Creating Self

This Saturday morning’s classes we will wrap around the concept of “Creating Self”, like a cozy blanket!.

Fascinating to realize how our body is constantly re-creating.

How the body we have today is not the same as it was yesterday and how we, and our body, will never be the same again.

In both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and the 10:00am Nia Classic, we will focus on this phenomena.

We'll explore

• the sensation of change,

• how to adapt, seek pleasure,

• the domain of comfort,

How we can participate as agents of change and take self-responsibility, to feel better personally and, by being on this path, make a difference for the people who live around us!

Creating Self and Medusa Movement

Fascinating to realize how our body is constantly re-creating. How the body we have today is not the same as it was yesterday and how we, and our body, will never be the same again.

In both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and the 10:00am class we will focus on this phenomena.

We'll explore

• the sensation of change,

• how to adapt, seek pleasure,

• the domain of comfort,

How we can participate as agents of change and take self-responsibility, to feel better personally and, by being on this path, make a difference for the people who live around us!

This Nia 5 Stages class is most often is described as a luxurious healing hour of setting the focus for the 10am movement experience that follows.

The 10am class will be “Medusa”, an experience Helen Terry has adapted from the Nia Experience Sanjana. The class has a theme of "Creative Dynamic Ease". We will dance "Medusa"set to the music of Annie Lenox with guest appearances from Prince and AC/DC!

Here’s more about the music and the wonderful artist Annie Lenox who created the album Medusa. She recently celebrated her 70th birthday and we thought fitting to celebrate her.

Wonderful interview with Annie Lennox who humbly accepts the phrase Maverick. She certainly seems to be a conscious, intelligent and most “unorthodox and independent-minded person".

I love and connect with how Annie Lennox shares her desire to be a “powerful performer, to resonate with people in a certain way, and a sense of who I am and what I want to do”

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

The link is the same each week.

“ an unorthodox or independent-minded person”

— Maverick

Here’s a sweet duet with her daughter Lola…

“I desire to be a powerful performer,
to resonate with people in a certain way,
with a strong sense of
who I am and
what I want to do.”

— Annie Lennox

“Listen to Sensation, the language of your body.”

— 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

“Awareness teaches us to
notice when we feel better
which is the sensation
of self-healing”

— Nia 5 Stages

Welcome Michele to our Soma Team

Please welcome Michele Kaye, the most recent addition to our Soma Team.

““Sharing the joy of Nia is my passion and my movement medicine!

I love the life-affirming, self-expressive experience we share in Nia and M2H classes, with all the myriad health benefits mixed with community connection.””

— Michele Kaye

Michele Kaye

"Originally a Biology teacher and then Nutritionist, I now mostly dedicate my time to teaching Nia, as well as my love of drawing and painting, walking my dog in Nature and enjoying my grandchildren.

I have always been interested in the human body, health and wellbeing, leading me along a route to a B.Sc degree in Physiology and Biochemistry, then a Masters in Nutrition, with a short spell at Oxford University in Medical Research. Eventually these experiences culminated in writing a book called Eat Dance Shine where I share all the research, discoveries and choices I have made about how to stay well, gain energy and push back the years!

As a child I loved to FreeDance even though I didn’t call it that then! In my late teens and early twenties I spent many hours a week dancing.

When I discovered Nia at the age of 49 after having 3 children, I was so delighted to have found a sustainable way to look after my body, emotions, mind and spirit.

I have been teaching Nia solidly for 17 years and have intentions to continue dancing and playing on the floor well into my 90’s."

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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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Soma News

We’re cozy at Soma (lovely to get out our hats and jumpers finally!)

Howdy from Soma Ranch!

Reconnecting with dear friends (and fabulous somatic movers/teachers) was an absolute JOY this week.

We hope you are keeping warm and happy. Today, is my birthday in the Natural Time Calendar: “Blue Electric Storm” day. I love being able to feel like the queen celebrating 2 birthdays a year! One way I celebrate is one of my most favorite meals: Avocado Toast! Here at Soma we are developing a “Build Your Own Toast” for breakfast… what are your thoughts/recommendations? we welcome input ;-)

Natasha is teaching both Saturday morning classes with 5 Stages “Vision” and Nia Routine “Source” (with the original focus being eyes) these 2 classes are like perfect companions! Full schedule for the rest of the month is included below.

