The Terry Family are back from a fun and fabulous vacation in Cancun. We hope you've had a lovely holiday and (like us) feel ready to dive into the New Year with joy and enthusiasm.
Pink Floyd ~ Dark Side of the Moon Experience
Friday, November 21, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Enjoy an amazing multi media, multi sensational experience. Dance to the notorious Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon Album, synchronized with the Wizzard of Oz Movie on a big screen, enhanced with sound to light and lazer show.
Around the world this is Helen Terry's most requested experience.
$15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Helen retires as a Nia Trainer in 5 years
I want you to be one of the first to know that I plan to retire from being a Nia trainer in 5 years. Last time I checked, mortality had a 100% success rate LOL ;-) i.e. we are all going to die! In our mini world of Nia, we are all going to have our last training, our last class, our last song. Question is will this be of choice? Will we know the last one?
Can these special last moments be consciously communicated and created? The answer is "Yes!" and, as best as I can, I want to consciously craft my exit as a trainer, with joy, success, abundance, gratitude, inclusion, community, ease, pleasure and a boat load of fun!
The next five years hold momentous milestones for me and us,
Let's celebrate:
- 2017 - 20 years as a Nia trainer
- 2018 - 25 years as a Nia teacher
- 2019 - We'll find something!
- 2020 - 25 years NiaMoves Houston
- 2021 - celebrate all the good times!
I feel excited, relieved and a tad apprehensive, to put into words and publicly share what is in my heart. From successfully selling the NiaMoves (studio, business and property) earlier this year and cultivating Soma Ranch as a stellar retreat/training facility, our future looks bright. My family is happy and healthy. We are ready for the next wave of possibilities.
I have a strong desire to retire from being a Nia trainer, grounded, relaxed, aware, centered, and energized. My 5 year notice feels like the most harmonious way to achieve this. I hope we'll have the opportunity to celebrate the journey together and I look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!
As I move beyond being a trainer, the possibilities of continuing to teach Nia, supporting and hopefully hosting other Nia trainers all feel good in my skin.
With love
Helen
Soma Nia Retreat ~ Sept 23 - 25.
Our upcoming Annual Nia Retreat is coming up. Join Helen for a fabulous Nia weekend of learning, playing, relaxing and having fun. Click here for more details and to sign up
Happy Natural Time New Year
I was first introduced to the concept of Natural Time 21 years ago, when attending my Nia Brown Belt. As a Christian I was a little suspicious at first, however I've now come to love how connecting with the Galactic Calendar brings me order, pleasure and peace in a world where I can so easily feel spun!
Please join me for 2 fabulous events Saturday, July 23rd, at NiaMoves Houston, in celebration of this special time. New Calendars are in! and I'm super excited to share info about the calendar and how I apply it in my every day life to bring pleasure and ease.
http://www.somaranch.com/booking/special-events-at-niamoves-houston
Here's what Eden Sky shares
Greetings Tribe of Light ~
On The Galactic Calendar, we are entering into very powerful energies as we close one year and prepare to enter the next!
5-DAY END OF YEAR PURIFICATION CYCLE: JULY 21 - JULY 25
On July 21/White Rhythmic Wizard, we begin the "Vayeb" which is a 5-day purification cycle that always falls at the end of the Galactic Year. Use this time however you are intuitively guided to purify your inner and outer environment in preparation for the upcoming New Year. Its a good time to meditate, to listen to your heart, attune yourself in nature, clean, let go of things, to make amends and/or bring closure, to make space for the sacred... The 5-day purification culminates on July 25th which is always The Day out of Time!
JULY 25th DAY OUT OF TIME ~ WHITE PLANETARY MIRROR!
The Day Out Of Time is celebrated in over 90 countries to honor: * Planetary Peace through Culture * Universal Forgiveness * "Time is Art!" * Atonement * Freeing of Debts * Purification * the Art of Peace * This is a day for sacred pause and celebration before the dawning of The Galactic New Year which is always July 26th! Regardless of your responsibilities on this day, please focus on "stopping business as usual" and explore even a little break from linear time. Tune in to the telepathic field as we collectively energize the Victory of Love! We invite you to join the festivities and celebrate a Day Out Of Time in whatever ways you feel called - whether gathering with your community or simply observing the occasion with your intention. READ MORE: http://13moon.com/doot.htm
JULY 26th GALACTIC NEW YEAR!
