Soma News

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17 Years of Soma Ranch And Still Evolving

What a beautiful way to celebrate 17 years of Soma Ranch!

To everyone who joined us online and in person for our birthday celebration thank you! Your presence, your energy, your laughter, your movement, and your love made this milestone especially meaningful to Joe and Helen.

And as our birthday gift to you, enjoy the replay of our birthday class (BELOW), a little piece of the celebration you can enjoy, share with a friend, as a reminder of this wonderful Soma journey.

We have such deep appreciation for everyone who has been part of this journey with us. Seventeen years holds a lot of stories, friendships, movement, laughter, learning, and love. We are incredibly grateful for every person who has helped make Soma what it is today.

A Special Thank You for Our Monthly Cuppa

We were especially touched by all the fabulous ladies who stayed on for our monthly cuppa and birthday gathering. One thing that continues to move us is seeing how many people are willing to drive significant distances to attend public classes at Soma Ranch. Your commitment to Soma, to movement, and to being together means more than you may realize.

And together, we raised $88 toward our annual St. Jude fundraiser!

Thank you for your generosity and for making our monthly cuppa about more than tea. These monthly gatherings becomes a beautiful opportunity to connect, catch up, laugh, share, and give.

TOMORROW: THE EVOLVING CREATOR

This Saturday, Helen is teaching both morning classes, continuing our exploration of this month's archetype: The Creator.

The Evolving Creator

Rather than simply asking:

“What can I create?”

We're asking “What am I becoming” and “What is ready to evolve through me?”

8:45 AM | Soma 5 Stages

We'll explore Embryonic, Creeping, Crawling, Crouching, and Walking as a beautiful metaphor for growth and evolution. With somatic movement, EFT tapping, and prayer, we'll explore letting go of what no longer serves us, trusting the process of becoming, and making room for what's emerging.

Honor who we've been.
Welcome who we're becoming.
Discover what is ready to evolve through us.

10:00 AM | Soma Faith Movement

Then… let's have some fun! 🎶

Inspired by longtime Soma participant Megan Freemantle, Helen has created an Evolution Playlist, reaching back through 33 years of teaching somatic movement to pull out some of her all-time favorite songs.

We'll dance, play, remember, and discover what these beloved songs can inspire in us now.

Evolution doesn't mean leaving our history behind.

We take what has moved us, build upon it, and allow it to become something new.

Come move with us tomorrow morning.

Come celebrate where we've been.

Come explore where we're going.

Come discover what is ready to evolve through you.

BE. Beautiful Evolution.

BE: Beautiful Evolution

Saturday at 10:00 AM | Soma Faith Movement with Helen

Inspired by longtime Soma participant Megan Freemantle, Helen has created something special for this week's Soma Faith Movement: a musical journey through 33 years of teaching somatic movement.

She’s gone back through the years and pulled out some of her favorite song; the music that has moved, inspired, surprised, and accompanied us along the way.

And now we're bringing those beloved songs into the present as we explore The Evolving Creator.

We'll play with “BE” Beautiful Evolution:

Honor who we've been.
Welcome who we're becoming.
Discover what is ready to evolve through us.

Through music, movement, sensation, and playful exploration, we'll revisit familiar rhythms while allowing our bodies to create something new.

Evolution doesn't mean leaving the past behind.

We take what has nourished us, build upon it, and let it become something new.

Come dance with the music that has been part of our Soma story and discover what your body wants to create next.

Saturday • 10:00 AM • Soma Faith Movement with Helen

33 years of music.
A lifetime of movement.
One beautiful evolution.

BE.

The Evolving Creator: What Are You Becoming?

Saturday at 8:45 AM | Soma 5 Stages with Helen

Last week, we met The Creator, the part of us that wants to make, express, imagine, explore, and bring something new into the world.

This week, we shift from asking “What can I create?” to explore the deeper question: “What am I becoming?” and “What is ready to evolve through me?”

Embracing the truth that he Creator is never finished. Like our bodies naturally moved from Embryonic → Creeping → Crawling → Crouching → Walking, we continue to grow and change throughout our lives.

Each stage builds upon what came before.

We don't abandon the embryonic self when we learn to walk.
We don't stop being curious because we've grown older.
We don't have to erase who we were in order to become someone new.

We build upon.
We adapt.
We discover.
We evolve.

In this week's Soma 5 Stages, Helen will guide us through these five developmental movement patterns as a beautiful metaphor for our own unfolding.

We'll begin close to the floor, listening for tiny impulses and possibilities. We'll explore curiosity, experimentation, transition, and finally expression as we gradually rise into walking.

Along the way, we'll use EFT tapping to soften the resistance that can arise around change—the desire to stay with what is familiar, the fear of not knowing what's next, and the tendency to hold tightly to an old version of ourselves.

Then we'll return to the five stages with a new invitation:

What happens when I allow myself to evolve?

• Perhaps something in your movement changes.

• Perhaps something in your thinking changes.

• Perhaps you discover that you're ready to release something, explore something, or simply give yourself permission to become.

You don't have to know exactly where you're going.

You don't have to have the next version of yourself figured out.

You can begin with one small movement.

One breath.

One curious question.

One willingness to try something differently.

Because evolution isn't always a dramatic transformation.

Sometimes it's simply becoming a little more fully yourself.

Come explore The Evolving Creator with us this Saturday morning.

8:45 AM | Soma 5 Stages with Helen

Honor who you've been.
Welcome who you're becoming.
Discover what is ready to evolve through you.

Make. Express. Imagine. Evolve.

Monthly Cuppa for St Jude

Dear Chris, Peggy, Gigi, Joy, Kitt, Megan, Kay, Anne, Angelique and Cynthia

Thank you for choosing to come celebrate Soma’s 17th Birthday at our “Monthly Cuppa”. We appreciate your generous donations to St Jude, today we raised $88. What a wonderful opportunity to welcome Anne who attended both class and cuppa for the first time. And thank you Gigi for the delicious Carrot Cup Cakes!

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

During the year Soma Ranch offers open houses, coffee mornings, special events and classes where funds collected go towards Finding Cures. Saving Children.

The direct URL is http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/Soma2027

Thank you in advance for your donation towards this amazing cause. Together we will cross the finish line…

Every year, Helen (co-owner Soma) runs the Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll 1/2 Marathon as a St Jude “Hero”, a group of runners who run to raise funds for St Jude. The next race is Feb 20, 2027.

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

— Chris, regular Soma attendee, encourager and supporter.

Our next “Monthly Cuppa” is Monday, October 5th

Soma News

A New Season. A New Space. A New Invitation to Create.

We’re celebrating our fabulous new Soma Studio Lounge! After a deep clear-out, thoughtful simplification, and a whole lot of letting go, the studio has been refreshed with beautiful Clary Sage green throughout, creating a calmer, cleaner, more spacious place to gather, move, connect, and imagine what’s next.

