Meet Nila
Nila is a Michigan native who was born and raised in the small town of Flint, MI. For the past 6 years she has resided in the Detroit Metroplex area.
Nearly 17 years ago Nila tragically lost her mother and her best friend only 3 short months apart from each other. After these painful losses she fell into living a very unhealthy mental, emotional and physical lifestyle. She struggled with grief, depression, self- medication and suicidal ideation for years. That is until she found the sacred practice and discovered the incredible healing powers of yoga.
Nila began her journey and love for the practice of yoga nearly 7 years ago. For Nila, yoga was the gateway that opened both her heart and mind to living a more holistic and healthy lifestyle.
This journey lead Nila to create Nila Ellison Wellness, LLC also known as NEW. The mission of NEW is to be a guide and support for individuals who are looking to create and cultivate a lifestyle of integrated wellness, by healing the mind, body and spirit.
It is Nila’s mission to share the practices that have been most influential in creating powerful transformational shifts along her healing journey and ultimately her entire life.
Nila currently maintains a daily personal practice of her favorite styles of yoga including Hatha, Ashtanga vinyasa and yin yoga.
In addition to her daily yoga practice Nila has also incorporated numerous self care practices that support self- love, compassion, patience and kindness.
Some of the practices that she consistently integrates into her daily life include various meditation rituals, sound healing, positive thinking through positive affirmations/mantras, sacred feminine healing and maintaining a fully plant- based diet.
Nila is a certified crystal alchemy sound healer. Her studies and certification as a crystal alchemy sound healer not only encompasses creating and facilitating sound healing sessions but includes training in core pranayama and meditation practices, core embodiment practices and spiritual business fundamentals.
Nila is also a certified yoga teacher with 200 hr training in Hatha and 20 hr training in Yin yoga. She enjoys guiding weekly group sessions as well as 1:1 sessions with those interested in a more in-depth practice.
Nila has been featured as a guest speaker and guide sharing the practices of yoga, sound healing and wellness at Michigan State University in Lansing, MI, Renaissance Unity, Distinct Life Brand, and various yoga studios in the Detroit metroplex area.
In addition to her studies in yoga and holistic health she is also a masters trained board certified Family Nurse Practitioner which gives her another unique perspective on overall health and wellness.
Nila always strives to spread the sacred teachings of yoga through offering both private yoga sessions as well as sessions for small groups. Additionally, Nila offers guidance in various aspects of holistic health and mindful living such as transitioning to a plant- based diet, self love practices and successfully navigating through loss and grief.
Nila’s number #1 priority is creating a safe inclusive space for all those seeking guidance to improve their overall mental and physical wellbeing.