Samatah Yoga is a small home Studio, catering to intimate groups and private classes. Lisa also passionately teaches Pre/Post natal.
Lisa’s yoga practice has always been a sacred place of ‘coming home to self’. Over time as her practice developed and deepened, it has been her anchor, allowing her freedom to draw strength, internal awareness and most sacredly - grounding. From this space, Lisa offers the intention in her classes for students to feel nurtured and nourished, drawing in a sense of inner calm with an explorative practice for students to be present ‘in their own body’. Lisa’s grounding in her hatha practice, form the essence of her teaching - as she holds space by honoring traditional yoga practices. Intentional awareness on deepening poses, aligning energy within to find a deeper spiritual connection. Weaving into her teachings, Lisa heartfully shares knowledge gained from her further training in Yin (Chinese medicine & Myofascia release) and Restorative yoga. Guiding students using postures as a meditative experience to find deep release, honoring skeletal variations and cultivating a sense of internal awareness. In her teachings offering a space for women to evolve with their changing bodies, tapping into their feminine essence and supporting them physically and emotionally during their pregnancy journey. Lisa’s essence is in guiding students to move physically, emotionally and spiritually from a place of inner trust and self-awareness. Her heart sings when she has facilitated space for a student to find release, and surrender in a deeply held yin pose, a long embracing restorative posture, finding a meditative breath connection in a hatha practice or the stillness and space of a much yearned for savasana
16/01/2026
Happy New year!!
So, I've been sitting a little quietly lately, pondering & reflecting.
🌿I've indulged in a beautifully long break, which has allowed me to spend some time with my family, time at the beach (which I'd forgotten how much fills me up) & to just potter around.
🌿So this year, I am feeling the need to take things slowly, to absorb, to integrate and to expand.
I'm looking forward to trusting into the direction and unfolding of the year ahead.
✨Let it bring lots of light
16/01/2026
I'd love your support, as I am on the home stretch to complete my teaching practice hours for Mat Pilates:
I am offering 2x free online classes:
Saturday 17th January 7am
Thursday 22nd January 7am
DM for the link
13/01/2026
Who's joining me this Saturday morning 7am for 'Summer sunrise Pilates'
DM or reply be added to the group link
07/01/2026
January newsletter has just landed:
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step Lao Tzu _______________________________________________ We are here!! The energy surrounding the new year feels a little lighter, a little steadier, a little softer. I can feel it in my heart and in my soul, that this year will be a year of re-ali...
14/12/2025
FIND ME ON THE MAT THIS WEEK
Monday 9:30am - Seniors - Kingsford Tce, Corinda
Wednesday 5:30am - Hatha, Jindalee 24/7
Friday 8am - Hatha - Yeronga pool side
Sunday 10am - Hatha - YMCA, Jamboree Heights
10/12/2025
VIPAREETA KIRANI
So, I had a really interesting learning moment in class today...
🧘♀️Today is the last week for many of my classes.
🧘♀️For my Wednesday morning class today, as most of my students have been regularly attending for a while - we decided to do a 'mock' at home practice, just as if we were practicing at home, with the opportunity to play & explore modification options.
🧘♀️So I guided my students through some essentials
🏵️ Moving the spine in all 6 directions
🏵️ Creating mobility and flow through your joints
🏵️Tractioning and lengthening the spine
🏵️Slowing down and connecting to your breath
🏵️Tapping into the 5 Vayu's (or winds in the body)
Then we began chatting about inversions...
We decided to explore Vipareeta Kirani (Legs up the wall)
So, in a group of five students, four students loved the pose BUT one student didn't. She quietly laid to the ground, whilst the others continued & then she asked me to explain the benefits of the pose, so I spoke to her about:
🏵️How it calms and soothes the nervous system
🏵️Aids with inflammation and puffiness
🏵️Helps with circulation & digestion
🏵️Aids tired legs & feet
🏵️Promotes better sleep
So, what happened??
When she set her feet up against the wall, she began to feel out of breath and lightheaded. Normally, Viparetta Kirani, is quite downregulating, soothing and calming. But in this one student, it was the opposite.
What I learnt, is that she has a heart condition, restricting the return blood flow into the body, meaning that in this particular shape - it did the opposite. It made her feel breathless, restricted, condensed.
Never assume!