We’re getting excited about 2025 with the whole “rock star” team continuing AND some additional fabulous teachers joining us. This week I was blessed to reconnect with Dani Eastman and Maria Skinner. I’m glad we choose to click record to share some of our conversation, hope you enjoy getting a feel for who they are and what they will be bringing to our program in 2025.

Now’s a great time to consider our 2025 365 day Journey with Movement (hope you like the name change). Until December 15 you can save $350, (and we have a 3 payment option). i.e. for only $16 a week (less than the cost of one drop in class) you can enjoy a class every day for 365 days :-)

I’m full of gratitude of Joe being so HANDY. This week, helped by glorious weather, he installed new windows. Joe did a fabulous job and we are delighted by the end result.

Hope to dance with you soon,

love

Helen, (and Joe, Horses: Zephyr & Roger and of course Da Donkeys ;-)

Joe replaced windows this week!

Yet again we are reminded of how blessed and fortunate we are that Joe is so handy. Soma Ranch is only what “she” is today from Joe’s craftsmanship, knowledge, skill, artistry and an amazing talent at cleaning up as he goes along!

11 years in the making

Recently a photo popped up on Facebook. Fun to remember where Soma Ranch was 11 years ago and to see a side by side photo (about the only thing “consistent” is the hot tub in the top right hand corner (still functioning great 11 years later!)

Helen's Galactic Birthday

This is me!

Kin 159: Blue Electric Storm

Your Galactic Affirmation is:
I Activate in order to Catalyze
Bonding Energy
I seal the Matrix of Self-generation
With the Electric tone of Service
I am guided by the power of Abundance

Since 1995 I have tracked, connected with, and thoroughly enjoyed, the Natural Time Calendar.

I was first introduced to this during my Nia Brown Belt and to be honest I had a “freak out moment” of “holy cow is Nia Technique a cult”. With time I have come to love this calendar and what it brings to my daily routine and outlook on life. I’ve been challenged along the way, even had a church I was attending question if I was dancing with the devil! For me, the Mayans, who my understanding are the origin of the calendar, didn’t create the sun, moon, earth, stars and more. Instead they were so in touch with their environment around them, they were able to construct this wonderful mathematical/mythical calendar around what I believe God created.

Here’s some simple things I’ve integrated into my lifestyle through the calendar

• rotate the clothes I wear (cycle of Red, White, Blue, Yellow as the theme of the day)

• meditate and pray facing a different direction each day (North, East, South, West)

• clear and sort my desk every 20 days (on Blue Hand Day)

• create class themes and foci around the signature of the day

• celebrate my galactic birthday every 260 days (feel like the Queen with 2 birthdays LOL)

I’ve made a note in my Gregorian calendar that my next Galactic birthday is August 30, 2025. A great excuse to plan a party or a trip! I love my life :-)

365 Journey with Movement 2025

Are you keen to receive support and motivation to keep on movin’ in 2025? Please consider joining us for the whole year and receive great savings on the 365 day journey with movement.

1. Our popular schedule: 8am Tu, We, Fr, 10am Mo, Th, Sa and 5 stages 8:45 Sat. continues.

2. Fun Fridays (our most popular event!) includes Blue Monkeys, 52 Moves shuffles and more.

3. New additional class: candle light Nia (restorative PM class with Elaine)

4. New Spectacular Special Guests coming to the 10am Saturday Class.

5. More Nia!! (Michele Kaye, 2nd degree Nia black belt from the UK, is joining the team!)

$838 thru December 16 (save $350) only $16 a week!

3x$300 payments (Dec, Jan, Feb) thru December 15 (save $288)

$938 thru December 20 (save $250)

$988 thru December 30 (save $200)

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365 Day “Journey with Movement” 2025

from $333.00

Welcome Dani Eastman and Maria Skinner

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365 Day “Journey with Movement” 2025

from $333.00

Join our ONLINE 365 day Soma “Journey with Movement”

3x$320 payments (Dec, Jan, Feb) thru December 15 (save $288)

$938 thru December 20 (save $250)

$988 thru December 31 (save $200)

$1089 after December 31 (save $99)

• Every month 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 365 LIVE classes (Nia, 52 Moves, Feldenkrais, Moving to Heal, Ageless Grace, FreeDancing, Improv’)

• Enjoy 24 hour replays

• 3 x 30 min 8am Classes + 3 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time)

• 1 Weekly Nia 5 stages healing class

• 1 monthly 365 group check in with Helen

• 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 365 days!

