Congratulations Nia Brown Belt graduates; Amanda, Caroline, Gigi, Heather, Liz, Mary and Susan. Gratitude to repeaters Angela, Marti and Lesa. Big thank you to Peggy and Lila who attended and retreated for part of the week, enjoying meals, some blue belt session reviews and joys.
The following photos give “favorite frames” of what happens at Soma Ranch.
A favorite joy to witness is the life long, deep and meaningful friendships that are fostered during an immersive Nia Training retreat at Soma Ranch
Celebration photo on the fence at the end of a Nia 7 day training is a precious moment in time, shared with Soma Ranch and Nature in all their glory
As a Nia trainer, standing in the center of our circle at graduation I feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to be in the presence of such amazing humans who have been present, kind and vibrant throughout their training
At the Nia Brown belt the special extra photo under “The Brown Belt” tree is incredibly symbolic of growth. This was the 10th Nia Brown belt training hosted at Soma Ranch. At the first Debbie Rosas presented Helen (and Soma Ranch) with a 3 foot oak tree. The tree is now 10 times it’s size!
Enjoying non alcoholic sparkling cider, witnessing the bubbles, hearing the fizz, giggling out our accomplishments is a sweet part of our graduation traditions.
Joe is an artist with food, he provides fun visual yummy surprises at our graduation lunch. Like the Soma Ranch logo cut from a red bell pepper on top of guacamole and the Nia logo stenciled from paprika on top of home made hummus.
Thank you Gigi, as a regular returning helpful participant, your role as joyful photographer is much appreciated.
Something we LOVE about trainings and our adaptable tables in the dining hall, is the ability to all sit around the same table on the last meal. One by one we share favorite frames experienced from the Nia training week together, from life changing to laughable moments, the shares blend together into a beautiful, most touching, closing sharing circle.
Congratulations Nia Brown Belts:
Amanda returns to the Seattle area inspired to continue her journey with Nia. She’s booked to return for the Nia White Belt in July. “i love the serendipity of the timing, how these trainings worked out and I love learning from Helen, taking the belts at Soma Ranch, and Joe’s kindness and cooking too of course.
Caroline returns Ottawa Canada, ready to integrate the Nia Brown Belt principles to her life and profession as a Crystal Holistic Boutique owner. “I experienced the Nia 5 Stages with Helen 10 years ago and have had Soma Ranch on my bucket list ever since, this was a dream come true” “Thank You ALL for being such a wonderful bunch. I truly felt this to be a beautifully supportive, welcoming and nourishing group experience. I felt like I was in a cocoon of love and healing movement ❤️ Til we meet again…”
Heather returns to Louisville KY. She has attended Soma Ranch each year for White, Blue, 5 Stages and now Brown. She loved being in community, balancing connecting with folks around the world with precious quiet time. She enjoys having the opportunity to relax, dance and immerse in the Nia experience.
Angela shares “Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I enJOYed every moment of this journey together tremendously”
Marti traveled all the way from Africa to be with us. She shares “Thank you for all the wonderful moments and memories made. I am so grateful to each of you for making our BB experience so expansive and beautiful”
Susan returns to Palo Alto, CA after her second time at Soma Ranch, the first was for her Blue Belt in May, 2022. She is now ruminating about taking the Black Belt in 2024, which was not in "her realm of possibilities prior to her participation in the awesome" Brown Belt training. She is also ruminating about her "rich and multi-layered experience with a lovely group of women with whom she was inspired to continue her journey with Nia."
Congratulations Nia Brown Belts. What an honor to share this experience with you at Soma Ranch, for friendships to deepen and opportunities to open.
Dreams come true as we celebrate our 10th Nia Brown Belt Immersive Retreat here at Soma Ranch. Congratulations Nia Brown Belts! YOU inspire, support and encourage us to keep on keepin’ on at Soma Ranch.
Now, as we say in Texas “y’all come back and see us soon now, y’ah here!”