March Guest Teacher Feature

Each month we enjoy the opportunity to feature a teacher within our community. This month, March, we are featuring Colleen Vandeven.

Blue Belt and Free dance certified, and an Ageless Grace educator, Colleen has been teaching mainly from her home “studio" in Brantford, Ontario,Canada.

Soon, Colleen will take a hiatus. For now we get to enjoy her sweet spirit and wonderful teaching in this Special Sunday Teacher Feature experience.

“There is a wonderment available in life which connects me to both the joys and sorrows of being human. I have been practicing the Nia technique for many years.It defines a healing way and has been a joy to impart as well. For me it encompasses true fitness and I love sharing movement whilst at the front of an actual class or Zoom monitor; ”

— Colleen, March Teacher Feature

Colleen is sharing her rendition of the routine Rise, an experience that is dear to her heart. This routine is about Unity. Indeed, CommUNITY and more variations on that same theme are enriching. Focus is on the axes of the body with an Intention to celebrate systemic movement.

“Cyberspace has a real ability to unify and uplift those of us gathered to dance. I am so grateful for the example of many diverse teachers along my way as I feel the planes of movement poetry within and around me .Oh how rich is the vocabulary in this body designing to connect to minds ,emotions and spirits. ”

— Colleen, March Teacher Feature

Colleen, both as a student and facilitator, recognizes the conditioning and conscious lifestyle practice, through Nia technique, that has rewarded her with stamina and a sense of balance ,shaping & dancing with her shifting times.

We hope you’ll consider joining us Sunday, March 10, 1pm.

This class is a donation class (part of our annual FundRaiser for St Jude.)

To receive the zoom link for class AND to receive the 24HR replay please complete the following.

Nia 5 Stages

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

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 March 11 (it’s usually on the first Monday of the month) 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 how Helen ran the 13.1 mile distance and how we crossed the finish line together, exceeding our annual goal to raise a minimum of $5000 each year. Let’s see what Grand Total we can submit by March 15, 2024.

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, April 1st..

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Saturday Morning Movement Forms with Helen

Saturday 3/2/24 Helen Terry is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Introducing our March Challenge of Variety. We will focus on The 9 Movement Forms, specifically exploring the timing and chemistry of each personality After 5 stages lesson Helen will continue the focus into the 10:00am movement experience with her version of the Nia routine R1.

Nia 5 STAGES

FOCUS: Natural Time and the Movement Forms (Lesson D06)

10am Class: R1

FOCUS: Moving 13 joints + Measuring with 20 digits

INTENT: Experience variety and chemical shifts.

ROUTINE: Helen Terry Adapted Version of R1.

“Sensing the activation of the joints connects you to the sensation of being energetically and physically balanced”

— 5 Stages

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

A 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 we move energy through these joints by opening and closing them, the energy moves out and interfaces with the energy fields outside the body and is then recycled back into the body.
Energetically, you are basically breathing. You breathe energetically into the flesh as you move your joints. When you lock your joints, you cut off your air, or energy, to the 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. 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

“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

Joyful Variety

March is our 30 day movement challenge of VARIETY. We have chosen to play with featuring the Nia Experience Joy. We are on a quest to provide many different ways we, as a team, can share this body of work.

“As a new-ish instructor,
I found great value in the Soma Ranch 30 Day Challenge
as a participant even before I began as part of the teaching team.”

— Paul Duff, Soma Rock Star Teacher

In March we are diving into the routine JOY! You will get to experience the routine embodied by many of the teachers in a variety of ways…

Natasha Villeneuve: classic routine JOY

Erin Curren: classic routine JOY in reverse order

Helen Terry: JOY using her “simple kata” formula

Elaine Marie Dunphy: a MTH adaptation of JOY

Paul Duff: a JOY adaptation to the music of Peter Gabriel

Irene Pasternack": illustrating how Feldenkrais might bring joy to JOY

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For the month of March welcome to our focus on variety. We are including a feature of all the 9 personalities of Nia. How we draw from the wisdom of Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts.

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Explore how variety can be the spice of body and life. How we can sustain motivation, be stimulated through engaged content and meaningful connection.

Our intent is for everybody in the monthly challenge group to feel lucky/blessed, to be both stretched and supported. For us to enjoy and celebrate all the variety we can experience for our Body and our Life.

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.

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.

Soma News

Helen succeeds her annual goal of Vegas 1/2 marathon, and as a community we have raised $5000+ for St Jude

Howdy!

Joe and Helen are back from an epic trip to Las Vegas:

1. Our first road trip in an electric car, fulfilling our desire to be more conscious of our footprint on the planet. (And when at home, with the Soma Studio covered with Solar Panels, we are 95% powered by Solar :-))

2. also celebrating Helen who ran the Rock N Roll 1/2 marathon as a “St jude Hero”, part of our Soma Annual Soma Fundraiser. We’ve raised $7067 so far… exceeding our annual goal to raise $5000. Huge gratitude for all who have donated, together we crossed the finish line and the time line to donate is still open if you’d like to contribute.

Thank you to our incredible team of teachers who lead all the classes, sharing their wisdom, talent and big hearts while Helen was out of town.

Now’s a perfect time to jump into our 30 day movement VARIETY challenge. We had a laugh creating a mini share about what’s coming up for March, hope you can join us.

Last call if you’d like to join us for the Nia Green Belt which begins this coming Monday, whether a new participant, perhaps a repeater or simply a fabulous Soma retreater while the training is happening.

And save the date, Monday, March 11, 11am for our grand finale Cuppa of th year.

Be well, with love from

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

March Challenge of Variety 2024

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30 Day Movement Challenge

Sale Price:$99.00 Original Price:$120.00

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

For the month of March welcome to our focus on variety. We are including a feature of all the 9 personalities of Nia. How we draw from the wisdom of Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts.

Explore how variety can be the spice of body and life. How we can sustain motivation, be stimulated through engaged content and meaningful connection.

Our intent is for everybody in the monthly challenge group to feel lucky/blessed, to be both stretched and supported. For us to enjoy and celebrate all the variety we can experience for our Body and our Life.

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 March 30 day challenge by February 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.

sale

30 Day Movement Challenge

Sale Price:$99.00 Original Price:$120.00

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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Join our ONLINE 30 day Soma class “CHALLENGE” for only $99

• Receive a gift certificate; “30 Day Challenge with Helen & Friends” to give to anyone new to the program. (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 28th of the PREVIOUS MONTH)

• Receive LIVE classes + Enjoy 24 hour replays

• 30 classes (Nia, 52 Moves, Feldenkrais, Moving to Heal, Ageless Grace)

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

• 1 Weekly Nia 5 stages healing class

• Great Beginners Introduction to Nia

• Feel supported and stay motivated

• Learn more about Nia

• Learn the 52 moves of Nia

• Learn about Nia 5 stages

• Experience Feldenkrais Method

• Experience Ageless Grace

• Receive information about anatomy

• Develop a healthy regular practice

• Meet people from all over the world!

• Be part of a fabulous community

• Connect, cheer and encourage

• Supportive Private Facebook Group.

• Adapt to Your Body’s Way and Life

• Learn about The Body’s Way

• Combine LIVE class + 24 hour replays

• Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 30 days!

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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

Thursday 2/15, 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

Saturday 2/17, 10am

Adapted from the Classic Nia Experience, originally choreographed by co-founder, Carlos Aya Rosas, Helen Terry adapts the moves 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

Sunday 2/18, 1pm

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 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

Monday 2/19, 10am

How wonderful to enjoy a Nia class to celebrate our “month of LOVE”! One of the great things about attending a Nia class 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, 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-2024