He showed us that real strength isn’t loud it’s built in silence, forged in ritual, tested in discomfort.
What you’ll find here isn’t a tribute. It’s a guide. His practices. His rhythm. His way of moving through the world. This is part of his legacy. And it remains, because we choose to move with it. - Deeply Human.
RUNNING | FREEDOM IN MOTION
" One of the main reasons I trail run is I just love being in nature. It’s a great way to clear my mind… I just love the freedom.”
Let nature move you. Not your ego.
COLD PLUNGE | WILL IN STILLNESS
“There’s always resistance. But it’s training my mind to do something I don’t want to do.” - Matt
☑ Fill plunge or tub to 10–15°C (50–59°F)
☑ Sit with your breath before entering
☑ Step in calmly
☑ Stay 1–3 minutes, eyes soft, focus on exhale
☑ Exit with quiet intention
YOGA | STRENGTH FROM WITHIN
“One of the main reasons I started doing yoga was the healing benefits.
I came from sports that were very external.
Yoga helped me strengthen from the inside.”
☑ 3 mins seated breathwork
☑ Gentle sun salutations + twists
☑ Poses: forward fold, spinal twist, legs up wall
☑ End in stillness (2–3 mins)
☑ Don’t chase flexibility. Chase presence.
Give in His Honor
In lieu of flowers, Matthew’s family invites you to support The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada in his name.