Soma News

Helen, back at the ranch, inspired after a fabulous Nia Brown Belt training in Budapest. Keen to dance and connect.

Howdy~ how are you? I (Helen) am back from a wonderful trip to Budapest (Last Nia Training: Congratulations Nia Brown Belts) and Barcelona (first visit with my brother, in his city, in 30+ years!)

Would you like to connect and dance for 30 minutes on Thanksgiving Day? Thursday Nov 27 10am. Helen is leading a fabulous gratitude experience online via zoom with a 24HR replay.

On Sunday at 1pm we’d love you to join us for our annual Gratitude Jam.

December is around the corner. We encourage you to step into our 30 day, 30 classes, movement journey, This will be the last of our current “30 day journey” program. We hope you’ll join us for the grand finale. Sign up by the 28th and you can bring a friend for free.

Here’s a list of the full class schedule for December.

Thanks to everyone who have already shared ideas to celebrate Soma Ranch. If you’d like to be part of our celebrations please fill out the survey to help us plan events and retreats you’ll enjoy.

Now is a great time to book a short stay retreat at Soma Ranch, check out our fun options from a 1 person retreat to a 12 person group stay.

Be well, with love from

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

"Short Term Stay" Retreat options at Soma Ranch

Would you like a super opportunity to enjoy a stay at Soma Ranch?

• Perhaps while attending the nearby Renaissance Festival?

• Retreat away from the City (only 60 mins from Houston) Visiting local wineries?

• Bring the family together for Christmas? (Thanksgiving is SOLD)

• We’ll even host a wedding for up to 25 people!

We would love to celebrate Soma with you.

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Private Retreat Center (BOOK THE WHOLE RANCH!)

Welcome home to our secluded 15 acre ranch retreat. Feel like a rock star and enjoy the whole ranch to yourselves. We're close to the Texas Ren Fest, only 2 miles from quaint Montgomery. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, enjoy a peaceful setting with the convenience of cafes, restaurants, wineries, boutiques, and grocery store (even Signature Krogers Grocery and 24 hour Walmart Super Center!) within minutes.

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Soma Ranch Sweet Suites

Enjoy the entire upstairs of the Soma Ranch House. Whether solo, couple, triple or quad you are guaranteed the entire upstairs suite exclusively to yourself. Enjoy Full Private bath. And take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Downstairs is shared space with Helen & Joe, however you may find you have the whole place to yourself as we're often out working in the pastures or off enjoying all things fabulous in Montgomery, Texas

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Soma Ranch ~ Pool Side Casita

At Soma Ranch, nestled in the picturesque countryside, awaits a charming private poolside casita tiny home, offering a delightful and tranquil stay for one person. This inviting space boasts a cozy interior, meticulously decorated with rustic yet modern touches. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a comfortable and inviting twin-sized daybed, perfect for a restful night's sleep after a day of exploration.

At Soma Ranch, nestled in the picturesque countryside, awaits a charming private poolside casita tiny home, offering a delightful and tranquil stay for one person. This inviting space boasts a cozy interior, meticulously decorated with rustic yet modern touches. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a comfortable and inviting twin-sized daybed, perfect for a restful night's sleep after a day of exploration. The casita features a kettle, selection of teas and coffee machine, allowing for convenient hot drink preparation, the mini fridge provides space for your chilled beverage and/or snacks food you choose to bring with you and a cozy sitting area where you can relax and unwind.

The true highlight of this tiny home is its private poolside location, inviting you to soak up the sun's rays or take a refreshing dip at your leisure. The sauna, hot tub and cold plunge are a welcoming triad of rejuvenation. Whether you're seeking solitude or looking to rejuvenate in the serene surroundings, this private poolside casita at Soma Ranch provides an idyllic retreat for a memorable stay.

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Soma Ranch Barndo Beauty

Get away from it all when you stay under the stars in our cozy rustic barndominium that is like none other! This spacious converted, fully insulated, barn, with excellent AC/heat system, ceiling fans and luxury thread counts, provides a unique haven for your romantic get away for 2 or a slumber party for up to 11! You get to choose.