A pose that might hit the mark for majority of students, might have the opposite effect for just one. Even though she took the same shape, it just didn't support her.
🩵I am beyond grateful for the learnings and teachings we cultivate together in class. It truly is an exchange.
🩵I am just as much the student, as I am the teacher.
🩵May we all continue to grow, learn and continue absorbing this amazing practice together.
09/12/2025
December newsletter, just out...
Never assume that loud is strong And that quiet is weak It's the Lion's silence that signals danger Not his road Unknown _________________________________________________ STRONGER TOGETHER So last week, I had my first ever experience of attending Liturgy at my son's new school. It was a little like....
08/12/2025
🌬️ THE LUNG MERIDIAN — THE CHANNEL OF BREATH, BOUNDARIES & LETTING GO 🌬️
A gentle Yin yoga practice to nourish your chest, lungs & emotional clarity
In Chinese Medicine, the Lung Meridian is known as the gateway to our breath and the protector of our inner world.
It governs how we inhale life, how we release what no longer serves, and how we hold the delicate balance between openness and boundaries.
Energetically, the Lung sits within the Metal Element — the season of Autumn, the art of refinement, and the wisdom of letting go. When this meridian is supported, we feel steady, clear, and able to breathe deeply into both the physical and the emotional body.
When the Lung Meridian is imbalanced, we may notice:
✨ shallow breathing
✨ tightness through the chest or upper back
✨ low immunity or fatigue
✨ feelings of grief, sadness, or heaviness
✨ difficulty letting go or setting boundaries
Yin Yoga becomes a powerful way to restore harmony here —
softening tension around the ribs, opening the front body, and creating spaciousness across the chest and collarbones.
Below is a short 5-pose Yin sequence you can try at home to nourish your Lung Meridian.
🌿 5-Pose Yin Yoga Practice for the Lung Meridian
1. Melting Heart (Anahatasana) — 3–5 minutes
Opens the chest, expands the lungs, releases emotional heaviness.
Let the heart melt toward the earth; breathe wide into the ribs.
2. Supported Fish Pose — 3 minutes
Place a bolster lengthwise under your spine.
Allows the Lung channel to open, lifting and widening the chest.
3. Winged Heart (Chest-Opening Shoulder Stretch) — 2–3 minutes each side
Arm extended out to the side at shoulder height as you roll gently onto it.
Targets the Lung and Heart meridian lines along the inner arm.
4. Thread the Needle — 3 minutes each side
Releases the upper back and shoulders, supporting breath expansion.
5. Reclined Butterfly with Cactus Arms — 5 minutes
A soft, supported surrender that opens the inner arms —
the pathway of the Lung Meridian —
and invites deeper, fuller breath.
🤍 A Closing Breath
Place your hands over your chest and breathe in:
“I receive.”
Breathe out:
“I release.”
May your breath be spacious,
your boundaries clear,
and your heart gently held.
07/12/2025
FIND ME ON THE MAT THIS WEEK
Monday 9:30am - Seniors - Kingsford Tce, Corinda
Tuesday 10:45am - Hatha - YMCA, Jamboree Heights
Tuesday 6:30pm - Hatha - KDK, Kenmore
Wednesday 5:30am - Hatha, Jindalee 24/7
Wednesday - 11am - Hatha - Westside HQ, Corinda
Thursday 1pm - Aqua Yoga, Dunlop Memorial Pool, Corinda
Sunday - 8am - Hatha- Girl Guides, Middle Park
Sunday 10am - Hatha - YMCA, Jamboree Heights
06/12/2025
As we head into one of the busiest times of year, our body needs & craves a moment to slow down. Hope you can join me for Restorative online in the quiet space of your home this Sunday 7pm . Msg me for the link.
04/12/2025
This Sunday, it's time to pause...
7pm-8pm
Set your quiet space at home & come join me online for an hour of 'me 'time
Msg me for the zoom link
04/12/2025
🌬️ WEI CHI — YOUR ENERGETIC SHIELD IN CHINESE MEDICINE 🌬️
A gentle exploration for Yin Yoga + Qi Gong lovers
In the world of Chinese Medicine, there is a delicate, intelligent layer of energy
that protects, surrounds, and supports us every moment of the day.
This is known as Wei Chi (or Wei Qi) —
often described as our defensive energy,
our first line of protection between the outer world and our inner landscape.
