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ROCHELLE SCHIECK Founder, Qoya Movement Praise for Rochelle Schieck’S QOYA: a Compass for Navigating an Embodied Life That Is Wise, Wild and Free “The Qoya were the sacred women of the Inka, daughters of the Sun, the ones chosen to uplift humanity to our grandest and greatest possibilities. Rochelle accomplishes this great task in this stunning book.” —Alberto Villoldo, PhD, author of Shaman, Healer, Sage and One Spirit Medicine Q YA A Compass for Navigating an Embodied Life that is Wise, Wild and Free ROCHELLE SCHIECK Founder, Qoya Movement Praise for Rochelle Schieck’s QOYA: A Compass for Navigating an Embodied Life that is Wise, Wild and Free “Through the sincere, witty, and profound sharing of her own life experiences, Rochelle reveals to us a valuable map to recover one’s joy, confidence, and authenticity. She shows us the way back to love by feeling gratitude for one’s own experiences. She offers us price- less tools and practices to reconnect with our innate intelligence and sense of knowing what is right for us. More than a book, this is a companion through difficult moments or for getting from well to wonderful!” —Marcela Lobos, shamanic healer, senior staff member at the Four Winds Society, and co-founder of Los Cuatro Caminos in Chile “Qoya represents the future – the future of spirituality, femininity, and movement. If I’ve learned anything in my work, it is that there is an awakening of women everywhere. The world is yearning for the balance of the feminine essence. This book shows us how to take the next step.” —Kassidy Brown, co-founder of We Are the XX “Rochelle Schieck has made her life into a solitary vow: to remem- ber who she is – not in thought or theory – but in her bones, in the truth that only exists in her body. Because only then can she move from that truth within her. Only then can she live her life devoted to the soul-voice inside her. Qoya offers us the path to true bliss, to the most sacred union. Rochelle models the imperative for all of us to move the way our soul asks us to move, and to trust and love our own soul first and foremost.” —Meggan Watterson, author of REVEAL: A Sacred Manual For Getting Spiritually Naked and How To Love Yourself (And Sometimes Other People) “Qoya offers a modern elixir of discernment for those caught in the paradox of embodied spiritual practice at this time. This book and its practices invite you to cultivate your own sense of inner wisdom and spiritual sovereignty without losing reverence for the traditions and teachers that have come before. “ —Mariana Caplan, Ph.D., psychotherapist and author of six books in- cluding Eyes Wide Open: Cultivating Discernment on the Spiritual Path “Rochelle Schieck’s QOYA: A Compass for Navigating an Embodied Life that is Wise, Wild and Free is a deeply enjoyable and important book, a transmission where the power of personal narrative becomes manifest as universal teachings. This text is both a journey and a practice, a rich tapestry of global spirituality woven through Ro- chelle’s vibrant lived experience. This is an essential text that many of us will come back to again and again. —Sarah Drew, author of Gaia Codex: A Novel and Ancient Wisdom Text Revealed “If there were a women’s gospel included in the Bible that taught how to live life as an embodied, liberated woman, it would read a lot like QOYA. Through the re-telling of her life’s stories, Rochelle re- veals how Qoya the movement came to life. She writes about her life in a reverent way – even through scenes of sex, drugs, rock & roll. Rochelle writes about her life like it really matters. And it does. She reminded me that mine does, too. Qoya is a manifesto of reclamation and remembering your truth. From that place, we can be of service to others. —Betsy Blankenbaker, author of Autobiography of an Orgasm “This book is simultaneously delicious and Divine. Rochelle weaves the most beautiful tales of her journey and combines them with profound wisdom gathered along the way. Qoya is a mouth watering read that will feed your soul on every possible level. Yum.” —Kate Northrup, bestselling author of Money: A Love Story “This book is pure alchemy – a living example of how to turn lead into gold. Through poetic writing, masterful storytelling, and com- passionate instruction, Rochelle weaves together all the components of how to find one’s own unique True North, and hear the whispers of the soul loud and clear. Each page of this book is a temple in its own right, and I highly recommend it for anyone wishing to know the im- mense sacredness, fun and freedom that comes with being embodied.” —Kitty Cavalier, author of Sacred Seduction: A Guidebook, Memoir