And next week, Soma Ranch celebrates 17 fabulous years! 🎉

Come celebrate with us in three fabulous ways:

🌿 SLEEP OVER - WEDNESDAY 9/9
Come stay at Soma Ranch and enjoy the beauty, peace, and magic of the ranch.

💃 SOMA BIRTHDAY CLASS - 9/10 THURSDAY 10AM
Join Helen in person at Soma, or online via zoom, to celebrate Soma’s Birthday with a fabulous playlist and accompanying moves.

🍵 ENJOY OUR BIRTHDAY TEA PARTY - 9/10 THURSDAY 11AM
Come celebrate 17 years of Soma Ranch, friendship, movement, and the many wonderful chapters that have brought us here.

SATURDAY MORNING ONLINE WITH HELEN

8:45 AM | Soma 5 Stages
Move from Embryonic → Creeping → Crawling → Crouching → Walking, exploring The Creator through somatic movement, EFT tapping, and prayer.

10:00 AM | Soma Faith Movement
Welcome to the Dance Party! 🎶
Helen brings back the joyful music from the old Nia routine Bailando as we play with simplicity, sensation, unique expression, and letting go of perfectionism.

Together we'll explore Helen's Simple Kata Formula and discover how simple movement can take us deep into music, feeling, and embodied expression.

MAKE. EXPRESS. IMAGINE.

What wants to be created through you?

Come play.
Come move.
Come celebrate.

Happy 17th Birthday, Soma Ranch!

We hope you’ll join us for our September Month of Movement, as we step into the Creator Archetype.

The Creator invites us to imagine, experiment, express, make, and bring something new into being.

And right now feels like the perfect time to create some new space, both around us and within us.

Come create, move, explore, laugh, and discover what wants to emerge.

Keep taking the next step.
Keep making space.
Keep trusting the process.
And don’t forget to find a little delight along the way.

Hope all is well in your world.

With love from Soma Ranch,

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

Our New Soma Studio Lounge

Our New Soma Studio Lounge

Sometimes a space needs to evolve to reflect how the vision that created it has moved.

We began by asking a simple question:

What would this space feel like if we started fresh?

We took down the pictures.
We moved out the furniture.
We repaired the walls.
We cleared the space.

We asked our community, giving color choices. And then we chose the perfect green: Clary Sage.

We brought in professional painters, and watched as the room transformed.

And Wow.

The difference is remarkable.

The new green walls have given the Studio Lounge an entirely different feeling. The welcoming room feels calmer, cleaner, more grounded, more spacious, and somehow more alive. We are amazed how a change in color can change the way a room breathes.

And now that we've seen the beauty of the simple green walls, we've realized something else:

We're looking at the furniture and furnishings with fresh eyes.

What is essential?
What truly serves the space?
What can be repurposed?
What can be released?

We’ve cleared out shelving units, books, materials and more. Now we’ve created less visual clutter, more open space, and a deeper sense of calm.

We polished up the floor and redesigned the kitchen and added new upper cabinets, helping the entire Studio Lounge feel cohesive, welcoming, and ready for this next chapter of Soma.

A new color.
A new feeling.
A little less clutter.
A little more space to breathe.

And, as always, room for whatever comes next.

Soma Birthday: 17 Years of Movement, Community, Celebration

Seventeen years ago, on September 9, 2009, Joe and Helen Terry “birthed” Soma Ranch. What began as a dream and a place to gather, move, rest, and reconnect has grown into a community filled with friendships, memories, transformation, and countless moments of joy.

This September, we’re celebrating 17 years of Soma Ranch and we’d love for you to be part of it.

You have 3 choices, we hope you can do all 3!

1. wed 9/9 sleep over on Soma’s Birthday

2. Thu 9/10 10am Come for Class

3. Thu 9/10 11am Enjoy “Birthday Tea Party”

This year’s Soma Birthday celebration is designed to give you choices. Whether you can join us for our 10am Thursday class, stay for our “Birthday Tea Party” or sleep over to immerse yourself in the full Soma experience.

“From Fire to Ice” Soma Sleep over

One of the gifts of Soma Ranch is the opportunity to care for your whole self. This celebration will give you plenty of time to enjoy the amenities.

Move from fire to ice with our:

• Far infrared sauna

• Therapeutic hot tub

• Ozonated lap pool

• Cold plunge

A Soma Fiesta to Celebrate 17 Years

On Wednesday, September 9, we’ll officially celebrate Soma’s birthday with “Soma Fiesta” including Joe’s famous Tex-Mex Fiesta meal. Come and celebrate, ready to reminisce, laugh, and make some new memories.

Choose Your Soma sleep over Experience

We’ve created accommodation options to make it possible for you to join us in the way that feels best for you:

Shared: Stay in the dormitory with up to eight guests and enjoy the energy and connection of community living.

Semi-Private: Share a room with one other person while still having a little more personal space.

Private: Have a room all to yourself for the ultimate retreat experience.

A Meaningful Moment in Soma’s Story

This year’s celebration also carries a deeper significance. We don’t know exactly what the next chapter will look like. But we do know that this chapter deserves to be celebrated with the people who have helped make Soma what it is.

• Come gather with us.

• Come move with Helen.

• Come soak, sweat, swim, plunge, rest, and restore.

• Come share a meal around the table.

• Come celebrate 17 years of Soma.

And most of all, come be part of the community that has made Soma Ranch so special for all these years.

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Choose-your-Soma-retreat experience.

“Birthday Sleep Over” A taste of Soma Retreat
September 9–10
Private $295 | Semi-Private $145 | Shared $95

Includes: Wednesday Fiesta Dinner, Thursday “Joe’s Famous” Breakfast

your accommodation choices:

SHARED
Dormitory • Up to 8 guests

SEMI-PRIVATE
Share a room with one other guest

PRIVATE
Your own private room

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Meet The Creator From the Inside Out

Saturday at 8:45 AM | Soma 5 Stages with Helen

Before we dance our way into The Creator at 10:00 AM, we’ll begin the morning by meeting this archetype in a creatively different way from the ground up.

In this special Soma 5 Stages experience, Helen will guide us through the developmental movement patterns of Embryonic, Creeping, Crawling, Crouching, and Walking, exploring how each stage can awaken a different quality of creative possibility within us.

The Creator isn't only the part of us that makes art, writes music, builds businesses, or dreams up new ideas.

The Creator lives in our body.

The Creator within is the impulse to explore.
To experiment.
To adapt.
To discover a new way of moving.
To take what is already here and transform it into something uniquely our own.

We'll begin close to the floor, allowing the body to move without the pressure of performance or perfection. Through the five stages, we'll gradually awaken, organize, rise, and eventually find our way into walking, letting each stage offer its own invitation to sense, discover, create, and express.

