Nia Selfless Lyrics

Here’s a taste of the moves and the words from one of the Nia Routines “Selfless”. You can experience the whole class on line at NiaOnDemand, live in a class at Soma Ranch or use the Nia Finder to find a Nia Teacher in your local area.

In class we’ve been thoroughly enjoying singing along to these beautiful and powerful songs. We encourage you to connect your voice with your movements for a fully embodied, expressive experience. Here’s the lyrics to help you along. They can also be used as excellent meditations, read at the beginning or the end of class or used as part of setting the focus and intent for your Nia class experience. Be well ;-)

2. THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY

• Thank you, I want to say thank you.

• "Cause I'm so grateful, so grateful. etc.

• Thank you for this day Spirit, Thank you for this day.

• This healing, this healing, This healing day.

• Thank you for this day Spirit, Thank you for this day.

• This beautiful, this beautiful, This beautiful day.

• Thank you for my friends Spirit, Thank you for my friends.

• My wonderful, my wonderful, My wonderful friends.

• I'm so grateful I want to just say "Thank you now, Thank you now……."

• Each and ev'ry day I'm gonna say, I'm gonna say it. Say it Thank you, Thank you

1. BREATHE

• I breathe in, I breathe out

• I take in, I give out

• I let love, I let go

• I release, I know.....

• I forgive, I receive

• I can feel, I believe

• I am healed, I am whole

• I release, I know...

Chorus: Breathe, Breathe...

• No need to push, no need to try

• No need to worry or question why

• Surrender, let go

• Release, and I know...

Chorus: Breathe, Breathe….

4. HEALED, WHOLE & HEALTHY

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I relax and visualize

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I am well I am well (repeat)

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I accept and I receive

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I am well I am well (as above)

• Angels are watching over me

  (as above)

• I’ve got love surrounding me

• all is well…..

3. GIFTS OF THE GODDESS

(Chorus):These are the gifts of the Goddess

Love, joy and peace

Gifts of the Goddess

Are you ready to receive? (Repeat)

Love? Are you ready?

Joy? Are you ready?

Peace? Are you ready?

Are you ready to receive? (Chorus)

(Last line:) I am ready to receive

Repeat with “I am ready…..” (Chorus)

Compassion, are you ready? (I am ready)

5. BLESSING TO THE WORLD

• You are the heart.

• You are the hands.

• You are the voice of Spirit on earth.

• And who you are, and all you do, is a blessing to the world. (Repeat 3)

(repeat with “WE” x2) (instrumental plays verse) (repeat with “I” x3)

• I am the heart. I am the hands. x2

• You are the heart. You are the hands. x2

• We are the heart. We are the hands. x2

Forgiveness, are you ready? (I am ready)

Laughter, are you ready?(I am ready)

I am ready to receive

Passion, are you ready? (I am ready)

Success, are you ready? (I am ready)

Abundance, are you ready? (Yes I am ready)

I am ready to receive (Chorus)

7. THE POWER OF WOMEN

• It's the power of women - United we stand

• We're making a difference when we join hands

• It's the power of women who will heal this world

• The power of women – the power of women…

1. It's the Goddess, it's the matriarch, it's the maiden, it's the crone

Every color, every race through the ages it's been shown

That women have compassion women show the way

To a world that's filled with peace and love let me hear you say

2. As we stand in this circle feeling our connection

We can feel the power move as we state our intention

To bring peace to this world and right all the wrongs

Joining now in sisterhood we lift our voice in song and sing

Tag: We got the power to change the world so what are we gonna do?

First we have to realize that it's up to me and you

Every single day I'm gonna take the time to pray

And spread some loving kindness to each person along my way

Whatcha gonna do with your power?

We are women of power!

6. LIGHTEN UP

• I was walkin' down the street I was feeling mighty fine

• 'Till I caught a glimpse in a window of my behind

• There was a jiggle and a wiggle that I'd never seen before

• And as I looked a little closer Oh my God I found more!

• I freaked out and I shrieked out "This has just ruined my day!"

• Till I heard a voice inside me say….

Chorus:

• 'Lighten Up - don't take it so seriously

• 'Lighten up - trust the mystery

• "Lighten Up...it doesn't matter anyway

• "Just enjoy your life and get out of your way - Lighten Up!"

