love, and power.
Step into their truth, aligning their actions with their deepest values and purpose.
This work is not comfortable, and it is not easy. But it is the only way to embody the sacred masculine and fully meet the feminine.

This is the work: to face yourself, to rise into your power, and to become the man who can meet the feminine, the world, and yourself in truth.

Steve Shiva is calling men who are ready to step into this sacred initiation. This is not for the faint-hearted, it is for those who are prepared to face their shadows, challenge their edges, and rise into their full potential.

This is your chance to reclaim your power and embody the man you were born to be. A man who can meet a woman in her full radiance. A man who can hold himself and the world with integrity, strength, and heart.

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Mikkail Handby
Men’s Work Facilitator | Somatic Practitioner | Breathwork Leader | Fight Therapist

After twenty years navigating high-pressure environments as a world-class private chef in the super-yachting industry, leading elite teams and serving high-profile clients across the globe, Mikkail turned his focus inward into the realms of men’s work and embodied transformation.

Mikkail has a unique approach to men’s work that is rarely seen. As the lead facilitator of Fight Club in Bali, he uses fight therapy as a powerful tool for emotional release, presence, and empowerment. By integrating somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and conscious confrontation, he helps men move from disconnection to embodiment, from suppression to expression, and from chaos to calm clarity.

Through Fight Club, men’s circles, and one-on-one mentorship sessions, Mikkail guides men to reconnect with their physical power while deepening emotional awareness. His approach blends structure with freedom, strength with sensitivity, and discipline with heart.

Men who work with him describe feeling stronger, clearer, and more confident. They reclaim direction and the courage to live from truth rather than from the expectations of others.

Mikkail is the co-founder of Surrender Sanctuary, a retreat center in Bali dedicated to personal development, Tantra, and conscious relating. He is also a highly sought-after support in the international Tantra field, regularly invited by top-rated facilitators to anchor and assist in advanced trainings for men and women worldwide.

At the heart of Mikkail’s mission is a simple truth:
The world doesn’t need men who try to be perfect, it needs men who are real.
Men who can hold power with presence.
Men who lead with heart.

Connect more deeply with Mikkail here
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Whats included

• 6 full days of profound Tantric teachings and practices led by Steve Shiva and supported by an experienced team of assistants.
• Sacred rituals and embodiment practices designed to connect you to your authentic masculine power and prepare you for the Sacred Temple Ritual on the final day.
• 5 nights in shared basic accommodation with other brothers.
• All food during retreat – consisting of brunch & dinner
  

Whats not included

• Flights or travel costs to Portugal.
• Airport transfers and taxis.
• Extra drinks/snacks from the restaurant, spa, massage, body treatment sessions, sauna, extra room services, and laundry.
• Personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance.

This Rites of Passage Training will run alongside the Initiatress Training for Women, a unique opportunity for transformation and connection.

Here’s why it’s so special:

• Two Parallel Journeys: While you embody your masculine power, the women will be guided into the art of the initiatress. Though you won’t cross paths during the week, both groups will come together in a powerful closing union ceremony to celebrate the divine connection between masculine and feminine.
  
• Your Partner Can Join, Too: This is a rare opportunity for both you and your partner to grow. While you’re transforming, they’ll be on their own path, deepening into presence, purpose, and conscious femininity. Or perhaps you’ll meet her there, a woman ready to rise and match your depth in every way.

Get your ticket to the woman's Initiatress training:
https://buytickets.at/amandabiccum/1835720/r/rop

• Separate Spaces: Women and men will have separate sleeping areas, schedules, and break times to ensure you stay deeply connected to your masculine energy while also maintaining the magnetic polarity with the women during this transformative journey.

We are offering a special couples discount. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, please enter your partner’s name on the intake form and we will add your discount to your final balance.

The Venue
Find yourself in the rural vineyards of Portugal, surrounded by nature. With just a 30-minute drive from Lisbon, you'll arrive at Enxara Retreat Centre.

This special sanctuary was created 20 years ago as one of the first locations in Portugal to offer self-development, self-awareness, empowerment, healing, and relaxing retreats.

Many people came to this land before you to be in retreat, in prayer, in ritual and in ceremony to listen to their hearts, body & soul.

Being on such a charged land will contribute to the power of your transformation.

During the breaks, you can soak in the sun by the biological pool, explore the library, or find a quiet place in the gardens to rest and reflect.

The Yurts
Get ready to connect profoundly with the other brothers as you'll stay in a shared Yurt.

We have noticed how this creates deep connections that last long after the retreat.

Please note that Yurts are basic and small in size with 2 beds and outdoor shared bathrooms.

The Food
Be prepared for our brunches and dinners, served family-style.

You’ll feel the skill and care poured into each meal.

Featuring a mostly vegetarian & locally sourced food based on a microbiotic diet, with options available.

Do you have any food allergies or intolerances?

Our chef will carefully accommodate dietary needs such as allergies or intolerances. Please let us know in advance.

Please note that dietary preferences cannot be accommodated, and meals will be prepared according to the retreat menu.

The Payment
To secure your spot, a €500 deposit is required at the time of booking.

€555 in cash must be brought upon arrival and presented at check-in.

The remaining balance must be paid via bank transfer within 30 days of booking.

3 month payment plans are available upon request with a 10% admin fee

We are here to support you in every step of this journey, if you would like to learn more before booking please book your discovery call with Steve Shiva HERE 
Or reach out to either of us via Instagram
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With Strength
Steve Shiva & Mikkail