Summer Heart
A slow, nourishing seasonal workshop for women to cool, soften and open into summer, with teaching, practice, food, herbs and ritual.
Summer asks a lot of us. The days are long, the calendar is full, and the heat can leave us wired, scattered and running on empty, just when everything tells us to do more.
In Chinese medicine, Summer relates to the Fire element and the Heart. It's the season of joy, connection, expression and fullness. It's also the season when we most need to cool, rest and tend ourselves, so that our fire stays warm and doesn't burn out.
Summer Heart is an online workshop to help you do exactly that.
Sunday 6 December
10am - 12pm AEST, online.
Early-bird $44 AUD until 28 November, then $55 AUD.
Does this sound familiar
You’re tired, but your mind won’t stop.
You’ve been “fine” for weeks, and quietly running on empty.
You know you need to slow down, but you don’t know how to begin.You feel disconnected from yourself, and the rhythms of nature, and you want to rekindle this relationship.
What we’ll do together
A short teaching on the energetics of summer. What Fire, the Heart and the Small Intestine mean in the Chinese medicine tradition, and how to live with the season instead of against it.
Summer rituals, foods and lifestyle. Simple, cooling and nourishing ways to eat, rest and structure your days when it's hot.
An herbal make-along. We'll make a cooling summer preparation together, live, using ingredients that are easy to find. You'll leave with something you've made and know how to make again.
A yin practice for the Heart. A slow, supported practice to soften, cool and open the front body and the Heart meridian. No experience needed.
A closing ritual and Q&A. A short ritual to set your intention for summer, then space for your questions.
What you’ll leave with
Live workshop, teaching & practice
Replay available to revisit anytime
Take-home pack: summer workbook, herbal recipe cards and a solstice ritual guide
A supply list sent a week before, so you can make along with the herbal medicine
A deeper connection to yourself and the season of Summer
Who it’s for
Women who want to slow down and feel more at home in their bodies and the seasons. You don't need to practise yoga or know anything about herbs or Chinese medicine. If you do, you'll find something new here too.
Sunday 6 December,
10am - 12pm AEST, online.
Early-bird $44 AUD until 28 November, then $55 AUD.
Meet your host
I'm Bec Russell. I've been teaching yoga for 10 years, and my work now centres on women's wellbeing, embodied living, ritual and herbal wisdom. I teach in a way that's practical, earthy and gentle, so you can take it straight into your own kitchen, body and daily life.
FAQs
What if I can't attend live? You'll receive the replay that you can watch back at anytime.
Do I need experience? No. Everything is beginner-friendly and can be adapted.
What do I need for the practice? A mat, a bolster or firm pillows, and a blanket. I'll send the full list.
Is it safe for pregnancy or if I take medication? Some herbs aren't suitable in pregnancy or alongside certain medications. The recipes will include notes, and I'll invite you to check with your health practitioner. This workshop is educational and isn't a substitute for medical advice.
Can I join from outside Australia? Yes. The timing may be late or early for you, and the replay will be there.