Beth Mayesh
Los Angeles, California
What would you tell someone who is thinking of taking a Qoya class for the first time?
I encourage every woman to just give it a try. Qoya has deepened my connection to myself in a profound way. I can't imagine life without Qoya. I am deeply grateful for this practice.
Dana Marie
Sacramento, CA
What does it mean for you to teach Qoya?
It feels like I have found my pack of Wise, Wild, and Free Sisters! By teaching Qoya, I can offer the practice as an invitation to what I feel to be the gift of community and collective remembrance. We are blessed beings on this Earth, and by leading Qoya, I can honor the Mother, the Spirit World, the Qoya, and all that is above and below, in ways that feel sacred and reverent.
Julia Grace Vishnepolsky
Santa Monica, CA
When did you take your first Qoya class?
In the beginning of 2011, at the opening of Dara Cole's Sacred Studio in Brooklyn, NY. I can still see the set up of the room, with candles and rose petals everywhere! I realized at my first class that this wasn't just another dance class, but truly an experience of healing, transformation, connection, and sisterhood.
Kaci Florez
Sacramento, CA
What would you tell someone who is thinking of taking a Qoya class for the first time?
I would encourage them to follow that curiosity. Qoya is a fun way to move and to spend time in community. But I think the most powerful part of Qoya is being given the permission to do it in the way that feels good to you. To find the guidance from within. So when you take your first class remember, there is no way you can do it wrong. Explore and enjoy.
Kate Winch
San Francisco, CA
What would you tell someone who is thinking of taking a Qoya class for the first time?
Do it; you will love it. It is a wonderful way to reconnect with your true essence and inner wisdom, and it is such a healing dance. Enjoy the journey!
Nicole Connell
San Jose
What would you tell someone who is thinking of taking a Qoya class for the first time?
Come with an open heart and mind and see if class resonates with you. There is more to a Qoya class than just the movements; it tends to attract some amazing like-minded women as well :)
Melissa DeKellis
Northern California
What does it mean for you to teach Qoya?
To me teaching Qoya is about being of service. It's about holding space for other women to connect with their own beautiful essence. Creating a community where we are supported and connected. Where we honor sisterhood, ritual, and ceremony.
Savannah Rae
Costa Mesa, California
What would you tell someone who is thinking of taking a Qoya class for the first time?
All are welcome, no levels or previous experience needed. Qoya is a gentle and fun practice, based on simple idea that through movement we remember, we are wise, wild and free. It's a guided class, which offers you the opportunity to reconnect with you body and to remember what it feels like to feel good just for you, and there's no way you can do it wrong! How you know your doing it right, is it feels good just for you!
