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Getting to know each other at the Nia White Belt Retreat at Soma Ranch

Howdy from Soma Ranch!

We are having a BLAST with the Nia White Belt “Art Of Sensation” training retreat and would love you to join us for public classes and special events. You are encouraged to attend classes (ONLINE, in person or via the 24HR Replay)

Be well, with love from

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

Sensuous Healing

Helen Terry leads both Saturday morning class this week; 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and 10:00am Nia Classic (Central US Time).

Helen brings a beautiful relaxed presence, with a grounded approach, her voice and phrases are delicious, she moves wonderfully and brings a special joy to the experience. We hope you’re able to enjoy one of her favorite Saturday morning “double scoop” experiences.

Focus: Sensuous Healing

Intent: Felt sense of healing energy that relaxes and nurtures your body, with benefits similar to meditation.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class. The link is the same each week.

“when you are under the
‘spell of the sensuous,’
all 75 trillion of your cells relax and expand,
they actually radiate energy like the sun.”

— David Abram “The Spell of the Sensuous,”

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

“The sensation of sensuous is about calm, peace, harmony, flow. Sensuous is the first sensation we feel when we’re born, when we’re held, when we’re brought to the breast, when we’re physically close to another human being –it’s very personal, it’s very safe – it’s has nothing to do with being turned on, or sexuality.”

— Nia 5 Stages

Special Public Classes during Nia Art of Sensation Retreat

You are invited to join us for some very special public classes during our upcoming Nia Art of Sensation 7 day retreat. Regular Class Rates apply for all opportunities. Links for classes are sent automatically as soon as you register, with the exception of Tuesday email info@somaranch.com for the link to attend Nia Express “Shine Simple Kata”.

Sign up for our 30 day challenge and attend all these classes AND more for only $99.

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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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Wonderful Public Class during the Nia Brown Belt Retreat at Soma Ranch

Howdy from Soma Ranch!

To those of y’all in the US we hope you have enjoyed your July 4th celebrations and get togethers. Joe and I had the delight of enjoying lunch with Kitt Taylor, who began taking classes with Helen when she was pregnant, 28 + years ago!.

Although the Brown belt is in our “rear view mirror” we continue to have ripples of joy when remembering moments and we cherish these special memories.

We’ve begun our July challenge and now is a great time to step in and join us. Our theme for the month is Awareness, the sensations of fitness and having a sensational time! Check out the daily class schedule included below.

Thank you all who came out for our Community Monthly Cuppa we raised $20 towards our St Jude annual fundraiser and had a grand time.

Our Nia White Belt Retreat (July 11 - 17). begins on Thursday. We are close to SOLD OUT for the 7 day retreat, with 10 guests booked. You are encouraged to attend classes (ONLINE or in person) and let us know ASAP if you’d like to enjoy a day spa with lunch experience during this special week.

We have had a cancellation at the cabin, and Aug 6 - 11 is open. Please let us know ASAP if you’d like to book a retreat at our Hiker’s Retreat by Lake Cushman in the Beautiful Pacific NorthWest (Near Seattle).

Be well, with love from

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

The Voice of Mobility and Stability

Helen Terry leads both Saturday morning class this week; 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and 10:00am Nia Classic (Central US Time).

Helen brings a beautiful relaxed presence, with a grounded approach, her voice and phrases are delicious, she moves wonderfully and brings a special joy to the experience. We hope you’re able to enjoy one of her favorite Saturday morning “double scoop” experiences.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class. The link is the same each week.

“The Body’s Way demands simultaneous Mobility and Stability”

— Nia

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

“Dynamic Ease in Stability feels like you are “on top of the world””

— Nia 5 Stages

AO - Different Space - Bob Holroyd

Do you sometimes feel like a fish swimming upstream? recently as we’ve begun at looking at what semi retirement may look like, clearing, cleaning, checking finances, doing taxes, catching up in general and “having my moments”. Then life happened!  The recent Nia Brown Belt helped to swirl and inspire me into an upward spiral, in awe of how the flow of life, connection and synchronicity can come together with miraculous ease, for something magical to happen. For me I see this as an ever confirming moment of how there has to be a God! and I surrender, with abundant joy and deep gratitude, to the One with a master plan. All of this has inspired me to lead AO this Saturday. A firm favorite with a fun story.

