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SLAY was born unexpectedly, out of a dormant slumber - nurtured over time, and came to life inspired by the design of the logo. The Ouroboros was seen by the ancient Egyptians as a way of indicating infinity, which is the idea that was carried through to the Greeks. Since its appearance, the Ouroboros has gained a variety of interpretations, including modern interpretations signifying that the symbol represents the eternal love and as a symbol of new life. Just as a snake sheds its skin, so too do we discard our old selves and become renewed through transformation. Within religion, serpents are given a bad reputation. The snake that tempted Eve is taken to be Satan and so serpents are synonymous with sin/evil. In ancient energy study and tantra philosophy, the concept of a snake closing upon its own tail is seen in the Yoga-Kundalini Upanishad to symbolize Kundalini energy, which is sitting, like a coiled serpent, at the base of the spine. The Kundalini energy lies dormant at the base of the spine, coiled up and waiting to be awaken. When the energy is stirred, it uncoils itself and stretches along the length of one’s spine. Ouroboros was a great symbol for the Alchemists belief in the endless cycle of death and rebirth, extended beyond the material realm and into the spiritual.

SLAY's logo incorporates the Ouroboros, infinity symbol and a serpent to awaken the inner warrior in all of us... perhaps like the Kundalini, lying dormant and waiting to be unleashed. There is infinite energy and infinite opportunities, if we can get out of our own way and tune into the magic of the universe utilizing the many practices our ancestors have left for us to learn in this lifetime. We are here as students to learn together, shedding what we have outgrown or doesn't fit, and growing new skin - sometimes painfully. We are here to help you find your soul, awaken all of your senses and connect to your power.

SLAY was born out of my own death and rebirth... through many dark nights of the soul and awakenings. Some might say I've seen it all... a childhood with verbal abuse from a raging alcoholic father, a mom who worked her ass off to raise her kids the best way she could. I ran to college and partied like a rock star, where I met my husband who ultimately, I had to help get into rehab for alcoholism and found myself living a parallel life to my own mom... I worked my ass off to take care of my kids and keep my family together... while I succeeded in my career and managed to attend all of my kids' events, I was dying inside and coping with anxiety and panic attacks that most often robbed me of joy and experiences. The body is a 24.7 messenger of what it needs - the anxiety was the calling card to get help.

I always had a curiosity about me... I love to learn new things and never shy away from carving my own path and following my own rules. I was given the name "Fireball" because of my inner fire and wild spirit. I was raised in the Patriarch of Christianity but always questioned "why"? I believed early on in mystical things and in my twenties read "Many Lives Many Masters" and the "Celestine Prophesy" which began to open my eyes outside of the traditional religious background I only knew.

While struggling with fertility and IVF, being told I'd never conceive naturally, the Universe showed me miracles. I magically found Chinese acupuncture, learned about Tai Chi, herbal medicine, meditation and spiritual healing. My body healed itself and I conceived two beautiful children without medical intervention. In my children's early years, I noticed my husband's drinking and constant hiding and lying. Living with an addict is similar to living with a narcassist... they believe the lies they tell you so vehemently that you begin to question your own fucking sanity. This went on for years.

Due to stress and mistrust, intimacy was void. I became the provider of everything and made sure my kids were protected from the chaos that was their dad and mom. We had glimmers of good times, but my anxiety was fueling my daily life. I never believed in pharmaceuticals to treat anxiety so I always sought therapies and holistic solutions.

Then I found yoga... and I wanted to immerse myself in this divine connection where I began to feel myself breathe so I became certified as a yoga instructor. I fell in love with chakras and energy so I studied to be a Reiki Master Teacher and Angel Healer. The journey never stopped and I went on to learn about breathwork, meditation, tantra. I healed at quantum levels and in doing so, one fateful day I finally said:

I'm done. I can't heal in the same environment that is killing my soul and putting out my fire.

So after quarantine was over, I packed my shit and moved into an apartment a few miles away. It was my only way to survive. Those who know, will know what I am saying.

The last two years have been similar to the first forty... death, rebirth, death, rebirth. In rapid time and I was only coming up for air momentarily before being swept back under.

I felt numb and alive - vibrant and dead; all of these polarities at once. But finally, my anxiety subsided. I was creating my new life... one day at a time.