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Personal Retreat: Private Room & Bathroom

Indulge in a rock star experience at our magnificent 15-acre Ranch Retreat, where luxury and serenity meet. Unwind in your exclusive private room, boasting a charming wrap-around porch that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding beauty. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of our Olympic lap pool, or rejuvenate your body and soul in the tranquil embrace of the sauna and hot tub. And if connecting with nature is your thing, our friendly horses and donkeys eagerly await your company. Feel like royalty as you settle into the cozy downstairs Queen bed, complete with a private bathroom for your utmost convenience. Need some inspiration? Look no further than the desk adorned with two comfortable chairs, positioned perfectly near your window overlooking the lush pastures. At Soma Ranch, we aim to deliver an experience that will make you feel like a true rock star.

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Book the Whole Ranch

Soma private Retreat Center

https://airbnb.com/h/somaranch

Book By the Room

Personal Retreat: Private Room & Bathroom

Downstairs Private 1 Bedroom and Private 1 Bathroom: 1 Queen Bed, Desk & Chairs by Window

https://airbnb.com/h/somaranch-personal-retreat

Soma Sweet Suites

Entire Upstairs Floor: 2 Bedrooms, 4 Double Beds, 1 - 4 guests, Private Full Bathroom

https://airbnb.com/h/somaranch-suites

Soma Barndo Beauty

Exclusive Barndominium Booking: Large Bedroom. Queen Bed + 10 twins. 2 Full Bathrooms. Lounge, Kitchenette, Dinning Area (most often chosen as a weekend getaway for 1, 2 or 3 guests)

https://airbnb.com/h/somaranch-barndo

Soma Pool-Side Casita

Complete Privacy in Special Pool Side Casita Tiny Home: Twin Bed, Shower, Toilet, Sink, Sliding Glass doors to amaving poolside view. Porch area with complete privacy option with new Cabana Curtains

https://airbnb.com/h/somaranch-casita

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Congrats Budapest Nia Brown Belts

Congratulations to Nia Brown Belt graduates. Wow! an amazing group of women came together and magic happened. I am stepping away from leading Nia trainings and this was the perfect place and people to experience the last one.

Enjoy this slide show I fond from a Nia White Belt in 2017 which captures many moments of the 7 day training course and gives you a feel for the lovey community that has blossomed in Budapest.

Helen & Kinga are ready... (Copy)

The Space is created (Copy)

Happy Nia Participants step in (Copy)

Women came together from all over Europe! (Copy)

Deep Friendships are created through Nia Trainings (Copy)

Sparkling Wine has become a Budapest tradition (Copy)

The training begins with Joy of Movement (Copy)

The SHIFT studio is a beautiful space to dance in (Copy)

oh how I LOVE my "JOB" (Copy)

We seek balance and wellness during the Nia training. (Copy)

yes! we get to relax at a Nia White Belt! (Copy)

Nia Trainings are personal, transformational, deep and fun! (Copy)

Helen and Kinga on lunch break at the local Cafe (Copy)

We come together to express (Copy)

stimulate movement creativity (Copy)

explore movement potential (Copy)

improve our technique (Copy)

learn about the Nia 52 moves, the base (foot techniques, stances, steps & kicks) (Copy)

Nia core moves ~ Pelvis, Chest, Head, Spine (Copy)

Nia Upper extremities: Arms, Hands, Fingers (Copy)

Vibrant Nia Classes during the Nia White Belt (Copy)

Inhibitions Melt (Copy)

Happiness and Joy exude (Copy)

options for us to become our own Conscious Personal Trainer (CPT) (Copy)

Dynamic (Copy)

Expressive (Copy)

Friendly (Copy)

Community (Copy)

Food as art! with many great places for lunch within 5 minutes walking distance of the studio. (Copy)

Room to explore (Copy)

Opportunities to connect (Copy)

Freedom and Form to create (Copy)

Amazing to see this community grow (Copy)

Nia Belts from previous trainings come visit and join us for class. (Copy)

Great Friendships made (Copy)

Feelings and Emotions (Copy)

yes! Joy! is in the House! (Copy)

Connecting with Creative source (Copy)

Developing Authentic Movement (Copy)

This is called "Creating the Space", something we do to remove distractions before sessions in the white belt (Copy)

Great Nia Classes during the White Belt (Copy)

We get to have fun and get fit all at the same time! (Copy)

Nia Thrives on Dynamic Ease (Copy)

Nia is balanced between yin and yang (Copy)

Nia demands balance ;-) (Copy)

Fresh Mint tea every lunch time - YUM! (Copy)

Congratulations Nia White Belts (Copy)

Thank you for an incredible week (Copy)

a very LOVED space (Copy)

Budapest is a wonderful city (Copy)

I cherish friendships made through Nia (Copy)

Enjoyed the new friendships created (Copy)

Bye bye Budapest see you in November for the Nia Blue Belt (Copy)

Special 30 min Thanksgiving Thursday class with Helen

Would you like a lovely booster start to your Thanksgiving?

