Meet Isaiah Minick | Somatic Educator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Isaiah Minick and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Isaiah, we’d love to hear about a book that’s had an impact on you.
I recently finished the book “The Myth of Normal” by Gabor Maté. Maté is a Canadian physician who has written several books. He uses a mixture of scientific studies and stories from his practice to help spread knowledge of different topics. This book is a way to re-describe what ‘normal’ is, in terms of health considering both metal and physical health and the interconnectedness between the two. He also describes how both personal and societal changes can positively impact the health of us all. The book sheds light to a lot of systems that are currently in place that do not have healthy humans as being the goal, and he gives us ways to bring awareness to this reality, and options to pursue change so that we can make informed decisions on how to heal.

As someone who works in holistic healing I find it important to stay up to date on the deep wisdom that comes from paying attention to mind and body connections. The books written by Maté have encouraged me to continue learning how trauma impacts us individually and as a society and for me to explore ways to guide others to have healthier relationship when it comes to their individual traumas.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My business is all about connecting you to your body again. In a world that is promising fast and easy results, I stand out by taking my time, going slow, and focusing on sustainable changes. I work with either individuals or groups and guide people to practices of connecting to their body, using mindfulness, breathwork, movement and a natural stress release from internal shakes and tremors called TRE. I’d love for people to know that I care about education. An ideal client would be someone who comes to me for several weeks then slowly meets with me less and less often because they are able to find connection to their body by themselves. In terms of a business model this might not be the most financially wise thing, but my goal is to share the wisdom and freedom I am receiving from connecting to my body, encouraging and guiding others to the same wisdom that each of us have within us.

I’m quite new in the business here in USA. I just moved back to Texas in March and am getting things started by building meaningful connections. The process of trusting in my work and finding the right people who would benefit from it is challenging at times. I catch myself dreaming of a future when I have all my clients coming to me naturally, but that isn’t the reality of right now. I want to approach my business the way I do with the rest of my life – with authenticity. This means that I look to grow at a pace that is sustainable for me. I take initiative and action to reach out and get the word out there, without compromising on my own values. It’s a balance I’m learning and I’m patient with myself through the process. Whatever the outcome of the next few months will be, I will have learned from the experience.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’ve just been to Houston for a few months so I’m not caught up with all the best spots yet, but here’s what I have so far.

We would grab a coffee at The Coffee House on West End. Then we would enjoy some of the great parks Houston has to offer. I like the peace and quiet that is often found at Menil park, after experiencing the Rothko Chapel. We would of course get sweaty and enjoy some Yoga at the Space Between Studio.

In the evenings we could go to Buffalo Bayou Park and check out what events are happening there after walking or riding bikes on the trails there. On Sunday morning we would go to the Interchange and enjoy an ecstatic dance and let ourselves feel free to express through dance in the sober dancing space. In terms of food I usually am cooking my own meals but love to head to Oishi on Richmond for some delicious Sushi. Hopefully my friend is visiting on the second saturday of the month so we could go to the open studios at. Sawyer Yards. I love going there and chatting with the artist and seeing what amazing things people are creating.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I wouldn’t be where I was today without so many people investing their lives to the pursuit of wisdom that comes from the listening to the body. In particular I want to shoutout Carmen Cholopisa, the owner of The Space Between Yoga Studio in Sawyer Heights. She has been a huge supporter of me when I returned to Houston in March. She’s allowed me to host workshops in her studio and shows me how to be a caring and compassionate business owner. When I go to her yoga classes I feel grounded again, and I see how she connects with her clients in such meaningful ways. She really cares about each person that steps into her studio.

Website: https://www.listening-as-a-lifestyle.com/

Instagram: @isaiah_listening