Qoya came into my awareness at a pretty pivotal point in my life and career. I was falling in love with a man, that later became my husband and teacher. I was in my mid 40’s full of life and joy, yet not ease, unknowingly. I found myself heading off to Costa Rica for a week long retreat, yet also, training to become a guide for Qoya... still not knowing what the hell it was. Women, dance and the ocean, I found myself saying, hell yeah!

I was given permission to move my body and not do it wrong. What? As a perfectionist, I have struggled my whole life trying to do it right. I am a Virgo through and through. So, here I am in Costa Rica with 50 plus women, moving my body in ways I didn’t even know were possible. Being vulnerable with women whom I didn’t know, sharing my deepest secrets and dreams. All the while, knowing and trusting I am bringing this medicine back to Montana to share with women here. Now, 7 years later, married and divorced and in one of the healthiest places I have been, emotionally and spiritually. So grateful for my husband, as he was actually a teacher for me (we are still friends mind you.)

I believe in the medicine of Qoya and the community that it brings. Knowing there is no way to do it wrong supported me through this time as it has given me the tools to guide me back to myself. I share this practice with you in deep gratitude and love for myself. Please join me in movement, connection and play! Let me be your guide.