Helen Terry 30min Class 8:00am (CT)

Thursday 11/28/25 Soma Rock Co Owner Helen Terry is teaching a special 30 Min class at 10am.

This classes is 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 $20 or buy a class pass and receive the class as part of your package!

Usual link for LIVE Online class (and receive 24HR replay)

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

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

PLEASE NOTE THE QUIRKY TWIST FOR THIS CLASS: CLASS Length is 30 minutes: Helen has a Thanksgiving Dinner reservation at Noon! (Maybe you do too?) ;-)

Thanksgiving Sunday Jam, 1pm Sunday 11/30/25

Thanksgiving Sunday Jam, 1pm Sunday 11/30/25

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 59 months!

All you need do is complete the following form to receive the link for class Sunday 11/30/25.

If you have not participated in a 30 day journey 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 November 30.

• All participants of the 30 day program for the past 5 years (59 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 11am November 30 to receive the link for LIVE class.

DECEMBER Journey of YES We Can

Here we are the last month of the year and the final month of this program. For the month of December welcome to our focus of "Yes! We can!"

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 Journey 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 Journey “Yes! We Can!” is all about the choice, celebrating and evaluating to feel inspired, motivated, great about what we achieved in 2025 and ready to step into 2026 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 “Journey” 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/journey

When you sign up for the December 30 day Journey 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

30 Day “Journey with Movement”

from $99.00

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

Soma News

Helen, back at the ranch, loving our crisp Texas temperatures and bright blue big skies, feeling “curiously calm”…..

Howdy~ how are you? this week I have been filled up with gratitude for our teaching team, how talented each and every teacher is, how much they have grown and evolved. This week enjoy learning a little more about Irene (hikes with Lllamas, opens community roller rink AND teaches fabulous Feldenkrais classes) And check out a taste of Natasha who taught a Blue Monkey improv’ class this Fun Friday morning and will be teaching the “double scoop” 2 classes back to back, tomorrow focusing on Hip and Joy!. Join us online and/or watch the 24-hour replay.

Stepping into a new month, we encourage you to step into our 30 day, 30 classes, movement journey,

Here’s a list of all the class opportunities with Helen this month AND the full class schedule.

Thanks to everyone who have already shared ideas to celebrate Soma Ranch. If you’d like to be part of our celebrations please fill out the survey to help us plan events and retreats you’ll enjoy.

Now is a great time to book a short stay retreat at Soma Ranch, check out our fun options from a 1 person retreat to a 12 person group stay.

As we step into November now is a fabulous time to consider joining us for the last 2 months of our 30-day journey program. We hope you’ll join us for the grand finale.One more opportunity to enjoy a training (or retreat) with Helen: Come celebrate with us: November Budapest. We are close to selling out with a FABULOUS group of people, we’d love you to join us.

Be well, with love from

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

Natasha Introduces "Improv with Joy"

Here's a taste of one of our Soma Rock Star teachers. Natasha shares how she's introducing a playful "improv'" connection with some cool parameters. Each Friday we provide a class that has an extra "fun" element. Enjoy this taster.

If you like what you see feel free to check out the full class REPLAY link and also entertain joining Natasha tomorrow for a “double scoop” where she will be teaching 5 stages at 8:45am followed by the classic “JOY” experience at 10:00am (USA Central Time)

PRACTICE: Fun Friday

FOCUS: Joy & Gratitude

INTENT: To sense gratitude and allow gratitude to increase your sense of Joy (life force, vitality)

ROUTINE: Joy Adaptation Blue Monkey

MUSIC: Your awesome requests: [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6c3OEv5BrXlhCRLdfsF0y2...]

TEACHER: Natasha

RECORDING: Click here to enjoy REPLAY (thank you for considering making a donation to our St Jude fund raiser) http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/soma2026

Classes with Helen in November

As part of our 30 day, 30 classes, journey of gratitude this month Helen Terry (Soma Ranch Owner) is leading 12 experiences.

All 10am classes (Mo, Th, Sa) are open to drop in and punch cards.

All classes (including 8am classes Tu, We, Fr) are included in the 30 day journey of gratitude.

Receive 24HR replay recordings of each class, be part of a fabulous community, receive support and encouragement.

Here’s the full schedule for November.

