Today we’d like to introduce you to Tierra Denae Fisher.
Tierra Denae, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I’m an original Austinite. Raised in Dallas, with ties to Houston. I’ve lived the longest in Austin and consider it home. I’ve practiced yoga for 6 years but didn’t get heavily involved in my practice until my Grandfather passed away in 2014. I was at a loss for what I should do with my life and what my purpose was. Seeing someone close to me fade away was very difficult but I soon realized, how I could be impactful in the world. Community and health. I became vegan and set out to create spaces and opportunity for POC as well as all people to heal and learn. I teach public yoga classes, advise my students and private clients on plant based dietary choices. I wanted to become a resource for healing and safe space for everyone to be exactly who THEY are. I was gifted then with the idea that electronic devices and social media can displace will and single thought, so I created the Disconnect Retreat along with two of my amazing sisters in light, Jannette Scott and Aimee Huffman. The Disconnect Retreat is an electronic free retreat that is rooted in community healing and inclusivity, we focus on plant-based meals and reconnecting with our divine sources.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Sure, when I first began my practice I was in a larger body, I went to yoga studios and people were not particularly friendly. I still went. I had to change my focus and shift into why I was really there. I eventually made a few friends and became stronger in my thoughts and concentrations. When you are first beginning a practice, I would focus on what brought you there. Yoga is about creating a union with your mind, body, and spirit. Don’t get caught up in the commercial idea of what yoga is, it is so much more and extends throughout every aspect of your life if you let it.
Please tell us about Tierra.Denae – Artist, Yogi, Retreat Facilitator.
My main focus in yoga is creating subtle strength in the body and silence in the mind, all while having a great time. I enjoy a workshop setting class so that I can get to know the trouble areas my students have. As a brand, I’m most proud of The Disconnect Retreat that I host. It brings so many different types of people together and really creates a community vibration that is unmatched.
What advice would you give to someone at the start of her career?
Take a deep breath before you respond to anything. The 5 seconds you take to collect your thoughts can make a huge difference. Save your money and focus on the non-negotiable things in your life to make help accomplish your goals.
Pricing:
- 89.00 – Early Bird
- 169.00 – Early Bird
- 100.00 – Early Bird
Contact Info:
- Website: thedisconnectretreat.com
- Email: thedisconnectreatreat@gmail.com
- Instagram: thedisconnectretreat
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedisconnectretreat/
Image Credit:
Tierra.Denae
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