Help us name our New Baby Donkey

What shall we call our New Addition?

Leave suggestions in “Post a comment” below:

• It’s a girl!
• Born May 5, 2012.
• Her mom “Moon Beam” was rescued in October 2011.
• “needs worming” turned into “Oh! she’s pregnant!”

New Program at NiaMoves Houston: "The Monthly Motivator"

Celebrate regular commitment to self-care.

We have a new program that highlights of our number one attender of classes at NiaMoves Studio in Houston.

We congratulate the recipient personally, ask a few simple questions to get to know them better and find out what makes them such a regular attender.
We then celebrate and feature the participant publicly, sending an email to all our teachers and members of staff, through an email that goes to our community and on the front page of our web site www.niamoves.com.

This month Jackie is the recipient. She describes herself, shares what classes she takes at the studio, what inspires her to attend so many classes, how she stays motivated and what she’d like to share to motivate others.

Jackie shares she has “released two larger pants sizes from her body” (I love how she puts that). Interesting the main motivating factor for Jackie is having a buddy that she is accountable to, someone who will call her if she doesn’t show.

Jackie’s words of wisdom:

“Go every day. You will feel better. You will experience better health. You will be more creative and feel more confident.”

http://niamoves.com/news-media/niamoves-motivator-april-jackie

Cinco de Mayo Nia Play List

Enjoy this Fun Fiesta Nia mix.

Focus was simply sense and celebrate being in a body, have fun, let’s party!
The play list is a keeper, repeater. Great for dance party or free dance event.
It’s a full 60 minutes of music. Good to cross fade by full 12 seconds.
Whitney song is fabulous for cool down and/or floor play yet can also be omitted (like we did this morning).
Earth Wind and Fire a fun boogie step out (can easily be omitted if you want to create a different ending)

Now I’m ready for Cinco de Mayo Siesta!

WU	Idje-Idje	5:52	Agolo Nia Routine
WU/GM	Marrakesh Night Market	6:30	Loreena McKennitt
GM	Agolo	4:50	Agolo Nia Routine
GM	Amore (Sexo)	3:52	Santana Feat. Macy Gray
GM	Adouma	4:29	Agolo Nia Routine
GM	¡Fiesta Fatal! Mega Mix	7:35	B-Tribe
GM	Smooth	4:58	Carlos Santana
GM	Habanera Redux	4:52	East Village Opera Co
GM	Hermes	4:08	Santana
GM	Lo Siento	4:45	B-Tribe
CD	Jingo	4:15	Santana “circle/freedance”
FP	Could I Have This Kiss (Met Mix)	3:56	Whitney Houston
SO	Boogie Wonderland	4:48	Earth Wind & Fire “Freedance Boogie!”

Wellness Retreat with Coach Michelle

May Wellness Day Retreat SOLD OUT!!

Congratulations Michelle, the Wellness Day was a wonderful success.
June 19 Wellness Day Retreat focuses on Hormones and Nutritional Wellness.

• Wellness talk
• Nia class
• Far Infrared Sauna
• Detox Foot Bath
• Guided Meditation
• Mineral Hot Tub
• Healthy Lunch
• Retail Therapy (Fabulous books, designer clothing, gifts)

all for only $99 (value $300+)

Sign up at www.CoachMichelleC.com

Let's Clean up!

Want to clean up your eating? thoughts? desk? house? LIFE? We are creating a fun, friendly, FREE support group and you’re invited. We plan to go through several cleanses over the next 60 days, including the option of a 21 day detox program with Donna Gates.
Click here to join Helen’s “Cultured Friends” FaceBook Page,
then watch for announcements about free teleconferences with Helen, pot luck get togethers and lots of choices with regards cleaning up your act!

Do you wake up in the morning with a desire to eat right and go to sleep with disappointment? are you overwhelmed and challenged to get caught up? we are here to help support each other and make shift happen …

Reset Your Body and Mind! A 21-Day Whole Life Detox: Incredible Healing-Inside and Out!

Here’s a video intro from Donna about the 21 day detox

Nia White Belt in Thailand

Tracey Fenner is hosting Helen Terry at Kamalaya, Koh Sumaui, Thailand

We are both excited about this incredible experience.
Kalamalaya was awarded the “Spa Destination of the Year for Asia & Australasia’s” at the World Spa Awards in London.
This is the FIRST TIME EVER for a Nia Training to be hosted in Thailand.

