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Welcome to Soul Haven. Practicing embodied wellbeing for the good of Self , Community ️, and Planet I am so glad you are here. This place, which alchemizes so much of what brings me joy & calm, has been a long time dream of mine. I really started delving deep into self-reflection and personal growth around 2013 when I was feeling a bit aimless and wanting something more out of my life. Since then I have come to learn so much about the importance of staying connected to one’s own dreams & desires & sense of individuality far beyond the expectations society has placed on us. I know how important connection and community are to my energy reserves. I now understand how crucial it is to peel off all of the labels and stories that have for so long made us believe we are not worthy of our joy or even worse that we should hide away our more difficult emotions. I know now that I am a healer, a helper, a creator, a joy seeker & a lifetime learner. I want to help as many people as possible reconnect with and care for themselves through meditation, movement, and reflection. I was born and raised in the US, lived in the Middle East & China, and now reside with my husband & three children in Derbyshire, England. I am a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher; I started meditating 10+ years ago and it has now become a sustaining part of my morning ritual. Then while I was living in China I got curious about essential oils, which now play an important role in my daily wellness regimen. I am also currently training to teach Qoya, which is a movement system based on the idea that through movement, we remember. We remember our essence is wise, wild and free. I know from personal experience what it feels like to be disconnected to one’s heart and to feel like you lost ‘you’ somewhere along the way. My intention is to help you link back into your own soul & needs & desires and hopefully find a community of other like-minded people to connect with in the process. I hope you will let me be your guide on this journey of reconnection and rebirth. May you always know how worthy you are and that you matter just as you are right now. Wishing you courage, calm, and so much joy, Kelly [Scroll down to view all my personal certifications and pledges.] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/71912cce-14de-42f0-b124-2dcec0815d1f/IMG_4795.jpg Welcome Note https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/1628782476437-MYZ4NKARJSRMMNNGWDI7/76162499-0CC5-4754-AA8B-611BE3C4B05B.jpeg Welcome Note https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/17d0d8bf-2276-4e62-ae13-538ebd00ce51/Screenshot+2023-10-31+at+14.21.10.png Welcome Note To learn more about SEEK Safely and take the pledge yourself you can go to https://www.seeksafely.org. https://www.soulhaven.love/kindwords daily 0.75 2024-01-31 https://www.soulhaven.love/contact daily 0.75 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/1619106071868-QN68HUB84OE8RAPHHXPT/unsplash-image-WHUDOzd5IYU.jpg Contact - Get in touch. Kelly@soulhaven.love Facebook Instagram https://www.soulhaven.love/meditations daily 0.75 2023-05-04 https://www.soulhaven.love/newsletter daily 0.75 2024-02-28 https://www.soulhaven.love/honouring-the-qero-people daily 0.75 2022-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/1662284706409-1XS6EHX6E3GTCO4U1P7V/unsplash-image-wX1GSlEHzuc.jpg Honouring The Q'ero People - Honouring The Q'ero People The name Qoya is a Quechua word that means Queen. The name Qoya goes back to the times of the Inca, when the Inca was the King and the Qoya was the Queen. This type of Queen wasn’t the Western emotionally distant position of inherited power, but one of a wisdom keeper, that was an embodiment of the feminine expression of consciousness. Qoya Founder, Rochelle Schieck, has formally requested permission in ceremony from Q’ero elders to use this name and received a blessing to do so. The Q’ero elders also mentioned that while Rochelle had a deep personal experience with nature in Peru when she began to learn about the lineage of Qoya, the message she received was not special and intended only for her but instead is the wisdom and medicine for all in this lifetime. The guidance that the Q’ero people are sharing consistently and that they hear nature calling for is to support the feminine in each being and for humanity to cultivate a deeper personal relationship with nature. Qoya Inspired Movement is committed to ongoing partnership and support of the Q’ero elders through contributions to the Wiraqocha Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 educational and charitable organisation. The Wiraqocha Foundation was established in 1996 for the preservation of indigenous wisdom and knowledge systems. Their mission is to promote human collaboration with Nature worldwide. Together with the Wiraqocha Foundation, Qoya Inspired Movement will offer calls with Q'ero elders quarterly, and a commitment to supporting projects led by the Q’ero people’s vision. QOYA AND CULTURAL APPROPRIATION If cultural appropriation is defined as the adoption or exploitation of one culture by a dominant culture for the dominant culture’s benefit, cultural appreciation could be described as when all cultures involved benefit, not just the dominant culture. Vigilance is required to discern the roles that privilege and power dynamics may be at play to avoid unconscious appropriation. One question to consider is, “Am I taking, enjoying or profiting from a culture without honouring the pain of the culture it had in creating it?” Qoya is committed to the possibility of reciprocal cultural sharing that honours different cultural legacies in a relational and respectful way. We honour that this desire requires a commitment to ongoing education and developing authentic relationships across cultures. https://www.soulhaven.love/bespoke daily 0.75 