Fun story…. Almost a decade ago, when planning a special event with an amazing Nia Teacher, Jo Turner, she shared “there’s a musician I know called Bob Holroyd, he's a friend of mine and I was wondering if we could invite Bob to see Nia to his music".  I LEAPED out of my seat, "Ha! there's a classic Nia routine (one of my favorites) called AO, originally created by Nia Co Founder, Carlos Aya Rosas. The entire playlist comes from "Different Space", an album by none other than… Bob Holroyd!!”

And so it was - I lead a movement experience with about 35 Nia dancers, to the music of Bob Holroyd and he participated with us! Some folks brought drums and instruments to join in the fun and the whole “event” turned out to be a most remarkable Nia class experience which came about with the most amazing ease. I felt like a happy salmon swimming along with the flow of the river, thoroughly enjoying the ride.

My parents attended, and got to witness me teaching (which often brings my lovely Mum to tears) and I felt honored how they chose to join in the dance. Beyond my wildest dreams I met Bob and had the opportunity to share how his music inspires me, and so many folks around the world, who love to dance to his amazing artistry. One of my favorite moments was, while many ladies were enthusiastically chatting about their experience, having a private moment, hanging out having a very “geeky” conversation, with Bob Holroyd, about how his music, matched the moves and more…

Listen to the music here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezv-lKQKQN8

For more information about Bob Holroyd visit  http://www.bobholroyd.com

Entertain joining us for class via ZOOM or request 24HR replay.

A Different Space was Bob's third album, and the first on the US Six Degrees label. Released to critical acclaim it featured the cult classic African Drug. Previously remixed by pioneering DJs Coldcut, this version is actually Bob's own remix of the original track, which first appeared on Fluidity & Structure. Since the release of A Different Space, Bob's music has seen a surge of licencing which has seen tracks from the album appearing on at least 50 compilations including Ministry of Sounds Pure Global Chillout, Francois K's The Essential Mix, Coldcut'sJourneys by DJs, Buddha Beats, and Claude Challe 's Sun. The track The Sheer Weight of Memory also appears in the Wayne Wang film The Centre of the World.

2 for 1: Sade "Lovers Rock" to Nia Routine AO

Fondly called “Flounce” this routine begins and ends with the same song. A fun way to deliver the promise. Notice how you feel in the song at the beginning of the routine, then notice how you feel at the end with the same song. In Nia we define Self Healing as any thing that feels better. If you notice anything feels better, recognize this as self healing and give body gratitude.

Focus: At the beginning of class I introduce the concept flow and bounce, how the body thrives on the dynamic ease. We physically get a sense of shifting our connective tissue by softly moving arms in the circle. We Step In with a question. Choose to step in with what will serve you best for class: flow or bounce.

Cycle 3 Warm Up: In the first song we play with rhythm and flow through the 13 joints, starting with one side, then the other, the whole body. The next few songs follow the choreography to AO, sometimes tight sometimes loose. In Slave Song, the peak of Cycle 4* Get Moving*, I play with the concept of bouncing a ball like playing basketball and acting as if we have high level skills :-). The songs progressively move into flounce (a combinations of flowing and bouncing). Lovers Rock is my favorite song, rich words, music and something magical comes through from flow, bounce and flow. My favorite song for choreography is Immigrant: simple bounce, flow and flounce moves that work forwards, back, lateral and diagonal travel in directions.

At the end of class we often Step Out with a 2 question quiz:

1. what do you choose to step out with to serve you in your day best, flow or bounce?

2. what do you choose to step out with to serve you well if you can choose flow, bounce OR flounce.

Sade Lovers Rock

By Your Side

4:35

Flow

4:34

King Of Sorrow

4:53

Somebody Already Broke My Heart

5:01

All About Our Love

2:41

Slave Song

4:14

The Sweetest Gift

2:19

Every Word

4:04

Immigrant

3:49

Lovers Rock

4:15

It’s Only Love That Gets You Through

3:54

By Your Side

4:35

Thank you Monthly Cuppas for St Jude

Our monthly “Community Cuppa” was a wonderful time for connection, conversation and support. Thank you Susanna, Kay, Peggy, Gigi and Cynthia. We LOVED Gigi being able to join us from College Station and thank you Kay for the delicious fresh peaches from a local farm.