Along the way, we'll incorporate EFT tapping to help soften some of the inner voices that can interfere with creativity. Such as the need to get it right, the fear of making a mistake, the tendency to compare ourselves with others, or the belief that our expression has to look a certain way.

What if creativity doesn't begin with knowing what to do?

What if creativity begins with being willing to discover?

Through movement, sensation, tapping, reflection, and prayer, we'll create space for that discovery.

We'll close by wrapping the experience in prayer, giving thanks for the creative life within us and opening ourselves to whatever wants to emerge. Not necessarily something big or dramatic, but perhaps a new feeling, a new possibility, a new way of seeing, or simply a deeper connection with ourselves.

And then, if you choose to stay, we'll take that creative energy into the 10:00 AM Soma Faith Dance class, where we'll turn up the music, bring out the playful side of The Creator, and dance Bailando.

8:45 AM Go inward.
10:00 AM Come outward.

Two different ways to explore the same invitation:

Discover what wants to move within you…
and then give it permission to move through you.

Come Dance, Create & Play: Introducing The Creator

Saturday at 10:00 AM | Soma Faith Movement with Helen

This Saturday, we begin exploring a new archetype: The Creator.

The Creator is the part of us that wants to make something, express something, imagine something and bring something new into the world. And what better way to meet The Creator than through music, movement, play, and a little bit of letting go?

Helen is bringing back the joyful, upbeat music from a vintage Nia routine called Bailando and turning the Soma Saturday Morning class into a dance party!

This isn't about getting the steps "right." In fact, we're going to intentionally play with simplicity, sensation, and freedom AWAY from perfectionism.

Instead of needing to remember choreography or make our movement look a certain way, we'll listen to the music and ask:

What do I feel?
What wants to move?
What happens when I make it my own?

Using Helen's Simple Kata Formula, we'll create small, easy movement "riffs" together, simple patterns that give us just enough structure to enter deeply into the music while leaving plenty of room for individual expression.

A simple movement can become surprisingly rich when we stay with it.

We can repeat it.
Change it.
Make it bigger.
Make it smaller.
Speed it up.
Slow it down.
Let the music change us.

And somewhere along the way, we may discover that simplicity doesn't mean shallow. A simple movement can take us deep into sensation, emotion, rhythm, connection, and presence.

The Creator doesn't require perfection.

The Creator asks us to participate.

So come ready to dance, experiment, laugh, listen, and discover what your unique body wants to say.

No dance experience necessary. No perfect moves required.

Simply bring yourself, and let's see what we can create together.

Saturday at 10:00 AM ONLINE.

Come join the dance party.
Come play with The Creator.
Come make it your own.

Soma News

Updates from Soma Ranch

We don’t have to lose our depth to find our delight.

Howdy Soma Friends,

There’s a lot happening here at Soma Ranch, and as always, we’re taking it one step at a time.

The Soma Studio Lounge is getting a fabulous update. After repairs and painting, we’re now in the process of putting back all the pieces that make this space feel so special, while also clearing out as much as we can to create space for what is to come.

We are in a bit of a mess in the middle, as these things tend to be… but there’s something beautiful about being in the process of letting go, rearranging, and making room.

And that feels especially appropriate for our current theme:

“We don’t have to lose our depth to find our delight.”

This weekend, we’ll be celebrating Dolly. Her joy, humor, heart, resilience, wisdom, and extraordinary ability to bring lightness to life without sacrificing depth.

Saturday Morning at the Studio and online via zoom

8:45 AM Soma 5 Stages and EFT tapping with Helen
We’ll journey through the five developmental movement stages of Embryonic, Creeping, Crawling, Crouching, and Walking, exploring rhythm, rocking, shaking, play, and the freedom to move with more delight.

10:00 AM Soma Faith Movement with Helen
A soulful movement experience weaving music of Dolly with movement and the invitation to discover, and experience, how joy and depth can live together.

Come ready to move, laugh, breathe, explore, and perhaps remember a little more of the playful spirit that already lives inside you.

A Little Ranch News

The process of preparing and listing the Ranch for sale is taking longer than we initially anticipated. There are many moving pieces, and we’re learning once again that some things simply cannot be rushed.

So we keep taking the next step, trusting that we’ll get there when the time is right.

And in the meantime, we’re hoping to offer a couple of fall retreats here at Soma Ranch, an opportunity to celebrate this lovely, sacred land and property and enjoy it together while we can.

We’re incredibly grateful for our fabulous recent Airbnb guests, who left us a glowing five-star review. It means so much to know that others are experiencing the beauty, peace, and magic of this place.

September is Coming!

We hope you’ll join us for our September Month of Movement, as we step into the Creator Archetype.

The Creator invites us to imagine, experiment, express, make, and bring something new into being.

And right now feels like the perfect time to create some new space, both around us and within us.

September is a fabulous time to sign up, and bring a friend for FREE, for the whole month!

Come create, move, explore, laugh, and discover what wants to emerge.

And finally… after such a long stretch without rain, today the heavens opened! 🌧️

A glorious, much-appreciated downpour arrived over Soma Ranch, watering the land and reminding us that sometimes we simply have to wait, trust, and receive.

Perhaps there’s a lesson in that for all of us.

Keep taking the next step.
Keep making space.
Keep trusting the process.
And don’t forget to find a little delight along the way.

Hope all is well in your world.

With love from Soma Ranch,

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

Private Retreats at the Ranch

If you're looking for a special place to gather family or friends, please let us know if you'd like to rent the ranch for a private retreat, celebration, or restorative getaway.

Ongoing Live Classes

Our live Soma classes continue every Monday and Thursday at 10am, both in person at Soma Ranch and online via zoom, and we invite you to come move, connect and enjoy some “Soma” time with us..

Looking for a COOL escape? please consider our Soma Cabin in the PNW we have created a calendar with the current bookings to help you check availability. Please check out the details here and then contact us directly for the family and friends rate.

A New Chapter for Soma Studio Lounge

A New Chapter for the Soma Studio Lounge

Sometimes a space needs to evolve to reflect how the vision that created it has moved.

Seventeen years ago, when we first imagined Soma as a world center for Nia trainings, we wanted the Studio Lounge to reflect the beautiful diversity and possibility of the Nia journey.

So we brought in all the colors of the belts: white, green, blue, brown, black, and red. Even purple walls for the “everybody” belt that ultimately never quite came to light.

For nearly two decades, those colors, and the art, furnishings, photographs, and memories surrounding them, have been part of the story of Soma.

Soma has evolved. And we felt it was time for the Studio Lounge to evolve with it.

Time for an Update

We began by asking a simple question:

What would this space feel like if we started fresh?

