I’ve noticed the gap between:
Decreasing the distance - this is my main focus for 2013.
a sacred contract.
I hope to journal, share and to support others who are interested in a similar quest.
this is a “to be continued” post
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the matter…
Choose 7 minute workout, daily Nia class and/or SCAW!
Our December 28 day challenge was a success. Congratulations to Angela, Elizabeth and Kat for completing the “7 minute workout” (7MW) everyday for 28 days. Well done Monica, Mosy, Misty, Marian and Mmmany others did the 7MW almost everyday and checked in regularly on facebook. I especially appreciate the wonderful support I received the day I dropped. Thank you Jason for the reminder “it’s about what you choose to do NEXT that counts”, I got back on and completed 26 days out of 28. The combination of a support group and strategic plan helped increase the likelihood and level of success.
How well do you follow through with your goals and intentions? I’d like to do better, would you like to join me? I suggest we are more powerful together than apart. My 2013 focus is “Mind the Gap” ~ deceasing the distance between intentions and results..
For January
Options for 28 days:
I’m going for the “triple”, 7MW, Nia Class and SCAW free everyday for 28 days.
7 Minute workout is one minute of:
I feel so much better when I clean out my closet ~ how about you?
Here’s information from Susannah Rohland I found motivational, hope it helps you too…
During this last week of 2012 the planetary alignments are definitely encouraging for dealing with much needed change. This week offers a significant opportunity for reconstruction in those areas of our lives which have been bothersome to us for some months now. Inherent in this period is the need for a sincere assessment of what works in our lives and what does not.
It’s time to re-formulate our sense of who we are, where we want to go, and somehow reconfigure our self-expression. The current energies are quite supportive of this….it’s much easier now to lay a desirable foundation for our future selves.
We may feel an urgency to COMPLETE something important, prune and weed some elements in our lives, or perhaps we are drawn to REVIVE or ESTABLISH a creative endeavor. Even simply cleaning house – literally or figuratively – can bring much-needed clarity and a new sense of possibility. Release the outworn, and establish a nurturing environment – within you and without you – for your new expression of manifestation.
Make the time to take the time for reflection….create windows of quiet time so you can more clearly listen to your heart and head in collaboration with each other. You may feel an inner urgency to express yourself differently, to be a truer representation of your soul’s calling. It’s a potent time for regeneration and personal evolution….create periods of silence so you can more easily listen to the longings and demands of your soul.
Soon, as you get more clearly and distinctly in tune with your inner callings, you will establish your own rhythm. Gift yourself with this internal focus in this final week of the year, and it will truly be the gift that keeps on giving.
How has your week been?
I’ve been thinking of you and wondering how you are. I’ve been numb and rather immobilized since the news of Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday.
My strong tenacious side wants to keep dancing, to not let someone else’s choices affect me and our community’s Joy… i.e.”don’t let this murderer kill our Joy along with the precious lives that were so horribly taken”…
My vulnerable compassionate side wants to honor these precious children and teachers, to give thought and prayers to their families, allow some sacred space/time in their honor and for healing.
Gov. Rick Perry issued a proclamation declaring a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, to coincide with the Day of Mourning called by Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy in memory of the 26 victims of last week’s tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, NiaMoves, 9:15am Nia class:
Sacred Time ~ Embrace the Preciousness of Time and Life.
We will create a “remembrance table”.
You are invited to bring a small candle and/or any object to put on the table.
Arrive from 9:00am onwards - class begins promptly at 9:15am.
9:15am Set the focus, step in, warm up dance, like a regular class
9:30am Pause for a minute of stillness and silence.
9:31am Dance in honor and remembrance of the 26 victims.
10:15am Continue: step out embracing the preciousness of time and life.
Athleta “Field Trip”
Monday December 17, 10:45am
Raffle, Snacks and Fun Shopping Experience
Created Especially for NiaMoves Fans & Friends
600 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77024
713-463-8847
Hosted by Isabel Ferry,
Super Nia Teacher, Athleta employee extraordinaire!
