Lisa Feder

the art of conscious transformation

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Individual Coaching
I support you in recognizing the patterns, habits, and inner narratives that shape your lifeโ€”nurturing the qualities you want to grow and gently releasing what no longer serves.

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Meditation Classes
These meditation sessions guide you in developing a gentle, curious attention toward your inner experience.

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Manding Music Workshops
Lisa offers transformative music workshops that bring the ancient traditions of West African griot culture into accessible, contemporary settings.

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Yoga Instruction
With over two decades of dedicated practice and teaching since my 2007 certification in New York, I offer yoga that weaves together movement, breath, and contemplative wisdom.

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Transformative Travel
As a cultural anthropologist with decades of experience living, studying, and working with West African musicians, I guide small groups on transformative journeys to Guinea, Burkina Faso, the Gambia, and Morocco.

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Jeliya at the Crossroads
Using an embodied practice as her methodology, the author reveals how she and her music teachers live โ€œin betweenโ€ local and global cultures.

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South of France Pilgrimage May 18-25

 

In May 2026, we will join our spiritual teacher, Catherine Pawasarat Sensei for an unforgettable week-long pilgrimage through the sacred landscape of southern France. Organised by Lisa on behalf of Planet Dharma and Dharma Europe, we will be tracing the path of Mary Magdalene from the shores of Saintes Maries de la Mer to Marseille to a mountain cave in Sainte Baume where she spent her final years in contemplation.ย Dharma Trips are on-the-road retreats โ€” a cherished part of our lineage โ€” where travel itself becomes practice.

Meet us in Marseille! On Thursday, May 21 we will be launching Qapel's book,PSYNAUTS at the

Artless Gallery and Bookstore

from 7:30-9:30 PM. We would love to meet you there!ย 

Recent Travels & Events

Travel To the Stans

In September, Lisa went on a three week adventure through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan with her spiritual teacher, Catherine Pawasarat and sangha. Coming Soon: A trip through the South of France.

Women in Buddhism

Twice a year, Lisa hosts a discussion group on “Women in Buddhism” based on the online course by Catherine Pawasarat Sensei of Planet Dharma. Don’t miss the next discussion group this Fall! Contact Lisa for details.ย 

Did you miss out? If you want to join us next time, or for more information, contact Lisa for classes, locations and details!

Testimonials

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โ€œLisaโ€™s energy is exactly what I was looking for. She is very grounded yet refreshingly honest and charming in her practiceย ย She brings a lightness to her teaching that has made meditation more approachable. For that I am very grateful! I look forward to the next course with Lisa.โ€

โ€” Jennifer Baldino Cox, MA, USA 2024

โ€œLisa love and passion for Buddhism and the wisdom it offers are at the centre of how she guides and supports students as they learn. ย Iโ€™ve dabbled in Buddhist teachings in many guises over the past 30 years and more and found her approach welcoming and full of new perspectives and insights I can add to my own understanding and practice. ย Iโ€™m looking forward to her next class.โ€

โ€” Erik Stanton-Clements, Perth, Australia, 2024

About Lisa

Based in Marseille, France, Lisa Feder is an American cultural anthropologist, author, and dharma teacher. She is a working member of Planet Dharma and Dharma Europe.ย 

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