• 2. So now I'm headed to a party to meet my friends

• I've got an outfit that's to diet for - Honey I am just the living end!

• But as i scope out the scene it's obvious to me

• that the money at this party is simply obscene

• They're talking about their mansions, their yachts, and dropping names

• in an instant I feel unworthy, small and ashamed.

• But as I try to make a beeline, slip out the back door

• I hear a voice inside me saying once more

Chorus

• 3. So now I'm looking in the mirror a new wrinkle has appeared

• Do I curse? Do I stress? It's the thing I most feared

• But then I remember my new mantra and I soon realize

• That I am perfect even with wrinkles and cellulite thighs

• I don't have to change a thing, struggle or try

• Cause my real beauty comes from deep inside…

Finding Cures. Saving Children

Hi Friends, I’m heading towards the “Starting Line Village”. The race begins at 5pm Vegas Time. That is 7pm Texas Central US time! (and 1am in the morning for my Mum and Dad in England). We have reached our annual goal of $5000, thank you to the wonderful donors who have contributed so far. If you’d like to join us on the finish line and help EXCEED our expectations there is still time to donate. We would LOVE to see if we can exceed the $8171 that was raised last year……

Here’s the direct link to donate: https://bndfr.com/32mxz

Check the LIVE indicator below that shows the current amount raised in our “2023 fundraiser” = the 2024 RACE…

In 2021 71 people donated a total of $8150

In 2021

71 people

donated $8150

In 2022 88 people donated $8171

In 2022

88 people

donated $8171

Soma Ranch has chosen St. Jude’s as their charity partner since 2020. Together, thanks to generous support of community near and far, we’ve achieved our goal to raise at least $5000 every year: Finding Cures. Saving Children

During the year Soma Ranch offers coffee mornings, special events and classes.

At these events 100% of donations go towards our Finding Cures. Saving Children campaign.

Soma Ranch Co-owner, Helen Terry, runs the Vegas Rock n Roll Half Marathon in February, every year, as a “St. Jude Hero”, as the grand finale of our fundraiser.

Runners who fundraise for St. Jude while training for their race are part of a nationwide alliance against childhood cancer. They’re called St. Jude Heroes.

Many dear friends of Helen and Joe Terry, Nia and Soma Ranch have died from cancer: Dear friends like Liliana (who The Terry’s daughter is named after), Luana Anderson (who helped create and maintain the NiaMoves website as a volunteer), Bill Baun (MD Anderson Wellness Director), Helen’s mentor/ friend and first employee back in the early 1990s.

We are raising and running in memory of these remarkable people . We are on a mission to help find cures and save lives.

Let’s help Find Cures and Save Lives Together.

Here below is a photo from last year… I hope I finish as strong this time. Thank you, no matter what, we will be finishing the race together. I think of all y’all, the wonderful donors who have helped as reach our goal and help children with cancer.

Paul Duff Fun Friday 52 Moves Nia Class

Lovely conversation with Paul Duff about his creative process and class experience for Fun Friday

Paul is part of our 30 day challenge teaching team (Way to go Rock Star!)

Fun Friday is one of the classes offered on our 30 Day Challenge

For more information about the 30 day challenge, learn about what's included and the sign up link visit: https://www.somaranch.com/booking/nia-challenge

Love Story Class, 10am Feb 9

How wonderful to enjoy a Nia class to celebrate our “month of LOVE”! One of the great things about attending a Nia class is you don’t need a partner to come enjoy the dance! Of course you can bring friends if you like, yet how wonderful to be freely able to enjoy dance.

Our special class will focus on a “love affair” with the body.

Exploring The Body’s Way, with romantic music, we will dance the hour away with the intent to feel even more in love with our body by the end of class.

Regular class rates apply.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class. The link is the same each week.

Takes a Village When Helen Leaves Soma

Helen, who is having a BLAST In Budapest (photos below), will soon travel to the UK to be with her parents for Christmas.

We have an AWESOME team of folks (who feel more like friends) stepping in, and stepping up, to teach while Helen’s gone. Even Joe has become trained with Zoom and all the “spaghetti” involved with a hybrid class (list included below) .

This is a lovely opportunity to experience several different teachers, different styles and a very special anticipation flavor of the Fabulous Rock Stars and Saturday Special Guest Master Teachers who are joining the 30 day challenge and 365 day challenge team for 2023.

