Welcome to Sound Bath Sundays...

This summer, move a little and unfurl a lot with Sound Bath Sundays—a blissful fusion of QiGong and sound healing on Governors Island’s tranquil DuYe House. Every 3rd Sunday at 12pm, join us for an afternoon where gentle movement meets immersive sonic therapy, designed to dissolve stress, soften stored tension, and guide you into deep stillness.

Begin with Chicava’s grounding QiGong practice, awakening your body’s energy with mindful, fluid motions. Then, surrender to a transcendent sound bath led by Ishkara Heqwabti, Founder of The Innerish and member of The Healing Tree NYC. Become immersed in the resonant waves of crystal singing bowls, indigenous drums, harmonic instruments and her voice, releasing what no longer serves you. We will be joined by Ndigo, Founder of The Healing Drum Collective and member of The Healing Tree NYC. She will use Reiki energy and aromatherapy to bring calm and peace to your mind and spirit.

Ndigo will also offer an opportunity to stand in her large Tibetan Singing Bowl (sign up will be available for a limited # of participants).

Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, a moment of mindful reprieve, or simply a sacred space to breathe deeply, this experience meets you where you are.

⏰ 12PM Lawn Opens

⏰ 1PM Session Starts

Bring a mat, blankents, cozy layers, and an open heart.

Also, we highly suggested packing snacks or a little pinic action so you may enjoy the lawn after the session.

Biography

Ishkara Heqwabti, is a Vocal Sound Mystic and Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor
She curates immersive experiences using crystal singing bowls and pure toned instruments, chants, guided meditations, shamanic journeying, Akashic Readings and sacred movement to release blockages of negative emotions/trauma to manifest balance in your being and reactivate your light.

“My path is to help others achieve happiness through sacred sound.”

Ndigo, is a Certified Reiki/Holistic Practitioner and Founder of The Healing Drum Collective
She is a Spiritual Healer, Self-Published Author, Percussionist & Entrepreneur. She seeks to help people release negative thoughts and energy thru Reiki, positivity & grounding techniques. She promotes Ancient Egyptian/Kemetic principles, ie., MAAT and Sekhem. She helps people “Recharge and Reset!”

Chicava is a Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage. Her arts and spiritual studies converge through her school, Sacred Chrysalis, the space where the sacred sexuality of Taoist Womanly Arts, burlesque, and sistering community meet. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage.

Let’s Dance Again…

if you’re stuck creatively,

if you’re stuck in your head,

if loneliness or burn-out are getting the best of you,

let’s start moving again.

it starts with your body.

and it transforms your life.

DuYe Moves welcomes Jess Grippo’s Dance Again family for a day of movement and play.

Details soon, but trust us and plan to join in on the fun!

Juneteenth 2025: We Drum as One

Join us this Juneteenth In Beloved Community as we drum together transcending borders, connecting past, present, and future.Led by Vado Diomande, master drummer and cultural ambassador from the Ivory Coast and his community of drummers. Immerse yourself in the heartbeat of rhythm as we gather to celebrate freedom, resilience, and the unbroken thread of African traditions that bind the diaspora and Indigenous communities worldwide.  

No experience is needed—only an open heart and readiness to unite in collective song.

Awaken Your Spirit to the Pulse of the Congo

Ignite your energy and embrace the vibrant traditions of Central Africa in this dynamic Congolese Dance & Drum class led by Master Artist Andoche Loubaki. Join us on the DuYe Moves lawn and get your waist lines rolling  in this immersive playtime.

Welcome to Sound Bath Sundays...

This summer, move a little and unfurl a lot with Sound Bath Sundays—a blissful fusion of QiGong and sound healing on Governors Island’s tranquil DuYe House. Every 3rd Sunday at 12pm, join us for an afternoon where gentle movement meets immersive sonic therapy, designed to dissolve stress, soften stored tension, and guide you into deep stillness.

Begin with Chicava’s grounding QiGong practice, awakening your body’s energy with mindful, fluid motions. Then, surrender to a transcendent sound bath led by Ishkara Heqwabti, Founder of The Innerish and member of The Healing Tree NYC. Become immersed in the resonant waves of crystal singing bowls, indigenous drums, harmonic instruments and her voice, releasing what no longer serves you. We will be joined by Ndigo, Founder of The Healing Drum Collective and member of The Healing Tree NYC. She will use Reiki energy and aromatherapy to bring calm and peace to your mind and spirit.