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/1619104713229-WXX7UJ87VA5GYZW5ZUV3/210416_121-Edit.jpg Bespoke Sessions - May all beings, everywhere, be happy and free. And may the thoughts, [voice] and actions of my own life contribute in [big] ways to that happiness and to that freedom for all. ~ Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu ~ (a Sanskrit mantra) This quote embodies my life’s purpose, guides my daily life and is the reason I created Soul Haven. https://www.soulhaven.love/about-qoya daily 0.75 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/1619110345976-1NLSWU3EG5OEOX6UJJEE/210416_073.jpg About Qoya - About Qoya Qoya classes are based on the idea that through movement we remember. We remember our essence is wise, wild and free. Wise: calling on the wisdom of yoga. Wild: the creative expression in dance. Free: expanding our capacity to enjoy being in our bodies through feminine movement. We dance with purpose and abandon. We dance like our ancestors around a fire. We dance with joy and enthusiasm We dance without reservation. We dance because we can no longer not dance. Qoya is a journey; an exploration to reconnect to our body and our feelings. It is made to be accessible to women of all ages and abilities. You can move however your body feels like moving; as big or as small as you feel called. My favourite part is that there is no way you can do it wrong! It is all about doing what feels good in YOUR body. Upcoming Classes I live in the Derbyshire, UK area and have been running monthly in-person classes since in June, 2023. Classes run between 75-90 minutes. Each class is based on a different theme, i.e. ‘Open to Receiving Love’ or ‘Living Intentionally.’ PLEASE NOTE: In person Qoya classes are currently paused. I will update this page when they resume again. If you are interested in an in-person class please email me directly at kelly@soulhaven.love. Day: In-person Qoya embodied movement classes run the third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) starting in June, 2023. Time: Classes start at 7:20pm and run between 75 and 90 minutes. Location: Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Rd, Sawmills, Belper, Derbys, DE56 2JQ Please refer to our FAQs for more details about the class. Online Classes My first offering of 2024 will be an online workshop in February where we will combine a full Qoya class with a Vision Board Class. Come ‘Begin Again’ with me on Saturday 10th February from 3:00pm - 6:00pm BST (10:00am - 1:00pm EST). Qoya will be from 3:00pm - 4:30pm and the Vision Board class will begin at 4:30pm. Come to one or the full workshop! For regular classes the price is the same for both online and in person classes. If you can’t make it to the online class you can request a recording of it. Payments: For the full February workshop the cost is £21. Qoya class only or Vision Board class only is £12. For regular classes, the first class is half price at £6 and all further classes are £12 per session. All payments can be sent to me at paypal.me/soulhavenUK. You can register for the next class by filling in the form here. Spaces are limited! One last thing! Be sure to sign the waiver so I can keep this in my records. Thank you! A note from my heart : I know what it is like for money to keep you from caring for yourself and learning and growing when times are tough. Our current period where many are facing a cost of living crisis is effecting so many, but I never want this to be a hindrance to people attending my Qoya classes. First and foremost, I am here to help myself and others heal and grow. I am now offering pay scale options, so please pick the price that is realistic for you and go with that even if it has to be zero for now. I understand. Just come try a class! Much love, Kelly https://www.soulhaven.love/faqs daily 0.75 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/1662288543666-LB4LGRPMYZ07GTUEGTS1/unsplash-image-hhq1Lxtuwd8.jpg FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions I’m not a dancer. Can I do Qoya? Qoya is accessible to all body types and ages. It can be adapted to suit all mobility levels. There are no levels to progress through and there is no way to do it wrong. It is all about being curious and having a willingness to explore reconnecting to your own body and heart. No dance or yoga (or any) experience necessary! What should I wear? Comfortable clothing that you can move, dance and stretch in. It’s also a good idea to layer up as you will likely get warmer as you move through the class. Do I need to bring anything? A yoga or exercise mat and a bottle of water. Optional items include a small pillow or blanket and a journal and pen in case you want to write down any reflections. Will I be embarrassed moving in front of other people? If this is a concern then online classes are a great initial option as you will be in the comfort and privacy of your own home. That said, I always aim to provide a comfortable and supportive space for each class so that each woman feels a sense of warmth and safety to move how they wish without fear of what it looks like. Most women find it quite liberating to connect to their bodies through the movement of Qoya. What if I want to try a class but I can’t afford the price right now? I know what it feels like to not be able to afford something that is really calling to you. I want the joy and grounding of this class to be accessible in all the ways. Our current period where many are facing a cost of living crisis is effecting so many, but I never want this to be a hindrance to people attending my Qoya classes. First and foremost, I am here to help myself and others heal and grow. I am now offering pay scale options, so please pick the price that is realistic for you and go with that. Even if it has to be zero for now, message me with the word Zero and I will send you the link to a class no questions asked. For in person classes message Zero with the date of the class you plan to attend and then just show