ABOUT VALOR
An intentional creation unlike anything we have seen before
OUR MISSION
Why We Exist
With more than two decades of combined experience leading yoga studios under their belts, Nancy and Nick were each ready to create something new that fed what they were each craving–a community devoted to whole-life vitality and transformation rooted in authenticity, excellence, and intimacy.
In addition to this shared commitment, Nancy and Nick had shared many years of time working together to create meaningful yoga experiences and communities. Their shared commitment and their depth of relationship allowed Valor to be born as an idea and then as a reality with ease and enthusiasm.
At Valor, we share practices and experiences that help us each live lives of Vitality, Power, and Freedom, helping make the world a more vibrant place. We harness the power of yoga movement, ancient yoga philosophy, wellness and vitality practices, personal growth and leadership work, strength training, and the power of spending time in nature and community to create something way more potent than the sum of its parts. This compounded transformational experience is stewarded by the most exceptional leaders and facilitators in Houston.
Our commitment at Valor is that you will undoubtedly feel restored to a better, more thriving version of yourself on every level—every time you show up—with the results only expanding over the course of your time with us.
We look forward to serving you and growing together!
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Valor, we believe that we each have the power and responsibility to make the world a better place, one choice at a time.
Our Core Values:
LOVE
Love is not a feeling to wait around for. It is a choice we make that changes the way we see the world and, therefore, what is possible. Love is different than liking or agreeing and is a commitment that can help reconnect us to what is most important.
FREEDOM
We are each born with the freedom to choose how we respond to life and, therefore, what we create in each moment. We know that each of us is free to feel our best and contribute at our highest level if we choose to.
COMMUNITY
Community emerges when we celebrate one another’s unique gifts and perspectives, and bring them together to create something greater than the sum of all of us. We see community as a group of people with a shared curiosity and commitment.
OUR STORY
A Journey of Connection and Courage
The idea for Valor was sparked in 2024 when long-time friends and colleagues, Nancy Perry and Nick Zogg, co-imagined a new type of yoga experience that served people in a truly holistic, intimate, authentic, and sustainable way.
Their shared commitment along with the depth of their longstanding relationship made opening Valor a courageous yet natural choice.
Nancy had been running BIG Power Yoga, a community of leading yoga studios in Houston and Colorado, for over a decade. Nick had been operating We Thrive, a deeply loved nature-focused yoga studio in the Spring Branch neighborhood of Houston, for 5 years. The duo had previously worked together, opening and leading the studios at BIG Power Yoga from 2012-2019.
After a few years of each going their own way, Nancy and Nick were ready to reunite their extensive individual experience and passions to create a truly exceptional, artisanal, one-of-a-kind experience, combining yoga, leadership, wellness, and community. Nancy and Nick got to work designing a community that fosters vitality, contribution, love, community, and freedom, and Valor was born.
With Valor, Nancy and Nick aim to cultivate a thriving community of thriving individuals, helping to create a flourishing planet.
We are thrilled for you to come check out what we are up to and join us in making the world a more vibrant place!
Located in the Spring Branch/Memorial neighborhood, the studio opened its doors at 1707 Benbow Way, offering a range of classes including Power Vinyasa Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga with Weights, Alignment + Form Yoga, and unique wellness experiences like Near Infrared Light Therapy, Ice Baths, and Yoga with Live Music. The creation process involved not only rebranding but also designing a space that supports both in-person and virtual practice, making Valor accessible worldwide. The studio introduced Founding Memberships at $248 per month (later adjusted to $298 for in-person memberships) to attract a dedicated community, with priority class registration and exclusive workshops.
Nancy and Nick’s partnership was pivotal, blending Nancy’s expertise in yoga and personal development with Nick’s operational and community-building skills. Teachers like Sarah Montross, Mallory Littell, Meggie Monahan, and Regie Ahmad joined the team, contributing to a diverse schedule that includes philosophy-driven Alignment Practice and innovative sessions like Fire + Ice (combining light therapy and ice baths). The studio’s launch was marked by a focus on community, with events like free June workshops in 2025, such as the Sunday Reset Restorative Sound Journey and a Backbending Workshop, to engage both members and newcomers.
While specific anecdotes about the founding moment (e.g., the exact inspiration or planning stages) aren’t detailed in the sources, the studio’s creation reflects a strategic pivot from BIG Power Yoga’s legacy to a more tailored, mission-driven model. By Way of Valor emerged as a response to the growing demand for holistic wellness spaces that combine physical practice with leadership and personal growth, positioning it as a unique offering in Houston’s vibrant yoga scene.
If you have specific details about the founding process you’d like to highlight (e.g., personal motivations, challenges overcome, or key milestones), please share, and I can refine the story further. Alternatively, I can provide more on the studio’s current offerings or community impact if that’s of interest!
Our story is still being written and we would love for you to be a part of it!
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MEET THE FOUNDERS
A Partnership born of Connection and Courage
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Founder
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Meet the Valor Team
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Monet Goode
Art Director
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Emmett Marsh
Event Coordinator
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Eleanor Parks
Set Designer
OUR SPACE
A Sanctuary in Houston
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