Options: Select Options 3x $333 payments 1 of 3 (Dec) thru December 20 (save $288)3x $333 payment 2 of 3 (Jan)3x $333 payment 3 of 3 (Feb)$988 thru December 31 (save $200)

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30 Day “Journey with Movement”

Sale Price: $99.00 Original Price: $120.00

Introducing Dani Eastman

I am getting “reDONKEYlously” excited about the New Year and our “journey with movement” for 2025.

We are continuing our 30 classes in 30 days program each month (for a 5th year!). We are also offering the opportunity to sign up for the year, 365 classes in 365 days, with lots of joy, support, variety, encouragement, connections, community and more.

Here’s one of several FABULOUS new teachers to our program, a great friend of mine, Dani Eastman. Although we haven’t danced together for quite a while, we have a shared “kindred Spirit” connection that goes deep, wide and transcends time. I hope you’ll consider joining us, whether it be

1. drop in for a Saturday morning class with Dani (and other fab teachers) at 10am

2. sign up for a month and enjoy Dani, and a fabulous team of teachers

3. jump on in for the 365 day journey with movement

Dani Eastman, founder of Aya Dance Meditation, is an ever-curious seeker, joyful dancer, homeschooling mama, and firefighter wife.

When not dancing, you’ll find her hiking in the woods, playing Legos with her son, traveling on a family adventure, or reading a book with her cat on her lap.

With a deep passion for movement, Dani holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Exercise Science and Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa, where she began leading fitness, dance, and yoga classes in 1998.

In 2012, she stepped away from all formal modalities to explore where her body and dance might intuitively and authentically lead. This journey led to the founding of Aya, a holistic dance meditation practice devoted to connecting participants with their body, joy, freedom, and inner wisdom, all within the warm embrace of supportive community.

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Dani is passionate about dance as an empowering pathway for self-discovery, joyful aliveness, and experiencing oneness in community. She would love nothing more than to meet you on the dance floor and share in the journey together. 

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365 Day “Journey with Movement” 2025

from $333.00

Join our ONLINE 365 day Soma “Journey with Movement”

3x$320 payments (Dec, Jan, Feb) thru December 15 (save $288)

$938 thru December 20 (save $250)

$988 thru December 31 (save $200)

$1089 after December 31 (save $99)

• Every month 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 365 LIVE classes (Nia, 52 Moves, Feldenkrais, Moving to Heal, Ageless Grace, FreeDancing, Improv’)

• Enjoy 24 hour replays

• 3 x 30 min 8am Classes + 3 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time)

• 1 Weekly Nia 5 stages healing class

• 1 monthly 365 group check in with Helen

• 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 365 days!

Options: Select Options 3x $333 payments 1 of 3 (Dec) thru December 20 (save $288)3x $333 payment 2 of 3 (Jan)3x $333 payment 3 of 3 (Feb)$988 thru December 31 (save $200)

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30 Day “Journey with Movement”

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Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

• $20 | 1 class

• $75 | 5 class pass (3 month expiration) ($15 per class)

• $130 | 10 class pass (3 month expiration) ($13 per class)

• $99 | 30 Day Journey, 30 Classes, ALL 8am + 10am ($3.30 per class)

• $75 | Day Retreat(click for more Info)

• $25 | Lunch or Dinner

• $96 | 60 min massage

• $145 | 90 min massage

30 Day Challenge Benefits:

1. unlimited 10am + 8am Nia Classes for 30 days

2. bring a “new to the journey” friend to class for a month

3. enjoy before and after class conversations and nuggets

4. receive automatic 24HR replays via email

Soma Ranch Classes: Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In$75 | 5 class pass$130 | 10 class pass$75 | Day Retreat$30 | Lunch or Dinner$30 | Sauna$96 | 60 Min Massage$145 | 90 Min Massage

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To learn more about Dani check out her beautiful website https://www.ayadance.com/

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Soma News

Great Time at our Thanksgiving Sunday JAM

Howdy from Soma Ranch!