up. There is no shame to be carried or judgements to be made. I understand. I have been there (sometimes still am). Just come try a class! xx What happens in a Qoya class? Each class revolves around a specific theme and a playlist of music especially picked to go with that theme. Ahead of each class I take time to set sacred space and build the centrepiece for each class which can include oracle/tarot cards, candles, crystals, and offerings from nature. This is an offering to my class in an effort to provide a welcoming and warm space for all who dance. We start each class with an introduction to Qoya, to the theme and then we do a card pull. Following on from this I will guide you through a short meditation or breathing exercise to help you get present in your body and ready for class. Next we move into Intention Setting, which involves our first movement and breath flow as we connect to our intention as we go through the class. This flows into Circling, Heart Opening and Hip Opening which help use ease into the movement and start to wake up our body and heart. Then we move into doing Yoga as Prayer, where we partner up to holds space for another’s intention as well as our own, exploring what it feels like to move as an offering of prayer. From here we will navigate through our shadow side with the hope of a willingness to look a bit deeper at our duality. Shaking follows this as a way of releasing any energy that is ready to go and a reminder that at our essence we are wise, wild and free. The Choreographed Dance is way to experience to pure fun and joy in community with others. The peak of our class is the Free Dance which is all about being fully expressive and embodying what the theme feels like in our body as we move to the music. After this we start to slow down, moving into Community Sharing, Stretching and Final Relaxation. This is where we allow time for pure rest and integration as we bring the class to a close. How can I attend a class? I live in the Derbyshire, UK area and will be running monthly in-person classes starting in June, 2023. Classes run between 75-90 minutes. Each class is based on a different theme, i.e. ‘Open to Receiving Love’ or ‘Living Intentionally.’ Day: In-person Qoya embodied movement classes run the third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) starting 21 June, 2023. Time: Classes start at 7:20pm and run between 75 and 90 minutes. Location: Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Rd, Sawmills, Belper, Derbys, DE56 2JQ (parking available on site) Please refer to our FAQs for more details about the class. https://www.soulhaven.love/sign-the-waiver daily 0.75 2022-09-04 https://www.soulhaven.love/experience-qoya daily 0.75 2024-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/605e050a262ca827efea1e6a/1619110345976-1NLSWU3EG5OEOX6UJJEE/210416_073.jpg Experience Qoya Qoya Offerings 1-2-1 and Bespoke Group Sessions I offer personalised qoya classes for individuals as well as for small groups and special occasions. This includes a 1 hour video call with me to create a theme together as well as a 1.5 hour Qoya class. Cost for individual session: £47 Cost for bespoke group session: TBD depending on venue cost and group numbers. Personalised Qoya Movement Ritual Through a 45-minute discussion where we identify the key aspects you desire to put more emphasis on in your life, we will create a personalised movement ritual for you to be able to incorporate Qoya into your daily life within a 10-15 minute time-frame. Daily rituals are at the heart of maintaining a sense of grounding and care in one’s life. Doing a personalised movement ritual on a regular basis can help you focus on what you truly want out of each day. *This also includes a surprise gift from me! Cost: £38 Upcoming Classes I live in the Derbyshire, UK area and have been running monthly in-person classes since in June, 2023. Classes run between 75-90 minutes. Each class is based on a different theme, i.e. ‘Open to Receiving Love’ or ‘Living Intentionally.’ PLEASE NOTE: In person Qoya classes are currently paused. I will update this page when they resume again. If you are interested in an in-person class please email me directly at kelly@soulhaven.love. Day: In-person Qoya embodied movement classes run the third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) starting in June, 2023. Time: Classes start at 7:20pm and run between 75 and 90 minutes. Location: Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Rd, Sawmills, Belper, Derbys, DE56 2JQ Please refer to our FAQs for more details about the class. Online Classes My first offering of 2024 will be an online workshop in February where we will combine a full Qoya class with a Vision Board Class. Come ‘Begin Again’ with me on Saturday 10th February from 3:00pm - 6:00pm BST (10:00am - 1:00pm EST). Qoya will be from 3:00pm - 4:30pm and the Vision Board class will begin at 4:30pm. Come to one or the full workshop! For regular classes the price is the same for both online and in person classes. If you can’t make it to the online class you can request a recording of it. Payments: For the full February workshop the cost is £21. Qoya class only or Vision Board class only is £12. For regular classes, the first class is half price at £6 and all further classes are £12 per session. All payments can be sent to me at paypal.me/soulhavenUK. You can register for the next class by filling in the form here. Spaces are limited! One last thing! Be sure to sign the waiver so I can keep this in my records. Thank you! A note from my heart : I know what it is like for money to keep you from caring for yourself and learning and growing when times are tough. Our current period where many are facing a cost of living crisis is effecting so many, but I never want this to be a hindrance to people attending my Qoya classes. First and foremost, I am here to help myself and others heal and grow. 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