You have some great options to choose from:

• Drop in for 1 class for $15

• Buy a 5 or 10 class pass $65|$120

• Sign up for 30 days for $99

• Invest in 365 days of joy for $900.

Helen helps Kelly Marie

Joe gets "Zoomy", Helen gets reDonkeylously excited

Paul teaches 8am Friday 12/16

Elaine teachers 8am Tuesday 12/13

Natasha teaches 8am Tuesday 12/20

Wonderful Zoom Movers "Yes We Can"

Yes we CAN!! HYBRID Joy of Moving

Irene Wednesday 8am Feldenkrais

Kelly 10am Monday 12/12 + Thursday 12/15

Carolina: Wonderful Zoom Soma Host|Ambassador

Deb teaches 10am Monday 12/19 & Thursday 12/22

Maria teaches Saturday 12/17 8:45am Nia 5 Stages, 10am Nia,

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soma ranch Special Guest Master Teachers

Dr Deb Kern | www.drdebkern.com

Maria Whitley | www.shinelouisville.com

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Helen back in Budapest after 3 years

Zoom Spaghetti includes:

• camera 1 - talking with participants on line before and after class

• camera 2 - filming teacher from an elevated position

• projector - projects zoom participants on side wall (fondly called the wall of smiles)

• audio 1 - used for communicating with participants

• audio 2 - wired sound into mixer used for playing music and instructor’s voice

• mixer - mixes music and microphone

ONLINE Nia Trainings

The ONLINE Nia courses are receiving RAVE reviews. In the comfort of your own home:

• Enjoy the ease and pace course (2 hours a week)

• Relax with the supporting ONLINE portal (podcasts, downloads, daily Nia classes)

• Benefit from deep enriched embodiment of the course (7 days to digest each principle)

• Adapt according to your schedule (All calls are recorded)

• Wear PJs to class! (toothbrushing optional LOL)

• No travel, accommodation and extra meal expenses

• Receive a complimentary IN-PERSON training at Soma Ranch

Nia Brown Belt | Wednesdays 9 - 11am Sept 1

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Nia Green Belt | Wednesdays 12 - 2pm Sept 1

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Nia Blue Belt | Wednesdays 3 - 5pm Sept 1

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Nia White Belt |Wednesdays 11am-1pm, Jan 19

Nia Green Belt | Wednesdays 2 - 4pm Jan 19

Nia Blue Belt | Wednesdays 5 - 7pm, Jan 19

Nia 5 Stages | Wednesdays 3 - 5pm April 13

Nia Brown Belt |Wednesdays 11am-1pm, Sep 7

Nia Blue Belt | Wednesdays 2 - 4pm Sep 7

Nia Green Belt | Wednesdays 5 - 7pm, Sep 7

Congratulations Soma Nia Blue Belts

Oh what JOY to host a Nia Training at Soma Ranch! 4 beautiful ladies graduated, Congratulations Kelly, Suz, Julie and Ann! Thank you also to Ray, JoAnn, Darlene and Joy for dropping into sessions.

Public classes are well attended and there was a wonderful renewed feeling of “yes” we are moving in the right direction. Welcome back Glen and Harriett, who we’ve not seen in a long time. Welcome new participants Christine, Mary Jane and Shawn. Thank you Peggy and Dee Ann for bringing friends.

Here’s Graduation photos. Oh the Joy on our faces, the glow from our heart and then sense of connection. Great to be back IN PERSON at Soma Ranch for Nia Trainings and Congratulations to Ann, Julie, Kelly and Suz :-)

Nia Birthday Bliss

This week has been an unexpected delightful joy celebrating my 56th Birthday. on 11th February. I was able to teach a Nia Class ONLINE at 8am with 25+ clients from around the world (who feel more like family) who have been on our 30 30 30 Nia Class challenge. My Mum and Dad joined us, everyone wore hats, singing Happy birthday sounded like howling wolves and I laughed so much my abs hurt the next morning when I woke up! I then taught in person at the Thursday 10am Nia class at Soma Ranch with the “regular local ladies”. How great through the whole of last year we’ve been able to hold classes twice a week and the only person who got COVID19 was me!