Sale

30 Day “Journey with Movement”

from $99.00

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.

Options:

Select Options October 3 for 2 $198 November December January February March April May June July August September

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Irene Pasternack

One of the absolute gems, joys and benefits of our 30 day 30 classes journey program is the one, the only, the most fabulous Ms Irene Pasternack and her weekly Wednesday Feldenkrais Method 30 minute classes.

Irene brings a wealth of experience as a truly phenomenal Guild-Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and delightfully weaves in valuable insight from her perspective as both a Nia teacher and participant.

She seems to possess superpowers when it comes to her ability to see everyone in the class simultaneously through Zoom, allowing her to address and personalize the experience according to each individual’s unique needs. Irene’s intuition, laser focus, and remarkable attention to the smallest of details combine to create improvements that can make the biggest and most meaningful differences for her students, myself included!

““After my first session, I haven’t had another back spasm.””

Irene lives a full, fascinating and meaningful life, including balancing time with her husband, family, regular weekly time with grand daughter, gardening, leading camping hikes with lamas (check out the video below) and most recently she helped launch a non profit, all volunteer lead, roller rink https://rockandrollrink.org/

““I was able to dance all evening, and without wearing a knee brace.””

When you sign up for our 30 classes in the 30 days journey, you will receive weekly Wednesday Feldenkrais classes with Irene that include 3 day replays of the class recording.

““I’ve had pain in my hip for 6 years after a car accident, and just by changing how I move a little, the pain is gone. I thought I’d have to live with this all my life.””

““My son [with cerebral palsy] got out of bed on his own for the first time ever, and commando crawled to his dresser, where he proceeded to empty the bottom drawers. I never thought I’d be so happy to clean up a mess.””

Soma Ranch owner, Helen Terry, is entertaining taking one of Irene's Hiking with Lama experiences next summer, if you'd like to join her please email helen@somaranch.com

Soma News

Helen, back at the ranch, loving our crisp Texas temperatures and bright blue big skies, feeling “curiously calm”…..

I (Helen) am back at Soma Ranch, looking forward to teaching in the morning. Stepping into a new month, which also means a new journey, I feel filled with gratitude. Thank you for being part of this community.

Congratulations to Nia White Belt Graduates and thank you Kellie Chambers for a super experience in Pleasant Hill, Oregon!

I feel curiously calm with regards the fact I have now delivered my last Nia White Belt.

We continue to explore options with regards selling Soma Ranch and, with the holidays approaching, we have decided to pause on the progression until 2026. We promise to keep you in touch as the journey towards Soma Ranch receiving new ownership develops.

Tomorrow (Saturday), I will teach both the 5 Stages class at 8:45am, followed by 10 am movement. The 5 stages lesson is deep in embryonic and in the 10am movement class we will continue this theme by exploring how to move to and from our center (hara) with a fun Mystery Music Mix.

Join us online and/or watch the 24-hour replay.

Thanks to everyone who have already shared ideas to celebrate Soma Ranch. If you’d like to be part of our celebrations please fill out the survey to help us plan events and retreats you’ll enjoy.

Now is a great time to book a short stay retreat at Soma Ranch, check out our fun options from a 1 person retreat to a 12 person group stay.

As we step into November now is a fabulous time to consider joining us for the last 2 months of our 30-day journey program. We hope you’ll join us for the grand finale.One more opportunity to enjoy a training (or retreat) with Helen: Come celebrate with us: November Budapest. We are close to selling out with a FABULOUS group of people, we’d love you to join us.

Be well, with love from

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

Deep in Embryonic

Saturday 11/1/25 Helen Terry is teaching both the 8:45am 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Kicking off our November Journey of Gratitude, we will focus on Journey Deeply into Embryonic for 5 stages and Hara for the 10am class, which will be a mystery medley music mix.

Nia 5 STAGES

FOCUS: Journey Deeply into Embryonic

10am Nia CLASS

FOCUS: Hara

INTENT: To connect with and move from our magnificent creative center

ROUTINE: Mix

MUSIC: Mystery Medley Music Mix

“In sacred geometry,
the one point
at the center of the circle
is called the monad.
It is considered the source,
the beginning,
the connection with all that is”

— 5 Stages

“The Body’s Way looks at the design and form of the body.
This form tells us about function.”

— 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 $20, 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.

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

Congratulations Nia White Belt

Congratulations Iulia, Melissa and Tracy. And thank you Anna, Susan and Susan for joining us. What a fantastic, focused, joyful and caring group. Fond memories were made and lovely friendships ignited.

