Queer Yoga Retreats, Astrology, Spirituality
Queer Soul Alchemy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to make Yoga, mindfulness, and spirituality accessible to the LGBTQ+ community and inclusive of marginalized individuals.
Our organization is committed to creating safe, affirming, and educational spaces built on personal empowerment, community healing, and mindfulness practices. Our goal is to offer LGBTQ+ people and members of all marginalized communities an inclusive environment for rest, relaxation, learning, work-trade opportunities, and lifestyle enrichment. Our long term plan is to invest in land in Northeast Ohio to create our permanent home: a transformative Yoga retreat sanctuary and Permaculture farm. Queer Soul Alchemy intends to support individuals from all walks of life in embracing their authentic selves and nurturing their bodies + minds.
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Yoga Retreats for LGBTQ+ People
Connect with like-minded people and learn about Yoga and meditation in a supportive environment. Queer Soul Alchemy specializes in hosting queer travel retreats, and transformational Yoga retreats for the queer community. Yoga beginners and supportive allies are welcome!
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Astrology Readings, Private Yoga + Ayurveda Sessions with Lee Devi
When I was growing up, I didn’t have any LGBTQ+ role models, and I didn’t know it was okay to be queer. Feeling that my true self would never be accepted, I attempted to mold myself to fit the needs of whoever was around me. This lead to a lot of suffering.
Through over a decade of Yoga practice and study, I continue to unravel layers of mental and spiritual conditioning. And somewhere along the way, I decided to become the role model of my own dreams. Today, I’m a 500-hour Registered Yoga Instructor, a 600-hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and a Transformational Yoga Retreat Facilitator.
As a devotee of the Goddess within all beings, I’m honored to support your soul growth. My intention is to cultivate safe retreat spaces for our collective liberation, and to empower others with tools for Self-development and Self-care. I am so grateful for every opportunity to share the tools I've learned along this path. Shall we walk together?
Board of Directors:
Treasurer + Board Co-Chair
Paige Altemare (any pronouns)
A native Clevelander, Paige earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and has worked in manufacturing, project management, web development, data analysis, and finance. Alongside their professional experience, Paige has practiced Yoga for over a decade. As a queer activist, Paige hopes to create LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces rooted in connection, equity, and collective liberation. Paige bring a blend of organizational skills, thoughtful strategy, and creative problem solving to QSA, fueled by their passion for holistic wellness, sustainability, and uplifting others.
Secretary
Xan Forest Phillips (he/ him)
Xan is an author and Yoga instructor from rural Ohio who earned a BA in Creative Writing with a minor in Africana Studies from Oberlin College, and an MFA in Poetry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Xan received a 200-hour Yoga teaching certification from SOUL Yoga in Cleveland, Ohio, and a trauma-informed Yoga teaching certification from Prison Yoga Project. Xan’s practice is deeply rooted in physically and mentally fortifying communities through words, movement, and breath.
Founder + Board Chair
Lee Devi (they/ them)
Lee is a queer and nonbinary Yoga student and instructor. Through over fifteen years of Yoga practice and study, Lee strives to serve as a role model and increase LGBTQ+ representation in the Yoga and wellness community. Today Lee serves as a 500-hour Registered Yoga Instructor, Transformational Yoga Retreat Facilitator, and Executive Director of Queer Soul Alchemy. Lee's work integrates Yoga, Ayurveda, Astrology, and Spiritual Practices to support the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized people.