Greetings from Soma, yes! still enjoying monthly Cuppa outside in December.

Happy December! Huge thank you to all who showed up for our amazing Thanksgiving Jam and also for completing our survey. We learned

• Folks love our monthly challenges and want to return in 2025

• Fun Fridays are the most popular class!

• Both 30 and 60 min classes are preferred

• Those who attend LIVE classes feel it is different/special and those who take mostly recordings really appreciate the option.

Helen is teaching both Saturday classes with “Nerves” 5 stages class followed by “Bloom” movement experience. On Monday we will dance “Inno” the adapted version of Bloom with songs all about Joy!

Thank you to both Thanksgiving Jam attendees and our Monthly Cuppa ladies, we raised funds for our Soma Ranch St Jude Fundraiser and are more than 20% towards our goal for February ($8888.88)

Now’s a great time to sign up for the December “yes we can” Challenge and Nia trainings for 2025 are ON SALE (save $200!)

Please consider our 2025 365 day Journey with Movement (hope you like the name change). At the moment you can save $350, and we have a 3 payment option.

Joe and I thank you for how you are part of the Soma Ranch community, whether you simply keep in touch through this newsletter, have visited Soma for a retreat and/or training, occasionally pop into class online or attend classes on a regular basis, please know we appreciate you deeply and are glad you’re here.

Hope to dance with you soon,

love

Helen, (and Joe, Horses: Zephyr & Roger and of course Da Donkeys ;-)

Nerves

Saturday 12/07/24 Helen Terry is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Continuing our December 30 day Challenge “Yes we CAN” We will focus on Nerves for both 5 Stages and the 10am Nia class “Bloom”

5S Nerves: sensitive communicators, every part of you speaks

Nia Bloom: Listen, Receive, Relax, Dance.

Intent YES! Thank you nerves!

In this class we are getting on our nerves in the best sense ;) diving into the inner world of fiber optic communication systems who are at work day and night, 24/7, within our bodies.

“Your sensory nerves give you a language of sight,
hearing, taste, smell and touch.
The sensory nerves
influence the beat of your heart and your lungs
functioning, awake or asleep.”

— Nia 5 Stages

Helen Terry 8:45am + 10:00am (CT)

These classes are HYBRID via Zoom and 24HR replay upon request. = 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.

“From looking, listening, learning
and gaining an understanding of anatomy,
we can then sense
to re-align all parts of our body. ”

— 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.

Key concepts

Anatomy: Nerves, Electricity, Brain, Neuron, Dendrite, Autonomic, Central Nervous System (CNS), Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

YBW: Your Body’s Way “the current design and function of your body” (always changing/new)

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.

“To educate the body somatically,
we first become curious,
not through the mind
but by exploring sensation
for the sheer stimulation of it.
We notice and learn through the senses.”

— Nia 5 Stages

“The body is coded to keep us aware and safe.
Sensory information feeds that awareness”

— Nia 5 Stages

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

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

“We look at anatomy
to see how the body or body part is positioned,
then we sense it in our own bodies.”

— Nia 5 Stages

Community JAM Feedback

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. These reviews and references fill up our LOVE bank and encourage us for 2025.

I love 30-day challenges, My amazing trainer, Helen and her fantastic team provide great classes, bring fun and inspiration. Thank you.

Ildiko Miklos

Julie Wilson

Yes What a wonderful way to bring a daily Nia practice to your community, Helen.

Mona Lisa Beatty

I’ve enjoyed the NIA online classes with Helen and the Soma Ranch team, appreciating the variety of teachers and their unique styles. Each month’s theme deepens the experience, combining physical movement with personal growth. Helen’s leadership and the team’s supportive energy create a welcoming space for self-expression. The sense of community is strong, leaving me feeling rejuvenated and connected. These holistic movement classes are a great opportunity for anyone seeking growth and connection.

