Today we’d like to introduce you to Jill Minard.
3-2-1 Action! a former ten years tenure Theatre Arts and Speech Communications teacher made a choice of one passion over the other.
Jill Minard, a true fan and participant of the arts, discovered yoga at a much needed time in her life.
The story – Jill’s choice of exercise was running. After walking the halls and theater in heels daily while teaching her knees began to hurt. She remembered seeing a couple in the park practicing yoga. Jill thought, “what in the world could that possibly do to the body?’ yet the peacefulness captured her attention. One cold winter evening she rented a yoga video. Jill, with sweat bursting out of her, was astonished with how challenging yoga is yet she loved the grace, calmness, peacefulness and poise of yoga. Yoga reminded her of her dancing years. Jill trained in ballet and performance since the age of three in her hometown Port Arthur, Texas. She originally wanted to teach dance to children but after ten years of service in the Independent School District she believed she could do more for the parents. You see, as a parent and a professional, yoga was a safe haven in between the “9 to 5” and home. Jill felt like she was playing double-dutch, switching hats from Theater teacher to Mother of four and yoga gave her the peace, stress relief, mental balance as well as took care of her body physically to be the best mom when home with her children Jasmine, Justice, Jillian and Peggie.
Jill practiced yoga a great period of time independently before ever entering a studio. When finally entering a studio to practice, she was amazed with the energy and strength she felt as she shared space and practiced alongside other people. Just like the old ballerina days and theatre days everyone was moving and Grooving, breathing and connecting in sync. Jill felt as if she had this wonderful secret that she wanted to share with everyone!
“Filled with a Secret the Journey Continues”…Inspired by the transforming power and her profound love of yoga. Jill Minard created Yoga House Houston to share this beloved Science with family, friends, community and the world. Certified in Hatha Yoga (National Association of Certified Yoga Teachers {NACYT} (Lex Gillan, The Yoga Institute, Houston, TX) and Kemetic Yoga (Master Yirser Ra Hotep, Montego Bay, Jamaica), her focus is quieting the mind; nurturing God’s gift (the body); fueling the passion to overcome any of life’s obstacles through her teaching perspective ARTSYA, which is an acronym for Alignment. Re-spiriting (Respiratory) the body Tantric Science. Yes, And… Keep all things moving; and just plain ole FEELING GOOD!
In a soft, subtle, serene yet stern and inspiring tone “Breath by breath, allow the body to enjoy the journey into each and every posture,” says Jill. In her class, one will experience Guided Meditation-in-Motion, Cultivation of Energy, Discovery, Grace, Poise, Patience, Intensity, Endurance and Dexterity for a total Mind, Body and Soul-Filled connection.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
A smooth road! Lol absolutely not… struggles of owning a yoga studio, a Black-owned Yoga Studio, are student enrollment, marketing, educating folks about yoga to create an interest, the overhead ratio vs. number of students, etc. However over ten years, I’ve seen growth in interest, I remain patient and teach those who seek my services.
Yoga House Houston – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Historically, Yoga House is the 1st Black-owned yoga studio in Houston, Texas. Established 2010 by founder Jill Minard and is currently operated by she and partner Raymonnd Donahue. This studio has been ground roots since day 1 in sparking interest, educating, healing and guiding a diverse group of patrons throughout their yoga journey.
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Excitingly! Yoga House Houston is Internationally known and is the only Studio in Houston to offer Kemetic Yoga, the ancient Egyptian system of enlightenment along with other favorites… Hot Yoga (Kemetic & Hatha Sequences), Meditation, Ashtanga, Flow, Restorative, Culture African Dance, Self-Defense class, Studio Rental and more.
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Why Do business with Us? Other than a fiery passion, calling, knowledge, professionalism and dedication of the Founder and Team for serving healing wellness tools to family, friends, community (surrounding areas and abroad)
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success to me is setting a goal, having a dream, creating and seeing goals/dreams fruition. Living and enjoying what I do. Success is what I feel after a class when a student explains the great things they discover about their being from a disciplined practice. I look forward to having each and every class of 20+ students eager and ready to learn, grow and practice, capacity filled retreats and continuation and growth of an awesome team.
Pricing:
- $105 – Monthly Unlimited (hot & regular temp.) Yoga (autopay)
- $120 – 10 classes (30 day exp.)
- $150 – 1 Month Unlimited
- $1,500 – 1 Year Unlimited Membership
Contact Info:
- Address: Yoga House Houston
1815 Cleburne Ste. C
Houston, Texas 77004 - Website: Yogahousehouston.com
- Phone: 8323425805
- Email: yogahousehouston@gmail.com
- Instagram: Yoga House Houston
- Facebook: Yoga House Houston
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