Then I found yoga... and I wanted to immerse myself in this divine connection where I began to feel myself breathe so I became certified as a yoga instructor. I fell in love with chakras and energy so I studied to be a Reiki Master Teacher and Angel Healer. The journey never stopped and I went on to learn about breathwork, meditation, tantra. I healed at quantum levels and in doing so, one fateful day I finally said:

I'm done. I can't heal in the same environment that is killing my soul and putting out my fire.

So after quarantine was over, I packed my shit and moved into an apartment a few miles away. It was my only way to survive. Those who know, will know what I am saying.

The last two years have been similar to the first forty... death, rebirth, death, rebirth. In rapid time and I was only coming up for air momentarily before being swept back under.

I felt numb and alive - vibrant and dead; all of these polarities at once. But finally, my anxiety subsided. I was creating my new life... one day at a time.

Much like my healing of fertility, the Universe lit my path and I followed the breadcrumbs. I saw my new independence as a way to reconnect with my body and soul. I found tantra and a variety of ways to heal my inner child and wounds that traditional therapy wasn't reaching. Through a masterful variety of experts in the ancients, I found beautiful ways to become ALIVE again through the senses . Through self love practices, diet and movement, meditation and mantras, journaling and sound - Life became LIVING again. My heart found its fire again... and through this healing I was able to kill the bullshit stories that held me back around sex and femininity, being strong yet sensual, realizing how healthy and fun it is to talk about what turns us ON as we tune in... and how that pulse of life ignites our spirits utilizing our most powerful lifeforce energy - breath and present moment awareness.

SLAY is about health and vitality, its about purposeful living and loving our own delights while indulging in fueling our souls. "FUCK YES" let's do this! And it all came together in divine timing - a download some days, void of anything for months... I just followed the breadcrumbs and let it unfold before me and within me. I am merely a guide; you are the teacher.

My greatest healing came through great awareness in my darkest times. SLAY is awareness of the light in the dark - and both are you. SLAY helps us learn what makes us tick so we can evolve. As we heal, so do our relationships and the way we love. Turn codependence into coexistence and consciously choose how you want to live and love - on your terms, not giving a F*CK what other people think. This is your life... LIVE IT.

Our vibe attracts our tribe... the world is our mirror. We learn to notice what our relationships tell us about ourselves. What do we want? What do we feel? How do we want to show up? How do we want to manifest our most powerful, purposeful, set the world on fire life? We have to tune in, turn on and IGNITE. The world is waiting for you. Let go and let's go.

SLAY.

Endings & Beginnings...

This site is designed to bring out your curiosity with an invitation that is sacred and safe to learn and explore. Tantra philosophy is all about the senses, with everything on the table. We learn to simply observe, rather than judge. We notice to experience and choose what we want and what we don't. We learn to listen to our intuition and body's feedback rather than outdated belief systems created to hold us back through fear or shame. Fuck that.

Let this site serve you however you need it to. Whether you want to learn yoga or how to breathe better, heal or love your career, start a new business or a new journey, babe, we have got you.

This website will ever be evolving - we will be adding SLAY-curated products, books, music, art, poetry, experts, podcasts and so much more for you to try things on and find what you love. We will share classes of our own and trusted partners, retreats and ways to connect us together.

Most of all, we are here to help. Our experience and personal study while beautiful and painful, is meant to be shared. Join our email list and come back often. Our ultimate goal is to build a SLAY community so we can raise the world's vibration one heartbeat and one orgasmic life at a time.

Feel it. Heal it. Rise.

Endings & Beginnings...

This site is designed to bring out your curiosity with an invitation that is sacred and safe to learn and explore. Tantra philosophy is all about the senses, with everything on the table. We learn to simply observe, rather than judge. We notice to experience and choose what we want and what we don't. We learn to listen to our intuition and body's feedback rather than outdated belief systems created to hold us back through fear or shame. Fuck that.

Let this site serve you however you need it to. Whether you want to learn yoga or how to breathe better, heal or love your career, start a new business or a new journey, babe, we have got you.

This website will ever be evolving - we will be adding SLAY-curated products, books, music, art, poetry, experts, podcasts and so much more for you to try things on and find what you love. We will share classes of our own and trusted partners, retreats and ways to connect us together.

Most of all, we are here to help. Our experience and personal study while beautiful and painful, is meant to be shared. Join our email list and come back often. Our ultimate goal is to build a SLAY community so we can raise the world's vibration one heartbeat and one orgasmic life at a time.

Feel it. Heal it. Rise.

Copyright 2024

Heather Nill

SLAY Yoga + Retreats LLC

www.SlayTribe.com

+1-414-530-1925

[email protected]

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