I'm having a blast, preparing the playlist for tomorrow mornings "Birthday" 10am ONLINE Nia class playlist. Each year I put together a special "BDay" playlist drawing from favorite songs from days gone by, integrated with some of my favorite tunes from the past year. This year I'm playing with something I get a giggle out of when I can find the clicks... Working the titles of the songs to tell a "story", this is what I've got so far....

Songs strung:

Beloved! Breathe, closest thing to heaven, come as you are, could you be loved, groove is in the Heart, another one bites the dust, Uptown Funk, I will always love you, one love, American honey, rebel heart, summer memories, home.

Songs strung into story!

(Dear) Beloved!

(Please) breath. (Sense connection with) the closest thing to heaven, (when) you come as you are (to dance). Could you be loved? (of course!), groove is in the (center of your) Heart! (and) another one bites the dust.

Uptown Funk (y friend), I will always love you, (you are part of my) one love (Nia Tribe), (as sweet as) American honey. (With my) Rebel heart (I'm bathing in) summer memories (as I'm doing my best to STAY WARM at) home.

Here's the full playlist:

So far we’ve raised more than $1000 on my Birthday Fundraiser for St Jude. There’s still time to contribute! here’s the link: www.somaranch.com/jude

Want a Refresher? Need a Vacation?

Want a Refresher?

Do you feel like you need a vacation while quarantined at home? Consider a Nia Belt retake with Helen Terry. You are invited to revisit any Nia training you’ve taken (ONLINE and/or IN-PERSON)

Use the special code:

• Nia White, Blue & Brown Retake $599

• Promo code: RetakeDiscountTrainer

• Nia Green Belt Retake $599

• Promo code: RetakeTrainerGreen

• Nia 5 Stages $499

• Promo code: 5StagesRetake

IN-PERSON at Soma Ranch Retreat Center, Montgomery, TX (1 hour from IAH Houston Int'l Airport)

Nia White Belt 7-Day Retreat, Jan 6

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Nia Green Belt 6-Day Retreat, Feb 3

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/93422163205

Nia Blue Belt 7-Day Retreat, May 5

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/121741067811

Nia Brown Belt 7-Day Retreat, Jun 9

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Nia White Belt 7-Day Retreat, Jul 14

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Nia 5 Stages 2-Day Retreat, Sept 10

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116023516461

Nia Blue Belt 7-Day Retreat, Oct 6

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/121741067811

Nia Green Belt 6-Day Retreat, Nov 3

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ONLINE Small Group Teaching, via Zoom, 2 hours a week, 12 - 16 weeks, with supporting Private POD & FaceBook Groups

Nia White Belt | Wednesdays 9 - 11am, Jan 13

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Nia Blue Belt | Wednesdays 12 - 2pm, Jan 13

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Nia Green Belt | Wednesdays 3 - 5pm Jan 13

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Nia Brown Belt | Wednesdays 6 - 8pm, Jan 13

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Nia 5 Stages | Wednesdays 3 - 5pm April 6pm

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Nia Brown Belt | Wednesdays 9 - 11am Sept 1

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/121735116009

Nia White Belt | Wednesdays 12 - 2pm Sept 1

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Nia Blue Belt | Wednesdays 3 - 5pm Sept 1

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/121737438957

Live Stream Classes

Nia’s catchphrase is “Through Movement We Find Health”. In such a time as this, getting up and moving on a daily basis is most important. Helen, Joe and Soma Ranch are here to help! 

Please enjoy daily classes with Helen Terry via Live Stream, and invite your friends. EveryBody is welcome. 

We have a private group of 500+ people from around the around the globe all dancing together, flowing hearts, leaving comments, supporting each other. The community outreach and connection has been amazing.

Helen teaches from the Soma Ranch Deck by the pool. We bring you sunshine, waterfall sounds, birds singing and lots of joy to the experience.

Payment is not expected. If you have the resources and usually take classes with a local teacher, please pay them, otherwise you can pay via venmo (Helen-Terry-2) or as usual (BELOW). THE CHOICE IS YOURS, Enjoy a FREE Class if it warms your heart.

We’re enjoying delightful chats after class via a ZOOM Call, the number is 6254952665

NiaTV.fit is also an excellent option with 24/7 Nia Routines and a 30 day free offer.

