"In the midst of winter I found within myself an invincible summer." — Goethe
Join Lisa Matthews for a special mid-winter gathering to nurture your inner light. As winter invites us to turn inward, this thoughtful practice is designed to gently nurture you on all levels and keep the fire kindled for optimal wellness and vitality. As the mid-winter season naturally draws our energy deeper within, explore a balanced approach to finding comfort and resilience during the cooler months without creating excess heat.
You will be guided through:
Gentle Slow Flow: Mindful movements that create sustainable warmth while honouring winter's rhythm
Balancing Breath: Pranayama techniques that soothe the mind and regulate your nervous system
Resonant Sound: Awaken the heart through soothing vibrations and tones
Reflective Practice: Meditation and mindfulness practices to connect to your inner source of radiance and stillness.
Together, these practices offer a holistic approach to honouring winter's call for restoration while maintaining the vitality needed to carry balanced warmth into your everyday life.
"The Winter season marks a central part of nature's cycle. It is a time of new growth, rebirth and renewal. It reminds us that in order to begin anew, the old must end.".
Bring your mat, comfortable layers for adjusting to your body's needs, and an open heart.
When: Saturday 12 July from 1.30-4.00pm
Where: In studio at Seed Yoga, !A Salisbury Avenue, Blackburn
Cost: $60
About Lisa Matthews
Lisa has been a dedicated student of yoga for the past 20 years and a yoga teacher for 13 years. Initially introduced to yoga through meditation, philosophy, chanting and seva (selfless service) her practice expanded to incorporate a fluid yet grounded asana practice.
Lisa served as a manager of international ashrams both in Sydney and Ganeshpuri India. Continuing her yoga studies on her return to Australia, she was handed over the reins to a boutique Yoga and Creative Dance School in Warrandyte, The Bhava Centre. Lisa lovingly owned and operated the studio for several years; guiding the direction and progress of many students through weekly classes and supporting the 300 hr Teacher Training program offered at the studio.
Honouring her deep desire to make a difference in the lives of trauma sufferers through the lens of yoga, Lisa travelled to New York to undertake Off The Mat into the World’s Yoga for Purpose, Social Change training with Sean Corne, Hala Khouri and Suzanne Sterling. On her return to Australia, Lisa was invited to join the Board of Directors of a yoga inspired Not For Profit, Yogahood Australia. Together she co-created and delivered a Trauma Informed Teacher Training to upskill volunteers in preparation for teaching in these sensitive and specialised settings.
Lisa has studied under many renowned teachers including Gurumayi Chidvilasananda and the Siddha Yoga tradition, Anusara Yoga, Embodied Flow and Sarah’s Powers Yin yoga training. An eternal student, Lisa is always adding to her skillset and is currently furthering her studies in Holistic Counselling to broaden her offering of support and for her own growth and evolution.