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

Hi Ilse, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risk taking has and IS the “Motto” of my Life. Coming from a family Who left Mexico in the late Early 80’s that’s all I have known. I have had to take plenty of risks in my Lifetime . Having my parents arrange a marriage, so my family could keep there Home. That was a HUGE risk for me!!. I risked my Youth ( I was 16-17) , I became a step mother at the same time as well. Do I regret IT ??….. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!. it blessed me with 3 amazing Kiddos!..

Another Huge life risk was leaving There abusive “sperm donor’ of 12 years . That was the BEST RISK I ever took!!… I literally woke up one day and risked it ALL and said I’m OUT!!.. PICKED UP MY babies and never looked back!!.. That Risk helped me learn about myself and my inner strength!..

Fast forward to PRESENT TIME and Opening up a Health and Wellness Yoga Studio in The MIDDLE OF Covid was even more of a Risk!! . Don’t forget this is TRAPEZE YOGA Combined with Different Modalities To Help And Heal in A Natural way. NOT just regular Yoga !. But being Ilse , In Ilse Fashion, I said….. WHY THE HECK NOT!. Lets test the waters and I did!…..Better yet WE did!. My Husband Jason & Kiddos have been a pinnacle to this huge risk. They believe in me and push me to keep going.

So , yes Risk Taking is something I do well and I Love IT!!

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I don’t want to gloat but in all honesty, it has not been easy and it has not been hard. The only real struggle that I had was finding the right place for my practice. The environment and atmosphere are important when you do what I do. The acoustics for sound healing is important as well as high ceilings and an overall, general FEELING you have to have when you walk in here. While it is industrial, the ability to release mental, emotional, and physical energy is crucial.

Also, finding the right niche to reach out to the target clients that I really wanted to reach and that are receptive to the services that I offer, not just yoga trapeze. For someone that is unfamiliar, when you look at the trapeze, you get nervous. To add to that, when you are talking about health and wellness, everyone has their own idea of what that should look like. In what I do – I really connect with those that are able to have an open mind. That really is the only way that you will achieve the results you are looking for.

Doing things myself is a struggle here and there but I have received so much support from the community that I have not found myself in that situation too many times and if I do – I always have someone that has my back and is there to help me through.

I Got to where I am today by Busting my butt , working/ studding long HOURS and A WHOLE LOT OF PATIENCE!!. Lord Baby Jesus does it Take Patience. Every Challenge, I face it like any respectable ARIES would and by the horns , Meditating and Whole LOT OF PATIENCE, there is that word again. To be a entrepreneur or business owner is not easy and we face so many challenges and fears , its definitely not for the weak. But if its your passion, you will do whatever it takes to make it work and flow collectively . I have learned that PATIENCE IS KEY, as well as Consistency and LOYALTY. With out being loyal to your true self , we truly have nothing. Learning has become kind of an addiction. I soak up as much knowledge as I possibly can. From audio-books, to YouTube channels .

What sets Texas Sling Yoga apart from everyone is #1) Not only am I one of the Very Few Certified Trapeze Yoga Instructors in the Woodland/ Houston. But I combine different modalities such as Breath work, Sound-bath Healing Mindfulness, Meditation, Reiki and Crystal healing. Its definitely an EXPERIENCE ON ITS OWN. The look on peoples faces when they see what there body is capable of doing , is ONE of my biggest Joys . The look of “wow , that’s me”?. That is MY Form of payment!!. That’s my energetic payment, I live for stuff like that!!

I want the world to know that Healing our body is an amazing super power we have as Energy Beings that we are. We are all collectively here to serve a higher purpos. All I ask every single person that comes to Texas Sling Yoga , to just have an open mind and let yourself be free in that moment.

If it worked for my, why would it work for you?.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well that is Easy, I’m native of The Woodlands. So first I would have you Book a session at my studio Texas Sling Yoga to start off your day ( 45 min and you will come out feeling Magical!!. So, then I would take them to Blissful Waters Float Center. The owner Melody Fraser is Phenomenal and Floating is one of the Modalities that as a use to help me , personally. Then I would enjoy some Delicious food at Poke of Gosling and 99.

Then I Would hit up Exit73 ( its an old dive bar off Rayford rd ) , They have trash pong and pretty good music And I can personaly say there food is Appetizing . If low key is what you are looking . If you are looking for a little bit something More “fancy” I would hit up ROSE in the Woodlands Waterway. The atmosphere is fun and inviting as well as the Dj plays great music as well as the drinks.

There is sooo much to do in the area and it is growing at a rapid rate. So you definitely woud not get bored

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Well,…. Obviously as cliche as this might sound, My First Shout Out will be for God And The Universe, because None of this would be possible with out them!. My Amazing Husband and kids, they put up with all my crazy and off the wall ideas and antics . Another Huge Shout out is to My amazing Tribe Sister and Business partner, Tiffany Ghrist owner of Process Prowess (Intensive Strategist Engineer). She was THE woman who Guided me with launching TEXAS SLING YOGA . With out her I would be lost, No… like seriously !!.. She is Brilliant, like GENIUS smart!.. If she doesn’t know how to do it she will find a way and oh by God , will she make it happen!!.

Big Shout out to My Tribe sisters Jenn Smith Who is and AMAZING SRT coach with SRT Global, If you have any Mind blockages in the finance area, I would suggest you Contact her!!. I admire Jen sooo much for the amazing woman of integrity she is!!.. I can say she inspires me to be a better person and I know she inspires others!.

All the Women From Women, Wine and Wellness TWTX!!. BIG Shout out To Priscilla Reyes , Owner of Titan Comfort Solutions and Jessica Brooks also Owner of Titan Comfort Solutions for Submitting Texas Sling Yoga.

Shannon Quinn Owner of Satori Sanctuary . The first day I meet her, I knew that everything I am doing was the right path. She understood me in a Different level. She spoke of light and energy like I did , but in a way that was soft and with grace. Her farm is truly magical in every way possible.!

My CBD Queen Marlies Ledbetter With Green Compass and Mushroom Enthusiast Tribe sister . When I meet her we Literally clicked and that was that. You can find her and I sending each other Information on Mushroom or watching Fantastic Fungi The Movie!!.. For all things CBD, she is the QUEEN. Her post are soo informational and she is doing HUGE THINGS!!

Double shout out to My AMAZING and Pain in the but Husband Jason Torp. He truly Deserves so much more credit. He truly calls me out when I need to be called out. He has my back , front and side to side (Lil Houston humor). The times where I want to QUIT , he is there to tell me that , Quitting is NOT an option. He is there when I’m in a Horrid mood and when I am at total Bliss. He puts up with my spoiled ass !!!… So to my BESTEST OF FRIEND, Thank you!. Jason !!

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