Divine Expansion
A Sacred Lion’s Gate Immersion
held annually at the peak of the Lion’s Gate Portal
Breathwork • Ceremony • Nature • Sound • Conscious Creation
Held at Heartwood Farm Byron Bay
Saturday 8 August 2026
Hosted by:
Lionsgate Wellness
Facilitated by:
Kristy Ferrari | Lion Hearts Breathwork
Mele | Mama White Lion
Step Through the Lion’s Gate. Awaken the Lion Within.
Held annually at the symbolic pinnacle of the Lion's Gate Portal.
Once each year, on 8 August, the Lion's Gate Portal invites us to pause.
To breathe.
To let go.
To remember who we are.
For many, the Lion's Gate is a symbolic time of expansion, heightened awareness and conscious creation -
an opportunity to release what no longer serves and align with the life we are ready to create.
To honour this powerful annual portal, we invite you to join us for Divine Expansion - our Signature Lion's Gate Immersion.
Held on the sacred grounds of Heartwood Farm, a private 102-acre sanctuary in the Byron Bay Hinterland,
this intimate experience weaves together breathwork, ceremony, sound healing, nature immersion
and community into one deeply restorative day.
Together we breathe.
Together we heal.
Together we remember.
A Journey Through the Five Elements
Throughout the day, you'll journey through the wisdom of the Five Elements -
Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Ether - each representing a different stage of transformation.
Rather than simply attending a workshop, you'll be guided through an intentional journey of release,
alignment, integration and conscious creation.
Earth
Ground • Connect • Remember
We begin by arriving fully into ourselves and onto the land. Through our Opening Circle,
gentle Qigong and Ceremonial cacao, we slow the nervous system and become present.
Following our shared lunch, we'll return to the Earth with a beautiful Earth to Altar Creation,
gathering natural elements with intention to create a collective offering of gratitude, beauty and prayer.
Earth reminds us that every transformation begins by becoming deeply rooted.
Air
Expand • Breathe • Awaken
Air is the element of breath and life force.
Guided by Krissy Ferrari of Lion Hearts Breathwork, you'll experience a deeply immersive
breathwork journey designed to regulate the nervous system, release emotional patterns and awaken new possibilities.
As the breath deepens, so too does your connection with your own inner wisdom.
Water
Flow • Receive • Integrate
As the morning gently settles, you'll be bathed in the healing frequencies of crystal singing bowls,
allowing the breathwork journey to integrate into body, mind and spirit.
After a nourishing seasonal lunch, there is space to simply be - to rest, reflect, journal
or wander the peaceful grounds of Heartwood Farm.
Like water, healing unfolds naturally when we allow ourselves to soften.
Fire
Release • Transform • Create
Guided by Mele, we'll gather around the sacred fire to offer our Earth to Altar creation,
together with our prayers, gratitude and intentions.
Fire has long symbolised transformation. As the flames rise, we're invited to release what no longer serves
and create space for the life we're ready to welcome.
Ether
Rest • Receive • Become
As our journey draws to a close, we gather in sacred circle for song and drumming.
Through shared voice, rhythm and heartfelt connection, we'll honour the transformation of the day,
anchor our intentions and celebrate the Lion's Gate Portal together.
In the spaciousness of Ether, there is nothing left to do - only to receive, remember and become.
Meet Krissy Ferrari
Founder | Lion Hearts Breathwork
Kristy Ferrari (affectionately known as Krissy) is a heart-led Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor,
cacao ceremonialist, yoga teacher and shamanic practitioner.
Her work weaves together breath, ritual, sound and energetic healing to support deep transformation,
emotional release and remembrance of the true self.
Krissy believes we are living in a time of profound personal and collective awakening,
and that the breath is one of the greatest tools we have to return to the heart.
Meet Mele
Founder | Mama White Lion
Mele, Mama White Lion, is a ceremonialist, qualified naturopath, transpersonal art therapist and sacred song carrier.
Her work weaves together ceremony, ritual, creativity, nature and ancestral wisdom
to support deep connection, embodiment and remembrance of our place within the natural world.
Mele believes healing begins when we slow down, gather in community and reconnect
with the wisdom that has always lived within us.