Soma Class Rates

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• $15 | 1 class

• $65 | 5 class pass (3 month expiration) ($13 per class)

• $120 | 10 class pass (3 month expiration) ($12 per class)

• $499 | Year unlimited Nia 10am classes ($3.20 per class)

• $499 | Year unlimited Soma Faith

• $799 | Year unlimited Nia 10am + Soma Faith

• $99 | 30 Day Challenge, 30 Classes, ALL 8am + 10am ($3.30 per class)

• $999 | 365 Day Challenge 365 Classes, ALL 8am + 10am ($2.74 per class)

• $45 | Day Retreat (click for more Info)

• $25 | Sauna before/after class

• $25 | Lunch or Dinner

• $96 | 60 min massage

• $145 | 90 min massage

30 Day Challenge Benefits:

1. unlimited 10am + 8am Nia Classes for 30 days

2. bring a “new to the challenge” friend to class for a month

3. enjoy before and after class conversations and nuggets

receive automatic 24HR replays via email

365 Day Challenge Benefits:

1. unlimited 10am + 8am Nia Classes for 365 days

2. bring a “new to the challenge” friend to class each month

3. enjoy before and after class conversations and nuggets

4. receive automatic 24HR replays via email

Year Unlimited Benefits:

1. unlimited 10am Nia Classes

2. bring a “new to Soma” friend to class once a month for free ($15 value)

3. enjoy daily 10am classes during Nia Trainings (about one week a month)

Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $15 | Drop In$65 | 5 class pass$120 | 10 class pass$499 | Year Unlimited Nia$499 | Year Unlimited SomaFaith$799 | Year Unlimited Nia+SomaFaith$45 | Day Retreat$25 | Lunch or Dinner$25 | Sauna$96 | 60 Min Massage$145 | 90 Min Massage

$15 | Drop In $65 | 5 class pass $120 | 10 class pass $499 | Year Unlimited Nia $499 | Year Unlimited SomaFaith $799 | Year Unlimited Nia+SomaFaith $45 | Day Retreat $25 | Lunch or Dinner $25 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

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I Love to Muck About

Something I LOVE about the process of creating embodied choreography is really mucking about.

Turning up the music on my head phones LOUD! Playing the song on repeat, over and over again (hearing my daughter’s childlike voice in my ahead saying “again! again!” as she would when she was little, joyfully playing with something “in a loop” like she never wanted it to end),.

I’ll run for miles, playing with how to pace my stride to the rhythm of the music. Meanwhile, I’ll explore expressive arm and hand movements with the beat, melody, harmony and meaning of the words. This random, unabashed, self engrossed play, whilst running in public places, is likely to the point of looking very weird to anyone passing by!

In the privacy of my own body-mind experience, I feel as if I can do absolutely no wrong. These special moments in time feel radically healthy, restorative, freeing, liberating, self-confidence building and joyFULL.

Today, I filmed a rough first draft after running to the song “we can do better” by Stuart, for about 40 minutes, (10 plays!). I love the delicious details like

• the precision of the percussion in the intro of the song,

• how Stuart provides a fun pattern of 3 then 2 then 1 (or none?) in the lead up to the 3 choruses “we can do better”,

• fun to observe how the middle section “solo” could be a freeDance Yet it also fits into the predictable Verse (storytelling) section.

• I’m amused at how Stuarts T shirt design (one hand print on chest) keeps coming up in my clicks... (movement music matches - we call in Nia “the accidental click”. fun fun fun.

Curious to hear the song?

Check out Stuart.FM

Receive FREE DOWNLOAD of “We can do Better”

Now I want to craft adding kicks somewhere somehow. I also have a ridiculously crazy creative idea about something to do when filming this “for real” shhhh it’s a secret for now.

Can you tell i’m jazzed?!

This is likely the first of several posts where I share my process. I hope it at least amuses you and hopefully inspires you to go get your head phones on and get lost in a good song.

Here’s the first 2 VERY rough explorations. These light, singing along, having fun, “loose” mucking about movement moments are how the embodied process begin. There’s a funny moment on the lower (without music) clip. I was so in the experience I dropped one of my ear buds and am so thankful it didn’t fall in the lake! TBC

Finding Cures. Saving Children

Soma Ranch has chosen St. Jude’s as their charity partner for 2020 with a goal to raise $4040.

Let's support Finding Cures. Saving Children

During the year Soma Ranch will offer open houses, coffee mornings, special events and classes.