With the help of AI, we created previews of the Studio Lounge with the walls painted entirely white and entirely green.

Then we asked our community:

Which do you prefer?

The response was wonderfully clear.

GREEN.

Not just a little green. A resounding, enthusiastic yes to green!

So we listened.

We took down the pictures.
We moved out the furniture.
We repaired the walls.
We cleared the space.

And then we chose the perfect green: Clary Sage.

We brought in professional painters, and watched as the room transformed.

And Wow.

The difference is remarkable.

The new green walls have given the Studio Lounge an entirely different feeling. The welcoming room feels calmer, cleaner, more grounded, more spacious, and somehow more alive. We are amazed how a change in color can change the way a room breathes.

And now that we've seen the beauty of the simple green walls, we've realized something else:

We don't want to cover them up.

The walls are beautiful just as they are.

So this next phase isn't simply about repainting. It's about “redesigning”

We're looking at the furniture and furnishings with fresh eyes.

What is essential?
What truly serves the space?
What can be repurposed?
What can be released?

We're envisioning cleaner lines, less visual clutter, more open space, and a deeper sense of calm.

We're also fixin’ to polish up the floor and redesign the kitchen, helping the entire Studio Lounge feel cohesive, welcoming, and ready for this next chapter of Soma.

From Many Colors to One Beautiful Field

There is something poetic about this transformation.

For 17 years, the Studio Lounge celebrated the many colors of the Nia belt journey.

Now, as Soma has grown and expanded beyond its original vision, we're discovering the power of simplicity.

Not necessarily fewer possibilities.

Just less clutter and stuff around them.

And perhaps that's what evolution really is, not throwing away where we've been, instead creating enough spaciousness to see where we're going.

The colors are still part of our story.

The trainings, the people, the laughter, the sweat, the conversations, the celebrations, the countless memories, all of that lives in Soma.

And the room itself (like us) is ready to breathe, release and create space for what is to come next.

We look forward to sharing the end result, for now, here is…

A Little Taste…

Below are the AI previews that helped us imagine the possibilities—a glimpse of the white and green options we shared with our community before making the decision.

The finished photos should be up next week, so stay tuned for the full reveal of the newly refreshed Soma Studio Lounge.

A new color.
A new feeling.
A little less clutter.
A little more space to breathe.

And, as always, room for whatever comes next.

Soma 5 Stages We don't have to lose our depth to find our delight.

Saturday • 8:45 AM
Soma 5 Stages Healing Movement with EFT tapping.

Come as you are. Bring your whole self, and maybe a little sparkle. Let’s explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to lighten up, laugh, play, and move with joy?

Through the Soma 5 Stages, movement, laughter, shaking, rhythm, and EFT tapping, we'll explore the freedom of letting joy move through the body. Come ready to loosen up, have a little fun, and reconnect with the part of you that still knows how to play.

This is a great class preparation for the 10am Soma Faith Experience.

This Saturday we are celebrating the Jester Archetype with a playful tribute to the one and only Dolly Parton!

Dolly reminds us that we don't have to lose our depth to find our delight. We can be wise and playful, strong and silly, sacred and sparkling and serious about life without taking ourselves so seriously.

Tribute to Dolly

Come On, Get Happy: A Soma Faith Tribute to Dolly Parton

Tomorrow saturday at 10:00 AM | Celebrating the Jester Archetype

Sometimes faith looks like stillness.
Sometimes it looks like surrender.
And sometimes… it looks like putting on a little rhinestone sparkle and having a whole lot of fun. ✨

Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, our Soma Faith Movement class will be a joyful tribute to one of the most beloved, colorful, and unforgettable characters of our time: Dolly Parton.

And honestly, who better to help us explore this month’s Jester Archetype?

The Jester reminds us that life is not meant to be taken so seriously all the time. The Jester brings laughter, play, spontaneity, humor, freedom, and joy. They have the courage to be fully themselves and, in so doing, invite us to loosen our grip, lighten our hearts, and find the sacred in a good laugh.

Dolly Parton embodies so much of this spirit.

Yes, she was wildly talented, successful, generous, and wise. But she also knew how to play. She didn’t apologize for her big hair, her rhinestones, her humor, her personality, or her joy. She made room for both the ridiculous and the profound, and helps reminds us that the two can live beautifully side by side.

Behind the laughter is a woman who has experienced hardship, stayed rooted in her values, loved generously, and used her gifts to bring hope and opportunity to others.

That feels very Jester to me.

Because the Jester isn't simply about being silly.

The deeper invitation is to discover that joy itself can be a spiritual practice.

What if joy is holy?

What if laughter helps us release what we've been carrying?

What if shaking our bodies, moving freely, singing loudly, and allowing ourselves to play can open a door to something deeper?

What if we don't always have to work so hard at healing?

Tomorrow, we'll let Dolly be our guide as we move through music, rhythm, laughter, and playful expression. We'll explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to lighten up, loosen up, and let joy move through us.

And perhaps we'll discover something the Jester has known all along:

We don't have to lose our depth to find our delight.

We can be wise and playful.
Strong and silly.
Sacred and sparkling.
Serious about life without taking ourselves so seriously.

So come as you are.

Wear your rhinestones if you've got them.
Bring your sense of humor.
Bring your whole self.

And most importantly, bring your joy.

You are invited to dance a little Dolly, laugh a little louder, shake a little freer, and remember that sometimes our soul simply needs permission to have some fun.

Soma Faith Movement

Tomorrow • 10:00 AM

Come celebrate Dolly.
Come explore the Jester.
Come move your body.
Come find your joy.

And as Dolly herself might remind us “if you're going to walk through life, you might as well wear a little sparkle”

Come as you are. Move as you feel. Laugh as you can. And let joy have the final word.

Hero's Journey: September ~ The Creator

Sale

30 Day Hero's Journey

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 1-7 day replays

• 30 classes (Soma Moves, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, EFT tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations, Blue Monkey Improv’, FreeDance Explorations, Helen’s “Simple Kata” Formula, Nia)

• 3 x 60 min classes a week 10am (US Central Time) Mo, Th, Sa

• 1 × 30 min class a week 8/10am (US Central Time) Fr

• 1 Weekly 5 Stages Healing Class, 8:45am (US Central Time) Sa

• Great Beginners Introduction to Somatic Movement Practices

• Feel supported and stay motivated

• Learn more about how to be in your body (as a vessel for your mind, emotions and spirit)

• Learn about Developmental Anatomy

• 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 with 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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September Archetype of the Month: The Creator

Cultivating Creativity, Purpose, and the Courage to Bring Something New to Life

As we move into September, we enter the inspiring space of The Creator archetype: the part of us that longs to imagine, express, build, and bring something meaningful into the world.