Hope you can join us
You are invited to join our 28 Day Challenge through the holidays. Just 7 minutes a day, one minute of each of the Nia 5 stages, then get up & down and finally a minute of laughing on your belly, back, sitting and standing up.
May it bring you joy, postural alignment, stress relief and ease through the holidays. Love Helen
I’m usually excited about leading a training, with extra anticipation for a new venue/community. With this upcoming Blue Belt training there’s something more, yet to be discovered, for me, the trainees and the community. I also feel very honored to be stepping in a space created by my dear friend, mentor, “big sister” of Nia, Holly Nastasi.
With a community of folks who mostly have no experience of classes with me I wonder what to offer. I’m entertaining giving each class the opportunity to vote for what they want for the next experience. My hope is folks will keep coming back for more AND I get to serve the community as best I can (which I deeply desire).
What would you choose/like? Folks who know me, and my classes, please comment. Help your fellow Nia Pals who don’t know me as well as you do. (I think I’m going to learn something from this LOL)
Routine Menu:
| Name (Adapted) | Focus | Artist |
| ++2 for 1 | Sensation Scientist | Compilation |
| Whitney Tribute (Birth) | 3 planes of movement | W Houston |
| Rock Opera (Sanjana) | Dramatic Dynamic, Ease | EVOC |
| Medusa (Sanjana) | Move from Beneath & Behind | Annie Lenox |
| Queen Latifah (Sexi) | 3 Body Weights and Spine | Dana Owens |
| Afro Celt (SkyDancing) | Core and Extremities | Afro Celt 3 |
| Nia Destiny | Emotion in Motion | Celine Dion |
| Nia Medicine Woman | Chakra Sensations | M Goodall |
| Nia Passion | Less = More | Compilation |
| Nia AO | Mobility Stability | Bill Hollroyd |
| **Mask and the Mirror | Continuity | L McKennet |
| **Brand New Day | Increase, Circulate, Utilize | Sting |
| **Cross of Change | Hara, Heart, Hands | Enigma |
| **Arias | Sensations F.A.M.S.S. | Paul Schwartz+ |
++2 for 1 sandwich: one regular Nia song with usual Choreography, followed by non Nia music, with Choreography continued from previous song.
** Helen Originals
Please choose from the many fun options:
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Nia graduates attend sessions complimentary
Nia enthusiasts attend daily public classes
Saturday,Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday.
Public classes at 11am ($15)
Lunch at noon ($15)
Enjoy a day retreat ($25)
Enjoy a 6 Day Full Board, Inclusive Nia Retreat ($400)
It is very helpful when you can RSVP, yet not required.
Sunday
Foot Detox on 6pm onwards ($40)
Monday & Tuesday
Massage appointments 6pm onwards ($90)
Wednesday
Reflexology on Wednesday 6pm onwards ($90)
email: info@somaranch.com to schedule treatments
Click here to view the schedule for the week.
All Nia graduates are invited to attend sessions complimentary.
When possible text Helen at 832-567-4550. and when not possible please still come!
Here’s recommended directions to Soma Ranch. They are different and better than what GPS and Map Quest suggest.
I LOVE this routine. It’s a well refined vertical routine that transcends me to a different time, takes me to a fitness level that I love to reach and I think carries the class along with me! I love the look on participants faces when we are in the peak of get moving, the expression says something like “wow! how did I get here!”
Focus: Celebrate Core and Extremities:
Intent: Leave invigorated and inspired with a sense of greater connection through your body and beyond.
A routine inspired from the SkyDancing routine designed by Carlos Aya Rosas.