July 26th Launches us into the Galactic New Year of The Blue Spectral Storm! This day marks a powerful time of Renewal as we begin another 13-Moon Spiral around our Sun. Learn about the particular Galactic Frequencies & Potent Energies in store for us all ~ as together we are being catalyzed to embark on a whole new level of Awakening & Liberation. http://13moon.com/galactic-new-year.htm
SEE THE 1ST MONTH OF THE GALACTIC NEW YEAR:
http://13moon.com/products-calendars-insideview.htm
We Thank You for Your Presence in this Natural Time Community, and We Wish You a Magical Galactic Holiday!
Blessings From Our Hearts To Yours,
Eden, Robert & Merlin Sky of SkyTime
Activate the Magic of Every Day with The Galactic Calendar!
*Time to Raise the Frequency on Planet Earth*
www.13moon.com
TIME IS ART!
http://www.somaranch.com/booking/special-events-at-niamoves-houston
Public Classes Every Day at Soma Ranch 11am, July 8 - 13, 2016
You're invited to join us for Public Nia classes whenever we have a Nia training (which is about 8 weeks a year). This week (July 7 - 13) is the NIa White Belt training. When you attend public classes you'll get a taste of the course and have fun connecting with great movers from around the world!
Public Nia Classes, July 7 - 13:, Every day 6am & 11am !!
Dark Side of the Moon Saturday, July 9, 8pm
"Funky" Nia Monday, July 11, 5:45pm
$15 drop in or $40 for 4 classes.
Helen Sells NiaMoves Studio
On Monday I suddenly found myself on the verge of tears as I began to set the focus for class. It was a big deal when I realized I was stepping in as an employee rather than the employer of NiaMoves for the first time in 20 years! I was super happy to have Kristie there, by my side in the circle, with her usual assuring, grounding smile. We've had a super partnership for 12 years. It's been a fun ride owning, then co owning NiaMoves with Kristie Bryant and now it's time for a new owner, Angela Mestre. Please join me for a special moment in time, my 8am Saturday Nia class followed by the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Saturday, April 9, 9-9:15am at NiaMoves, 508 Pecore St, Houston, TX 77009
Here's what was shared with the Nia Moves community.
Past, Present, Future
by Emily Brontë
Tell me, tell me, smiling child,
What the past is like to thee?
An Autumn evening soft and mild
With a wind that sighs mournfully.'
Tell me, what is the present hour?
A green and flowery spray
Where a young bird sits gathering its power
To mount and fly away.'
And what is the future, happy one?
A sea beneath a cloudless sun ;
A mighty, glorious, dazzling sea
Stretching into infinity.'
Like this poem of past, present and future, NiaMoves has had a delightful journey so far. We've danced through some tough times AND yet we have become quite likely THE most successful Nia studio in the world. We have a fabulous program, a team of amazing desk guides + highly skilled teachers and a vibrantly awesome community. Kristie has been instrumental to all of this, devoting her time, energy, expertise, patience and so much more. It's time for Kristie to "fly" and reach new dreams, for her and her family, in Austin, It's time for Helen to "ground" at Soma Ranch, developing retreats and trainings. It's time for Angela to "dance in" leading NiaMoves to her next level of glory. The good news is all 3 of us are literally dazzling with how amazing it is we've been able to manifest a way for the studio and community to continue. And the future looks infinitely bright!
At NiaMoves, Angela is bringing new life, depth of knowledge and ideas. She balances this with a deep respect for what has already been created, a beautiful combination with great potential for future growth! Helen is continuing to teach Nia classes and more. Kristie will be returning to offer workshops and special events.
Helen and Kristie are stepping out from being business partners of NiaMoves in a most elegant way. We are thrilled and excited to explore our options beyond NiaMoves, while feeling deeply satisfied with what has been achieved. We joyfully recognize what we've helped create and how well the opportunity is being passed on. We thank YOU for all the great things you bring to NiaMoves, acknowledging how, without you, we would not be what we are today.
We hope the transition is as smooth and seamless as possible for you, our valued client and a friend who feels more like family ;-). The three of us (Helen, Kristie and Angela) are striving to provide you with the best. Please let us know how we may help more.
Bob Holroyd comes to Nia Class
Do you sometimes feel like a fish swimming upstream? recently with buying a new computer, doing taxes and being in the process of selling the NiaMoves business, I've been having my moments. Then life happened! I've been swirled and inspired into an upward spiral, in awe of how the flow of life, connection and synchronicity can come together with miraculous ease, for something magical to happen. For me I see this as an ever confirming moment of how there has to be a God! and I surrender, with abundant joy and deep gratitude, to the One with a master plan.
