Since Cello Yoga began at Abbotsford Convent in July 2023, Conrad Hamill and Michelle Li have welcomed over 1,000 participants into their warm and ever-growing community.

For this special large-scale event, Conrad and Michelle present Cello Breathwork Immersion — a two-hour experience combining guided breathwork, gentle embodied movement, and a live cello soundscape, designed for over 100 participants to come together in the atmospheric Abbotsford Convent space of The Laundry.

Beginning with grounding and accessible breath practices, the session guides participants into deeper relaxation and presence, before moving into gentle movement designed to soften the body, release tension, and support nervous system regulation. Conrad performs live throughout the experience, with a full sound setup designed to fill the space — an immersive musical container that supports the breath journey and invites connection to self and community.

This is an open-level experience with no prior yoga or breathwork experience required. You are welcome to participate seated or lying down for all or part of the session.

A note for our regulars - the location of this event is being held in The Laundry within the Abbotsford Convent - a larger space to account for this unique offer.

What to bring

• Your own yoga mat.

• Any props to support a comfortable position for breathwork (e.g. pillows, bolsters, warm layers).

• Comfortable clothing suitable for gentle movement.

• A water bottle

About

Conrad Hamill is an Australian cellist and composer who has been creating music for mindfulness and meditation since 2019, expanding beyond his classical roots into immersive soundscape performance. He now performs regularly at festivals, in yoga and meditation spaces and at events around the country including delivering a 2020 TEDx Sydney presentation on the connection of the mind, music and movement.

Michelle Li is a yoga, breathwork, and meditation teacher with a background as a psychologist, offering a trauma-informed approach that supports deep nervous system regulation and embodied connection to the many layers of ourselves. Blending breath and gentle movement, she helps participants return to a felt sense of calm, presence, and ease. 

The Rowan Pattison Trio has collaborated with one of Melbourne's finest vocalists, Natasha Weatherill to produce their new project: The Music of Sting and the Police. Natasha and Rowan bring to life the music of Sting in the intimate setting of the Paris Cat. Throughout the night they will be performing delicate arrangements from the 30+ year catalogue featuring accomplished cellist Conrad Hamill.

Natasha's performances have graced stages across Australia, including opening for Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, establishing her as a respected figure in the Melbourne jazz scene.

Rowan Pattison is an accomplished guitarist, originally from a small town in Tasmania. He has since gained recognition internationally, having played shows in London, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing and in some of Australia's most notable venues for an extensive list of artists. Now based between London and Melbourne, Rowan works as a session musician and musical director for a variety of pop artists, musical theatre, touring productions and in the video game industry.

Line Up:

Vocals- Natasha Weatherill
Guitar - Rowan Pattison
Cello/Piano - Conrad Hamill
Bass - Jordan Tarento
Drums - Conor Anderson-Vague

‍In keeping with THE LUME Melbourne's mission to provide visitors with multi-sensory, memorable encounters, we are proud to present immersive Wellness classes that transport attendees to meditative landscapes, combining mindfulness and movement.

Each Wellness class is conducted in amidst a unique meditative landscape, matched to calming soundtracks & a signature perfume to ignite every sense.

All Wellness classes are presented in collaboration with Happy Melon - a mind and body studio that blends meditation with yoga, fitness and Pilates. Happy Melon believe this powerful combination of mental and physical practice is the answer to living a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.

Michelle Li + Conrad Hamill present a Cello Yoga, sauna and cold plunge exclusively for Inner members.

Live Cello + Yin Yoga offers a unique opportunity to practice yin yoga, led by Happy Melon’s Emma Strembickyj, accompanied by live music by cellist and soundscape designer, Conrad Hamill.

Take this opportunity to hit pause on life’s busyness and immerse yourself in a blissful fusion of live cello melodies and the restorative practice of yoga.

Conrad’s journey from bringing the cello into his own yoga practice to now leading cello yogas across different cities speaks to the transformative power of music and its ability to connect us with our inner selves.

This 90-minute journey of Yin Yoga focuses on holding poses for longer durations to stretch the connective tissues, ease tension and invite deep relaxation into your nervous system. The live cello music, crafted uniquely for meditation, will serenade you, gradually softening your body and mind until you are fully present in the moment. Every note becomes a guide, syncing with your breath, inviting a profound reconnection to the self.

Yoga teaches us to find the light... and then our job is to simply give it away.

As we come to the end of the summer season and the cold winter is around the corner, we invite you to leave the yoga mats at home and come dance for a cause on Melbourne's most iconic beachside rooftop: The St Kilda Sea Baths 4pm - sunset.

LIVE MUSIC: Alejandro on drums + Harry on strings + Conrad on cello + Simon on decks.
What. A. Party.

Important note what about afer sunset... ?
At 6pm, when the sun sets we are heading over to Captain Baxter where we have the whole Atrium Bar booked for the night to enjoy drinks and dancing with eachother.