The Creator is not simply an artist, designer, musician, or entrepreneur. The Creator lives within all of us. It is the energy that asks, What wants to come through me? What can I bring into the world that did not exist before?

The Creator reminds us that we are not only here to consume what others have made or to follow paths that have already been established. We are also here to participate—to imagine, experiment, express, build, and contribute something uniquely our own.

In a culture that often measures success by productivity, achievement, and perfection, The Creator offers us a different invitation: create from curiosity rather than pressure, from purpose rather than performance, and from authenticity rather than comparison.

Yet many of us have learned to silence our creative impulses. We may tell ourselves that we aren't artistic enough, talented enough, experienced enough, or that there simply isn't enough time. We may compare our beginning to someone else's finished product and decide not to begin at all.

Over time, these beliefs can disconnect us from an essential part of ourselves.

The Creator invites us to remember that creativity is not about producing something perfect. It is about allowing something within us to take form. A movement, a song, a meal, a garden, a relationship, a business, a prayer, a new idea, or simply a different way of living can all be acts of creation.

The healthy Creator understands that the creative process requires both imagination and patience. There are seasons of inspiration, seasons of experimentation, seasons of frustration, and seasons when we simply need to step back and let something develop.

Throughout September, our Soma Faith practices will focus on embodied experiences that awaken the creative spirit within. Through movement, meditation, EFT tapping, reflection, music, play, and mindful presence, we will explore what it means to embody a healthy Creator—the one who dares to imagine, embraces the process, and trusts that what is uniquely theirs to bring forth has value.

The healthy Creator knows:

• I am allowed to imagine something new.

• Creativity does not require perfection.

• My unique expression has value.

• The process matters as much as the finished product.

• I can create from inspiration rather than comparison.

• What I bring into the world can be an offering.

This month is an invitation to listen more deeply to the creative impulses within you. What have you been longing to make, change, express, or begin? What idea keeps returning? What part of you is asking for a little more room to breathe?

Perhaps September is not asking you to create something extraordinary.

Perhaps it is simply asking you to begin.

May September be:

• A season of imagination.

• A season of courageous beginnings.

• A season of authentic expression.

• A season of bringing what is within you into form.

The Creator's Invitation:

“Imagine freely. Create courageously. Trust the process, and allow what is uniquely yours to become an offering to the world.”

Join us this month as we explore the transformative power of The Creator through movement, mindfulness, faith, and embodied practice.

Creativity begins with permission.
Creation begins with presence.
Wholeness includes the courage to become who we were created to be.

Welcome to The Creator.

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We’re on a heroic journey for 2026. Each month we spotlight a different hero archetype through dance, movement, exploration, discussion, and education.

All experiences will be online via Zoom with 1-7 day replays.

There will be live movement classes 10am Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Fridays, plus Saturday 8:45 5 Stages Developmental Experiences, all via zoom with replays.

Helen will teach the majority of these classes, Irene will continue to provide Feldenkrais experiences and Natasha and Gigi teach Nia.

You can also enjoy rePLAY experiences including dance breaks, EFT tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations and more varying from 10 - 45 minutes with 3 day replays.

Beyond continuing to provide our regular somatic (Body Centered) movement experiences that support your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, this new 12‑month, 365‑day, project aims to

• deepen our understanding of the personalities within us by exploring them through movement, exploration and education.

• develop additional resources for self‑awareness and fascination

• move toward being the best humans we can be (yes! let’s dream and aim big LOL)

The 12 hero archetypes, popularized from Carl Jung's work, are universal character patterns used in storytelling, branding, and psychology, representing core human motivations and experiences, and include the Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Caregiver, Explorer, Rebel, Creator, Lover, Jester, Sage, Magician, and Ruler, each seeking different things like freedom, connection, or mastery. 

The 12 Archetypes:

• The Innocent: Seeks happiness and safety; optimistic, simple.

• The Everyman: Wants to belong and connect; relatable, down-to-earth.

• The Rebel: Wants revolution and to break rules; disruptive, transformative.

• The Explorer: Seeks freedom and new experiences; adventurous, independent.

• The Hero: Aims to prove worth through courageous action; competent, disciplined.

• The Lover: Seeks intimacy, connection, and passion; sensual, loyal.

• The Caregiver: Desires to help and protect others; nurturing, generous.

• The Jester: Wants to live in the moment and bring joy; fun, playful.

• The Creator: Aims to build something of enduring value; innovative, artistic.

• The Sage: Seeks truth and understanding; wise, knowledgeable.

• The Magician: Wants to make dreams come true; visionary, powerful.

• The Ruler: Seeks control and order; authoritative, leader. 

How They're Used:

These archetypes help authors create relatable characters, build strong brands by aligning with consumer desires, and offer frameworks for personal growth by identifying one's dominant patterns. 

“In 1996, as a Nia Technique trainer, realizing I needed to do more of my own inner work and be better able to hold space for leading people through embodied movement experiences, I began a master’s in Alternative Dance Therapy at the Jung Center in Houston. That started a 30-year journey of fascinated interest in authentic movement, archetypes, and somatic (body centered) healing.

I’m excited to bring these passions to our 365 and 30 day movement journeys in 2026.”

— Helen Terry

Each month you will receive

• information, prompting questions and a group discussion session around the archetype

• movement classes with foci that support the “archetype of the month”

• pop up experiences that enhance our exploration of the “archetype of the month”

• group discussions and community connection through our private facebook group

As a community we’ll co‑create playlists and immersive experiences such as “Blue Monkey” improv’ classes and FreeDance explorations.

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30 Day Hero's Journey

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 1-7 day replays

• 30 classes (Soma Moves, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, EFT tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations, Blue Monkey Improv’, FreeDance Explorations, Helen’s “Simple Kata” Formula, Nia)

• 3 x 60 min classes a week 10am (US Central Time) Mo, Th, Sa

• 1 × 30 min class a week 8/10am (US Central Time) Fr

• 1 Weekly 5 Stages Healing Class, 8:45am (US Central Time) Sa

• Great Beginners Introduction to Somatic Movement Practices

• Feel supported and stay motivated

• Learn more about how to be in your body (as a vessel for your mind, emotions and spirit)

• Learn about Developmental Anatomy

• 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 with 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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Fabulous Guests and 5 star Review for Soma Ranch AirBNB SUPER Hosts

Soma Ranch owners, Joe and Helen, love sharing their property through AirBNB short-term stays and small private group rentals. One of the greatest delights that encourages and motivates them are the glowing five-star reviews and thoughtful recommendations guests leave after their visits.

Thank you, Evelia, for your recent stay and for the kind review you shared publicly through AirBNB. We’re so happy to know how much you and your family enjoyed your time here and that you plan to return. You were truly fabulous five-star guests.