For the first time in 20+ years I decided to visit my Mum and Dad in the UK for a week, completely for a personal trip, i.e. not linked with a training or special event. A great way to enjoy Easter, celebrate my Mum's birthday and have a unique opportunity to simply BE with my parents! With the intent to make transportation as easy as possible for Mum and Dad I focused on choosing the best flights and times. (driving in traffic on the M25 can be super stressful). I then remembered Jo Turner (Nia teacher) who, since her white belt in Norfolk several years ago, has repeatedly offered to pick me up and/or host me for an event, as she lives super close to Heathrow airport. Then POOF! what a great idea! one email and we were booked; Jo picking me up, Mum and Dad arriving later with less stressed AND I have the extra joy of meeting Nia fans who take class with Jo!
Next I get a curious email from Jo, "do you know the Nia routine U?.... there's a couple of songs from an musician called Bob Holroyd, he's a friend of mine and I was wonderful if we could invite Bob to see Nia to his music". I LEAPED out of my seat, "Ha! there's another classic Nia routine (one of my favorites) called AO, originally created by Nia Co Founder, Carlos Aya Rosas. The entire playlist comes from "Different Space", an album by none other than… Bob Holroyd!!
And so it is - I will be teaching on Saturday with about 35 Nia dancers, to the music of Bob Holroyd and he will be participating with us! Some folks are bringing drums and instruments to join in the fun. This is turning out to be a most remarkable Nia class experience which came about with the most amazing ease. I feel like a happy salmon swimming along with the flow of the river, thoroughly enjoying the ride.
Mum and Dad plan to arrive for the class. They'll get to witness me teaching (which often brings my lovely Mum to tears) and maybe join in the dance. Beyond my wildest dreams I'll be meeting Bob and sharing how his music inspires me and so many folks around the world who love to dance to his amazing artistry.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Joe will be continuing to paint and repair ready for our next season of guests beginning in April. It's looks soOOOO good :-) We look forward to sharing the additions and improvements with you soon.
Class is Saturday March 25, 9:30am, details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1981846202041034
Listen to the music here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezv-lKQKQN8
For more information about Bob Holroyd visit http://www.bobholroyd.com
A Different Space was Bob's third album, and the first on the US Six Degrees label. Released to critical acclaim it featured the cult classic African Drug. Previously remixed by pioneering DJs Coldcut, this version is actually Bob's own remix of the original track, which first appeared on Fluidity & Structure. Since the release of A Different Space, Bob's music has seen a surge of licencing which has seen tracks from the album appearing on at least 50 compilations including Ministry of Sounds Pure Global Chillout, Francois K's The Essential Mix, Coldcut'sJourneys by DJs, Buddha Beats, and Claude Challe 's Sun. The track The Sheer Weight of Memory also appears in the Wayne Wang film The Centre of the World.
Save up to $150 when register early for Nia Trainings
Research shows it’s super healthy to sign up for something in advance and have something to look forward to. For us at Soma Ranch, having clients sign up in advance allows us to relax and prepare optimally for your stay ~ it’s big smiles all around :-) We are super excited for a limited time we are implementing a new structure for accommodation. An incentive program to thank you, with rewards, when you sign up in advance, bringing ease to the process.
Attend a Nia training at Soma Ranch & receive up to $150 in "past" "present" "future" vouchers:
Sign up 90+ days in advance receive
- $50 off your accommodation,
- $50 to spend at Soma Ranch during your stay *,
- $50 towards your next visit at Soma Ranch **
Sign up 60+ days in advance receive
- $50 to spend at Soma Ranch,
- $50 towards your next visit at Soma Ranch **
Sign up 30+ days in advance receive
- $50 towards your next visit at Soma Ranch **
* $50 "present" voucher may be used for clothes, snacks, books, kombuchas, gift cards and anything else you find for sale in the Soma Ranch Gift shop!
** $50 "future" voucher can be used for any training or retreat with Helen within 13 months of the initial Nia training.
These special rates apply to folks who pay the full $1599 price for their Nia training and cannot be combined with any other offer.
Email Helen to receive your special discount or call 832-567-4550 to enroll/find out more.
Expires December 31, 2016.
How we may serve you better? is there anything else we may do to help with regards Soma Ranch?
Positive people live up to 10 years longer!
I recently read "positive people live up to 10 years longer!" I trust those extra 10 years are full of joy, happiness & wonder! This inspires me to be positive. I've noticed how easily I can initiate complaining about something or be sucked into someone else's negative spiraling story. My fun quest for 2016 is how quickly can I catch my habit and turn myself (or the other) around! I certainly feel better as I reflect on my decisions, at the end of the day, when my choices feel more positive than negative!
