Find your Teacher
FIND A QOYA CLASS NEAR YOU
Claire Rimell
London, UK
ABOUT
I am a Qoya teacher living in London. Training at a drama school, my background and early working life began in the arts. Following a move to London and a career change into the corporate world, my priorities shifted and dance momentarily fell by the wayside. Through Qoya, re-connecting to a daily movement practice has been invaluable. I experienced firsthand the life-giving effect of listening within to the wisdom of my body, heart and the intuition to feel happier in my body and more connected to my true essence. I have trained in the Pachakuti Mesa tradition with Peruvian Shamans and The Ayni Foundation in the UK (graduate of Natural Wisdom Leaders course 2019). These teachings enabled me to cultivate a deeper reverence for my homeland as well as honor indigenous people and cultures all around the world. I love how Qoya deeply honors lands, lineages, and sacred space.
GETTING TO KNOW
Claire Rimell
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU TO TEACH QOYA?
The framework of a Qoya class is quite simple, and yet the effects can be deep and long lasting. I feel privileged to share this practice with other people who may need it as much as I do. I love creating and sharing sacred space with other women. For me, Qoya is a space to pause, take a breath, and connect.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHO IS FEELING INSPIRED TO TRY QOYA FOR THE FIRST TIME?
The important aspect to remember about Qoya is that it's all about you! How you are feeling and wanting to move in that moment. The focus is turned away from choreography and how it looks. There is no expectation from the teacher and no way to do it wrong, so you have nothing to lose by giving it a go.
