Today we cross the finish line together

I (Helen Terry) am back in Vegas, running the 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) for St Jude today, Sunday, February 25th. Thank you everyone who has made a donation. As a St Jude Hero, I pledge to raise/donate $5000 each year. We have now reached this goal and raised it to $8000. There's plenty of time to join us and donate. The run begins at 5:00pm Sunday, Vegas time, that is 7:00pm US Central Time.

We'll cross the finish line together. I’ll have your names written on my arms and legs!

“I love the idea of y’all running with me,
together we cross the finish line.
On Race Day I’m writing the names of donors on my body;

$60 and above on my legs
$150 and above on my arms”

— Helen Terry, St Jude Hero

I choose to run for St. Jude Children's Hospital, for children with cancer, and their families.

We love St. Jude for many amazing reasons, including:

1. Financial Support

   Families NEVER receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - why? all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

2. Excellent Research

Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.

3. Resilient Tenacity

St. Jude won't stop until no child dies from cancer.

4. Share discoveries

St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.

We love supporting an organization who is committed to research and ensuring families with children with cancer don't have the added financial stress of bills while their little loved ones navigate treatment.

Personal Story

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an organization very close to my heart. Growing up I had a friend die from leukemia. When I moved to Houston a dear friend, called Liliana (who I named my daughter after) was at MD Anderson for an experimental research project in the hope she'd win her battle with cancer. The program gave Liliana 2 years of joy, including our fast and furiously fun friendship. Unfortunately she then declined suddenly and died from cancer.

Annual Commitment

This is a run and a pledge we have committed to annually. As I run I think of all my dear friends who have died from Cancer. I want to do my part to help KILL CANCER. The race is through the streets of Vegas. it's the one night they close down the traffic. We run down the strip with amazing lights, fabulous cheers from the crowd and live bands playing all along the course!

This year the names of each person who donates, $60 and above on my legs and $150 and above on my arms.

We Cross the Finish Line Together

I love sensing how y'all are running with me, together we cross the finish line. You can even track me as I run if you like! Click HERE to Track me. We've been raising funds every month at our 1st Cuppa Events, at our Soma Faith classes and special events throughout the year. Thank you Deb Kern for your part in the Soma Faith Sunday project, where you generously taught classes and allowed 100% to be donated to the cause.

“I could never put into words what St. Jude means to our family,” Katie says. “They saved my baby boy not once, but twice. The care, dedication and love that are in the hospital are phenomenal. St. Jude will forever hold a special place in my heart.”

— Katie Bruce, mother of Ryan

Finding Cures. Saving Children

Hi Friends, I’m heading towards the “Starting Line Village”. The race begins at 5pm Vegas Time. That is 7pm Texas Central US time! (and 1am in the morning for my Mum and Dad in England). We have reached our annual goal of $5000, thank you to the wonderful donors who have contributed so far. If you’d like to join us on the finish line and help EXCEED our expectations there is still time to donate. We would LOVE to see if we can exceed the $8171 that was raised last year……

Here’s the direct link to donate: https://bndfr.com/32mxz

Check the LIVE indicator below that shows the current amount raised in our “2023 fundraiser” = the 2024 RACE…

In 2021 71 people donated a total of $8150

In 2021

71 people

donated $8150

In 2022 88 people donated $8171

In 2022

88 people

donated $8171

Soma Ranch has chosen St. Jude’s as their charity partner since 2020. Together, thanks to generous support of community near and far, we’ve achieved our goal to raise at least $5000 every year: Finding Cures. Saving Children

During the year Soma Ranch offers coffee mornings, special events and classes.

At these events 100% of donations go towards our Finding Cures. Saving Children campaign.

Soma Ranch Co-owner, Helen Terry, runs the Vegas Rock n Roll Half Marathon in February, every year, as a “St. Jude Hero”, as the grand finale of our fundraiser.