Kudos to Kellie Chambers for being the hostess of the mostest, while co-leading a fabulously magical experience.

Last Day of my Last Nia White Belt

October 23 was an extraordinary and truly remarkable day for me. After leading the Nia White Belt trainings for 28 years, last Thursday marked the very final day of the last Nia White Belt training session I will ever lead. My journey over these past three decades has been an incredible ride, filled with continuous growth and countless unforgettable moments, as well as setbacks and disappointments, ecstatic highs, and profound depths of despair.

I am deeply filled with gratitude for the wonderful people I have had the privilege to meet along the way.

The important lessons I have learned through both success and challenge

The numerous opportunities I have been fortunate enough to experience, the diverse countries I have traveled to and explored.

And the many meaningful lifelong friendships that have been nurtured and fostered throughout this truly remarkable chapter of my life.

““All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.””

— Walt Disney

NOVEMBER Gratitude Movement Journey

Each month for 2025 we feature a New Fun Journey (See full list below).

For the month of November welcome to our focus of "THANKS"

Focus: THANKS ~ “Through Movement we find Health”

Intent: To dance, explore and have an Attitude of Gratitude

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

All 30 classes are provided online via Zoom with daily 24 Hour Replays provided.

The November Journey is “THANKS” ~ bringing an attitude of gratitude, honoring and exploring how “Through Movement we Find Health”. Providing you with classes that provide exploration of

1. Appreciation for the human body

2. How to express gratitude through movement

3. Reflect, Celebrate, Praise

Some class Foci will explore some essentials of the Human Body through movement for example

• Sense squeeze and release ~ how your muscles hug your bones

• Sense structure and space - how the spaces in between bring movement

• Sense moving from underneath and behind - connecting with thanks for what has been

• Sense seamlessness in body and life - no separation, all things connected
  

A month to help

• improve competence and confidence of how we move through space

• be in awe of the human body, potential and possibilities

• 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 “Journey” 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/journey

When you sign up for the November 30 day Journey by October 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.

Join Us in November: A Month of Grateful Movements
At Soma Ranch, we welcome you to embrace the spirit of grateful movements this November. Through movement, dance, awareness, and acts of service, we hope to embark on a transformative journey that will not only enhance our physical health but also cultivate an unwavering attitude of gratitude towards our bodies and lives. As we move together, we will discover a new perspective—one that appreciates the abundant blessings that surround us every day.

Program includes Support, Coaching, Education, Community, Connection and lots of laughs along the way.

All for $99.

ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE INCLUDES:

• Your Body’s Way - The Body’s Way

• Movement from Heart

• Ground and Share

• Creating a Sacred Life

• Moving as one multifaceted system, with consciousness.

THROUGH MOVEMENT WE FIND HEALTH INCLUDES:

• Systemic Movement

• Holistic Integration

• Breath with Body

• Moving to Heal

30 Day “Journey with Movement”

from $99.00

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!

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Congratulations Kellie Chambers

This past week I had the pleasure of co-leading (my last Nia White Belt training) with Kellie Chambers.

Mentoring Kellie Chambers has been a profound privilege, what a pleasure to guide and support this awesome human being on her journey of growth and learning.

As a mentor, witnessing the transformation and progress of someone I have invested time and energy into is immensely gratifying. The joy lies in the connection formed, as I’ve been able to share my knowledge, wisdom, and experiences, allowing my mentini to flourish and reach new heights. Our mentorship relationship has fostered a sense of fulfillment that comes from seeing someone unlock their full potential, overcome challenges, and find their own unique path.

Thank you Kellie for this wonderful opportunity, our blossoming lifelong friendship and the deep satisfaction to be co-creating incredible retreats, trainings and experiences with you.

“The joy of mentorship
is an extraordinary experience
that cannot be understated.”

Soma News

Helen and daughter Liliana, enjoy precious time together in Seattle (where Helen is teaching ONLINE), Joe is back home, managing the ranch.

Howdy!

I (Helen) am at our Hiker’s Cabin at the foothills of the Olympic National Forest, enjoying a short retreat to reflect on the

1. past 7 days, delivering my last Nia White Belt

2. joy of mentorship how I’ve enjoyed supporting Kellie Chambers (fellow trainer)

3. past 6 weeks (away from Soma Ranch, being with Liliana and Carter to help support and celebrate the birth of Otto Alwyne Airhart.