At these events 100% of donations go towards our Finding Cures. Saving Children campaign.

So Far we've raised $275 (6% of our goal). An amount that could be used for one red blood cell transfusion for a child undergoing treatment.

Runners who fundraise for St. Jude while training for their race are part of a nationwide alliance against childhood cancer. They’re called St. Jude Heroes.

Soma Ranch Co-owner, Helen Terry, will run the Vegas Rock n Roll Half Marathon November 2020 as a “St. Jude Hero”.

Many dear friends of Helen and Joe Terry, Nia and Soma Ranch have died from cancer: Dear friends like Liliana (who The Terry’s daughter is named after), Luana Anderson (who helped create and maintain the NiaMoves website as a volunteer), Bill Baun (MD Anderson Wellness Director), Helen’s mentor/ friend and first employee back in the early 1990s.

We are raising and running in memory of these remarkable people . We are on a mission to help find cures and save lives.

Let’s help Find Cures and Save Lives Together.

Let's Find Cures and Save Lives together.

Helen and Joe (co owners of Soma Ranch) have returned from Vegas, where they supported St Jude’s in the 1/2 Marathon. Helen ran while Joe was “emotional support and carrier of many things”. Super inspired Helen is running again in 2020 CLICK HERE to help

Helen shares:

The Vegas 1/2 Marathon has been on my bucket list for quite a while. The idea of running long distance at NIGHT is attractive, then bring mostly flat streets, with Rock ‘n’ Roll live bands, off the charts lights of Las Vegas Strip and a great crowd, and it’s an amazing experience!

All of the above is what attracted me to run the race. What sustained me, and now has encouraged me to sign up for 2020 in a bigger way, is St. Jude’s with their mission to Find Cures and Save Lives together.

The music and lights were a wonderful motivators, and then there were parts of the run that were fairly dark and quiet, and around mile 10 when my ankles started to tighten up I didn’t know if I could complete the course!

With more than 35,000 runners! I read a lot of backs with “in memory of…” and “i’m running for…”

Through all of this I fell into quite a deep (and at times emotional) meditation. I was prompted to think of folks I’ve known who have died from cancer. Like a dear friend in my 20’s Liliana (who our daughter is named after), a dear friend in my 30’s; Luana Anderson (who helped create and maintain the NiaMoves website as a volunteer), Bill Baun (MD Anderson Wellness Director & my mentor/ friend from my 20’s to my 50’s) and the list goes on…

Please consider joining us, support by donating HERE .

Let’s help Find Cures and Save Lives Together.

Congratulations Asheville Nia 5 Stages Graduates

Wow! What a weekend, sharing the healing joys of Nia 5 stages, at the intimate home studio of Elizabeth Cole, Asheville, North Carolina.

Congratulations;

• Sandra Meyer

• Anne Shelton

• Angela Mucci

• Carolyn Teeple-Pauly

• Elizabeth Cole

• Dianne Lancaster

• Lisa Mandle

Special thanks to the producer/host: 2nd Degree Nia Black Belt, Elizabeth Cole.

One of the beauties, when a “cluster” of Nia belts, from the same area, get together, to attend a training, is the possibilities for encouragement, group practice, accountability, sharing of ideas and support.

The future is bright and the collaborative potential is fabulous for this group!

I’m looking forward to staying in touch with the group, hope to return to provide some continuing education and they seem super keen to manifest an “Asheville Nia Retreat” at Soma Ranch.

Yay! can I hear anyone say “Road Trip!”

This intimate home studio was a lovely location for the training.

Elizabeth Cole brought extensive experience as a host and producer to the experience, having already hosted several Nia Trainers, including Nia founder Debbie Rosas, and even a 7 day Nia White Belt training!

The sound and light was state of the art, it was fun when the light shone a “heart” above my head when teaching at the White Board in the corner.

Having the opportunity to share some public classes added extra joy to the experience and a lovely opportunity to connect with other local Nia Belts and participants.

I saw a bear and exclaimed “I see a bear and I’m not at the zoo!”. How magical to be leading the group in the 3rd stage of Nia 5 stages (crawling), providing the cues, “soft paws, soft belly, crawl like a bear” to look up and, through the high studio windows see wow! a big black Moma bear leading three cute baby cubs across the lawn.