Runners who fundraise for St. Jude while training for their race are part of a nationwide alliance against childhood cancer. They’re called St. Jude Heroes.

Many dear friends of Helen and Joe Terry, Nia and Soma Ranch have died from cancer: Dear friends like Liliana (who The Terry’s daughter is named after), Luana Anderson (who helped create and maintain the NiaMoves website as a volunteer), Bill Baun (MD Anderson Wellness Director), Helen’s mentor/ friend and first employee back in the early 1990s.

We are raising and running in memory of these remarkable people . We are on a mission to help find cures and save lives.

Let’s help Find Cures and Save Lives Together.

Here below is a photo from last year… I hope I finish as strong this time. Thank you, no matter what, we will be finishing the race together. I think of all y’all, the wonderful donors who have helped as reach our goal and help children with cancer.

Soma News

Helen & Joe on their way to Vegas 1/2 marathon

Howdy!

Thank you for all who attended our Sunday LOVE Jam. A beautiful heart-filled experience with some lovely feedback from regular participants on our 30 day challenge program.

Joe and Helen began a road trip on Wednesday and have now arrived safe and sound in Las Vegas anticipation of Helen running the Rock N Roll 1/2 marathon on Sunday, as a “St jude Hero”, part of our Soma Annual Soma Fundraiser. We’ve raised $4,577.02 so far… super close to our goal to raise $5000. Huge gratitude for all who have donated, together we will cross the finish line.

Meanwhile “back at the ranch” there’s an incredible team of teachers leading all the classes, sharing their wisdom, talent and big hearts. We had a laugh creating a mini share about what’s coming up for March, hope you can join us for the 30 day movement VARIETY challenge

Be well, with love from

Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.

Saturday Morning Personalizing Movement with Natasha

Saturday 2/10/24 Natasha Villeneuve is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Continuing our February Challenge of Love. We will focus on Personalizing Movement through the 3 planes of movement (Low, Middle, High) and 3 levels of intensity (1, 2, 3)

After 5 stages lesson Natasha will continue the focus into the 10:00am movement experience to a lovely mix of Nia music from Passion and Flow

FOCUS of 5 Stages: 3 Planes of Movement and Levels of Intensity

FOCUS of Nia Class: Personalizing Movement

INTENT: Listen to your body's way, needs and desires, allowing sensations to guide your movement through the three planes and levels. Measure, adapt and make conscious movement choices that offer you greater conditioning and/or healing.

ROUTINE: Passion Flow

TEACHER: Natasha Villeneuve

COMMENTS: The Three Planes are Vertical Measurements: High, Middle and Low, and are based on the distance between your Hara (center point in your pelvis) and the Earth. The Intensity Levels are 3 Horizontal Measurements: Core (Close to Body), Middle (Further from Body) and Reach (Furthest - Periphery). Playing and exploring the planes & levels by moving in various ranges (within your comfort level) personalizes your Nia experience. Have fun! :)

Kin 127: Blue Planetary Hand

Your Galactic Affirmation is:

I Perfect in order to Know

Producing Healing

I seal the Store of Accomplishment

With the Planetary tone of Manifestation

I am guided by the power of Vision

Thank you for joining me for class today! And thank you for being a part of this incredible community!

“ choose to delight myself today
by awakening my curiosity so that I will continue to learn
and grow, educating myself, for the highest place of
education is in my body”

— 5 Stages

Natasha Villeneuve 8:45am + 10:00am (CT)

Double HYBRID classes = 2 great choices:

1. Online via Zoom and/or

2. Enjoy a 24 hour replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $15, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the 30 Day Challenge 30 classes, 30 days $99 and receive the class as part of your package!

This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.

“Continuing Education for an adult is to go back to the non-thinking, pre-verbal experience of being curious and noticing in the senses,
“Does this feel better?”
“Does this feel comfortable?”
“Is this giving me Pleasure?”