and Tribute to the Art of Seduction “Rochelle is one of the most creative people I know, forever steeped in learning, reading, exploring, and experiencing life – a magical being who lives what she teaches. She generously synthesizes what she learns as a “global citizen” into a methodology that playfully uplifts, empowers, and inspires everyone it touches. Qoya has been an integral part of every astrology retreat we do, because it’s inclusive – women of all ages and sizes feel beautiful and sensual as they dance and do the accompanying rituals. —Ophira Edut, The AstroTwins, www.astrostyle.com and co-author of Momstrology “When I read Rochelle’s book, I had tears, I felt compassion, and I felt the courage of her journey, as well as such pride that I gave birth to her. Now she has given birth to an amazing book that touched my heart. I have seen her work touch so many others as she followed her truth, and reading this book, I felt hope in my heart that I, as well as everyone who follows their heart, can live a life that is wise, wild and free.” —Cheri Schieck, Rochelle’s Mom Copyright © 2016 by INSPIRE AND MOVE LLC. All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Inspire and Move Press. www.qoya.love 978-0-9970201-9-9 eBook 978-0-9970201-6-8 Printed in the United States of America. Book and cover design by Emily Bohannon (la-libre.com) Book edited by Jennifer Gandin Le (jennifergandin.com) Photography on front and back cover by Daniel Johnson (danieljohnson.us) Sacred Geometry Qoya Yantra by Daniel Frank (thefrankbrothers.com) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the author. Requests to the author and publisher for permission should be addressed to the following email: [email protected]. Limitation of liability/disclaimer of warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this guide and work- book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and spe- cifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives, promoters, or written sales materials. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional where appro- priate. Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable for any physical damages, loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages. Due to the dynamic nature of the Internet, certain links and website information contained in this publication may have changed. The au- thor and publisher make no representations to the current accuracy of the web information shared. Q YA A Compass for Navigating an Embodied Life that is Wise, Wild and Free ROCHELLE SCHIECK Inspire & Move Press TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedications i Endgame by Tosha Silver iii Foreword by Dr. Anne Davin iv Prayer vii Preface ix CHAPTER ONE: TRUE NORTH 1 Finding True North as the Physical Sensation of Truth in Your Body CHAPTER ONE: EXERCISES 22 Circling 22 Three Card Story 26 Go on an Expedition 29 Return to Your Birthplace 33 CHAPTER TWO: NORTHWEST 37 Listening to Your Inner Wisdom CHAPTER TWO: EXERCISES 61 Alternate Nostril Breathing 61 Walking a Labyrinth 65 The Wisdom Circle 69 Taking Sanctuary 74 CHAPTER THREE: SOUTH 76 Anchoring Yourself in this World Through Your Sacred Work CHAPTER THREE: EXERCISES 93 Dancing Your Yoga as Prayer 93 Create a Daily Practice 100 Sacred Work Salon 107 Go to the Source of Your Inspiration 110 CHAPTER FOUR: SOUTHEAST 116 Finding Your Wild, Creative Self CHAPTER FOUR: EXERCISES 131 Shaking 131 Fire Ceremony 135 Express Your Wild Essence 139 Meeting Your Mother Again, And As If For the First Time 142 CHAPTER FIVE: WEST 145 Follow the Call to Receive the Winds of the West CHAPTER FIVE: EXERCISES 158 Heart Opening 158 Despacho Ceremony 160 Practicing Receiving 166 Kid, You’ll Move Mountains 169 CHAPTER SIX: SOUTHWEST 171 Feeling Freedom CHAPTER SIX: EXERCISES 185 Hip Circling 185 Honoring Your Senses 189 The Sex Salon 193 The Healing Stone 196 CHAPTER SEVEN: EAST 199 Living Your Life with Devotion CHAPTER SEVEN: EXERCISES 212 Dance with Your Shadow 212 Breaking the Coconut 215 Prayer Circle 218 Purification Pilgrimage 222 CHAPTER EIGHT: NORTHEAST 225 Seeing Your Inner Light CHAPTER EIGHT: EXERCISES 239 Free Dance 239 The Light and Dark Side of the Moon 241 40 Days of Freedom 244 Lineage of Light 246 CHAPTER NINE: LABYRINTH 248 A Place to Gather CHAPTER NINE: EXERCISES 264 Come Back to Center 264 Create Your Own Ritual 267 Conscious Collective 269 Choose Your Own Adventure 271 Afterword 273 Stay Connected 275 Acknowledgements 276 Works Cited 285 DEDICATIONS I dedicate this book to the Mother and the Father, to the Masculine and the Feminine, and the Sacred Marriage between them: in all realms of perception.
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