deathflow

Movement, Mindfulness & Mortality

deathflow

Deathflow is an immersive workshop that combines movement, mindfulness, and mortality, creating a reflective space to explore death literacy through embodied practice, breathwork, and open conversation. This workshop invites you to slow down, tune in, and explore the realities of mortality in a compassionate, open-hearted way.

This workshop creates a space for open and honest conversations about death, end-of-life options, and care, helping us realise that talking about it doesn't need to be avoided, no matter where we are in life. Through movement, breathwork, and reflection, I guide you to acknowledge death as a natural part of life’s cycle and invite curiosity about its role in our lives. By reflecting on the transience of life, we deepen our connection to the present moment and to each other.

Alongside the physical practice, we’ll open up meaningful conversations about death, exploring its significance, the rituals surrounding it, and how we can live with greater awareness of its inevitability.

This workshop is for anyone drawn to exploring death literacy- whether you're navigating grief, supporting others at the end of life, working in a death-related field, or simply seeking to reflect on mortality with more awareness and compassion.

There is no expectation to ‘perform’ or ‘get it right.’ Deathflow is about meeting yourself where you are, contemplating life’s transitions with presence, and allowing space for whatever arises in the moment.

Whether you're seeking space for reflection, learning more about death literacy, or simply exploring the realities of life’s impermanence, you are invited to join the journey.

These workshops are FREE.
I am passionate about education, self-care,
and making movement, mindfulness, and death literacy accessible to all people within the community.

Testimonials

  • "I wasn’t sure what to expect from Deathflow, but Dallas made it so easy to settle in with her warm, welcoming energy. She’s got a cheeky sense of humour that kept everyone entertained, and her knowledge of both yoga and topics around death is impressive. It turned out to be a surprisingly cool and thought-provoking experience."

    — Bel - Workshop Participant- MELBOURNE

  • "Yoga is not my favourite thing in the world, but I love Dallas, and I wanted to see what she had cooked up for her Deathflow workshop. I wasn't sure what to expect, but as always, Dallas made it an experience worth having. She has this way of making you feel comfortable and included, no matter how out of place you feel. The session was calming and surprisingly uplifting, with lots of laughs and genuine insight about death. I’m definitely going to keep coming back for more. She has a way of turning something I usually avoid into something meaningful."

    — SJ- Workshop Participant- MELBOURNE

  • "Deathflow with Dallas really made me think about aspects of death and the end of life that I hadn’t considered before. Dallas is such a strong facilitator with such a big heart who cleverly blends her yoga practice with her knowledge of death, along with her gift for storytelling. I made new connections with people, and it was a wonderful experience that left me not wanting to leave."

    Jo - Workshop Participant- MELBOURNE

As a 200-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, my approach is grounded in creating safe, accessible spaces for exploration and connection. With a background in education spanning two decades, I’ve worked with both young people and adults—often focusing on vulnerable communities, including LGBTQIA+ youth, Indigenous Australian students, and individuals navigating grief, trauma, or significant life transitions. My teaching has taken me across diverse cultural landscapes, from spaces around Australia to communities in Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, India, and Nepal. These experiences have significantly shaped how I hold space for others, honouring the complexities of life, loss, and healing.

For me, yoga is not about performance, achievement, or aesthetics—it is a practice of presence, a tool for navigating the uncertainties of being human. I maintain a daily practice of yoga and meditation, not as a discipline but as a form of self-tending—a way to listen inwardly and meet myself where I am. This personal commitment deeply influences how I share these practices with others, offering gentle, supportive spaces that invite people to explore the body’s wisdom, the rhythm of breath, and the quiet power of stillness.

Yoga & Death

Yoga offers a powerful path to connect deeply with our own mortality, reminding us that life is fleeting and that death is an inevitable part of our human experience. The ancient teachings of yoga encourage us to embrace this truth, as awareness of death forms the foundation of all yogic practices. As the Dalai Lama said, “Awareness of death is the very bedrock of the path. Until you have developed this awareness, all other practices are useless.” In yoga, the awareness of death is not something to fear or avoid, but rather something to understand and integrate into our lives. The physical postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama) and meditation practices are all designed to bring us into the present moment, helping us face the impermanence of life with clarity and openness.

In yogic philosophy, the concept of impermanence is central, and it is reflected in the Sanskrit term anitya, which refers to the transient nature of everything. All things, including our bodies, our emotions and our lives, are temporary. This recognition is not meant to bring sadness or fear, but to foster a sense of appreciation for the present moment. By embracing anitya, we learn to let go of attachment and control, understanding that change is constant and death is simply the natural progression of life.

The Bhagavad Gita, a key text in yoga philosophy, speaks directly to the nature of life and death. In the dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, Arjuna is torn between his duty and his fear of death. Krishna reminds him that the soul is eternal and cannot be destroyed, even though the body is subject to decay and death. This teaching helps shift our perception of death from something final and destructive to a natural transition. Through the practice of yoga, we can move closer to a state of inner peace and acceptance of the unknown, just as Arjuna learns to trust in his own higher wisdom.

In yoga, the challenge is not only to live with awareness, but also to act with compassion. The Sanskrit term karuna (compassion) encourages us to extend love and understanding to others, especially in the face of suffering and death. It’s also about cultivating ahimsa (non-harming), which guides us to act in ways that do not create further pain or suffering. These principles encourage us to approach our own mortality, and the mortality of others, with gentleness and care.

Thinking you’re too inflexible for yoga is like saying you’re too dirty to take a bath. Yoga is not about achieving perfect poses or physical flexibility, but about meeting yourself where you are, embracing your body and mind with all their limitations and strengths. It’s about connecting to your own breath and being fully present in each moment, just as we must be present with the reality of death. By doing so, we cultivate a mindset that can face death with peace, presence and acceptance, making our journey through life that much more meaningful.

"Let death come as a friend. Accept it as part of life’s journey. Through yoga, the awareness of death is the door to the freedom of the soul."

— T.K.V. Desikachar