— Nia 5 Stages

In the Nia 5 Stages, you are invited to a place of sensitivity that enables you to observe and release the sensation of stress and embrace the sensations of Dynamic Ease, Pleasure, and comfort. Beginning with the Nia 5 Stages class, which most often is described as a luxurious healing hour of setting the focus for the 10am movement experience that follows.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class. You can also find links for class at the top of our private Facebook Group, in “Featured": https://www.facebook.com/groups/helenterry

You are welcome to attend either class. And, when you’re able to attend both classes, something magic happens! The entire Nia 5 stages class is like a rich 60 minute introduction to the 10am Nia class, a beautiful compliment and super preparation.

In this gentle, self discovering, potentially healing Nia 5 stages experience

• your body gets to settle into and taste the Nia class focus

• your mind can learn new and novel information,

• your heart may open to receive more with fascination up and frustration down

• your spirit could be tickled and curious to experience more

Meanwhile Back at the Ranch...

While Helen is in Vegas running the 1/2 marathon for St Jude, the wonderful rock star teaching team have been providing excellent classes. What a gift to have a fabulous team of somatic educators who are generous with their wisdom, expertise and hearts.

Tuesday: Elaine taught a beautiful 30 min MTH Seated Nia Class

FOCUS: Loving our feet

INTENT: Linger in awe of our feet & all they can do

COMMENTS: Taking time to sink into our feet from a seated position. Let's focus on how different the heel lead, whole foot, ball of foot can feel from a chair. Spread your toes, check in with each joint. Celebrate the 7000 nerve endings in the bottom of each foot! Challenge your brain to play with same hand same foot, then opposite hand opposite foot throughout the class. Have FUN!

Wednesday: Irene led an amazing healing Feldenkrais experience

FOCUS: Sensing the details

INTENT: Opening the chest and improving balance and optimism

Typical results from this lesson are increased capacity to take a full breath, a more open chest, being stabler on each foot and feeling more sense of possibilities. Fun discussions at the end about experimenting with driving positions and learning how to learn.

Thursday: Gigi navigated the extra technology spaghetti teaching in person AND via zoom simultaneously

FOCUS: Loving our Base

INTENT: Loving feeling grounded

ROUTINE: Selections from Energi, Bloom, and more

Friday: Paul shared a 2GETHER, BLOOM, OPAL, REACH, PAUL “Fun Friday experience”

FOCUS: Sensation

INTENT: Love Your Body by receiving it’s communications

COMMENTS: All sensations (including the absence of sensation) are communications - stepping into a place of non judgmentally sensing our bodies, listening to their communications, can be an act of love

“All sensations (including the absence of sensation) are communications - stepping into a place of non judgmentally sensing our bodies, listening to their communications, can be an act of love”

— Paul Duff

and Saturday Natasha is leading Nia 5 Stages and 10am Nia with “Passion Flow” focusing on how to personalize movement utilizing the 3 planes of movement and levels of intensity.

Fun Snippets about March Variety Challenge

Enjoy a fun intro to our March Month of Variety Challenge with snippets from members of the Soma Rock Star Teaching team.

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30 Day “Journey with Movement”

Sale Price: $99.00 Original Price: $120.00

Join our ONLINE 30 day Soma class “Journey with Movement” for only $99

• Receive a gift; 30 Day “Journey with Movement” 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!

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 365 day journey with movement.

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Thank you CommUnity

Wow! thank you everybody who participated in the jam live or via this 24HR replay.

This Jam was one of the smoothest jams I’ve ever experienced ;-)

We set the teaching intent to keep the experience grounded, full of heart, with loving connection, Elaine opened the experience with a beautiful poem, we then flowed through all 7 cycles. The ending conversation with community was touching.

Enjoy:

• details of the structure, how we connected the experience with a development through the chakras

• spreadsheet of the playlist, including who taught what and when

• Apple and Spotify playlist download links

Thank you, with love from Helen and the Team.