This event is a fundraiser for our ““Soma Charity Partner”. All donations collected go towards St. Jude. We raised $30 for our 2024 fundraiser and we are 13% there with a total of $627!

2024 Fundraiser Campaign

We truly appreciate these wonderful women and the community connection…

Our next “Monthly Cuppa” is Monday, August 5th.

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Every dollar donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital counts! Take a look at some of the possibilities that your effort could provide to the kids and families of St. Jude.

• Infant Care Supplies for 10 Babies: $50
  These supplies help parents and nurses care for babies in treatment and include items like diapers, baby bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, footies and heel warmers.

• Wagon: $70
  Wagons can make traveling through the halls of St. Jude easier for parents and more fun for a young child.

• Parties to celebrate birthdays, holidays and "coming off chemo": $75
  St. Jude provides parties, decorations, cakes and more to keep spirits high during the holidays and to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and a child's completion of chemotherapy treatment.

• Creative Toys: $100
  Play is an essential part of every child's life, and it's important for the children to have fun as often as possible. At St. Jude, colorful, toy-filled play areas are just as plentiful as exam rooms.

• Delicious Meals: $210
  St. Jude provides meal cards so that patients and families can enjoy the comfort and convenience of good, nutritious meals in the Kay Kafe, our cafeteria.

• One Day of Oxygen: $447
  Oxygen is key to keeping the immune system strong. A gift of oxygen can help a young body thrive and help fight cancer at the cellular level.

• Child-sized Wheelchairs: $700
  These special wheelchairs help children move easily through St. Jude.

• Airfare for a parent and child: $1,000 Average
  For a patient referred to St. Jude, the hospital covers the cost of airfare for a child and one parent or guardian.

2023 Fundraiser Campaign

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Wonderful Nia Brown Belt Retreat at Soma Ranch

Howdy from Soma Ranch!

Our Nia Brown Belt Retreat week was amazing. Thank you everyone who came to the training, retreat, day retreat, lunch and classes. There was a wonderful flow between each person, each experience and how folks came in and out.

Big thank you to Special Guest Teacher, Erin, who is teaching Saturday morning classes with Psoas and Mystery.

We’ve opened up registration for the July challenge and encourage you to sign up by TODAY to be able to bring a friend for free. Our theme for the month is Awareness, the sensations of fitness and having a sensational time! This coming week we have our Community Monthly Cuppa on Monday, July 1 and Thursday, July 4th, a special 30 min 10am class on ZOOM with Paul Duff.

During our special Nia White Belt Retreat (June 20 - 26). Come enjoy an over night retreat, a day retreat or drop in for classes. Everyone is encouraged to attend classes (ONLINE or in person).

The July Nia White Belt is also filling up nicely. With 9 people already registered, now is the time to let us know if you would you like to join us.

And if you are dreaming (like us) of cooler temperatures please consider booking a retreat at our Hiker’s Retreat by Lake Cushman in the Beautiful Pacific NorthWest (Near Seattle).

Be well, with love from

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

30 Min Zoom Class with Paul Duff on July 4th

Paul Duff 10am (Central US Time)

Enjoy a fabulous music, movement and magic experience, lead by Paul Duff

Come dance with us to songs that celebrate this day and inspire freedom.

The “4th July” special class has become an annual tradition for over 2 decades! And we’d love you to join us. Kick off your July 4th 2024 celebrations with an invigorating, encouraging and inspiring experience with Paul.

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

This class is ONLINE:

Join us online via Zoom and/or

Enjoy a 24 hour replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $20, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the July Challenge and receive the class as part of your package!

A 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.

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

Dreaming of Cooler Temperatures

Are you looking for a cool escape? Plan ahead and secure your spot at Hiker’s Cabin, Lake Cushman, Washington. With Houston weather nudging towards triple digits with no cold front in the forecast, do you (like us) dream of cooler temperatures? Our 2 bedroom, 2 bath Pacific Northwest cabin is a lovely haven for a retreat away from the heat. With accommodation for up to 6, you’ll find some similar trusted “Soma Ranch like” features. For example a lovely new hot tub, fabulously stocked kitchen, attention to detail, super maintained property, everything sparkling clean with comfy and appealing decor.

