Movement to Expand both the Body & Mind
Qoya moves us in innate ways.
Qoya can be spiritually balancing as well as an embodiment of consciousness.
Qoya symbolizes the sacred feminine on a path of enlightenment, the journey of becoming whole, holy, and alive.
Qoya sessions are an invitation, a guide, a journey through body & heart, creating a potential of reaching the innermost parts of ourselves, calling us to be wise, wild and free.
The birth of Qoya came into being while Rochelle Schieck was on a vision quest in the Andes Mountains in 2009. Of Incan origin, the term Qoya means queen, wisdom keeper and feminine manifestation of higher consciousness.
Laurie found her way to Qoya while teaching for Tul’ix Indigenous Arts in New Zealand in 2024. In early 2026, owner Samar Ocean Wolf Ciprian of Tul’ix inspired Laurie to become a Qoya facilitator as Laurie already brings music, movement and playfulness into her classes. Thus, the passion for Qoya was born into Laurie’s life.
A Qoya session takes us through 13 Pillars, beginning and ending with community. We set an intention for ourselves. We invite the body to move with circling motions, opening the heart and hips. We experience movement as a way to journey into the body and psyche. How much or how little we move is up to us individually, as each moment unfolds.
Savasana, a time to integrate the Qoya session, is one of the final pillars. When a Qoya session comes to a close, we take time to acknowledge what is true within us, sharing with one another, deepening our connection to the experience.
As a facilitator, Laurie brings her own unique style to Qoya which combines movement, music, community and ceremonial opportunities while invoking the body as compass. Qoya brings forth an energy that leads us to the wisest truth as it lives in our bones. Qoya is an opportunity to move and to be moved.
QOYA Gathering at Sanborn Mills Farm Saturday, January 9th Details coming soon!
What participants are saying:
‘I had so much energy yesterday and felt more connected to my core… A few times throughout the day I stopped and just moved/danced more freely, noticing more and more how each inch of my body felt. Very grounded. More flexible. Lighter. Tuned into my spine. I look forward to dancing throughout all of my days. Thank you so much for this offering, as much as I love dancing at home, dancing with other others was just next level. Looking forward to next month’s Qoya session!’ CM, Qoya Participant
‘Thank you for the experience of a new outlet for energy and introspection.’ KB, Qoya Participant
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