Playlists

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oQqWqOI4wbbNNT1W3nOLD?si=YBUJXgyHSFurFDnLd6mh0g&pi=u-egoSjQxZSlyZ

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/soma-love-jam-2024/pl.u-q6EXt3yZJZ

Lovely Feedback from 30 Day Challengers

Team LOVE Jam, Sunday 2/28/24, 1pm

Thank you 30 day Challenges for your lovely feedback about your experience. We love hearing how this program helps, touches you and your life.

As we prepare for our community LOVE Jam. We wanted to take a moment to express our appreciation for all the amazing participants who have joined us for the 30-day challenge over the past 3 years.

“Nia brings light to my soul and Helen’s Nia class brings peace to my heart!❤️ I let go of anything that doesn’t serve me and bring in universal love!

I love how strong and healthy my body feels.”

— Linda C.

• whether you’ve been with us since the beginning, or you’re new to the group

• whether you popped in for a month or have sustained for years

• whether you came as a guest or your signed up for the year

• whether you show up live or choose to enjoy the replays…

Your dedication and commitment to your practice have been truly inspiring. We're so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your journey toward wellness and self-improvement.

The feedback we've received from y’all has been nothing short of fabulous. Your kind words and encouragement mean the world to us. It's incredibly rewarding to hear about the positive impact the challenge has had on your lives.

“Been enjoying the challenges since 9/23. Love the variety of teachers and classes. Has helped me to move my body more in new ways. I look forward to the daily recordings.”

— Stacy P.

Thank you for sharing your experiences and for being a part of our supportive community. We hope you can join us for the JAM this Sunday at 1pm

We're already looking forward to the next challenge and hope to see you all there!

With deep gratitude,
The Soma Ranch Team

“I’m loving the “heart” month
and getting to watching what we are eating, changing habits,
taking charge of our health,
and of course, dancing through life!
I am looking forward to this
great year of dancing with you all!

I love each and everyone on the team
and so blessed to have met everyone!

Hugs and Kisses to you all!
xoxoxo”

— Monica C.

“It is a joy dancing the Nia challenge. It makes my life come alive with color.”

— Jackie L.

“Best thing I ever did for myself. It has transformed my life”

— Kathy H,

“I am a 2 year subscriber to the 30 day challenge.
I like the flexibility offered by the daily classes,
but I don’t move every day.
I appreciate ALL of the energy
put into the classes that are presented.
Thanks to Helen and all of the teachers
who provide this holistic or wholistic approach
to support my wellness.”

— Steve V.

“The challenge lights up my life in many ways. Thank you Helen and Rock Stars!”

— Elizabeth M.

“Fun, Energizing, educational”

— Barbara C.

Soma News

Helen & Liliana hiking near Lake Cushman, WA.

Howdy!

Thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes, I’m back from a wonderful time with our daughter, Liliana, at “The Cabin”. Every time we retreat to this haven in the Olympic National Forest magical kingdom I feel even more in love.

I’m delighted to be back teaching Saturday morning classes with Nia 5 Stages “Awareness” and Queen Latifah “Sexi”. We’re getting excited about Sunday’s Rock Star 1pm LOVE Jam. (remember to sign up before midnight Saturday).

Joe and I begin a road trip next Wednesday to reach Vegas by 2/23/24 for the St. Jude 1/2 marathon, our Soma Annual Soma Fundraiser. We’ve raised $3,789.02 so far 75% of our goal to raise $5000.

We have 3 super Soma retreats coming up, the next being a 5 day “Find your Inner Magic” Women’s retreat.

Be well, with love from

Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.

3 Super Soma Retreats

We invite you to check out three upcoming Super Soma Retreats that cater to different interests and preferences.