This summer, our cabin was 95% fully booked by May, leaving many friends unable to reserve their desired dates. We currently have availability in early September for you to experience a relaxing getaway. Contact us to book now or pencil in your dates for summer 2025 and ensure you don't miss out on a chance to unwind at our COOL tranquil property.

We’d love to share this special magical place with you. We offer a special “friends n family” rate for those who book directly.

Saturday Morning Psoas & Mystery with Erin

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

Saturday 6/29/24 Erin is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

With our June Challenge of Freedom for Creativity, Erin has curated 2 lovely experiences…

DAY  29 - Freedom to Stimulate Body Centered Creativity

Nudge you out of habit--TAI CHI, slowing down, does this for me! This Saturday explore how to discover your authentic, creative self--as ever, an unfolding happens during class between stepping in and stepping out, in which we see ourselves and sense ourselves in new waysfeed your brain with new, novel and fascinating information and experiencesgo on a hero's/heroine's journey, discover new places in your imagination and emotions, in the telling of your journey...stimulate health and well being throughout your body and life--all the goodness of Nia's 52 movesauthenticity ~ explore you doing what you dothrough the story of a journey through different landscapes, with different encounters of elements, animals, inner delights, and more

FOCUS, 5 STAGES: how psoas relates to stability in the core, which is challenged and strengthened along the hero's journey! ;)

FOCUS "MYSTERY" 10AM: creative imagining, visual storytelling

INTENT: connect to your own journey of discovery

ROUTINE: MYSTERY

MUSIC: NIA SOUNDS MYSTERY

TEACHER: Erin

Kin 252: Yellow Overtone Human

Your Galactic Affirmation is:

I Empower in order to Influence

Commanding Wisdom

I seal the Process of Free Will

With the Overtone tone of Radiance

I am guided by the power of Universal Fire

A 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.

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.

“Nudge you out of habit—TAI CHI, slowing down, does this for me! ”

— Erin Curren

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

Monthly Cuppa for St Jude

Our monthly “Community Cuppa” is a super time to visit Soma Ranch. Please join us for this lovely local community get together, on July 1 at 11am after class. This event is a fundraiser for our ““Soma Charity Partner”. All donations collected go towards St. Jude. We will be celebrating Summer and all the bright things happening in and around our community.

Enjoy Coffee or Tea, Health snacks, Fabulous conversation, and Great Company. This month we’ll be celebrating the grand finale of our annual fundraiser.

You’ll get to meet some fabulous local ladies (and sometimes men) who love to dance and leave feeling inspired. You’re welcome, and encouraged, to bring friends!

Entertain coming early to enjoy a “double scoop!” Dance at the 10am Nia Class before Cuppa at 11am.

If you prefer to dip your toe rather than dive in, you are welcome to sit and watch the Nia Class..

“After reading about the
monthly community cuppa,
and seeing the photos,
in the newsletter for years
I had a surreal experience,
to be attending in person”

— Caroline, Nia Brown Belt

Our next “Monthly Cuppa” is Monday, June 3, 2025.

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Congratulations Nia Brown Belts

Congratulations Nia Brown Belt graduates; Jules, Julie, Natasha. Gratitude to repeaters Gigi, Sue and Lesa. Big thank you to Angela, Sarah, Gerise, Peggy and Krista who attended and retreated for part of the week, enjoying meals, some brown 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 usually an incredibly symbolic of growth. This year we were so in the flow we neglected this detail (Helen plans to photo shop a “recreation”) This was the 11th 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 11 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 Natasha, as a member of our teaching team and 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. 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 11th 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!”

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Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In$75 | 5 class pass$130 | 10 class pass$60 | Day Retreat$25 | Lunch or Dinner$25 | Sauna$96 | 60 Min Massage$145 | 90 Min Massage

$20 | Drop In $75 | 5 class pass $130 | 10 class pass $60 | Day Retreat $25 | Lunch or Dinner $25 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

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Nia Brown Belt Graduation

Congratulations FABULOUS Nia Brown Belts. You showed up, you shared, you shined, you succeeded. May you be returning home inspired, filled with energy and memories to enhance you dance and live your life fully.

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 11th 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!”

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In$75 | 5 class pass$130 | 10 class pass$60 | Day Retreat$25 | Lunch or Dinner$25 | Sauna$96 | 60 Min Massage$145 | 90 Min Massage

$20 | Drop In $75 | 5 class pass $130 | 10 class pass $60 | Day Retreat $25 | Lunch or Dinner $25 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

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JULY Challenge of Sensational Movement

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Each month for 2024 we feature a New Fun Challenge (See full list below).