Think of Wei Chi as the soft, invisible shield that sits just beneath the surface of your skin.
It circulates through the Lung meridian and the entire exterior of the body,
keeping us warm, resilient, and safeguarded from external influences.
But Wei Chi is much more than immunity.
It is the energetic expression of how we meet the world.
✨ When Wei Chi is strong, we feel:
• grounded and centred
• emotionally steady
• protected yet open
• clear in our boundaries
• resilient in body and mind
• confident in our ability to handle life’s seasons
✨ When Wei Chi is depleted, we may feel:
• easily overwhelmed
• run down or fatigued
• sensitive to cold or external stress
• prone to colds or respiratory issues
• emotionally porous, taking on others’ energy
This is where Yin Yoga and Qi Gong become beautiful allies.
🌙 In Yin, we soften into long, supported holds that nourish the Lung and Large Intestine meridian lines — the organs most closely tied to the health of Wei Chi. These shapes help us release stagnation in the chest, ribs, and diaphragm, allowing breath to deepen and protective energy to strengthen.
🌿 In Qi Gong, we awaken the flow of Qi through gentle movement, intention, and breath. Many sequences — especially those linked to the Metal element — expand the chest, lift the arms, and clear the lung field, directly tonifying Wei Chi.
Both practices teach us the art of balanced openness:
to stay receptive to life without becoming drained by it.
As we move through seasonal shifts — especially Autumn —
nurturing our Wei Chi becomes essential.
Try bringing these simple practices into your day:
💨 Slow breath into the sides and back of the ribs
🌾 Gentle Qi Gong arm sweeps to clear stagnant chi
🧘♀️ Yin shapes like Melting Heart, Supported Fish, or Winged Dragon
🍵 Warm, nourishing meals & mindful rest
🌬️ Time in nature to reset your energetic field
Your Wei Chi is your invisible armour —
not rigid, but responsive.
Not a wall, but a wise boundary
that supports your vitality, clarity, and emotional wellbeing.
Take a moment today to tune into your breath,
place your palm over your chest,
and whisper inwardly:
“I strengthen my energy.
I honour my boundaries.
I protect my inner world with softness and ease.” 🤍✨
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Lisa’s yoga practice has always been a sacred place of ‘coming home to self’. Beginning her teaching journey after the birth of her daughter, she was led by a heartfelt desire to delve deeper into her practice.
Yoga, for Lisa has always been an anchor in keeping her centred and calm - especially as a busy Mum.
From this space, Lisa offers the intention in her classes for students to feel nurtured and nourished, finding inner calm and clarity whilst exploring a practice that supports students to be present ‘in their own body’.
Beginning her studies in 2013 at VIYETT, Lisa completed a Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Hatha yoga. Her passion for guiding pregnant women led her to complete Pre & Post Natal training with Bliss baby. Drawn into the practice of Yin - Lisa has completed studies with Jo Phee specialising in myofascia release and the Chinese Meridian system. Also complimenting her studies, Lisa has completed Restorative training also with Bliss Baby.
Lisa’s grounding in her hatha practice, form the essence of her teaching - as she holds space by honoring traditional yoga practices. Intentional awareness on deepening poses, aligning energy within to find a deeper spiritual connection.
Weaving into her teachings, Lisa heartfully shares knowledge gained from her further trainings in yin (Chinese medicine & myofascia) and restorative yoga. Guiding students using postures as a meditative experience to find deep release, honoring skeletal variations and cultivating a sense of internal awareness.
Lisa also passionately teaches Pre/Post natal. In her teachings offering a space for women to evolve with their changing bodies, tapping into their feminine essence and supporting them physically and emotionally during their pregnancy journey.
Lisa’s essence is in guiding students to move physically, emotionally and spiritually from a place of inner trust and self-awareness.
Her heart sings when she has facilitated space for a student to find release, and surrender in a deeply held yin pose, a long embracing restorative posture, finding a meditative breath connection in a hatha practice or the stillness and space of a much yearned for savasana
Her intimate home studio, in the leafy suburb of Sinnamon Park has been created to offer a cosy and friendly environment in which small groups can embraced and nurtured. Lisa also teaches at various yoga studios in the Brisbane city region and is open to travel for private sessions.