Here’ more information on the Kamalaya web site (take a virtual vacation!)
http://www.kamalaya.com/nia-white-belt-retreat.htm

and a lovely piece written by Tracey Fenner about “Journey with us - Find your Purpose in Life”
http://niahongkong.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/journey-with-us-find-your-purpose-in-life/

Teaching/experiencing a "dusty" Nia routine ~ Infinity

One class opportunity at NiaMoves, (Friday 9:15am) before I head to KY for a blue belt training.

I’m excited to play/teach with music from the Nia Routine Infinity. We will have a “dusty” Nia Routine experience, meaning I haven’t reviewed the choreography or played the music in a long while. I’m curious to discover how much my body can recapitulate. It’s experiences like these where I feel the most like a student. I show up with little knowledge of what the choreography will be…

My body leads, giving me MAYBE 10 seconds advance notice of what is to come next. I wait, sustaining what we call RAW (Relaxed, Alert and Waiting). It’s a curious “dimension” as I wait for the cue to come, from within (with 20 classmates waiting right behind me!). YIKES!

When I sustain RAW, with the trust that all will unfold beautifully, the class and I have a magical time. I find this a meditative reflection and lesson of life - I hope you will join me.

Any teachers out there feel the same way?

Students - how do you feel when I/we Nia Teachers lead this way?

I’d love to hear from you. ADD YOUR COMMENTs TO THIS BLOG

We had a Fabulous Body Ecology Retreat...

We just completed a fabulous Body Ecology Retreat at Soma Ranch. Lovely to watch Joe, my husband, in his element, sharing expertise, experience and art with food preparation. We enjoyed a wonderful balance between education, inspiration and entertainment. Thank you all attendees, you were a delight to be with, as we say in Texas “Y’all come back & see us”.

This was an opportunity to relax and enjoy the ranch, submerged in healthy living on a 6 day retreat. Enjoying daily Body Ecology Meals, cooking demonstrations, workshops and more, supplemented with Nia classes, Sauna, Hot Tub.

We welcome any comments/feedback from participants. Please feel free to post your comments.

Happy Birthday Carol + St Pat's class ~ playlist

I am so excited about delivering the Promise of Nia with this play list… I wonder if I will sleep!

Speak to Me/Breathe	3:58	Pink Floyd	Dark Side of the Moon
Great Gig In the Sky	4:47	Pink Floyd	Dark Side of the Moon
Whiter Shade Of Pale	5:17	Annie Lennox	Medusa
I Wanna Dance WSBdy	4:25	Whitney H	Greatest Hits Mix
When You’re Falling	5:14	Afro Celt Vol 3	Further In Time
Colossus	6:44	Afro Celt Vol 3	Further In Time
Shadowman	6:36	Afro Celt Vol 3	Further In Time
Gimme!Gimme!Gimme!	4:50	ABBA	Pure Disco, Vol. 2
Prelude End Of Game	0:21	Sting	Brand New Day
Fill Her Up	5:39	Sting	Brand New Day
Train In Vain	4:44	Annie Lennox	Medusa
American Honey	3:45	Lady Antebellum	Need You Now
Ave Maria	5:05	East VOC	La Donna
I Will Always Love	4:24	Whitney H	Greatest Hits

Nia Belts want to play?
Choreography for each track came from:

1. Opal
2. Opal
3. Sanjana
4. Birth
5. Sky Dancing
6. Sky Dancing
7. Sky Dancing
8. Humanity
9. Helen Original
10. Helen Original
11. Sanjana
12. Agolo
13. Sanjana
14. Birth

Play with finding clicks.
Then contact me if you’d like to know which track I used for each :-)

Where in the World is Helen W.I.T.W.I.H....

I received a voicemail from one of my dearest friends today. She shared
“I don’t know where in the world you are, I’ll check your web site to find out!”

I am prompted to create a “WITWIH” (Where In The World Is Helen) Corner.
I hope to update this each week :-)
Hi Mum! hope this helps you too :-)

W.I.T.W.I.H. (where in the world is Helen?)