1. Women's Wellness Retreat: Join us for a rejuvenating and empowering 5 day retreat designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. This retreat offers a variety of workshops, yoga sessions, boating, horse riding and activities tailored to promote holistic well-being.
2. Embodied Authentic Solar Eclipse Retreat: Immerse yourself in the joys of Soma Ranch while exploring embodied authenticity. This unique retreat invites participants to engage in movement, mindfulness practices, and self-exploration against the backdrop of a rare celestial event.
3. Readers Retreat: For those who seek tranquility and literary inspiration, our Readers Retreat provides the perfect opportunity to indulge in your love for books while surrounded by the serene landscape of Soma Ranch. Engage in meaningful discussions, readings, and quiet reflection.

We welcome you to join us for any or all of these exceptional retreats as we strive to create a nurturing space for personal growth and community connection.

LOVE Jam, 1pm Sunday 02/18/24

LOVE JAM, 1pm Sunday 02/18/24

We are offering an ONLINE Sunday LOVE JAM for EveryBody.

• FREE to all who have participated in any of our 30 day Monthly Challenges over the past 38 months!

• AVAILABLE to anyone else, who makes a donation to our Annual Soma St Jude Fundraiser.

All you need do is complete the following form BY SATURDAY 02/17/24 to receive the link for class on Sunday 02/18/24.

No strings or attachments. We simply would LOVE to connect with you and share the love of being part of this incredible journey.

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• All 30 Day challenges free (optional donation), Everybody else welcome (make a donation)

• The first 100 people to sign up can enjoy the class LIVE.

• EveryBody who registers will receive the 24HR replay.

Helen's Birthday Fundraiser Invitation to donate $1

In celebration of Helen’s Birthday we invite you to donate ONE DOLLAR to be part of our Annual Soma St Jude Fundraiser. If everybody on our newsletter donated $1, we’d far exceed our goal to raise $5000. We presently have raised about $3300.

St Jude (our annual fundraising campaign)

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Love Your Body, Love Your Life

Saturday 2/15, 10am

Helen Terry adapts the moves from a Nia routine called Sexi to the music of Queen Latifah and some special appearances from Santana.

Focus: Awareness

Intent: To feel fabulous

Regular class rates apply.

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events/sexi-2024-queen-latifah

Thursday 2/20, 10am

A Classic Nia Experience, originally choreographed by co-founder, Carlos Aya Rosas. Adapted and simplified by Helen Terry

Focus: 3 Body Weights

Intent: Mobilize the spine

Regular class rates apply.

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events/sexi-2024

Thursday 2/27, 10am

How wonderful to enjoy a movement class to celebrate our “month of LOVE”! One of the great things our classes is you don’t need a partner to come enjoy the dance! Of course you can bring friends if you like, yet how wonderful to be freely able to enjoy dance.

Our special class will focus on a “love affair” with the body. Exploring The Body’s Way, (as in the way your body was designed to move) with romantic music, we will dance the hour away with the intent to feel even more in love with our body by the end of class.

Regular class rates apply.

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events/valentines-2025

Friday 2/28, 8am

We are offering an ONLINE Friday LOVE JAM for EveryBody.

• FREE to all who have registered for a February Journey

• AVAILABLE to anyone else, who makes a donation to our St Jude Fundraiser.

All you need do is complete the following form, BY SATURDAY 02/17/24 No strings or attachments. We simply would LOVE to connect with you and share the love of being part of this incredible journey.

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events/2024/1/29/lovejam

Soma News

Team Soma Rock Star Teachers.

Howdy!

Co-Owners Joe and Helen Terry are delighted by the success off our annual Soma “off the track” Black retreat experience. Thank you to all who attended the retreat, public classes, special events and our monthly Cuppa (we raised $200)

The February challenge (the month of LOVE) has kicked off beautifully, Special guest, Erin Curren is teaching Saturday morning classes and we preparing for next weekend’s February 18th iRock Star Sunday 1pm Jam.

Be well, with love from

Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.

“Off the Track” Success

9 years ago, celebrating her 50th birthday, Helen chose to offer an “off the track” retreat experience. Not a Nia Belt training, instead a retreat for upper Nia Belts, an experience that includes an excellent review into Nia theory, fabulous opportunities for practice and plenty of time for community, creativity and fun.

