Soma News: Moving, Connecting & Finding Inspiration
Helen visits parents in UK and is as inspired as ever
There is always something happening at Soma Ranch, whether we're dancing, exploring new ideas, sharing a cuppa, raising funds for a good cause or finding fresh inspiration in the world around us. November has been a lovely reminder that life is best experienced when we stay curious, connected and open to what each day brings.
A little Soma catch-up
Check out details about our Saturday morning double scoop with Helen and some of the ideas at the heart of Soma Faith Movement.
Saturday Soma 5 Stages at 8:45am invites us to reconnect with the natural developmental movements of the body, journeying through the five stages from embryonic beginnings to walking. A wonderful opportunity to explore our body's innate wisdom, move without judgement and rediscover the foundations of how we move through life, in relationship with the magician.
Soma Faith Movement at 10am explores how to magically bring movement, music, reflection and spirituality together. It's about creating space to express ourselves, connect with something greater and experience the joy of being fully alive in our bodies.
Time Cannot Tell Us How to Live explores one of our guiding philosophies: while the clock can measure our time, it cannot tell us how to live it. That is something we have to feel, create and dance for ourselves. Through natural time, body wisdom and creative expression, we are invited to become more conscious participants in our own lives.
And finally, The Power of 13 explored the magic of this number and the opportunities it offers to pause, reflect and recognize patterns, cycles and possibilities. Sometimes a number is more than a number; it can become an invitation to look at life from a different perspective.
Each of these explorations brings us back to a central Soma theme: living consciously, creatively and wholeheartedly.
November Cuppa: Community & Generosity
A big thank you to all the lovely ladies who joined us for our November Cuppa. These monthly gatherings are such a simple but special way to connect, catch up, share stories and enjoy one another's company.
Together, we raised $35 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and every contribution is appreciated.
An especially heartfelt thank you to Emily and Peggy, who each made their annual contribution to our St. Jude Fundraiser. Your continued generosity means so much to us.
Our St. Jude fundraising has become a special annual tradition, and we are always touched by the kindness and enthusiasm of our Soma community. Every dollar helps support the wonderful work being done for children and families.
Helen Returns from the UK: Inspiration Across Generations
I (Helen) am back from the UK, feeling refreshed, grateful and inspired after spending precious time with my Mum and Dad, who are both in their late 80s and continue to be wonderfully active and independent. I even had the opportunity to witness my parents at one of their twice-weekly appointments with their personal trainers!
What an inspiration. They are keeping themselves moving, strong and mobile, and are demonstrating that caring for our bodies and investing in our wellbeing doesn't have an expiry date. They are a lovely reminder that movement, beyond fitness, is about maintaining independence, enjoying life, staying curious and being able to participate in the things that matter to us.
Coming home with this reminder feels particularly meaningful as we continue to explore the connection between movement, longevity, body wisdom and living well with the magician archetype.
Keep Moving, Keep Connecting, Keep Exploring
As we move towards the end of the year, we have plenty more to explore at Soma. Our classes continue to offer opportunities to move, express, reflect, laugh, connect and perhaps discover something new about ourselves along the way.
Thank you to everyone who dances with us, joins our conversations, shares a cuppa, supports our fundraising or simply follows along with our Soma adventures.
You are all part of what makes this community special.
With gratitude and a little Soma magic,
Helen & Joe
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