For the month of July welcome to our focus of "Sensation"

Focus: Sensation in Movement

Intent: Taste the flavors of fitness with joy and community

Sign up: www.somaranch.com/booking/challenge

All 30 classes are provided online via Zoom.

The July Challenge “Sensation in Movement” is all about sizzling sensations and joy of movement. Providing you with classes that provide tastes of the flavors of fitness we often in Nia call the FAMSS; Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, Stability.

Some classes will explore the benefits of one of these sensations for example

• Flexibility, where we will explore the sensation of energy out, like laser beams extending down and through our bones, with the intent to feel lighter and longer.

• Strength, where we will explore the sensation of energy in, with muscles like sponges squeezing and releasing in and around our bones, with the intent to feel taller and stronger.

Other classes will explore duality and contrast between these sensations, for example.

• Mobility and Stability, where we will explore the sensation of balanced motion through the Body’s way of simultaneous stability and mobility of the body

• Agility and Stability, where we will explore the sensation of start and stop action in motion in relationship with the support of body and mind stability

• Flexibility and Strength, were we will explore the duality, and motion of, movement into and away from the body

A month to help

• improve your fitness

• 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.

Duality Foci will include:

strength | flexibility

mobility | stability

agility| mobility

flexibility | stability

stillness | motion

doing | non-doing

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 July 30 day challenge by June 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 Nia Sensations of Fitness include:

• Flexibility

• Agility

• Mobility

• Strength

• Stability

Other dynamics to be explored include Stillness, Balance and Force

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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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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.

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For the Record, Owner Joe Terry is an amazing creative constructive craftsman at Soma Ranch.

Howdy from Soma Ranch!

Our Nia Brown Belt Retreat week begins today! (Thursday)

Joe is like Santa, making his lists, checking them twice to be sure of feeding the 6 full time guests and 5 “drop in for mini retreat” Guests and 3 “day spa with Lunch” guests. Check out this amazing “table seating” sign Joe created. Maybe we’ll move into the creative wedding business!

Our June 30 day Movement challenge continues, with some lovely feedback and comments. We’ve opened up registration for the July challenge and encourage you to sign up by the 28th to be able to bring a friend for free.

Helen is continuing the creativity theme this week. With Brown Belt, Full Moon, and Solstice all coming together, we’ve opened up the Fun Friday Blue Monkey to YOU. Check out more information about how to Embrace New Beginnings Under the Summer Solstice Full Moon from Dr Deb Kern. Here’s a summary of classes this week:

• Fri 08:00am Full Moon Solstice Blue Monkey

• Sat 08;45am Nia 5 Stages “Spirals”

• Sat 10:00am “Afro Celt”

• Sun 05:00pm Soma Faith “Kaleidoscope”

• Mon 10:00am Nia “ChakraDancer”

As we turn the half way point on 2024 the Soma Teaching Team celebrate how as individuals and as a group we continue to flourish, grow and enjoy the challenge process. This week Natasha taught an incredible Nia 5 Stages experience, while Paul continues to evolve with excellence in his “Fun Friday” experiences (check back next week for video). We’re unsure what we will do after 2024, however we are ferociously determined and inspired to continue to grow in 2024. We’d love you to join us.

During our special Nia Brown Belt Retreat (June 20 - 26). Come enjoy an over night retreat, a day retreat or drop in for classes. Everyone is encouraged to attend classes (ONLINE or in person).

The July Nia White Belt is also filling up nicely. With 8 people already registered, we’ve decided to gift everybody who signs up for the course with the June 30 day challenge. A perfect way to bring ease, connection and joyful anticipation of our time together. Would you like to join us?

Interest in our Budapest Retreat in November during the Nia Blue Belt has been very popular. We have expanded to create 2 experience choices.

(1) enjoy traveling with Helen to Budapest during the November Nia Blue Belt.

(2) enjoy traveling with Helen through Europe, (London, Bristol, Budapest, Vienna, Prague) enjoying Nia classes and special events, getting to meet several local communities and having a grand time. Be sure to email helen@somaranch.com if you are curious to learn more.