NiaMoves 9:15am Fri 3/16 (Arias with FAMSS)
NiaMoves 8:00am Sat 3/17 (Afro Celt),
SomaRanch 11am Sun 3/18
SomaRanch 11am Mon 3/19
SomaRanch 11am Tue 3/20
SomaRanch 11am Wed 3/21
SomaRanch 11am Thu 3/22

Fri 3/23 Helen leaves for Paris
Sat 3/24 Helen teaches in Paris
Sun 3/25 Helen teaches in Paris
email Sophie Tataru for public class/event schedule
also check out this BLOG for fun update about the “line up”

3/29 - 4/4 Helen leads white belt with daily classes in UK (Tattenhall)
email Jill Raine for public class/event schedule

NiaMoves 9:15am Fri 4/6
NiaMoves 8:00am Sat 4/7
NiaMoves 9:15am Mon 4/8

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!

click HERE if you’d like to check out the flier and receive more information

You can also email the fabulous host/producer team:

• Laurence Duperis lduperis@gmail.com

• Sophie Tataru sofitatnia@yahoo.com

Tribute to Whitney Houston - Music Play List

After listening/researching many Whitney Houston Albums I found all the tracks for this play list from Whitney - The Greatest Hits
Other than “who do you love” from my very first Nia routine “Commitments”

The Nia choreography from the recent Nia routine “Birth” lends itself very well to this music. Great upbeat, disco, invigorating tunes.

Let me know if you play with this play list - I’d love to hear how it goes :-)

This is also a super play list for general listening,
I’ve been LOVING driving, singing along to these tunes.
Whitney was a remarkable singer, I adore how her music lives on.

1. Greatest Love of All 4:49

2. So Emotional (Dave Morales Mix) 3:57

3. Who Do You Love 3:55

4. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Junior’s Happy Handbag Mix) 4:25

5. How Will I Know (Junior Vasquez Club Mix) 4:10

6. I Will Always Love You (Hex Hector Radio Mix - Remastered) 4:51

7. Queen of the Night (CJ’s Single Edit) 3:46

8. I’m Every Woman (C + C Club Mix) [Radio Edit] 4:31

9. Could I Have This Kiss Forever (Metro Mix - Remastered) 3:56

10. Run to You 4:24

11. I Have Nothing (Remastered)4:48

12. I Will Always Love You 4:24

Synchronize Dark Side of the Moon with Wizard of Oz

The most requested Nia event Helen offers. A fabulous Nia experience, set to the music of Pink Floyd, accompanied by images from the Wizard of Oz.

Focus: Music, Movement, Magic
Intent: increase our level of magic and pleasure in Nia

Information about the interesting synchronicity between DSOTM and Oz!

1
Begin playing your version of the Wizard of Oz and be ready to start the album. Begin play on Dark Side of the Moon as soon as the lion on the MGM opening begins its roar for the third time.

2
Notice Roger Waters singing “balanced on the biggest wave” as Dorothy is balancing on the farm’s fence at her Kansas home.

3
Listen to the chimes and bells begin on the album when the Wicked Witch appears for the first time.

4
Notice “The Great Gig in the Sky” song begin to escalate as the tornado hits Dorothy’s house. Likewise, the music calms down as the scene does, when the house lands.

5
Watch as side one of the original vinyl album ends as soon as the movie changes to color when the Good Witch of the North appears.

6
Notice the song “Brain Damage” plays as the Scarecrow sings “If I Only Had a Brain,” and the album ends with a heartbeat as Dorothy is feeling for the Tin Man’s heart.

Read more: How to Watch Wizard of Oz with Pink Floyd | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6685956_watch-wizard-oz-pink-floyd.html#ixzz1St5802NO

Click HERE for more information about this amazing example of synchronicity.

Autumn Teneyl Trunk Show this Sunday & Monday

Please join us for an Autumn Teneyl trunk show at Soma Ranch

Sunday, 3/4: 10:30am -1:30pm
Monday, 3/5: 10:30am -1:30pm

FREE BODY ECOLOGY LUNCH
when you RSVP at least 24 hours in advance!

We invite you to enjoy a trunk show at Soma Ranch to celebrate the beautiful one of kind styles designed & manufactured in Colorado by Autumn Teneyl.