Ndigo will also offer an opportunity to stand in her large Tibetan Singing Bowl (sign up will be available for a limited # of participants).

Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, a moment of mindful reprieve, or simply a sacred space to breathe deeply, this experience meets you where you are.

⏰ 12PM Lawn Opens

⏰ 1PM Session Starts

Bring a mat, blankents, cozy layers, and an open heart.

Also, we highly suggested packing snacks or a little pinic action so you may enjoy the lawn after the session.

Biography

Ishkara Heqwabti, is a Vocal Sound Mystic and Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor
She curates immersive experiences using crystal singing bowls and pure toned instruments, chants, guided meditations, shamanic journeying, Akashic Readings and sacred movement to release blockages of negative emotions/trauma to manifest balance in your being and reactivate your light.

“My path is to help others achieve happiness through sacred sound.”

Ndigo, is a Certified Reiki/Holistic Practitioner and Founder of The Healing Drum Collective
She is a Spiritual Healer, Self-Published Author, Percussionist & Entrepreneur. She seeks to help people release negative thoughts and energy thru Reiki, positivity & grounding techniques. She promotes Ancient Egyptian/Kemetic principles, ie., MAAT and Sekhem. She helps people “Recharge and Reset!”

Chicava is a Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage. Her arts and spiritual studies converge through her school, Sacred Chrysalis, the space where the sacred sexuality of Taoist Womanly Arts, burlesque, and sistering community meet. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage.

Rhythms of Resistance: Afro-Brazilian Samba & Drum

Journey through the living legacy of Afro-Brazilian culture, where dance and drumming intertwine as acts of resilience and joy. Begin with Quenia Ribeiro’s Afro Samba class, tracing the artform’s evolution from Salvador da Bahia’s sacred Candomblé ceremonies to Rio’s Carnival parades. Then, amplify the energy with Deinya Phenix’s Brazilian Drum Workshop, channeling the thunderous spirit of Batalá—a global sisterhood of Black women reclaiming space through Samba Reggae. Together, these sessions honor Africa’s enduring heartbeat in Brazil, celebrating how rhythm fuels liberation, community, and unshakable pride.

Awaken Your Spirit to the Pulse of the Congo

Ignite your energy and embrace the vibrant traditions of Central Africa in this dynamic Congolese Dance & Drum class led by Master Artist Andoche Loubaki. Join us on the DuYe Moves lawn and get your waist lines rolling  in this immersive playtime.

Midsummer Goddess: Embody Sacred Feminine Power
Celebrate the summer solstice by awakening your divine feminine essence through two transformative practices. Bellydance with Jaida merges ancient movement with modern empowerment, guiding you to reclaim sensuality as sacred medicine through core-strengthening isolations and rhythmic self-love. Then, Earth Goddess Movement with Chicava blends QiGong and elemental dance, grounding you in nature’s rhythms as you channel fire’s passion, water’s fluidity, and earth’s resilience. Together, these classes ignite a journey of self-celebration and cosmic connection, inviting women of all levels to dance, breathe, and rise in a sisterhood of unshakable grace. No experience needed—just an open heart ready to bloom.

Welcome to Sound Bath Sundays...

This summer, move a little and unfurl a lot with Sound Bath Sundays—a blissful fusion of QiGong and sound healing on Governors Island’s tranquil DuYe House. Every 3rd Sunday at 12pm, join us for an afternoon where gentle movement meets immersive sonic therapy, designed to dissolve stress, soften stored tension, and guide you into deep stillness.

Begin with Chicava’s grounding QiGong practice, awakening your body’s energy with mindful, fluid motions. Then, surrender to a transcendent sound bath led by Ishkara Heqwabti, Founder of The Innerish and member of The Healing Tree NYC. Become immersed in the resonant waves of crystal singing bowls, indigenous drums, harmonic instruments and her voice, releasing what no longer serves you. We will be joined by Ndigo, Founder of The Healing Drum Collective and member of The Healing Tree NYC. She will use Reiki energy and aromatherapy to bring calm and peace to your mind and spirit.

Ndigo will also offer an opportunity to stand in her large Tibetan Singing Bowl (sign up will be available for a limited # of participants).

Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, a moment of mindful reprieve, or simply a sacred space to breathe deeply, this experience meets you where you are.

⏰ 12PM Lawn Opens

⏰ 1PM Session Starts

Bring a mat, blankents, cozy layers, and an open heart.

Also, we highly suggested packing snacks or a little pinic action so you may enjoy the lawn after the session.

Biography

Ishkara Heqwabti, is a Vocal Sound Mystic and Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor
She curates immersive experiences using crystal singing bowls and pure toned instruments, chants, guided meditations, shamanic journeying, Akashic Readings and sacred movement to release blockages of negative emotions/trauma to manifest balance in your being and reactivate your light.

“My path is to help others achieve happiness through sacred sound.”

Ndigo, is a Certified Reiki/Holistic Practitioner and Founder of The Healing Drum Collective
She is a Spiritual Healer, Self-Published Author, Percussionist & Entrepreneur. She seeks to help people release negative thoughts and energy thru Reiki, positivity & grounding techniques. She promotes Ancient Egyptian/Kemetic principles, ie., MAAT and Sekhem. She helps people “Recharge and Reset!”

Chicava is a Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage. Her arts and spiritual studies converge through her school, Sacred Chrysalis, the space where the sacred sexuality of Taoist Womanly Arts, burlesque, and sistering community meet. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage.

Welcome to Sound Bath Sundays...

This summer, move a little and unfurl a lot with Sound Bath Sundays—a blissful fusion of QiGong and sound healing on Governors Island’s tranquil DuYe House. Every 3rd Sunday at 12pm, join us for an afternoon where gentle movement meets immersive sonic therapy, designed to dissolve stress, soften stored tension, and guide you into deep stillness.

Begin with Chicava’s grounding QiGong practice, awakening your body’s energy with mindful, fluid motions. Then, surrender to a transcendent sound bath led by Ishkara Heqwabti, Founder of The Innerish and member of The Healing Tree NYC. Become immersed in the resonant waves of crystal singing bowls, indigenous drums, harmonic instruments and her voice, releasing what no longer serves you. We will be joined by Ndigo, Founder of The Healing Drum Collective and member of The Healing Tree NYC. She will use Reiki energy and aromatherapy to bring calm and peace to your mind and spirit.

Ndigo will also offer an opportunity to stand in her large Tibetan Singing Bowl (sign up will be available for a limited # of participants).

Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, a moment of mindful reprieve, or simply a sacred space to breathe deeply, this experience meets you where you are.

⏰ 12PM Lawn Opens

⏰ 1PM Session Starts

Bring a mat, blankents, cozy layers, and an open heart.

Also, we highly suggested packing snacks or a little pinic action so you may enjoy the lawn after the session.

Biography

Ishkara Heqwabti, is a Vocal Sound Mystic and Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor
She curates immersive experiences using crystal singing bowls and pure toned instruments, chants, guided meditations, shamanic journeying, Akashic Readings and sacred movement to release blockages of negative emotions/trauma to manifest balance in your being and reactivate your light.

“My path is to help others achieve happiness through sacred sound.”

Ndigo, is a Certified Reiki/Holistic Practitioner and Founder of The Healing Drum Collective
She is a Spiritual Healer, Self-Published Author, Percussionist & Entrepreneur. She seeks to help people release negative thoughts and energy thru Reiki, positivity & grounding techniques. She promotes Ancient Egyptian/Kemetic principles, ie., MAAT and Sekhem. She helps people “Recharge and Reset!”

Chicava is a Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage. Her arts and spiritual studies converge through her school, Sacred Chrysalis, the space where the sacred sexuality of Taoist Womanly Arts, burlesque, and sistering community meet. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage.

Welcome to Sound Bath Sundays...

This summer, move a little and unfurl a lot with Sound Bath Sundays—a blissful fusion of QiGong and sound healing on Governors Island’s tranquil DuYe House. Every 3rd Sunday at 12pm, join us for an afternoon where gentle movement meets immersive sonic therapy, designed to dissolve stress, soften stored tension, and guide you into deep stillness.