The Experience
Sacred Opening Circle
Qigong Awakening
Ceremonial Cacao & Lion's Mane
Heart Coherence Practices
Transformational Breathwork Journey
Crystal Singing Bowl Integration
Nourishing Lunch
Earth to Altar Creation
Fire Offering Ceremony
Sacred Song Circle & Drumming
Closing Blessing
The Setting
Heartwood Farm is a private 102-acre sanctuary nestled in the Byron Bay Hinterland,
where ancient trees, flowing river water and open skies create an extraordinary sense of peace and connection.
Far removed from the pace of everyday life, this beautiful landscape becomes more than simply
the backdrop for the day - it becomes part of the experience itself.
Throughout Divine Expansion, you'll be invited to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature
through quiet moments beneath Grandmother Tree, reflective walks across the land and optional creek immersion
in the pristine waters of the Wilsons River.
Every Lionsgate Wellness immersion is intentionally designed around the healing power of place.
Here, the land gently supports nervous system regulation, reflection and restoration,
allowing the day's practices to settle more deeply into body, mind and spirit.
Who Is This Day For
Anyone who feels called to slow down, reconnect and consciously step into their next chapter.
No prior experience is required.
You'll Leave Feeling...
Calm and deeply regulated.
Emotionally lighter.
Connected to your heart.
Grounded in your body.
Inspired by renewed clarity and purpose.
Empowered to move forward with courage.
Connected to nature, community and yourself.
Step Through the Lion’s Gate
The Lion's Gate opens only once each year.
Join us for an unforgettable day of breath, ceremony, nature and conscious creation as we honour this extraordinary moment together.
Release what no longer serves.
Open your heart.
Expand into possibility.
Awaken the lion within.
Return home to yourself and begin creating the life that is waiting for you.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Heartwood Farm
498 Binna Burra Road, Federal NSW
Investment:
Lion’s Gate Release: First 8 Places $266 +GST
Early Bird: $296 +GST
General Admission: $346 +GST
Spaces are intentionally limited to create an intimate and supportive experience.
Health Considerations
Breathwork is not recommended for those who are pregnant or experiencing certain medical or psychiatric conditions
including epilepsy, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe cardiovascular conditions or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Your safety is our highest priority.
What is the Lion's Gate Portal?
Each year, from late July until mid-August, many astrological and spiritual traditions honour the Lion's Gate Portal
as a symbolic energetic gateway. As the Sun journeys through Leo and Sirius once again rises prominently in our skies,
this period is believed by many to offer a powerful opportunity for heart-centred awareness,
conscious creation and personal transformation.
The portal reaches its symbolic pinnacle on 8 August (8/8), when the themes of Leo,
Sirius and the numerology of the number eight converge. For many, this marks an ideal time to release limiting beliefs,
clarify intentions and consciously align with the life they wish to create.
Whether you experience the Lion's Gate as an astrological gateway, an ancient spiritual tradition
or simply a meaningful annual ritual, it offers a beautiful invitation to pause, breathe and reconnect with what truly matters.
Perhaps the greatest portal is not one that opens in the heavens, but one that opens within ourselves.
What To Bring
Wear comfortable clothing
Journal and Pen
An open heart and a curious mind
Bring a small offering for the Earth to Altar Ceremony: a flower, feather, shell or leaf.
You may also wish to bring a written note of what you are ready to release for the fire ceremony.
Why This Day Matters to Us
For us, the Lion's Gate Portal holds a deeply personal significance.
Lionsgate Wellness was founded on 8 August 2024 - a date many numerologists recognise as an 8:8:8 alignment,
with the day, month and the numerological sum of the year all resonating with the energy of the number eight.
Whether viewed as meaningful symbolism or a remarkable coincidence, it marked the beginning of a
vision to create a sanctuary where people could slow down, reconnect with themselves and experience the healing power of nature,
community and conscious wellbeing.
It feels only fitting that each year we return to this day to gather, breathe and celebrate the journey together.
Personal Note
It would be our honour to welcome you onto this land for this workshop devoted entirely to you.
For more information, call Nicole Spencer on 0417 388 880 - I am always happy to chat and answer any questions.
Meet the Retreat Facilitators
Krissy Ferrari
Breathwork Facilitator, Reiki Master, Sound Healing Practitioner, Shamanic/Cacao Ceremonialist and Yoga Teacher