This year the experience felt like a beautiful “full circle” completion. In Nia choreography we have a concept called “body centered clicks” = the right fit by accident. This retreat fondly named “Kaleidoscope” felt like many elements came together in perfect formation.

Thank you Angela, Cambrey, Emily Jane, Joy, Mary and Peggy for the brilliance, joy and care you brought to the experience.

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"Off The Track" Special Event Classes

Monthly Cuppa for St Jude

We had a lovely Birthday class followed by cuppa and cake to celebrate Helen’s birthday AND raise funds for St Jude.

Dear Kay, Peggy, Susannah, Emily Jane, Emily Jane, Joy, Kay, Becki, Cambrey, JoAnn, Mary, Kitt and Gigi.

Thank you for choosing to hang out after class on Monday for our “Monthly Cuppa”. We appreciate your generous donations to St Jude, today we raised $200.

Being able to relax, sit down outside, enjoy the weather and delightful conversations was a treat. These monthly connections are very special times. The opportunity to connect, learn more about each other, laugh and support was much appreciated.

We raised $200 for St Jude (our annual fundraising campaign)

“These monthly meetings are very important to me and other people in the group. I love and need the opportunity to connect and appreciate these special cuppas.”

— Chris, Nia White Belt + regular Soma Student

Our next “Monthly Cuppa” is Monday, March 11th

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Saturday Morning Body + Life Transformation with Erin

Saturday 2/10/24 Erin Curren is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Continuing our February Challenge of Love. We will focus on the love of learning, education and transformation.

After 5 stages lesson Erin will continue the focus into the 10:00am movement experience to a lovely mix of Nia music from Alive, Joy and Birth

FOCUS of 5 Stages: Body + Life Transformation

FOCUS of Nia Class: Loving growth

INTENT: Sense how subtle inner shifts lead to body + life transformation

ROUTINE: Alive+Joy+Birth Mix

TEACHER: Erin Curren

COMMENTS: I love how we grow here on Earth, along with all life... We don't grow in outer space! How does subtly shifting our awareness spark creativity and new possibilities? Sometimes simply saying a word out loud shifts our perception, or doing something at a different time of day, or with our non-dominant side. We grow in relationships with others. We grow in conversation, hearing ourselves and others process and respond. We are each other's mirrors! I love serving folks on the path of transformation, as a Nia teacher, a Life Coach and a Playback improvisor.

Questions:

• Am I willing to grow today?

• My body is always changing: what small shift do I sense in this moment?

• How might I use the 5 sensations of fitness to help me shift when I feel stuck?

• What expectations do I bring to my own growth? What assumptions?

• What if ... What if... What if...

• ...I embrace my own growth and others' with unconditional love?

Thank you for joining me for class today! And thank you for being a part of this incredible community!

Kin 113: Red Solar Skywalker

Your Galactic Affirmation is:

I Pulse in order to Explore

Realizing Wakefulness

I seal the Output of Space

With the Solar tone of Intention

I am guided by the power of Universal Water

I am a galactic activation portal ~ enter me.

“ choose to delight myself today
by awakening my curiosity so that I will continue to learn
and grow, educating myself, for the highest place of
education is in my body”

— 5 Stages

Erin Curren 8:45am + 10:00am (CT)

Double HYBRID classes = 2 great choices:

1. Online via Zoom and/or

2. Enjoy a 24 hour replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $15, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the 30 Day Challenge 30 classes, 30 days $99 and receive the class as part of your package!

This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.

“Continuing Education for an adult is to go back to the non-thinking, pre-verbal experience of being curious and noticing in the senses,
“Does this feel better?”
“Does this feel comfortable?”
“Is this giving me Pleasure?”