In class I choose to give thanks to Carlos for all the life changing inspiration he has brought to my life and the lives of many….
| North | 6:49 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| North Part 2 | 3:01 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| When You’re Falling | 5:14 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| Colossus | 6:44 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| Lagan | 4:05 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| Shadowman | 6:36 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| Life Begin Again | 6:22 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| Further In Time | 6:32 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| Go On Through | 8:04 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| Onwards | 5:27 | Afro Celt Volume 3:Further In Time |
| Adagio | 5:11 | Safri Duo Spine Susan |
Thank you to everyBody who came to class. Special thanks to
Today was the first time I’ve done this play list and it’s certainly a repeat as is (and maybe shuffled). It was a collection of thank you, love, gratitude and favorites from 2012 with a couple all time favorites (Sting, Lady A). My favorite track at the mo is Adagio, I don’t know where I got this from and am curious about “Susan Spine” listed as the Album. (I wonder if it’s from a friend called Susan!) I enjoyed the ebb and flows of the songs that allowed for some great waves of intensity to be ridden.
Curious to know what folks in class thought, I’d be THRILLED if you leave a comment :-)
Here’s the play list.
| Thank You | 5:46 | Barry White | Staying Power |
| A Whiter Shade Of Pale | 5:17 | Annie Lennox | Medusa |
| Take Me To The River | 3:33 | Annie Lennox | Medusa |
| I Will Always Love You | 4:51 | Whitney Houston | Greatest Hits |
| Kiss | 3:46 | Prince | The B-Sides |
| Passion of Your Passion | 7:21 | Passion | Passion |
| Y.M.C.A. | 3:45 | Village People | Disco Gold |
| Thank You | 4:49 | Sly & Family Stone | Eat Pray Love |
| Fill Her Up | 5:39 | Sting | Brand New Day |
| American Honey | 3:45 | Lady Antebellum | Need You Now |
| Adagio | 5:11 | Safri Duo | Spine Susan |
| Gratitude | 3:27 | Earth Wind & Fire | Greatest Hits |
I also added my 52 moves in 4 minutes “Sensation Rag” at the beginning for Angela’s Birthday :-)
This is a super Adapted Routine.
The Choreography is from Nia Routine “Sexi” originally designed by Carlos Aya Rosas
I’ve adapted it to music by Queen Latifah (the Dana Owens CD) and a couple of guest appearances from Santana.
There are more tracks (as they are shorter in length) - so a fun characteristic that runs through the routine is I teach a pattern of moves in one song that we then continue in to the next. Class share how they love the way this deepens the experience and enhances their level of relaxation.
I needed a couple of extra tracks. Choose to randomly do a search for “S E X” in my itunes library. Sexo by Santana appeared top of the list, it was a perfect click. I then did my 10 second speed dating with the other 30 Santana songs in my library and Hermes was an immediate “hit”.
Baby Get Lost 3:43Queen LatifahI Put A Spell On You 3:08 Queen LatifahSimply Beautiful 4:11 Queen LatifahThe Same Love That Made Me Laugh 3:53 Queen LatifahAmore (Sexo) 3:52 Santana Feat. Macy GrayMoody’s Mood For Love 3:59 Queen LatifahClose Your Eyes 2:56 Queen LatifahCalifornia Dreamin 3:42 Queen LatifahHard Times 5:22 Queen LatifahHermes 4:08 SantanaMercy, Mercy, Mercy 3:27 Queen LatifahHello Stranger 3:00 Queen LatifahIf I Had You 4:05 Queen LatifahLush Life 4:25 Queen Latifah
Here’s the playlist for tomorrow’s class.
I ADORE how expressive music invokes a great experience and awesome workout :-)
The Focus is FAMSS: Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, Stability: The Sensations of Fitness.
| Flexibility | energy out |
| Agility | energy of start & stop |
| Mobility | energy of constant motion |
| Strength | energy in |
| Stability | simultaneous energy moving into and from center, bringing stillness |
The CD is Paul Schwartz & Mario Grigorov, Aria 1
I play the tracks in order from beginning to end..
| Willow | 6:39 |
| Un Bel Di | 5:14 |
| Secret Tear | 7:20 |
| Dido | 6:52 |
| Pace Pace | 7:34 |
| Pamina Blue | 6:04 |
| Habanera | 6:26 |
| Home | 5:24 |
and when there is time I like to finish with….
