Offer Type
Offered
Event Type
Theatre
Qoya is a movement practice for women (and female identifying people), based on the idea that through movement, we remember. We remember, as women, that our essence is wise, wild and free. Wise, wild and free also draws reference to the movement forms that we practice in Qoya. Wise calling on the wisdom of yoga, wild the creative expression in dance and free invites us to expand our capacity for pleasure in the body. In Qoya, we focus on how it feels, not how it looks. There is no way to do it "right"-- the only way you know is that it feels good.
Each Qoya class has a theme and for this 3 week series Australian dancer and certified Qoya teacher, Erin Fowler will be offering workshops around the following themes;
Oct 5th "WISE: Slow Down to Feel Good"
Oil: Peace Blend
In this workshop we will be focusing on the innate wisdom of our bodies and how it feels to slow down, in order to feel more. How would it feel to just slow down, right in this moment? To take a breath, and to listen to the wisdom of your body, to the wisdom of this moment, and to the wisdom of the air, the ground, of mother earth. When we slow down, we can listen, we can feel and we can be ourselves here, in this moment.
Oct 12th "WILD: Unleash Your Creativity"
Oil: Motivate Blend
In this workshop we will be exploring the feeling of creativity in our bodies. Not just creativity through the arts, but the feeling of creation - wether that be a project, a piece of art, a new workshop, a meal or the creation of a space for you to just be. How does it feel in the body when we tap into that divine source of endless creation and creativity. When we allow ourselves to wildly and courageously unleash our own creative essence?
Oct 19th "FREE: Open Your Heart to Joy "
Oil: Passion Blend
In this workshop we will be exploring how it feels in the body when we open our hearts to joy. Perhaps you feel unable to access joy. Maybe you have been critisized for being too bubbly and happy all the time. Maybe you have forgotten what truly brings joy to your heart. Whatever your relationship to bringing joy into your heart, we will explore, through movement, how it feels in the body to experience joy.
If you’re looking for something a little different and would like to feel more connected to your body and spirit, in the company of like-minded women then perhaps this is for you.
Each workshop will begin and end with an integration of an essential oil blend that you can use to deepen the practice.
You don't need any movement or dance experience to participate. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Qoya is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. More info: www.qoya.love OR www.erinfowlerprojects.com
Please aim to arrive 10-15 mins early so you can settle into the space. I look forward to dancing with you!
Venue:
Little Egypt Studio, Edinburgh Venue Hire
11C Murieston Lane Edinburgh, EH11 2LX
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