Congratulations Nia White Belt graduates; Crystal, Georgia, Payton, Jennifer, Pamela, Naomi, Dorit, Laura. Thank you Jayne for coming to retreat all the way from the UK. Thank you Barbara for retreating at Soma and supporting your son. Thank you Megan for flying in from Hawaii, supporting Helen and bringing a very special extra layer to the experience as you shared your heart, wisdom and teaching.
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
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 Megan, 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.
Dipping in the pool, relaxing in the sauna, submersing in the Cold Plunge, chatting around the table are all opportunities to connect and have a grand time.
S’mores were fabulous (so much so no photos were captured!)
The Team JAM was especially touching as EVERYBODY got up at taught a song.
Public classes were a wonderful way for regular participants to connect with and dance with the Nia White Belt Participants
ONLINE classes let folks from all over the world, including Helen’s Mum in England, to join us and get a feel for the fabulous vibes being created on and off the dance floor.
The donkeys and horses soon aligned with meal times and creating space, and patiently waited at the fences for attention and CARROTS!
Joe’s Mexican Fiesta Night is certainly a highlight with hats, decorations, festive music and more.
Congratulations Nia White 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 31st Nia White Belt Immersive Retreat here at Soma Ranch. Congratulations Nia White 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!”
and yes, if I had to pick a top favorite frame at Soma it would be this photo taken of our donkey called “Spirit”, captured by Nia White Belt Participant Laura.