Sarah Brown

My Challenge experience was some time ago now (in the first half of, WOW, 47 months!) but its value has never waned for me. No wonder such an inspiring offering has had sustainability and resilience in trying times.

Leigh Leigh Lambert

Natasha invited me. Attended mostly c/o replays.

Tzipporah Eisent

Your work and energy are simply divine ❤️

Erna Ference

It was very nice. I am quite an active person and I enjoyed the stretching and focus that soma gave me.

Dorita Beh-Egerbeheger

The challenge was a wonderful opportunity to experience Nia from a variety of terrific teachers, to connect with dedicated Niaphiles from all over the world!
Thank you, Helen for creating this space for us to dance, heal, move & groove together! 🙏🏻💃🤗

Natasha Villeneuve

YIPEE!

peggy renfroe

Fabulous! loved all the teachers.

Kathy Hoben

The SOMA Ranch teachers are exceptional and they each bring their own special gifts. When you sign up for the challenge, you get much more than a 30 day NIA experience, which in itself would be great. You get Feldenkrais, authentic movement and Ageless Grace. If you don't know what those are, you should join!

Kathleen Williamson

Love getting my Nia fix from Helen and the other amazing teachers!

Sarah Geisler

The 30 Day Challenged and 365 Day Challenge are an investment in yourself - body, mind, spirit, and emotions! Wonderful Rock Star teachers offering different types of classes superbly! And a wonderful community of students invited to share and connect with each other! Wonderful gift for yourself or a friend!

Anne Robinson

I think I participated in January - I enjoyed a few live classes and then some replays when I could. Always wonderful.

Etelka Kacso

I was invited by Mathe Kriszta from Romania to a 30 day participation, but technically I couldn't do it.
Az I participated on the Blue belt in Budapest two weeks ago, I would like to participate in january.

Mona Lisa Beatty

It was an amazing experience. So much knowledge and so many classes. Such awesome instructors.

Thank you Monthly Cuppas for St Jude

Our monthly “Community Cuppa” was a wonderful time for connection, conversation and support. Thank you Peggy, Chris, JoAnn, Kay, Megan and Sabrina.

This event is a fundraiser for our ““Soma Charity Partner”. All donations collected go towards St. Jude. We raised $32 for our 2024 fundraiser and we are 22% towards our $8888.88 goal with a total of $1938.88!

2024 Fundraiser Campaign

We truly appreciate these wonderful women and the community connection…

Our next “Monthly Cuppa” is Monday, January 6th.

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

Thanksgiving Sunday Jam, 1pm Sunday 12/01/24

Thanksgiving Sunday Jam, 1pm Sunday 12/01/24

We are offering a Thanksgiving Sunday JAM gift for EveryBody who has participated in any of our 30 day Monthly Soma Challenges over the past 47 months!

All you need do is complete the following form to receive the link for class TODAY Sunday 12/01/24.

If you have not participated in a 30 day challenge simply complete the form below and make a donation here: https://www.somaranch.com/jude

No strings or attachments. We simply would LOVE to connect with you and say thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Form must be completed by 11am TODAY December 1.

• All participants of the 30 day challenge for the past 3 years (47 months!) are invited to join us for Free.

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

• EveryBody who registers will receive the 24HR replay.

• AnyOne who signs up for December, by November 25, can also join the jam.

• Complete form by November 30 to receive the link for LIVE class.

DECEMBER Challenge of YES Movement

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

For the month of December welcome to our focus of "Yes! We can!" (the final month of the year)

Yes we can, Evaluation, Celebration, “We get To Do This!”

Focus: Evaluation + Celebration

Intent: Recognize & Acknowledge

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

When you sign up for the December Challenge you are also invited to join us for our Community Thanksgiving JAM.

All 30 classes are provided online via Zoom.

Do you believe in the power of a "Yes We Can" attitude? At Soma Ranch, we certainly do! With each passing day, we witness the incredible transformation that can occur when we approach life with a positive and determined mindset. Embracing the "Yes We Can" mentality opens doors to endless possibilities, propelling us towards greatness and allowing us to overcome even the most daunting challenges. With this attitude, we can conquer our fears, reach for our dreams, and achieve remarkable personal growth. So take a deep breath, embrace the power of "Yes We Can," and prepare to unlock a world of opportunities with 30 classes in 30 days. Together, let’s explore what we can accomplish.