Check out: Create a positive contagious culture
And here's a great guide, by Anese Cavanaugh, to understanding this influence and showing up in a way that generates positive energy. When a leader creates this positive presence, everything changes. You can be that leader. You can be positively contagious: "For better or worse, your presence has impact. It is contagious."
Show up, Set the Tone and Intentionally Create an Organization that Thrives
Filming at the Ranch
News flash! Brent Lewis found out what we are doing to his music and has requested I film the class and send him a DVD! How exciting! I'll be teaching at 11:00am Thursday, Oct 15th at Soma Ranch, also in the Friday 9:15am class October 16. (email me if you'd like to be in the filming)
Full House!
Today we complete a Nia Blue Belt training at Soma Ranch with a "full" house. Folks stayed in the house, the dorm, the RV, our neighbors' cottage and White Eagle Lodge. It's a full house! Providing the course with full board accommodation for 16 people for 7 days.
Participants
Alanna Wilson, Squamish, BC, Canada
Alisa Spirit of the Wind, Austin, TX
Brooke Siglin, Spokane, WA
Dawn Min, Sudbury,MA
Joy Thompson, Tampa, FL
Judy Jorgensen, Liberty Lake, WA
Lila Haham, Austin, TX
Margaret Wittenberg, Fredericksburg, TX
Tippie Koenig, Morehead, KY
Sylvie De Wever, San Francisco, CA
Toni Tovaglia, Ashland, OR
Zack, San Francisco, CA
Guests
Kira Hower, Boston, MA
Jasmin Adams, New Zealand
Penny Adams, New Zealand
Tamara Sanderson, Pewee Valley, KY
Jungle Moon
My Nia “Jungle Moon” experience was received very well at the recent NiaYogaDans Festival.
Jungle Moon: Site of the Sacred Drum is the most powerful drum album ever created. It is a magical tapestry of rhythms and melodic drumming that will delight the hearts of everyone. You will want to dance in a trance when you hear the Cave Witch chant. This album is the ultimate house cleaning extravaganza. Read routine notes here.
This Week at the Ranch
Enjoy daily Nia classes at Soma Ranch during our Blue Belt Training
Drop in price $15 or pay $40 for 4 classes (cash or check at the door)
11am Saturday
11am Sunday
11am Monday
11am Tuesday
11am Wednesday
6pm Possible Teacher Jam (if participants decided they'd like to team teach a class)
Watch Facebook or email Helen if you want to know when!
Returning Blue Belts are invited to enjoy sessions during the Nia training.
Email helen@somaranch.com for a schedule.
Fabulous Review from AirBNB "be a rock star" listing
Terry Family Incentive
Thank you June Hattaway for your lovely review from staying at Soma Ranch. Helen’s only disappointment was how she was out of town and unable to meet you….. Looking forward to the next time…
“My arrival at Soma Ranch was met by Joe and Phelps who gave me the grand tour and an abundance of Texas hospitality. To say that this was a retreat fit for a rock star is an understatement. Soma ranch is a jewel of a place with all the peace, amenities and conveniences that anyone could possibly desire. I missed Helen as she was out of town but hope to meet her on my next stay. It was the perfect place to rest and recharge. The ranch is a wonderful country setting but it is close to shopping, antique merchants, and great dining. Soma Ranch was truly a memorable stay. Thank you Joe and Helen.”
click HERE to check out our AirBNB Listing
I'm Worth It! ~ Weekend Retreat
The intention of the “I’m Worth It!” weekend retreat is create a vessel of sacred space so that you can take a breather (literally!) to get grounded, connect with others and most importantly, connect with yourself. What if you take some time to breathe in nature and focus on what matters to you? And while we are at it we might have just a little fun along the way and PLAY!
Click HERE more information and to download the flier.
Price includes lodging, food and materials
| Dorm | $450 | Sign up Now |
| Semi Private | $550 | Sign up Now |
Together through illuminating experiences we will learn to:
Build trust through connection and give ourselves permission to be MESSY! Imperfection is perfect and fun!
Have courageous conversations about our strengths and values to cultivate resilience to our inner and outer critics
Bolster our empathy channel, model compassion and practice vulnerability
Bring forward our creativity, tap into innovation and allow ourselves to show up in a powerful way
This weekend retreat will nurture your desire to play big and be brave. Being courageous and playing big while also being vulnerable allows us to lead more authentic and wholehearted lives. Grounded by a sense of purpose and guided by a resilient spirit we will be transformed as women and as leaders.