4. past 16 years of building, evolving and growing Soma Ranch

5. last 32 years of teaching Nia, traveling around the world offering classes, workshops and trainings.

I’ve enjoyed being able to focus on what has been most important (family) over the past few weeks. I deeply appreciate our rock star team for teaching classes, covering for me and for how understanding our community has been. Thank you everyone.

We continue to explore options with regards selling Soma Ranch. We promise to keep you in touch as the journey towards Soma Ranch receiving new ownership develops.

Tomorrow (Saturday), I will teach both the 5 Stages class at 8:45am, followed by 10 am movement. The 5 stages lesson is on the shoulder blade, in the 10am movement class we will continue this theme by exploring how to bring light into our movement, body and world”. Join us online and/or watch the 24-hour replay. Something I find fascinating is that, of all the bones in the body the scapula (shoulder blade) is the only bone that is translucent. That is, when you put the bone up to the light you can see light thought it. I hope you have time to click the links and check out some fabulous video tutorials that share more about the fascinating shoulder blade bone, scapula.

I’ve enjoyed being able to focus on what has been most important (family) over the past few weeks. I deeply appreciate our rock star team for teaching classes, covering for me and for how understanding our community has been. Thank you everyone.

We have received some encouraging interest in Soma Ranch. We promise to keep you in touch as the journey towards Soma Ranch receiving new ownership develops.

Thanks to everyone who have already shared ideas to celebrate Soma Ranch. If you’d like to be part of our celebrations please fill out the survey to help us plan events and retreats you’ll enjoy.

Now is a great time to book a short stay retreat at Soma Ranch. Or entertain an amazing Yoga retreat coming up at the end of this month.

As we approach the end of October, now is a fabulous time to consider joining us for the last 2 months of our 30-day journey program. We hope you’ll join us for the grand finale.

One more opportunities to enjoy a training with Helen: Come celebrate with us: November Budapest.

Be well, with love from

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

Let Light Shine

In the 10:00am (US Central time) movement class we will continue the scapula theme, through inviting light to shine through, which is one of the unique features of the scapula bone.

How to move with light, how to express with light. How to bring light into our movement, body and world.

Classes are available ONLINE via zoom with 24 hour replay option. When you sign up for class you receive the link for class and more information.

Enjoy the following extra nuggets of information and fabulous anatomy videos in preparation for our adventure with the shoulder blade.

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• $20 | 1 class

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• $25 | Lunch or Dinner

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• $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

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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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Shoulder Blade Scapula Bone

Welcome to a “scapula” Saturday feature.

In the 8:45am 5 stages class the lesson is Shoulder Blade (scapula) where we will learn more about this fascinating bone in the body through a process of look, listen, imagine. We will move through the developmental stages of embryonic, creeping, crawling, standing and walking to systemically integrate awareness, new learning and skills.

The body of the scapula (shoulder blade) is thin and translucent. This characteristic is due to the thinness of the bone, particularly in the infraspinous and supraspinous fossae, though the borders and spine are thicker.  

• Thin and translucent body:

  The primary reason the scapula is considered translucent is that its main body is a very thin, flat plate of bone. 

• Fossae:

  The two large depressions on the posterior surface, the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae, are where the bone is at its thinnest, making them the most translucent areas. 

• Thicker borders:

  In contrast to the thin body, the borders of the scapula (medial, lateral, and superior) are thicker due to their function as origins and insertions for muscles. 

Classes are available ONLINE via zoom with 24 hour replay option. When you sign up for class you receive the link for class and more information.

Who is She?

“She is a daughter. She is a best friend.
She is a pocketful of light. She is a spark of
Something good, getting brighter, a dream grown
large; the right thing at the right time.
She is a dancer, a singer, a thinker, a
truth-teller. A connoisseur of all the things this
wide world has to offer. Her spirit is the
first thing people notice. Her mind always had
a mind of its own. Her heart, though it has
sometimes been hurt, bears a strong resemblance
to a daffodil; it always flowers again.

so She wakes with anticipation. She
finds new hills to climb. And everyone agrees
that the very fact of her in the world means
there is still so much good to come.
Who is She?
She is me.
She is you. ”

— I am her, M.H. Clark

“She needs no map to discover
Where she is going, or how to
Get there. Her map is written
On her heart-its roads and
rivers are her dreams, her
strength, her confidence.
The way is not always easy, but
when she takes a moment to
notice the scenery, she sees
that it is always beautiful.

”

— I am her M.H. Clark