About Qoya

Qoya is based on the idea that through movement we remember. We remember that our essence is inherently Wise, Wild and Free. Through a class, we will experience the Wisdom of yoga, tuning into your breath, your heartbeat and feelings; the Wildness of the creative expression of dance, of being yourself wildly, truly; and the Freedom of pleasure based movement, moving your body to find those sweet spots.  

​There are 12 pillars (or sections) of a Qoya class, each one song long.  We start with the welcome and the picking of an oracle card, then we start moving slowly with mindful breathing, grounding and intention setting, start to warm up by circling through each part of the body, opening our hearts and then our hips, yoga as prayer, shadow contrast dance, shaking, choreographed dance, free dance and then stretching and relaxation at the end. 

I guide you through each part, but my guides are only an invitation, the idea is to move in the way that feels best to you.  It is YOUR class. YOUR body. YOUR choice.

History of Qoya

​Qoya was developed in 2009 by Rochelle Scheick, who lives in New York state.  She travelled the world, learning many different movement practices and teachings which she used to form the basis for Qoya.   

​The word Qoya comes from Quechuan (keh-chuh-wuh), an indigenous language from Peru.  It means Queen but not like the Queens of Europe ruling from on high, but instead a Queen as an empowered woman.  The Qoya were also an ancient people who lived near Lake Titicaca in Peru. 

If you'd like to learn more, or sign up for the free 10 Days of Qoya Love e-course, please visit qoya.love​