Each month for 2024 we feature a New Fun Challenge (See full list below).
For the month of August welcome to our focus of "BASE". The beginning of a 3 month series that takes us on a “journey through the body” with monthly foci BASE, CORE then UPPER.
Focus: Foundation, Steps & Stances
Intent: Ground, the hands that touch the earth
Sign up: https://www.somaranch.com/booking/challenge
All 30 classes are provided online via Zoom.
The August Challenge “The BASE” is all about the foundation of systemic movement. Providing you with classes that provide exploration of
steps, stances,
how to ground our body through our feet and
sense these incredible feet, sensing them as the hands that touch the earth.
Some class Foci will explore the essentials of Foundational BASE movement, for example
Sense the stability of your feet as the firm foundation for the mobility of your body.
Sense the 7,000 nerve endings in each foot like fascinating messengers who provide a wealth of fabulous information
Sense the 3 arches of your feet (inner, outer, transverse)
“Isolate to Integrate” sense the 3 part movement of your heel lead “ReLaX”
Other classes will explore duality and contrast between foundational principles, for example.
Steps and Stances, sense the stillness of stances and the motion of steps becoming aware of the Body’s way of simultaneous stability and mobility of the body
Sense how we step like “Dancing through life” and Stance like a “Living Meditation”
Sense the relationship between your hip, knee and ankle joints
A month to help
improve your competence and confidence of your base moves
you understand more about the anatomy, biomechanics and structure of your Base
feed your brain with new novel and fascinating information and experiences
stimulate health and well being throughout your body and life
provide balance and a holistic approach to fitness and movement
enhance your dance with safety, comfort and pleasure
The “challenge” will provide a variety of modalities including Nia, Moving to Heal, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, 52 Moves, Move IT, offered by a stellar team of teachers, Helen Terry + Rock Stars and Special Guests. How to give gratitude for being able to move, feel vibrant, healthy and well, from an abundance of choice and variety.
Would you like to join us? Gain support and encouragement from a lovely welcoming community? Be inspired to develop a daily practice of self care through movement.
https://www.somaranch.com/booking/challenge
When you sign up for the August 30 day challenge by July 28th you can bring a friend for FREE!
Receive 30 classes that include: 30 mins, 60 mins, Nia, Nia 5 Stages, Feldenkrais, Fabulous Rock Stars and Saturday Special guests.
Program includes Support, Coaching, Education, Community, Connection and lots of laughs along the way.
All for $99.
The Base of the Body include:
Feet
Ankles
Knees
Thighs
Hip Joint
The 27 Base moves of Nia are:
A. Feet Techniques
Heal lead
whole foot
ball of foot
releve
rock around the clock
squish walk
duck walk
toes in, out, parallel
B. Stances
Closed Stance
Open Stance
A Stance
Sumo Stance
Bow Stance
Cat Stance
C. Steps
Sink and Pivot Table Wipe
Step back on the Ball of the Foot
Cross Front
Cross Behind
Travel in Directions
Lateral Travel
Cha Cha Cha
D. Kicks
Front Kick
Side Kick
Back Kick
Knee Sweep
Join our ONLINE 30 day Soma class “CHALLENGE” for only $99
Receive a gift certificate; “30 Day Challenge with Helen & Friends” to give to anyone new to the program. (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 28th of the PREVIOUS MONTH)
Receive LIVE classes + Enjoy 24 hour replays
30 classes (Nia, 52 Moves, Feldenkrais, Moving to Heal, Ageless Grace)
3 x 30 min 8am Classes + 3 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time)
1 Weekly Nia 5 stages healing class
Great Beginners Introduction to Nia
Feel supported and stay motivated
Learn more about Nia
Learn the 52 moves of Nia
Learn about Nia 5 stages
Experience Feldenkrais Method
Experience Ageless Grace
Receive information about anatomy
Develop a healthy regular practice
Meet people from all over the world!
Be part of a fabulous community
Connect, cheer and encourage
Supportive Private Facebook Group.
Adapt to Your Body’s Way and Life
Learn about The Body’s Way
Combine LIVE class + 24 hour replays
Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 30 days!
When bringing a guest for free for the month thank you for completing the following form. The only information required is your Name and Email address, your Guest’s Name and Email address, and confirmation that your guest is new to the 30 day challenge. The other information is optional (helpful when available). Then scroll to the bottom and click submit.