“In search of my mother's garden, I found my own.”
—Alice Walker, In Search Of Our Mother’s Gardens
Find Your Reason.
Jameela Hill
Born and raised in Detroit, MI. To the city that made me, love you forever for it… but I have never had second thoughts about leaving. I currently reside in Tucson, AZ as a single mother and sole provider to my intuitive, brave, funny, and fierce, soon to be 12yr old daughter to whom I owe my life. It was through the birth of my baby that I decided not only did she deserve a better life, but that I, too, am deserving of a life fulfilled. I woke up on June 1, 2017 and decided to change my life. I didn’t know how, I just knew something had to shake. I started my year of YES. This lead to a succession of breakthroughs, and possibilities I wasn’t even aware of. This lead me to several yoga and doula trainings, experimenting with art, writing, photography, and hosting retreats. I am only just beginning to discover the talents I have been blessed with. I look forward to sharing all my gifts so that God can get the glory. I am so grateful for each opportunity I have been given and I hope to offer the same opportunities to others.
“Be who the fuck you say you are.” and “Leave the door open behind you.”
I love you.
Meela.
About Mee
My yoga journey began way back in 2005 when I enrolled in a yoga class at Eastern Michigan University. My teacher requested that I be involved in the filming of her DVD but my brother’s death derailed that dream. My instructor was especially kind during what turned out to be top 2 worst years of my life. I didn’t know how much yoga helped me at the time but hindsight is 20/20 right? Death took me away from yoga when it should have pulled me deeper in. The birth of my daughter is what caused me to dive back in. I needed to still myself, learn myself again. I needed to save her from me… I needed to save myself from me. I’m elated to be back on track and granted the opportunity to share my gifts with others.
I have obtained the following certifications:
200-hour YTT - Swami Yoga Club 2019
THRIVE Fitness Coach - Desert Sports & Fitness January 2020
Holistic Fertility Doula - NBDA August 2020
Full Spectrum Doula - BADT Fall 2021
PAIL Advocate - Spring 2022
I Am Yoga 300 RYT - Spring 2023
I have completed the following trainings for CE:
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Foundational Training
PSI Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder training
Birthing Advocacy’s Queer & Trans Reproductive Support course
Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
50-hour Restorative & Yoga Nidra training
50-hour Pranayama
I am currently enrolled in Embodied Yoga Principles’ Online Teacher Training, and Cause Reign’s Dream School.