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🌲 Mandem in the Woods
🌿 Hiking • Walking • Nature
🧠 Mental health • 🤝 Unity
💪 Fitness • ✨ Holistic health

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🙏🏾❤️ UNITY • COMMUNITY • LOVE ❤️🙏🏾

We had the honour of being invited by our good friend @grandadoutdoors to visit the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick, where we learned about the three-day continuous reading of the Sikh holy scripture. 🕊️

Gurm took the time to explain what the event was about and shared some of the history and traditions of Sikhism with us.

From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome by the Sikh community. 🙏🏾

We were fed, shown around, and had the opportunity to sit and speak with elders and community leaders. We had some beautiful conversations about unity, love, community and the importance of people from different backgrounds coming together as ONE. 🌍❤️

One thing I really admire about the Sikh community is the way they look out for one another, serve one another and support the wider community.

There is a lesson in that for all of us.

Imagine what our communities could look like if we all made more effort to support each other, feed each other, check on each other, share resources and come together regardless of our backgrounds.

Different cultures. Different traditions. Different paths.

But we can still meet through LOVE, RESPECT, UNITY & SERVICE. 🤝🏾❤️

A massive thank you to Gurm Singh and everyone at the Gurdwara for welcoming us, feeding us and sharing your history, knowledge and community with us.

These are the conversations and connections we need more of.

🌍 COMING TOGETHER AS ONE.

PEACE. LOVE. UNITY. ❤️

#HigherSelfTheMovement #SikhCommunity #Sikhism #GuruNanak #Gurdwara Smethwick Birmingham Unity Community Love TogetherAsOne CommunitySpirit Interfaith PeaceLoveUnity by @mandeminthewoods

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Big love to the brothers who came all the way from London to join us on our last hike 🌲🥾
Nothing but good energy, good conversations, and even better feedback 🙌🏾

Appreciate everyone who pulled up and made it what it was.
The next hike is dropping very soon… stay locked in 👀⛰️

#MandemMondays #HikeCommunity #StayTuned by @mandeminthewoods

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January's hike meant a lot.

One of the brothers traveled 4 hours from South London just to attend our All Men’s Walk. That alone speaks volumes. 🙏🏾

At the end, he shared something that really stayed with us. He said there may be walks happening in London — but not like this. Not with intention. Not with purpose.

He spoke about how powerful the exercises were. How being in a space where men can move, reflect, open up, and grow together felt different. Necessary. Needed.

And he’s right.

We don’t just walk.
We build.
We reflect.
We challenge.
We support.

There absolutely needs to be more spaces where men can connect beyond surface level — where growth, accountability, and brotherhood are at the centre.

This is bigger than a hike.
This is a movement.

📍 Join us on our next hike on 12th April.
🎟 Ticket link is in the bio
💬 Or comment “HIKE” for the direct ticket link

#AllMensWalk #MensWork #Brotherhood #HealingInMotion #PurposeDriven MensWellness CommunityMatters by @mandeminthewoods

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“Are over 50s welcome?”

Absolutely. 💙

A man approached us before the session to ask if he was too old to get involved. The team encouraged him to join — because Men in Motion is for ALL ages and ALL abilities.

It’s not about being the fittest in the group. It’s about men encouraging men, challenging each other and creating positive connections.

Growing stronger physically. Growing stronger mentally. Growing together. 💪

No matter your age. No matter your ability. Come and move with us.

#MenInMotion #MensWellbeing #CommunityFitness #TrainTogether #MandemInTheWoods taken in Rubery Park by @mandeminthewoods

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#tb to Saturday the 19th September 2026, Completed the TRYFAN Scramble with @meninmotion.by.mitw , an extension of @mandeminthewoods , captured through my POV with @raybanmeta .

Big shoutout to @livingwithoutremorse for organising this. It was a seriously challenging experience, both mentally and physically, but reaching the finish and completing it gave us a real sense of accomplishment.

Definitely one to remember! 💪🏾⛰️

#TRYFANScramble #TRYFAN #MenInMotion #raybanmeta taken in Tryfan North Face by @mandeminthewoods

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🚨 REMINDER: THROW-DOWN THURSDAY TOMORROW! 🚨

This week we’re teaming up with @brute.force.cali for an exciting session packed with challenges, games, head-to-head battles and competition! 💪

Come down, learn new skills, meet new people and push yourself beyond what you thought you could do.

Prove it to yourself, not just others. 💙

📍 Rubery Park, B45 9JB — Leach Heath Lane Entrance
⏰ 6PM–8PM
👊 All abilities welcome!

Every Thursday means EVERY Thursday.

#MenInMotion #ThrowDownThursday #BruteForceCali #MensFitness #Brotherhood taken in Rubery Park by @mandeminthewoods

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🌲🥾 MANDEM IN THE WOODS – WASELEY HILLS HIKE 🥾🌲

Mandem, we’re back in the woods! 💚

Join us for our next men-only hike as we take on the Waseley Hills Country Park & Holywell Hill Circular.