The December Challenge “Yes! We Can!” is all about the choice, celebrating and evaluating to feel inspired, motivated, great about what we achieved in 2024 and ready to step into 2025 with confidence, clarity and joy. Providing you with classes that provide exploration of

1. What does “yes we can” mean?

2. Evaluate in an uplifting, meaningful, beneficial way

3. Celebrate, recognizing and acknowledge the miles stones and achievements both big and small

Some class Foci will explore the essentials of a “Yes we Can!” attitude, for example

• Sense the joy of a “yes we can” attitude

• Sense and express your greatness and achievement

• Sense how to bring ferociously determined into our movement class

Other classes will explore duality and contrast between core principles, for example.

• “Dynamic Flow” Sense guts and grace

• “Contrast” Sense ups and downs with body mind emotion and spirit.

• “Spirals” Sense contrast between deep personal embrace and wide sharing celebration.

A month to help

• improve your competence and confidence of your body’s way of moving.

• explore more about the choice of positive attitude and yes I can do..

• 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 December 30 day challenge by November 28th you can bring a friend for FREE! AND come to our Thanksgiving Sunday JAM 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.

Class lessons will include:

• Deep into Embryonic

• Brain Reflexive Voluntary

• Psoas and Sound

• FreeDance - Stimulate Movement Creativity

• fConnect the dots: Ligaments and Tendons

Sale

30 Day “Journey with Movement”

Sale Price: $99.00 Original Price: $120.00

When bringing a guest for free for the month thank you for completing this simple form.

https://www.somaranch.com/30-day-bring-a-friend

Thank you from Helen & Joe

Helen and Joe would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported Soma Ranch by attending classes, events, monthly community Cuppa, St Jude Donations, trainings and retreats. Also big gratitude to the teachers who have diligently shared their gifts and talents throughout the year with our 365 and 30 day challenge programs.

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Helen with participants at the Shift Studio, Budapest.

Howdy from Soma Ranch!

I’m back from Budapest, super grateful for the Soma Teaching team who taught with excellence while I was gone.

Joe and I would like to wish you a most special Thanksgiving. Whatever you choose to do we hope you find peace, joy and gratitude. I love how research continues to show how folks who practice gratitude on a regular basis live longer and happier.

Helen and Kinga celebrate 16 years of friendship, collaboration and many joyful moments experienced in Budapest, especially at the Shift Studio.

Natasha is teaching a fun 30 min Thanksgiving class at 10am Thursday (Central). Hope you can hop ONLINE for a great way to boost the start to your day.

Helen is teaching both Saturday classes with Sacred Lifestyle 5 stages class followed by “Sounding” movement experience with music from Tim Wheater.

This Sunday we have our annual ONLINE Thanksgiving Jam at 1pm. This event is free to everyone who has participated in the 30 day challenge program. And anyone else may attend with a donation made to our Soma Ranch St Jude Fundraiser.

Everyone who has attended a 30 day challenge we would really appreciate your feedback, please complete this short survey and have a chance to win some fabulous prizes.

Now’s a great time to sign up for the December “yes we can” Challenge and Cuppa is this Monday at Soma Ranch.

Joe and I thank you for how you are part of the Soma Ranch community, whether you simply keep in touch through this newsletter, have visited Soma for a retreat and/or training, occasionally pop into class online or attend classes on a regular basis, please know we appreciate you deeply and are glad you’re here.

Hope to dance with you soon,

love

Helen, (and Joe, Horses: Zephyr & Roger and of course Da Donkeys ;-)

Sarah travelled from Houston to attend Budapest Blue Belt

One very special detail in the recent Budapest Nia Training was Sarah Veenhuyzen, who travelled from Houston to attend the training. Sarah was my desk-guide (greeting participants and checking folks in) at the Nia Moves studio in Houston for YEARS.

Next year I will be offering 2 trainings in Budapest (a blue in June and a brown in November) and hope to develop this concept where folks coming over to

• enjoy 1 or 2 public Nia classes a day,

• get to connect with the lovely local community and

• experience a fabulous vacation in Budapest