Qoya means “queen consciousness.” It means moving your body to music in intentional ways. It means dancing your truth.

Led by shaman and sound healer Deborah Kehoe of Toms River, five women gathered inside Hanu Yoga studio in Barnegat on Friday night to slow down, tune in, and discover or rediscover the sensual and liberating playfulness of dance. Two more sessions are scheduled on third Fridays, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15, 7 to 8 p.m., with a cost of $20 to drop in.