This is more than just a walk. It’s an opportunity to step away from everyday pressures, get into nature, clear the mind, connect with other men and support our mental health and wellbeing.

Expect good energy, good conversations, fresh air, beautiful views and mandem coming together in a positive space. 🌳🤝🏾

📅 Sunday 11th October 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 MEET UP:
The Windmill Cafe
Waseley Hills Country Park
Gannow Green Lane, Rubery
B45 9AT

🥾 Hike: Waseley Hills Country Park & Holywell Hill Circular

Whether you’ve been with us before or it’s your first time, all men are welcome.

Come as you are. Walk. Talk. Connect. Breathe. 🌿

🎟️ FREE TICKETS VIA EVENTBRITE OR CLICK LINK IN THE BIO

🌲 BROTHERHOOD. SUPPORT. GROWTH.
BETTER MINDS. STRONGER MEN.

@mandeminthewoods

#MandemInTheWoods #MensMentalHealth #MensWellbeing #MenSupportingMen #Brotherhood WaseleyHills MentalHealthMatters NatureForMentalHealth Community HikingUK Birmingham Rubery BetterMindsStrongerMen by @mandeminthewoods

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🗣️ FROM A DREAM TO REALITY 🌲⛰️

Big respect to @livingwithoutremorse , founder of @meninmotion.by.mitw — a branch of @mandeminthewoods — who led his first scramble for the Mandem on Saturday. 💚

What an experience it was! Brotherhood, challenge, encouragement and everyone pushing through together. 🤝🏾

In this video, he speaks about WHY he started Men in Motion, where the vision began, and what it means to now see something that was once just a dream becoming a reality.

This is only the beginning. 🌱

Proud to see the vision growing and more men getting outside, moving, connecting and challenging themselves together.

Big up @livingwithoutremorse 👏🏾💚

#MenInMotion #MandemInTheWoods #MensMentalHealth #Brotherhood #MensWellbeing by @mandeminthewoods

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🗣MANDEM IN THE WOODS ⛰️🌳🫂🥾💪🏾

#MandemInTheWoods by @mandeminthewoods

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THROW DOWN THURSDAY. EVERY THURSDAY. 💪

No excuses. No matter your ability, come get involved and put in the work with the mandem.

📍 RUBERY PARK, B45 9JB
(LEACH HEATH LANE)
⏰ 6PM-7:30PM
💙 EVERY THURSDAY. by @mandeminthewoods

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BIG UP @livingwithoutremorse 👏🏾🏔️💚

Massive respect to our brother for leading his first climb for @meninmotion.by.mitw — something he created himself as a branch of @mandeminthewoods. 🌳🤝🏾

And what a first climb it was! TRYFAN! ⛰️🔥

The scramble was seriously challenging, pushing us physically and mentally, but we all got through it together. Supporting each other, encouraging each other and making sure nobody was left behind. That’s what brotherhood is about. 💚

The whole experience was amazing and a reminder of what can happen when men come together, challenge themselves and step outside their comfort zones.

Thank you @livingwithoutremorse for stepping up and leading from the front. You’ve come a long way, brother, and it’s been powerful seeing your growth.

You are a leader. Keep building. Keep growing. Keep inspiring. 👏🏾💚

@meninmotion.by.mitw x @mandeminthewoods

#MenInMotion #MandemInTheWoods #Tryfan #MensMentalHealth #Brotherhood MensWellbeing Hiking Nature Leadership Growth by @mandeminthewoods

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🧠🌿 HOW DO I MANAGE MY MENTAL HEALTH?

I was asked recently how my mental health is, what I use to manage it and how I regulate myself.

For me, it’s about having tools I can come back to — breathwork, meditation, getting out into nature, grounding, keeping the right people around me and maintaining a positive mindset. 🌳🧘🏾‍♂️

That doesn’t mean every day is perfect.

We all go through struggles. Life has its ups and downs. There are days when we feel strong and days when things feel heavy. What matters is having healthy ways to bring yourself back to centre.

Nature has become one of my biggest medicines. Getting away from the noise, breathing, grounding and reconnecting helps me clear my mind and regulate my nervous system. 🌿

And never underestimate the importance of the people around you. Protect your energy, surround yourself with people who genuinely want to see you grow, and keep working on your mindset.

Mental health isn’t about pretending everything is positive all the time — it’s about learning how to navigate the difficult moments too. 💚

What helps you regulate and look after your mental health? 👇🏾

#MentalHealth #HigherSelf #Breathwork #Meditation #NatureTherapy Grounding MentalWellbeing PositiveMindset NervousSystemRegulation HigherSelfTheMovementI can also make this shorter and more powerful for a Reel caption if you want. by @mandeminthewoods

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