Yoka

At the age of 25 years, Yoka had finished her studies in literature, yet felt that there was more to life than dreaming among the pages of books. She knew that there was so much more to explore, so much more to express, if only she could find a way to bring the dreamlands hidden within her out into the world.

She first met Solrak in 2009 in Mexico. One year later they were in Barcelona, where Yoka was inspired to unleash her colors by dancing in the air. Through the aerial silks, her connection with the wind was born. In Berlin, she poured her spirit into the rebirth of Fuego Rojo, as the fire needs wind to whip its magical flames high into the air. She thus learned to fly with her feet on the ground under the guiding hand of Abuelito Fuego. Now she writes her stories on the stage of life and weaves the magic of the Fuego Rojo dream.

Since Yoka discovered she could express herself through art, she realized that everything is possible – that you always have a choice. She found strength and talents inside of her that she never knew were there. She started believing in herself and realized what a magnificent instrument the body is – you just have to learn how to play it.

She realized that in art, time does not exist. Everybody has their own rhythm. There is no competition in art, rather it is all about bringing out what lies inside of you. In this huge world there is a place for everybody to express themselves in their own unique and different ways.

Like a child we can always learn new things, if we just leave the fear of being a beginner behind. We were all beginners at one point, and so will we be again. But let us not forget that we all have the potential to be great teachers and that we have much to share with others.

Yoka´s vision is to inspire people to step away from the expectations of others and to do what they really love without fear; to discover the talents they have inside and to wake up their passion.

We are all artists. We all can fly.