For more information contact Darla@coachdarla.com
Glowing from ear to ear
We rented Soma Ranch out to a family for 10 days (our longest rental so far). We are tickled pink and glowing from ear to ear to receive their lovely feedback.
Here’s what they shared on the AirBNB report:
“Both of our hosts made us feel welcome in every way possible. They were very flexible about our arrival time, were there to greet us, had done some very thoughtful shopping for us, and the house was in a perfect state. They really made us feel at home and comfortable. Simply perfect.
The house is wonderful. All wood, beautifully decorated with great attention to detail. The kitchen is amazingly well equipped, the long wooden table fabulous for family meals, the bedrooms and bathrooms spotless and beautiful, wonderful beds, enormous piles of towels, and lovely little touches like hand creams and nice soap. Also very efficient air-conditioning, which was a huge bonus! And a super laundry room!
The garden is gorgeous - although how they get such beautiful grass is a secret I would like to learn! It is so well looked after, and the owner came to cut it, clean the pool, and take care of everything with such friendliness and kindness. He even took the children out for a ride on the tractor, which they loved!!
They both took the time to take us around and tell us about the animals, and they showed the children how to feed them. The pool is in mint condition, with little jets of water and pretty lights at night, and is perfect for either serious swimming or to play in. The garden chairs are lovely, and there are two long picnic tables which we used to eat outside. The owners even set everything up for us to make s’mores, and left us the ingredients to enjoy! There is also a very good grill which we used very happily. The house is totally private and secluded, yet close enough to shops, restaurants and the lake to make it a perfect spot whatever sort of holiday you want. I would highly recommend Soma Ranch to anyone who is looking at it - not one thing I would change! It is simply fantastic! A huge thank you to the owners!”
European Vacation with Helen
We three “amigos” (Kinga, Eija & Helen) are discussing how fun it would be to create unique Nia vacations in fellow “Nia-Lands” around the globe.
Where Helen travels with a group of say 8 - 10 women from the US. We link each woman up to stay in the home of a fellow Nia amigo in Budapest/Finland. (like an “exchange program for adults”). The vacation would include a delicious balance between local insider tours, daily Nia classes and free time to play.
So far we are entertaining offering this in Hungary, Finland and England. 3 different (separate) vacations!
Please email Helen if you’d like more information,
or would like to be a hosting city!
Of course there’s the option of the “amigos” then coming over to Soma Ranch to visit with us.
Sign up and SAVE!
Terry Family Incentive
Research shows it’s super healthy to sign up for something in advance and have something to look forward to.
For us at Soma Ranch, having clients sign up in advance allows us to relax and prepare optimally for your stay ~ it’s big smiles all around :-)
We are super excited that for 2016 we are implementing a new structure for accommodation. An incentive program that rewards and thanks participants who sign up in advance, bringing ease to the process.
When attending a Nia training at Soma Ranch, early birds get more than worms!
Sign up 90+ days in advance receive
- $100 off your accommodation,
- $100 to spend at Soma Ranch during your stay *,
- $100 towards your next visit at Soma Ranch **
Sign up 60+ days in advance receive
- $100 to spend at Soma Ranch,
- $100 towards your next visit at Soma Ranch **
Sign up 30+ days in advance receive
- $100 towards your next visit at Soma Ranch **
* $100 "present" voucher may be used for clothes, snacks, books, kombuchas, gift cards and anything else you find for sale in the Soma Ranch Gift shop!
** $100 "future" voucher can be used for any training or retreat with Helen within 18 months of the initial Nia training.
These special rates apply to folks who pay the full $1599 price for their Nia training.
Email Helen to receive your special discount or call 832-567-4550 to enroll/find out more
Let us know if you have any other suggestions on how we may serve you better and if there is anything else we may do to help
Thank you Amy and the "College group crew"
Thank you Amy and friends for retreating at Soma Ranch. We were touched to learn you have been getting together annually for 21 years, since meeting at 19 at college.
How inspirational. We LOVE how you chose to celebrate y’alls 40th Birthdays with a retreat at Soma Ranch. It was a special treat for Helen to include a private Intro to Nia experience - you girls ROCKED! Special thanks to Amy’s mom, Kay Ward, for being the one who contacted us, set up and gifted the experience. Dreams continue to come true here at Soma Ranch = Joe and Helen feeling blessed and happy.