Lisa Feder is a cultural anthropologist and educator specialising in personal transformation and cross-cultural community building. As the founder of Manding Grooves, a France-based organisation, she creates immersive workshops where participants engage with West African jeli (griot) music—dancing, singing, and playing the balafon—as a gateway to deeper self-awareness, transformation, and intercultural connection. Through retreats in West Africa, France, and the United States, she guides individuals and communities toward realizing their fullest potential by integrating movement, music, and mindfulness.

Lisa is also a dharma-based life coach, working with an international community to support personal and spiritual evolution. Her approach is rooted in Integral Spirituality, drawing from Buddha-dharma, the Western Mysteries (Tarot), West African traditions, and other wisdom paths.

Lisa had over 20 years of experience in musical cross-cultural learning, movement, and mindfulness. Her work is deeply informed by her dedicated dharma practice and karma yoga training under the tutelage of Qapel and Catherine Pawasarat, dharma and integral evolution trainers, and the Planet Dharma team. This includes mentorship under Duncan Cryle and Karen McAllister, (both, IEC presenters). She has participated in numerous solo and group retreats at Clear Sky Meditation Centre, bringing depth and contemplative insight into her work as a guide and teacher.