Howdy! Welcome to July with Soma Ranch
As we settle into the heart of summer, we hope everyone who celebrated the 4th of July had a safe, joyful, and meaningful holiday with family and friends. We hope this season has offered moments of rest, laughter, and gratitude as we move into a new month together. We (Joe and Helen) escaped to our Hiker’s Cabin near Seattle Washington. We loved being able to enjoy time with our family and explore the Tacoma area (it was VERY COOL!) . Every time Joe and I visit this area we feel we make another investment in our future desire to provide outstanding guided vacation experiences in the area, including time at Lake Cushman.
July welcomes us into the archetype of The Caregiver, an invitation to explore what it means to nurture ourselves and others from a place of wholeness rather than depletion. The Caregiver reminds us that true care begins with presence, compassion, and the understanding that we cannot continually pour from an empty cup. Through embodied movement, reflection, prayer, and intentional practice, we'll discover how caring for ourselves allows us to more fully care for those around us.
There is still time to join us for this month's Caregiver journey! Whether you're new to Soma Ranch or continuing your embodied practice, we'd love to have you dance alongside us as we explore the wisdom, compassion, and strength of this beautiful archetype.
We're also excited to share that Helen will be leading both classes tomorrow, Saturday.
8:45 AM The Caregiver: An Introduction
Begin the morning by exploring the Caregiver archetype through our Soma 5 Stages process. This class includes Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a guided meditation experience moving through the organic, natural movements that we all moved through from infant to walking human, wrapped with opening and closing prayers, creating a welcoming space to connect with your body, your spirit, and the sacred presence within and around you.
10:00 AM –Soma Faith Movement: The Mask and the Mirror
Our movement experience invites us to reflect on the masks we wear, what we are being called to see, and how we can become a light in the world by living more authentically. Set to the beautiful and evocative music of Loreena McKennitt, this embodied practice offers a meaningful opportunity for prayer, reflection, movement, and renewal.
We would love to share this sacred space, and opportunity to move, with you as we continue growing together in faith, presence, and embodied hope. No matter what, may this month bring you renewed compassion, healing, and the courage to care for yourself and others with an open heart.
Looking into July: The Caregiver
Now is the perfect time to join us for our July series as we explore The Caregiver Archetype.
Together we'll discover what it means to care for others without losing ourselves in the process. Through movement, meditation, EFT, prayer, and our new monthly SoundScapes, we'll learn how compassion becomes sustainable when it flows from a heart that is continually renewed.
Live classes
Dance breaks
EFT tapping sessions
Additional teachings and resources
Community support and inspiration
If you've been considering joining, now is a wonderful time to sign up and journey with us.
We're also delighted to welcome a very special guest this month!
SAVE THE DATE: Next Saturday, July 18th, Christina Mae Wolf will be joining us to lead a gentle Soma Yoga Flow along with a beautiful Kinvoke "Healer" experience. We know you'll love the fabulous moves, wisdom, and healing presence she brings to our Soma Faith community.
A Little Soma Ranch Update
Many of you have been asking about Soma Ranch.
The ranch is looking absolutely beautiful this summer, and we continue to be in conversation with a potential buyer. While there's no news to share just yet, we promise you'll be among the first to know if anything changes. This week, in anticipation of selling the ranch as “turn key” complete from tea spoons to tractors, Helen’s task has been to log a complete inventory of Soma Ranch . Thanks to spreadsheets, the AI camera on Amazon and more coffee consumed than usual, the task is almost complete!
As always, we're deeply grateful for your prayers, encouragement, and continued support during this season of transition. Anyone who loves playing with drones and taking aerial footage please let us know. We’d love to get some recent clips to share how fabulous the ranch is looking.
Thank you for being part of this incredible community.
Whether you've been resting, adventuring, healing, or simply doing your best to navigate the season you're in, we're honored to walk AND DANCE this journey with you.
We look forward to hopefully seeing you tomorrow, Saturday and if you're ready to embrace the gentle strength of The Caregiver, we'd love for you to join us throughout July.
Until then...
Move with intention, Rest without guilt, Love deeply. And remember, you are worthy of the same care you so freely offer to others.
Be well, with love from
Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.
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.