Begin with Chicava’s grounding QiGong practice, awakening your body’s energy with mindful, fluid motions. Then, surrender to a transcendent sound bath led by Ishkara Heqwabti, Founder of The Innerish and member of The Healing Tree NYC. Become immersed in the resonant waves of crystal singing bowls, indigenous drums, harmonic instruments and her voice, releasing what no longer serves you. We will be joined by Ndigo, Founder of The Healing Drum Collective and member of The Healing Tree NYC. She will use Reiki energy and aromatherapy to bring calm and peace to your mind and spirit.

Ndigo will also offer an opportunity to stand in her large Tibetan Singing Bowl (sign up will be available for a limited # of participants).

Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, a moment of mindful reprieve, or simply a sacred space to breathe deeply, this experience meets you where you are.

⏰ 12PM Lawn Opens

⏰ 1PM Session Starts

Bring a mat, blankents, cozy layers, and an open heart.

Also, we highly suggested packing snacks or a little pinic action so you may enjoy the lawn after the session.

Biography

Ishkara Heqwabti, is a Vocal Sound Mystic and Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor
She curates immersive experiences using crystal singing bowls and pure toned instruments, chants, guided meditations, shamanic journeying, Akashic Readings and sacred movement to release blockages of negative emotions/trauma to manifest balance in your being and reactivate your light.

“My path is to help others achieve happiness through sacred sound.”

Ndigo, is a Certified Reiki/Holistic Practitioner and Founder of The Healing Drum Collective
She is a Spiritual Healer, Self-Published Author, Percussionist & Entrepreneur. She seeks to help people release negative thoughts and energy thru Reiki, positivity & grounding techniques. She promotes Ancient Egyptian/Kemetic principles, ie., MAAT and Sekhem. She helps people “Recharge and Reset!”

Chicava is a Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage. Her arts and spiritual studies converge through her school, Sacred Chrysalis, the space where the sacred sexuality of Taoist Womanly Arts, burlesque, and sistering community meet. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage.

Welcome to Sound Bath Sundays...

This summer, move a little and unfurl a lot with Sound Bath Sundays—a blissful fusion of QiGong and sound healing on Governors Island’s tranquil DuYe House. Every 3rd Sunday at 12pm, join us for an afternoon where gentle movement meets immersive sonic therapy, designed to dissolve stress, soften stored tension, and guide you into deep stillness.

Begin with Chicava’s grounding QiGong practice, awakening your body’s energy with mindful, fluid motions. Then, surrender to a transcendent sound bath led by Ishkara Heqwabti, Founder of The Innerish and member of The Healing Tree NYC. Become immersed in the resonant waves of crystal singing bowls, indigenous drums, harmonic instruments and her voice, releasing what no longer serves you. We will be joined by Ndigo, Founder of The Healing Drum Collective and member of The Healing Tree NYC. She will use Reiki energy and aromatherapy to bring calm and peace to your mind and spirit.

Ndigo will also offer an opportunity to stand in her large Tibetan Singing Bowl (sign up will be available for a limited # of participants).

Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, a moment of mindful reprieve, or simply a sacred space to breathe deeply, this experience meets you where you are.

⏰ 12PM Lawn Opens

⏰ 1PM Session Starts

Bring a mat, blankents, cozy layers, and an open heart.

Also, we highly suggested packing snacks or a little pinic action so you may enjoy the lawn after the session.

Biography

Ishkara Heqwabti, is a Vocal Sound Mystic and Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor
She curates immersive experiences using crystal singing bowls and pure toned instruments, chants, guided meditations, shamanic journeying, Akashic Readings and sacred movement to release blockages of negative emotions/trauma to manifest balance in your being and reactivate your light.

“My path is to help others achieve happiness through sacred sound.”

Ndigo, is a Certified Reiki/Holistic Practitioner and Founder of The Healing Drum Collective
She is a Spiritual Healer, Self-Published Author, Percussionist & Entrepreneur. She seeks to help people release negative thoughts and energy thru Reiki, positivity & grounding techniques. She promotes Ancient Egyptian/Kemetic principles, ie., MAAT and Sekhem. She helps people “Recharge and Reset!”

Chicava is a Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage. Her arts and spiritual studies converge through her school, Sacred Chrysalis, the space where the sacred sexuality of Taoist Womanly Arts, burlesque, and sistering community meet. She received my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in sacred sexuality, spirituality performance art, and women of color in burlesque heritage.