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.
August Archetype of the Month: The Jester
Cultivating Joy, Playfulness, and Presence
As we move into August, we enter the refreshing space of The Jester archetype: the part of us that invites laughter, creativity, curiosity, and joy into everyday life.
The Jester is not simply someone who tells jokes or entertains others. It is the energy of lightness and delight. It is our capacity to laugh, embrace play, stay curious, and find joy even in ordinary moments. The Jester reminds us that joy is not a distraction from life, instead it is an essential part of living it well.
In a culture that often values productivity over presence, The Jester offers us a different way forward: one that makes room for rest, creativity, connection, and laughter. The Jester teaches us that we don't have to earn joy. Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen when we stop striving and simply allow ourselves to be fully present.
Yet many of us have forgotten how to play. We may believe that being responsible means being serious, that rest must be earned, or that joy is something we'll experience once everything else is finished. Over time, this way of living can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, from others, and from the simple pleasures that bring life and renewal.
The Jester invites us to rediscover what makes us come alive, not through escaping reality, but by engaging with it more fully. Rather than erase life's challenges, joy gives us the resilience to meet them with greater openness, creativity, and hope.
Throughout August, our Soma Faith practices will focus on embodied experiences that awaken the joyful spirit within. Through movement, meditation, EFT tapping, reflection, music, and mindful presence, we will explore what it means to embody a healthy Jester. The one who embraces delight without avoiding difficulty and who finds freedom in authenticity rather than perfection.
The healthy Jester knows:
Joy is a practice, not a reward.
Play is productive for the soul.
Laughter creates connection.
Wonder keeps me present.
Life is meant to be experienced, not just managed.
This month is an invitation to lighten your load, awaken your sense of wonder, and reconnect with the joy that has always been part of who you are. As we become more present to the goodness woven into everyday life, we discover that joy strengthens us, deepens our relationships, and reminds us that wholeness includes delight.
May August be
A season of laughter.
A season of curiosity.
A season of remembering that joy is not something to chase, but something to notice.
The Jester's Invitation:
"Laugh freely. Stay curious. Make space for play, and allow joy to become part of your daily rhythm."
Join us this month as we explore the transformative power of The Jester through movement, mindfulness, and embodied practice.
Joy begins with presence. Wholeness begins in the body. Welcome to The Jester.
We’re on a heroic journey for 2026. This month we’re moving with the archetype of The Hero: 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 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.”
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!