Qoya (pronouced Coy-uh) is a women’s movement practice that is more than an exercise class. It is movement with meaning, as metaphor and as medicine.  This embodiment practice is designed to help us remember the physical sensation of truth in our bodies and reclaim our inner knowing, our intuition and our instincts that then can serve as our sacred guide off the mat. 

Through Qoya we remember that our essence is Wise, Wild, and Free.

Wise, Wild, and Free also reference the types of movements we do in Qoya.

Wise– drawing on the wisdom tradition of yoga. It is the idea that we can access our inner wisdom through movement.

Wild– is our ability to access our wild nature through the creative expression of dance.

Free– is expanding the capacity to feel pleasure in our bodies through feminine, sensual movement.

Qoya is a map that helps us access the wisdom of our bodies by paying attention to what feels good. 

Each Qoya class is a safe and sacred container that contains 13 pillars: 

-Introduction of Qoya and the theme: each Qoya class a different theme that allows you to explore and process different emotions and ideas 

-Pulling an oracle card and sharing

-Setting an intention

-Connecting with the fluidity in our bodies through circular movement 

-Opening our hearts

-Connecting with and opening our hips to tap into pleasure 

-Offering our breath and movement as prayer with yoga 

-A shadow contract dance, where we dance with the opposite of the theme to remember our wholeness 

-Shaking to reset the nervous system 

-Choreographed dance to tap into joy and community of dancing together 

-A free dance where we have the opportunity to dance with the full expression of the theme and our intention 

-Community connection- where we share our truth   

-Stretching and Savasana for integration and relaxation 

Each Qoya class is like attending a transformational retreat where you come home to yourself and remember what is true for you. And the best part is that there is NO WAY to do Qoya wrong, and the way you know you are doing it right is that it feels good in YOUR body. 

Possible benefits you may experience from doing Qoya include: 

-An open heart -Body positivity -Increased confidence -Reconnection with Spirit - Connection with other women -Mind-Body connection - Fun!

You can learn more about Qoya, from the founder Rochelle Schieck and access free Qoya videos at Qoya.love.

Due to a shift in my priorities, I am taking a break from teaching weekly and monthly Qoya classes. However, if you are interested in a personal class, hosting a class for your friends, or know of a venue that would be perfect for Qoya, please contact me.

I am looking to expand Qoya classes in the Reno/Tahoe/Sparks area so if you are interested in having Qoya classes at the studio you attend, please message me and I will reach out to your studio. Join the Qoya Reno Facebook group or follow me on Instagram @ Holistic Living NV to be notified of community and online Qoya classes. 

I can’t wait to dance with you!

Still not convinced? Here is a testimonial from a recent Qoya series from Saucha Uritis

Before Julie, I had never heard about Qoya. I loved the idea of it, so I brought my friend who was visiting on one of the weekends to join me. What a lovely and precious experience! Most women tend to not get enough time or space to express feminine power and energy. It was fun, inspiring, and unique! If you're in need of healing, bonding, self-care, self-reflection, or just want to try something new...definitely take Julie's Qoya series. Don't think...just do it! xoxo