Shannon Day, Chakra Meditation, Nia Sounds
| Chakra 6 | 4 Minute | 4:00 |
the “game”: How many of the Nia 52 moves can we include and name in the workout :-)
I had a REMARKABLE experience offering a talk to the Houston IONS group.
Here’s a copy of the hand out for your enjoyment
Here’s what was sent out with regards the talk:
About the program: Sensory IQ – Living The Body’s Way
Helen is a multi-talented and experienced manifestor, with a formula on how to consciously create. She makes things happen through experience, knowledge, determination and faith. She says that in order to manifest an ultimate experience, you must see it with your mind first. Helen will talk about Sensory IQ, Nia Technique and Body Ecology. She’ll touch on how to truly live in your body, be present, and make things happen. You will be taken on a tapestry adventure, a somatic journey, woven with stories, theory, and experiences, into an exploration of the Body, Mind, Emotions and Spirit. Along the way Helen will share nuggets on how she has become healthy, wealthy and loved beyond imagination. Expect to learn something, receive inspiration and be highly entertained.
Helen Terry, M. Ed., R.S.A, is the co-owner of NiaMoves, a popular boutique fitness studio in Houston Heights, “Ranchess” of Soma Ranch, a Retreat Center in Montgomery Texas, and World Renowned Nia Educator. She was recently recognized by Origins Magazine as a “Leader who inspires Texas.”
Helen is from England. She came to Houston in 1990 on a teaching fellowship at University of Houston. She has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education, and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She’s an internationally recognized Wellness Presenter, a Nia Technique black belt and teacher trainer, Certified Body Ecologist and Dance Therapy Specialist. Helen has been turning people on to loving their bodies and loving their lives through Nia Technique since 1993. Helen has a special and very effective way of catering to the unique needs of each individual. She helps folks feel great while giving them the skills they need. Helen is an entertaining, “to the point” speaker, also a wife and mother who loves spending family time with her daughter and “home support” husband.
“I’m passionate about moving people physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I bring people together and inspire them, at my Studio, the Ranch and around the world. That turns me on.”
For more information about Helen visit http://www.somaranch.com. (www.niamoves.com) (www.nianow.com/helen-terry)
We have folks coming in from Korea, Hungary, Canada, New York, Louisiana, Washington, Oregon, Germany, India, North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, New York, Arizona.
Enjoy this Latest Flier we’ve created with information and sign up for the Soma Summit Retreat. Getting excited :-)
Saturday, October 20, 7:30 - 9:00pm enjoy an exquisite Nia experience “Life as Art” with Philippe and Sabine of NiaMaste. The focus is sacred Nia and celebration, with great music from Auroville and co creative movement,based on sensation and the esthetic of movement…forms, shapes, techniques, inspiration, shaping life with our bodies…
Something I love about Joe, my husband, and chef extraordinaire at Soma Ranch, is his practical, creative, “life as art” way of being. For example we have plenty of eggs on hand and to easily identify which ones are boiled Joe draws faces on them.
With beautiful men and beautiful horses there is plenty of “eye candy” for us girls at our Summit featuring Men of Nia. Here’s 2 beauties: King (the horse), and Philippe (the man) hee hee - can you tell how excited we are getting about this retreat? hope you can join us.
Autumn Teneyl “Eco Chic Fashion for Globally Conscious Women” are flying in from Colorado with a trunk show of their new Autumn/Winter fashion line at Soma Summit. Here’s a photo we took during an impromptu photo shoot last time.
October is one of the BEST months of the year to visit Texas with blue skies, crisp air and lovely sunshine….