The next day I saw a Kyote who I’m sure looked more like a wolf! Like all good trainings we found time for balance, including delicious tea breaks, beneficial group discussions/coaching and time for journaling/reflecting.

Waking up each morning to the crisp air, glorious sun rising and amazing spectacle of an abundance of trees with leaves turning color, truly was a delight.

An added bonus was to have the opportunity to meet up with our daughter’s boyfriends mother. We met up for a walk and talk to the top of the hills behind Elizabeth’s home.

I was then honored when Barbara stayed to experience a Nia 5 stages class for the first time. She shared how much better she felt at the end, a big relief of tension and increased ease.

We’ve fondly now called ourselves “Paired Parent Pals” (thank you local Nia Belt Ferebe!). This phrase feels much more fun and appropriate ;-)

Nia Selfless Lyrics

Here’s a taste of the moves and the words from one of the latest Nia Routines “Selfless”. You can experience the whole class on line at NiaTV, live in a class at Soma Ranch or use the Nia Finder to find a Nia Teacher in your local area.

In class we’ve been thoroughly enjoying singing along to these beautiful and powerful songs. We encourage you to connect your voice with your movements for a fully embodied, expressive experience. Here’s the lyrics to help you along. They can also be used as excellent meditations, read at the beginning or the end of class or used as part of setting the focus and intent for your Nia class experience. Be well ;-)

2. THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY

• Thank you, I want to say thank you.

• "Cause I'm so grateful, so grateful. etc.

• Thank you for this day Spirit, Thank you for this day.

• This healing, this healing, This healing day.

• Thank you for this day Spirit, Thank you for this day.

• This beautiful, this beautiful, This beautiful day.

• Thank you for my friends Spirit, Thank you for my friends.

• My wonderful, my wonderful, My wonderful friends.

• I'm so grateful I want to just say "Thank you now, Thank you now……."

• Each and ev'ry day I'm gonna say, I'm gonna say it. Say it Thank you, Thank you

1. BREATHE

• I breathe in, I breathe out

• I take in, I give out

• I let love, I let go

• I release, I know.....

• I forgive, I receive

• I can feel, I believe

• I am healed, I am whole

• I release, I know...

Chorus: Breathe, Breathe...

• No need to push, no need to try

• No need to worry or question why

• Surrender, let go

• Release, and I know...

Chorus: Breathe, Breathe….

4. HEALED, WHOLE & HEALTHY

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I relax and visualize

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I am well I am well (repeat)

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I accept and I receive

• I am healed whole and healthy

• I am well I am well (as above)

• Angels are watching over me

  (as above)

• I’ve got love surrounding me

• all is well…..

3. GIFTS OF THE GODDESS

(Chorus):These are the gifts of the Goddess

Love, joy and peace

Gifts of the Goddess

Are you ready to receive? (Repeat)

Love? Are you ready?

Joy? Are you ready?

Peace? Are you ready?

Are you ready to receive? (Chorus)

(Last line:) I am ready to receive

Repeat with “I am ready…..” (Chorus)

Compassion, are you ready? (I am ready)

5. BLESSING TO THE WORLD

• You are the heart.

• You are the hands.

• You are the voice of Spirit on earth.

• And who you are, and all you do, is a blessing to the world. (Repeat 3)

(repeat with “WE” x2) (instrumental plays verse) (repeat with “I” x3)

• I am the heart. I am the hands. x2

• You are the heart. You are the hands. x2

• We are the heart. We are the hands. x2

Forgiveness, are you ready? (I am ready)

Laughter, are you ready?(I am ready)

I am ready to receive

Passion, are you ready? (I am ready)

Success, are you ready? (I am ready)

Abundance, are you ready? (Yes I am ready)

I am ready to receive (Chorus)

7. THE POWER OF WOMEN

• It's the power of women - United we stand

• We're making a difference when we join hands

• It's the power of women who will heal this world

• The power of women – the power of women…

1. It's the Goddess, it's the matriarch, it's the maiden, it's the crone

Every color, every race through the ages it's been shown

That women have compassion women show the way

To a world that's filled with peace and love let me hear you say

2. As we stand in this circle feeling our connection

We can feel the power move as we state our intention

To bring peace to this world and right all the wrongs

Joining now in sisterhood we lift our voice in song and sing

Tag: We got the power to change the world so what are we gonna do?

