2. The Everyman (Regular Guy/Gal) “The human”
Core desire: Belonging, connection
Strengths: Empathy, humility, groundedness
Shadow: Losing identity, seeking approval too much
Soma Faith reframing: Embodying “We are one Body” while keeping personal integrity.
“You are not behind. You are becoming.”
“You don’t have to be extraordinary to be meaningful.”
“You can only rise from the ground”
Let’s explore something quietly radical: ordinary life is holy.
February Soma Hero Journey: Honoring Ordinary Life and Celebrating being human.
This month we’re moving with the archetype of The Ordinary Man: the part of us that grows slowly, learns through repetition, and keeps showing up imperfectly. After beginning the year with The Innocent (belonging and trust), February grounds us in what comes next: the sacred work of becoming human.
This is not symbolic only. It’s somatic. We’ll let the body teach what words alone cannot:
You cannot skip stages.
You cannot rise without the ground.
You cannot walk without wobbling.
And nothing about that is failure.
The Ordinary Man archetype reminds us:
You don’t have to be extraordinary to be meaningful.
Your ordinary life is the exact place growth happens.
February is for the person inside of us who feels behind, tired of striving, or longing for grounded, embodied movement and spirituality.
You are not behind.
You are becoming.
Join us this month as we honor slow growth, embodied faith, and the sacred dignity of ordinary life.
We’re on a heroic journey for 2026.
Would you like to join us?
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, 8am 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 Hero: Aims to prove worth through courageous action; competent, disciplined.
The Caregiver: Desires to help and protect others; nurturing, generous.
The Explorer: Seeks freedom and new experiences; adventurous, independent.
The Rebel: Wants revolution and to break rules; disruptive, transformative.
The Creator: Aims to build something of enduring value; innovative, artistic.
The Lover: Seeks intimacy, connection, and passion; sensual, loyal.
The Jester: Wants to live in the moment and bring joy; fun, playful.
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.”
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.
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.
Join our ONLINE 365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026
$899 thru December 31
$999 after December 31
Every month receive a gift; 30 Day “Hero's Journey with Movement” with Helen & Friends, to give to anyone new to the program. (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 28th of the PREVIOUS MONTH)
Receive 365 classes (Soma Moves, Soma Faith, Soma Dance Breaks, Blue Monkey Improv’, EFT Tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations, FreeDance Exploration, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, Nia)
Enjoy 1-7 day replays
4 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time) Mo, Th, Fr, Sa
1 Weekly 5 stages healing class
1 monthly 365 group check in with Helen
Great Beginners Introduction to Somatic (body centered) movement
Feel supported and stay motivated
Learn more about how to live in and love your body
Learn about Developmental Anatomy 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 + Replays
Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 365 days!