— Nia 5 Stages

In the Nia 5 Stages, you are invited to a place of sensitivity that enables you to observe and release the sensation of stress and embrace the sensations of Dynamic Ease, Pleasure, and comfort. Beginning with the Nia 5 Stages class, which most often is described as a luxurious healing hour of setting the focus for the 10am movement experience that follows.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class. You can also find links for class at the top of our private Facebook Group, in “Featured": https://www.facebook.com/groups/helenterry

You are welcome to attend either class. And, when you’re able to attend both classes, something magic happens! The entire Nia 5 stages class is like a rich 60 minute introduction to the 10am Nia class, a beautiful compliment and super preparation.

In this gentle, self discovering, potentially healing Nia 5 stages experience

• your body gets to settle into and taste the Nia class focus

• your mind can learn new and novel information,

• your heart may open to receive more with fascination up and frustration down

• your spirit could be tickled and curious to experience more

“My body may be a mystery, and yet through sensation
this mystery, this secret will reveal itself to me. . .
I need only to move, to slip into the mind of sensation, and to influence my choices with love, comfort and pleasure, for the pattern of creation and life is birthed from love”

— Nia 5 Stages

Filled with Gratitude

As we near the end of our first month in 2024, and prepare for February, our Soma “Love your Body, Love your LIFE” month, I am filled with gratitude.

Today was one of those classes that clicked. I’ve enjoyed almost every class I’ve taught for the past 30+ years. I often feel incredible joy as I dance to the music “leading people on”. And then there are days like today where everything clicks effortlessly together. I’m taken to a different time and space. Where I feel suspended in timeless, wrapped with joy, bathed in comfort, with incredible gratitude for my “job”, my class, our community, both ONLINE and in person here in the studio, at Soma Ranch.

Some of the dots that connected today:

• more than 95% of the ladies who show up for class have been coming for YEARS, some of them DECADES!

• more than 95% of the “Soma Ranch” regular attendees sign up for the year unlimited. They make a long term commitment. Their support, both financially and energetically, help sustain me.

• Becki (one of our regular local participants) brought a friend

• My Mum (in England) took the class ONLINE and I could see her on the wall of smiles dancing with us

• Several fellow teachers, who have their own classes to teach, and a plethora of choices for where/how they can take a class, attended my class.

• Folks online left sweet comments in the chat

• Folks in the room shared fabulous complimentary feedback

• We hovered in the waiting room, chatting, catching up, casting future get togethers = these women really care and connect :-)

Soma News

Team Soma Rock Star Teachers.

Howdy! and Holy Moly do we have a great month ahead of us here at Soma. Whether dropping by in person to the ranch, or hopping online via zoom, we’d love to see you and have a wonderful line up of classes, special events and retreats for you!

Today (Feb 1) Co-Owners Joe and Helen Terry kick off our annual Soma “off the track” Black retreat experience.

We have several public opportunities for you (including extra classes, get together and JAM) to get a little taste of the retreat and perhaps enjoying getting to meet some of the retreat attendees.

This coming Monday, Feb 3, is our Monthly Cuppa AND we’re celebrating Helen’s Birthday, there will be cake (thank you Emily S!)

Now’s a perfect time to sign up for February challenge (the month of LOVE). and save the date February 18th is our Rock Star Sunday 1pm Jam.

Be well, with love from

Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.

And here’s slides of what’s coming up…

Leap in to February

February is our month of LOVE and Helen’s birthday. We have classes and special events throughout these 29 days and encourage you to come check out the fabulous stuff there is for you to experience.

Consider signing up for the 29 day challenge to enjoy daily classes, connection and community.

Check out all the extra special classes and events during our annual Off The Track Retreat.

Rock Star TEAM Jam, Sunday 2/18, is where you can enjoy a wonderful selection of music, styles and personalities

Most of these classes are Triple HYBRID attend IN PERSON at Soma Ranch, via Zoom and/or 24HR replay upon request. = 3 great choices:

1. In Person at Soma Ranch

2. LIVE Online via Zoom and/or

3. Enjoy a 24 hour replay

This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class.