We loved sharing Soma Ranch with you and helping your family create memorable moments together. We also greatly appreciate how carefully you looked after the property and pool, keeping everything clean and pristine.

With multiple short-term rental options and the added convenience of accepting late-notice bookings, Soma Ranch is ready to host your next family gathering, personal retreat, lively get-together, or whatever special occasion you imagine.

Email us at info@somaranch.com to book directly and enjoy significant savings.

Browse the photos and listing descriptions below for more details and inspiration.

Please let us know how we may help more.

“Our stay at Helen’s Airbnb was wonderful and unforgettable. Helen is a very friendly, warm and attentive host, and she made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The property is even more beautiful in person: quiet, clean, charming, and surrounded by nature.

My parents, who were visiting from Mexico, were fascinated by the place and the horses. My children had the most fun in the pool and enjoyed every moment. In fact, our whole family had an amazing and very special experience.

We took home beautiful memories that we will always keep in our hearts. I wholeheartedly recommend Helen’s property. We’ll definitely be back very soon. Thank you so much for everything, Helen! You deserve more than five stars.”

— Evelia, AirBNB Soma Ranch Guest

“Nuestra estancia en el Airbnb de Helen fue maravillosa e inolvidable. Helen es una anfitriona muy amable, cálida y atenta, y nos hizo sentir bienvenidos desde nuestra llegada. La propiedad es todavía más hermosa en persona: tranquila, limpia, encantadora y rodeada de naturaleza.

Mis padres, que estaban de visita desde México, quedaron fascinados con el lugar y con los caballos. Mis hijos se divirtieron al máximo en la alberca y disfrutaron cada momento. En realidad, toda nuestra familia vivió una experiencia increíble y muy especial.

Nos llevamos recuerdos hermosos que siempre guardaremos en el corazón. Recomiendo de todo corazón la propiedad de Helen. Sin duda regresaremos muy pronto. ¡Muchas gracias por todo, Helen! Mereces más de cinco estrellas.”

— Evelia, AirBNB Soma Ranch Guest Spanish

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soma ranch house

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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Combo: Soma Ranch House + Pool Casita

Have a large group? or someone who really wants their own, very quiet, private space? Enjoy the entire Soma Ranch House and add the Casita; As above (Soma House) and add this charming private poolside casita tiny home, offering a delightful and tranquil stay for one extra 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.

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 SOMA Ranch

Soma house

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soma ranch Combo:

Soma House + 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

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Book By the Room

Personal Retreat: Private Room & Bathroom

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

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Soma Sweet Suites

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

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Soma Barndo Beauty

Exclusive Barndominium Booking: Large Bedroom. Queen Bed + 10 twins. 2 Full Bathrooms. Lounge, Kitchenette, Dinning Area

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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Soma Reset 3 Day Nourish Retreat

SOMA RESET

A 3-Day Retreat to Nourish, Move, Breathe & Rest

What if you gave yourself three days to step away from the noise?

Three days to move your body, breathe deeply, rest completely, spend time in nature, and reconnect with yourself.

We’re imagining a new experience at Soma Ranch in Montgomery, Texas. A small, intimate retreat centered around movement, nourishment, rest, connection, and renewal.

And before we set the dates, we want to hear from you.

Introducing Soma Reset

Soma Reset is envisioned as a 2-night, 3-day immersive retreat designed to help you slow down and reconnect with your body, your spirit, and what matters most.

Rather than packing the schedule with activities, we're creating spaciousness.

There will be fresh juices, beautiful movement experiences, restorative practices, time in nature, nourishing soup, and plenty of room to simply be; moments of quiet where nothing is expected of you.

The intention is simple:

Move.
Breathe.
Nourish.
Rest.
Reconnect.

What We're Imagining

The retreat will weave together several of the practices that make Soma unique.

SOMA FAITH MOVEMENT

Each morning at 10 AM, we'll gather for a Soma Faith movement experience. An embodied movement with a spiritual-centered focus that welcomes people from all faith backgrounds.

13 MINUTES OF LYMPHATIC MOVEMENT

Each day will include a simple 13-minute movement sequence designed to awaken the body and create a sense of circulation and vitality.

SOMA 5 STAGES

A daily 13-minute Soma 5 Stages practice will give us an opportunity to move inward, connect with sensation, and integrate.

THE ULTIMATE 20-MINUTE NAP

Yes — we're making rest part of the program.

Every day will include a guided 20-minute nap designed to help you completely let go.

BREATHWORK + GUIDED MEDITATION

Moments to slow the breath, quiet the mind, and become more present.

CHAKRADANCER

A music-driven movement journey inviting expression, exploration, and embodied awareness.

SOUND HEALING

A deeply restorative sound experience where you don't have to do anything.

You simply receive.

FIRE + DRUM CIRCLES

Evenings around the fire.

Music. Rhythm. Stories. Reflection. Connection.

AND SPACE

Space to swim.

Space to walk.

Space to sit in the sun.

Space to journal.

Space to nap.

Space to be alone.

Space to connect.

Why so much space? sometimes the most restorative thing we can offer is nothing to do.

Nourishment

The retreat will include a carefully designed fresh juice experience created specifically for Soma Reset.

Using fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, ginger, citrus, and other whole-food ingredients, we'll create colorful juices and blended juices throughout the day.

We'll also offer herbal teas, plenty of hydration, and nourishing evening soups/light meals.

This isn't about deprivation.

It's about creating a temporary pause from the usual pace of life and giving ourselves an opportunity to experience nourishment in a different way.

This experience is not intended to treat or cure any medical condition, and it may not be appropriate for everyone. We'll provide more information about the nourishment program and encourage guests with medical or dietary concerns to consult their healthcare provider before participating. Don’t worry if you have any allergies such as mint, berries and ginger, with prior notice we can personalize according to your dietary restrictions/needs.

Who Is Soma Reset For?

Maybe you're feeling stretched thin.

Maybe you've been giving to everyone else and haven't had much time to receive.

Maybe your body is asking you to slow down.

Maybe you simply want three days away with a beautiful community of people who are also looking for a deeper breath and a fresh beginning.

You don't need to be a dancer.

You don't need to be "good" at meditation.

You don't need to be flexible.

You don't need to have any particular fitness level.

You simply need to be willing to slow down, move, breathe, and be present.

You Have Several Accommodation Options

Three ways to experience Soma Reset:

SHARED

$695 Early Bird / $795 Regular

A communal dorm-style experience with up to six guests.

SEMI-PRIVATE

$895 Early Bird / $995 Regular

Two guests sharing a room.

PRIVATE

$1,195 Early Bird / $1,295 Regular

Your own private room and space to retreat.

All options would include the full Soma Reset experience: accommodations, juices and nourishment, classes, practices, and access to Soma Ranch amenities.