The Winter 2012 Collection is here! Exciting new separates will keep you stylish and comfortable throughout your day. Sexy new dresses and redesigned favorites are better than ever! Plus, our ever changing Nia line in new fabrics.

Autumn Teneyl Designs
970-264-1044

We hope to see you there & be sure to click on the “tell a friend” link at the bottom of this email to let your friends in on the fun. If you would like to view the clothes at a different time (only Sunday or Monday) please email info@somaranch.com to arrange a special appointment.

Please help spread the word about this fabulous event.
This is Autumn Teneyl’s first visit to Montgomery
Let’s give them a big Montgomery, Texas welcome!!

Click TELL A FRIEND for an ultra easy way to invite your friends.

Or share our link on facebook with your friends by clicking HERE.

The World's first Nia 52 Moves training at Soma Ranch...

We just completed the worlds first 52 moves teacher training course here at Soma Ranch. It was an incredible experience, with Debbie Rosas on fine form delivering in her brilliance. Thank you fellow trainers Martha Randall, Kevin Vereecke, Jeanne Catherine and Julie Wylie. Well done attending belts, your attention and dedication is stupendous. The improvements and learning that has occurred in just 3 days is phenomenal. The bar has been raised, the future and quality of the delivery of Nia looks bright…

Please feel free to leave any comments you’d like to share about your experience here. Joe and I thank you for coming, it was lovely to see you and have the opportunity to share the magic of Soma Ranch with you.

Nia Blue Belt Begins at Soma Ranch this Friday Feb 3

Nia Blue Belt: Feb 3 - Feb 9, 2012 with Helen Terry

3rd level Nia belt training focus: Communication, Relationship & Intimacy.
Nia White and Green Belts are invited to attend this course.
Nia Blue Belts and above are encouraged to return to review sessions.
Members of the public are welcome to attend public Nia classes at 11am and/or enjoy Lunch at Noon.

• Nia White Belt: Jan 7 - Jan 13

• Nia Public Classes 11am - Noon, Feb 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ($15 or 4 for $40)

• Body Ecology Lunch Noon - 1:15pm, Feb 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ($15 or 4 for $40)

• Foot Detox Tuesday, Feb 7, 6:30 - 8pm

Click here to view Complete Blue Belt Schedule

Hurry up and relax! Folks enjoy overnight retreat...

You are invited to enjoy an overnight retreat while the Nia training is happening at SomaRanch.

Your experience includes:

• Room and Board, (with luxury linens and towels provided)

• 3 Body Ecology Meals (vegetarian, gluten free and yummy!),

• a Nia Class, (taught by Helen Terry)

• Unlimited use of infrared Sauna, (wonderful for detoxing)

• Unlimited use of mineral therapeutic hot tub, (relax and release tension)

• Beautiful nature (15+ acres, donkeys, horses, fish, pond)

All for $85 (dorm), $95 (semi private), or $105 (private).

Spaces limited. Call 832-567-4550 to book your retreat - hurry up and relax!

Nia White Belt Begins at Soma Ranch this Saturday Jan 7

Join us for the Nia white belt Jan 7 - 13
Perhaps attend one of the public Nia classes at 11am ($15) and/or
Enjoy Lunch at Noon ($15).
Class and lunch available Sun 1/8, Mon 1/9, Tue 1/10, Wed 1/11, Thu 1/12.
Experience super intro to ATM (Awareness to Movement) Thursday 7 - 8pm,
with Gika, the gorgeous, Feldenkrais practioner ($20).

• Nia White Belt: Jan 7 - Jan 13

• Nia Public Classes 11am - Noon

• Body Ecology Lunch Jan 8 9 10 11 12 Noon - 1:20pm

• Foot Detox Tuesday Jan 10 6:30 - 8pm

• Feldenkrais Introduction Thursday Jan 12, 7 - 8pm

Click here to view Complete White Belt Schedule

Baby Donkey Charlotte Born Dec 18, 2011

Today our long awaited baby donkey arrived. Both mother (Nia) and baby (Charlotte) are doing exceedingly well. It was precious to watch all the other animals interacting so beautifully.

Laugh Out Loud ~ Let us Know

Josh Billings shares “Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot”
Experience it NOW!
get up and laugh for 60 seconds then sense the difference.

Share your discoveries, leave a comment, enjoy