Be well, with love from

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

ChakraDancer

Monday, June 24, 10am enjoy a Chakra Movement Meditation with Helen Terry ONLINE, In Person or Via 24HR Replay

Chakra Movement Meditation 2024

$20.00

Enjoy a magical, multi media, meditative movement experience, with 7 songs from the ChakraDancer CD. Experience:

• modulating through the 7 tones of the 7 charkas,

• illuminated by the light of the chakra through the room,

• guided through choreography specifically designed to align with each chakras.

The simple moves, and rich experience, provide you with an opportunity to

• relax your thinking mind,

• find pleasure in your moves and

• delve into healing for your Soma (Body Mind & Soul).

Regular Class Rates Apply

Fantastic Intro to Nia 5 Stages

Check out this fabulous introduction to Nia 5 Stages by Soma Ranch Rock Star Teacher, Natasha Villeneuve. We’ve edited the clip to give you the beginning and the end of the class to give you a feel for the experience.

Please entertain joining us any (or every!) Saturday at 8:45am (Central Time).

Each year we cover all the foundational 52 Nia 5 stages lessons. This coming Saturday Helen is teaching Nia 5 Stages “Spiral” class. The weekly Saturday Nia 5 stages is always included in the 30 day movement challenges.

Each year we provide all 52 NIa 5 stages lessons. One every Saturday at 8:45am). Here’s the schedule for class for all of 2024.

“The Five Stages Training takes a focused look at Nia’s integrative movement practice based on 5 developmental stages of the human experience, from embryonic to walking. When incorporated, these five movement stages have the power to holistically facilitate optimal alignment as well as improve function and comfort in the body.”

— Nia Technique

Soma Faith Kaleidoscope

Sunday 06/23/24 Soma Ranch Co-Owner, Helen Terry, is leading a special Soma Faith Dance at 5pm Helen’s latest “work in progress”, Kaleidoscope.

A fabulous class where we explore the relationship between the many parts of us (Body, Mind, Emotion, Spirit), with the many parts of our body (Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Skin) to express movement from the inside out, heart to hands, earth to heaven, with the intent to feel relaxed, expressive and fulfilled.

“ka·lei·do·scope
/kəˈlīdəˌskōp/
a constantly changing pattern
or sequence of objects or elements.
”the dancers moved
in a kaleidoscope of color””

— Oxford Dictionary

Soma Faith Class

from $5.00

Welcome to Soma Faith 5pm Sunday “Pop Ups” at Soma Ranch. These special Sunday events don’t happen every week. Please email helen@somaranch.com if you’d like to be including in the Soma Faith News List.

SOMA FAITH

Online (Via Zoom), In Person (at Soma Ranch), or via 24HR recording, come Praise, Dance, Worship, Workout, Pray, Connect, Move and Sweat with us!

We're in for a GLORIOUS TIME singing, praising and dancing to Christian music.

All Faiths and Fitness Levels Welcome.

Helen Terry creates all inspiring Christian workout/worship experiences. They combine her passion for Christ, with her love for movement and fitness and Nia.

Helen brings more than 35 years experience with holistic fitness and wellness.

Receive zoom link for class and 24 HR replay by clicking “PURCHASE”

Classes are on a sliding scale, choose your price $5 - $100.

• Pay for a class

• Pay for the month

• Pay as you go

• Make a one time payment

The choice is yours.

We never want finances to get in the way of your opportunity to connect, move and be moved through our Soma Faith program. We appreciate your support and how you give.

We never want religion to get in the way of your opportunity. All beliefs and faiths are welcome. Helen will pray at the beginning and end of the experience, and the name Jesus will be mentioned. All are welcome.

50% of all funds collected go towards our Soma Charity: St Jude.

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This classes are Triple HYBRID, where you can choose:

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.

“Each time you look at a kaleidoscope, new beautiful arrangements appear magically. This figuratively suggests that one should approach the most difficult situations in life by changing one’s attitude to the circumstances because life is truly amazing. It also means there is so much to look forward to, regardless of the worst lows you might encounter. Things fall apart sometimes, but they can always be put back together even if in a different pattern, much like the stunning art in a kaleidoscope.”

Sir David Brewster, the Scottish scientist, invented this wonderful instrument in 1816 when he experimented with light polarization. He mixed up a few Greek words that meant “observer of beautiful shapes” and succinctly came up with the word “kaleidoscope”.

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