Now We Want to Hear From You

We're launching Soma Reset for 8–12 guests so that the experience remains intimate, personal, and spacious.

Before we choose the dates and finalize the format, we'd love your input.

If you could design your ideal Soma retreat, what would it look like?

Your answers will help us determine the best dates, length, pricing, and overall experience.

TAKE THE SOMA RESET QUESTIONNAIRE

Help Us Create It

We're not interested in creating another retreat where every minute is scheduled and everyone leaves exhausted.

We want to create something that feels like Soma.

• Beautiful.

• Embodied.

• Spacious.

• Nourishing.

• Connected.

A place where you can move deeply, rest completely, laugh around the fire, breathe a little slower, and remember what it feels like to simply be in your body.

So before we choose the dates, we're asking:

What would your ideal Soma Reset look like?

Take the questionnaire and help us create it.

We hope to see you at Soma Ranch.

Move. Breathe. Nourish. Rest. Reconnect.

— Soma Ranch

Soma News

Howdy! A New Chapter at Soma Ranch

There is a lot happening at Soma Ranch right now and, as is often the case, we are embracing all the swirls with open hearts, curiosity, and a willingness to see what is possible.

One thing we have learned over the past 17 years of running Soma Ranch is how to pivot, optimize, find the best in every situation, and serve as fully and beautifully as we can. Life, business, and this extraordinary place has taught us again and again that sometimes the path forward isn't about holding tightly to what has been, but about being willing to recognize and welcome what comes next.

With that spirit, we will be listing Soma Ranch, both the business and the property, with an agent next week, with the intention of attracting the most perfect new owner for this very special place, at the best possible time. This is a big step, and one that comes with plenty of emotion, but also with a genuine sense of possibility. Soma Ranch has been such a meaningful part of so many lives, including ours. We look forward to finding the right person or people who can carry the Soma Ranch spirit forward in their own beautiful way.

In the meantime, rather than putting Soma Ranch on hold, we are opening the doors to new possibilities, new retreats, new experiences, and more opportunities to gather. After several months of having our programs on pause, we are ready to enjoy this place as much as possible while we are still here, and we would absolutely love to share it with you.

Tomorrow at Soma Ranch

Our Saturday classes with Helen are happening both in person at Soma Ranch and ONLINE via Zoom, with the 24-hour replay option available as well:

8:45 AM Soma 5 Stages
A beautiful way to begin the day through a Somatic movement experience, focusing on rhythm and rocking to release tension.

10:00 AM Soma Faith Movement: “JungleMoon”
A soulful, embodied practice designed to connect movement, breath, presence and celebration of living. Ancient Jungle Wisdom “put the pain into the rhythm and let it go”

Whether you join us at the Ranch or from wherever you are in the world, we would love to have you with us.

Celebrating 17 Years of Soma

And then there is September 9, 2026; Soma Ranch's 17th Birthday!

Seventeen years deserves a celebration, and we intend to make the most of it.

We are planning a week of daily 10:00 AM classes with Helen, a special birthday dinner, fire, s'mores, and of course… cake!

Check out the opportunities for day retreats and 2–6 day all-inclusive, immersive stays at Soma Ranch. If you've been thinking about coming back, experiencing Soma for the first time, gathering with friends, or simply giving yourself some dedicated time to move, rest, reconnect, and reset, this may be a particularly special moment to do it.

Huge thank you for the incredibly positive response to the Soma Reset Retreat proposal. We appreciate everyone who has reached out and shared enthusiasm. Next step? now’s the time to please take a few moments to complete our Soma Reset Retreat survey. Your answers will help us shape the retreat around your personal needs, desires, and what would feel most meaningful to you right now. Every person who completes the survey will be entered into a draw to win $100 gift certificate towards the Soma Reset.

And if you're feeling a little off-balance, uncertain, overwhelmed, or simply like you're moving through a challenging season, please know this:

You are not alone.

There is so much happening in the world and in our individual lives, and sometimes simply acknowledging that can be the first step toward finding a little more steadiness.

This week, take a look at the very insightful astrological piece from River, and perhaps allow yourself to entertain the question: Where might I find more balance right now?

Maybe it is through movement.
Maybe it is through community.
Maybe it is through stillness, nature, faith, laughter, connection, or simply giving yourself permission to pause.

Whatever you need, we hope Soma Ranch can be a place where you find a little more of it.

For 17 years, Soma has been about creating space for people to move, breathe, connect, transform, and come home to themselves. And for now, we are leaning into that mission more than ever, with gratitude for everything Soma has been, excitement for everything it might become, and a deep desire to make the most of the beautiful chapter we are in right now.

Come celebrate with us. Come move with us. Come stay awhile if you can.

Cultivating Joy, Playfulness, and Presence

Thank you for being part of this incredible community.

Be well, with love from

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

“ “I (and my body, mind, heart and spirit) benefit from a retreat where I simplify what I consume both with food and digital input. I call it my nourishing body and digital diet.””

— Helen Terry

Private Retreats at the Ranch

As we continue this transition season, we'd love to share the ranch with more people. If you're looking for a special place to gather family or friends, please let us know if you'd like to rent the ranch for a private retreat, celebration, or restorative getaway.

Ongoing Live Classes

Our live Soma classes continue every Monday and Thursday at 10am, and we look forward to moving, connecting, and growing together with you.

Looking for a COOL escpate this summer? please consider our Soma Cabin in the PNW we have created a calendar with the current bookings to help you check availability. Please check out the details here and then contact us directly for the family and friends rate.

JungleMoon: "Putting the pain into the rhythm and letting it go."

Way back in the late 1990s Helen began experimenting with creating the “Jungle Moon” experience. Over the years this exhilarating movement practice to drums has evolved with both simplicity and depth into a distinctive journey that balances freedom and form, rhythm and flow. At the heart of the experience is the Ancient Jungle Wisdom invitation: “put the pain into the rhythm and let it go.” That pain can be physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual. Part of being human is navigating pain, which can show up in many different ways and is always unique to each person.

As we continue our focus on the archetype of the Jester, this Jungle Moon offering feels like the perfect next step.

Regular participant Kitt captured where this experience can lead when she shared, “how can we hold on to tension and/or stuff in our head with an experience like this? I feel so much better and hope I can take this with me.”

The many ways of putting pain into rhythm include shaking, shunting, shifting, wobbling, letting go, sounding, moving dynamically, and moving with ease. Come dance with us and explore your own journey through movement that centers on rhythm with the clear intention to feel better.

The preceding 8:45am Soma 5 Stages class complements this experience, as we explore the many ways of using rhythm to release tension, honoring the playful jester within us with open curiosity so we can feel more grounded and uplifted.

Read additional JungleMoon notes here.

“Putting the pain into the rhythm and letting it go.””