First we have to realize that it's up to me and you

Every single day I'm gonna take the time to pray

And spread some loving kindness to each person along my way

Whatcha gonna do with your power?

We are women of power!

6. LIGHTEN UP

• I was walkin' down the street I was feeling mighty fine

• 'Till I caught a glimpse in a window of my behind

• There was a jiggle and a wiggle that I'd never seen before

• And as I looked a little closer Oh my God I found more!

• I freaked out and I shrieked out "This has just ruined my day!"

• Till I heard a voice inside me say….

Chorus:

• 'Lighten Up - don't take it so seriously

• 'Lighten up - trust the mystery

• "Lighten Up...it doesn't matter anyway

• "Just enjoy your life and get out of your way - Lighten Up!"

• 2. So now I'm headed to a party to meet my friends

• I've got an outfit that's to diet for - Honey I am just the living end!

• But as i scope out the scene it's obvious to me

• that the money at this party is simply obscene

• They're talking about their mansions, their yachts, and dropping names

• in an instant I feel unworthy, small and ashamed.

• But as I try to make a beeline, slip out the back door

• I hear a voice inside me saying once more

Chorus

• 3. So now I'm looking in the mirror a new wrinkle has appeared

• Do I curse? Do I stress? It's the thing I most feared

• But then I remember my new mantra and I soon realize

• That I am perfect even with wrinkles and cellulite thighs

• I don't have to change a thing, struggle or try

• Cause my real beauty comes from deep inside…

Nia White Belt magic in the UK

When Helen isn't at SomaRanch she shares the joy of Nia, most often the Nia White Belt training, around the world.

The latest Nia White Belt training was at the Prema Arts Centre in the heart of the English Cotswolds. 

The space is extremely conducive to a magical experience for both the training and classes.

The acoustics in this beautiful old building are amazing. We even had Jez, from Kings Langley (Husband of Nia Black Belt, Michele Kaye) accompany us with live drums for the last class.

Being up on the 2nd floor, the octagonal studio, provides a scenic look out on the quiet village of Uley, through beautiful windows. 

Folks would gather downstairs in the lounge area, enjoying getting together over coffee and tea after class!

The training was produced and hosted by Geri Timmins, who took the Nia training with Helen 11 years ago, who has since been a wonderful community developer and leader. 

In 2017 we offered the first training at Prema Arts with 4 participants. The classes were very well attended and, by the end of the week, there was quite a buzz about a return.

This year the training doubled with 8 participants, with one attendee being Sadie, Geri's daughter!

As well as great attendance with Nia trainees and participants, it's a joy to reconnect and meet many Nia belts who return to take a class or revisit part or even the entire Nia training. Nia Black Belt, Christine Davis, a "pioneer" of the Wotten-Under-Edge Nia area, attended several classes with many of her students. 

Bex, Nia blue belt from New Zealand, dropped in for classes, while on her UK vacation.

Participants flew in from Belgium, Ireland and the USA for the training. We had 7 Nia black belts, 2 Nia Brown Belts, 3 Nia Blue belts and countless Nia White belts attending classes.

Helen taught the first ever UK class back in 1994. Now 24 years later, she loves returning to her "birth" country to witness Nia UK blossoming, reconnect with trainees who feel more like friends and spend time with Mum and Dad (who attend every class!).

Congratulations to Nia White Belt graduates Kate, Liz, Sadie, Antonia, Emma, Edina, Jackie, Sandy.

Thank you Geri, Beverly, Maris, Yael, Lesley, Petro, Mary Claire and Claire for revisiting the Nia training.

And deep gratitude to 100+ folks who attended classes to contribute to a most magical experience. See you next year! 

Helen in Paris ~ intro from rocking chair at Soma Ranch

Bon Jour!

I’m excited to be heading to Paris for the first time (March 24 - 25) to offer 5 Nia sessions:

1. Nia FAMSS with Arias,

2. Dark Side of the Moon Nia Experience,

3. Sexi Adapted routine with Queen Latifah,

4. 52 Moves workshop,

5. Afro Celt Nia Experience “celebrate core and extremities”.

Check out this fun little clip from the rocking chair at Soma Ranch

Entertain joining us!

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• Laurence Duperis lduperis@gmail.com

• Sophie Tataru sofitatnia@yahoo.com