— Brent Lewis, Ancient Jungle Wisdom

Notes from the album cover:

Jungle Moon: Site of the Sacred Drum is the most powerful drum album ever created. It is a magical tapestry of rhythms and melodic drumming that will delight the hearts of everyone. You will want to dance in a trance when you hear the Cave Witch chant. This album is the ultimate house cleaning extravaganza. 

JungleMoon is an ecological sound that surrounds you with beauty and elegance; it restores the health and balance of your environment. The music takes one on a dance experience for the body cells while drawing you into the jungle of the artist´s soul. The fabric of sounds will caress your spirit like a warm breeze while you experience the artist´s highs and lows. Feel the laughter and cries of the animals linked with the heartbeat of the artist in this refined primitive musical adventure. Please sit back, relax, and take this musical journey for the soul and body. You will soon discover an essence of Jungle wisdom: "Putting the pain into the rhythm and letting it go." We are all intertwined. May all the tribes of the world unite and beat with the rhythm of one heart....

Explore the Jester in Rhythm with Soma Faith 5 Stages

The Jester: A 5 Stage Soma Faith Movement Practice

In this Soma Faith practice, we explore the Jester through a 5-stage embodied journey, not as entertainment or performance, but as the sacred invitation to rediscover joy, freedom, play, and delight in God's presence. Our focus is to use rhythm, shaking, and rocking in somatic movement to release tension, this is an excellent preparation for, and complement to, the 10am JungleMoon Movement experience.

We move through the natural progression of human development:

• Embryonic: resting in wonder and the gift of being

• Creeping: awakening curiosity and playful exploration

• Crawling: discovering creativity through interaction and movement

• Crouch to Standing: embracing spontaneity with courage and trust

• Walking (Fully Vertical): embodying joyful freedom and wholehearted presence

8:45 AM: Soma 5 Stages: The Jester Archetype

An Embodied Journey Through the Development of Joy

Our Soma 5 Stages class follows the body's natural developmental movement patterns:

Embryonic → Creeping → Crawling → Crouching → Walking

Through guided movement, meditation, reflection, and embodied exploration, we will journey through the evolution of the Jester archetype:

Wonder → Curiosity → Creativity → Freedom → Joyful Presence

Together we will explore:

• What it means to delight in being rather than striving

• How curiosity opens us to God's ongoing creativity

• Rediscovering play as a pathway to connection and healing

• The freedom found in letting go of perfection and control

• Living with joy, lightness, and wholehearted presence as an expression of God's Kingdom

The Jester reminds us that joy is not superficial, it is deeply spiritual. Christ often invited people into a childlike way of being: receptive, playful, trusting, and fully alive. Through embodied movement, we cultivate a joyful resilience that allows us to meet life with openness, laughter, and hope.

EFT Tapping: The Jester Archetype

Joy • Play • Lightness • Humor

We will move through three rounds:

Honoring the shadow — where we hide, numb, or distract ourselves
Opening to possibility — allowing playfulness, presence, and joy
Embodied truth — living as the grounded, light-hearted Jester

This class offers a gentle yet powerful opportunity to reconnect with yourself through movement and mindful awareness.

No previous experience is necessary.

Simply come as you are.

A Little Joy in the Mail: Discovering Sprout Living at Soma Ranch

There are few things more fun than opening a package and discovering something new that immediately makes you think, “I can’t wait to share this with our guests!”

Recently, we had the joy of receiving a collection of sample products from Sprout Living, and we’re excited to begin exploring how these thoughtfully formulated, plant-based products might fit into life at Soma Ranch.

At Soma, nourishment is about so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s about gathering around the table, slowing down, discovering new ways to care for ourselves, and enjoying food and wellness in a way that feels both simple and joyful.

And that’s exactly what caught our attention about Sprout Living.

Exploring What’s Inside

Our sample box included a fun variety to explore — from Probiotic Almonds to Epic Protein, Simple Protein, Pea Protein, Colorfuel Calm, Greens, and Hydration.

We love discovering products that feel aligned with the Soma approach: thoughtfully sourced, plant-based, simple, and made with ingredients we can actually recognize.

We’re still in the process of tasting, experimenting, and finding our favorites, but that’s part of the fun!

Rather than simply adding another product to the pantry, we’re imagining all the ways these could become part of the Soma experience.

From the Soma Kitchen to the Retreat Table

One of our favorite things about entertaining at Soma Ranch is creating food and drink experiences that feel nourishing and beautiful.

We’re already imagining ways to incorporate these products into smoothies, snack boards, breakfast offerings, refreshing beverages, and little moments of nourishment throughout the day.

Some products may find their way into our kitchen and retreat menus. Others might become part of the welcome experience or a fun discovery for guests to take home.

And because we love introducing our guests to resources we genuinely enjoy, some may eventually make their way into our Soma Ranch retail area or onto our list of recommended wellness resources.

A Sneak Peek at Reset + Nourish

We’re especially excited to experiment with Sprout Living as we prepare for our upcoming Reset + Nourish Retreat.

The retreat is all about creating space to pause, reset, reconnect, and nourish ourselves — body, mind, spirit, and soul.

That makes this collection particularly fun to explore.

We can already see possibilities for incorporating protein into nourishing smoothies, greens and hydration into retreat refreshment stations, and Colorfuel Calm into moments designed for slowing down and settling in.

The goal isn’t to make nourishment complicated. Quite the opposite.

We’re always looking for simple, beautiful ways to help our guests experience how good it can feel to give our bodies what they need while still enjoying the pleasure of food, community, and hospitality.

Why We’re Curious About Sprout Living

What initially drew us to Sprout Living is their emphasis on plant-based nutrition, thoughtful sourcing, and straightforward ingredients.

That resonates deeply with the Soma Ranch philosophy.

We believe wellness should feel inviting rather than intimidating. Nourishment should be something we can enjoy rather than something we have to overthink.

Sometimes that looks like a beautiful meal shared with friends.

Sometimes it’s a fresh smoothie after movement.

Sometimes it’s discovering a new ingredient that makes it easier to nourish yourself well.

And sometimes it’s simply finding a product that fits naturally into the way you already live.

We’re Just Getting Started

We’re going to spend some time tasting, experimenting, entertaining, and seeing which of these products truly earn a place in the Soma Ranch kitchen, retreat experience, and retail collection.

We’ll share our favorites as we discover them — including the combinations we love, the ways we’re using them at Soma, and which products we think our guests might enjoy taking home.

For now, we’re simply grateful for the opportunity to explore something new.

Because one of the joys of Soma Ranch is discovering good things and sharing them with others.

And when a box of beautifully packaged, plant-based goodness arrives at the ranch?

Well… that feels like a pretty good day.

Here’s to nourishing well, gathering often, and always staying curious.

With joy,
The Soma Ranch Team