10am Saturday Nia Class

Thank you Natasha for your request for MAGIC this morning at the 10am Nia Class. Yes! what a great playlist and I’d love to teach it. This is a perfect example of how handy my “simple kata formula” can be when I don’t have time to review the choreography of the Nia Routine!

The focus for today is “Tweak”, how to make small adaptations and modifications without changing the overall movement to bring more JOY into our movement and life.

Using the definition “to appear and disappear” for Magic, consider what today you’d like to disappear/release/say good bye to and what you’d like to bring into existence/experience/say hello to.l

The music playlist is included below.

Soma 5 Star Review December

Soma 5 Star Review

Thank you Shafer family for the wonderful review you shared on AirBNB. We are thrilled to hear what a great time your family had at Soma Ranch and how you’ll be back again. A great compliment. Family times, memorable moments and time to relax/recharge are all part of our mission here at Soma Ranch. Be well and as we say in Texas “y’all come back and see us now, ya here”

Live Concert This Sunday Dec 5

Arrival 4:30pm onwards. Feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks. If the weather cooperates we will enjoy Sunset Concert on our new covered deck. And if not the plan B is enjoy the spacious ambience and amazing acoustics in the Soma Studio. Please RSVP so we can set up enough chairs and look forward to seeing you. Got the “sniffles”? thank you for staying home.

Thank you in advance for sharing this post and inviting friends to join us.

If you would like to stay at Soma Ranch Sunday night please email helen@somaranch.com. Entertain how you could sleep over at the ranch, hot tub, sauna, plunge pool, enjoy the stars, and possibly enjoy 8:45am YogaFaith, and/or 10:00am Nia and/or 11:00am 1st Monday Coffee.

Happy December

Happy December! Nia and Yoga Faith Classes continue to grow at Soma Ranch. Kudos to YogaFaith instructor Chris, who has been loyal, consistent and faithful. Prayers are being answered and the class is flourishing.

Welcome Janet and Susan who invested in the year unlimited. Welcome back for another year Cathey!

This week we began our last 30 day challenge for this year, wow! what a ride. Would you like to join us? commit to self-care through the holidays with daily Nia, support and connection?

Tomorrow, Saturday, Helen is teaching LIVE via zoom Nia 5 Stages at 8:45am and Nia Classic at 10:00am. Request LINK for classes.

In celebration of our new covered deck we have a special intimate LIVE sunset concert at 5pm this Sunday RSVP required.

Please join us for 1st Monday Coffee this coming Monday.

Check out these links for all the wonderful upcoming trainings and retreats. Now is a great time to invest in yourself and make 2022 remarkable.

Wishing you all the best as we step into December.

Love

Helen + Joe

Thank you

I wanted to reach out and say Thank You. These past 2 months have been a whirl wind and I look forward to sharing more in our December Newsletter. For now, thank you for being on this email list, for showing an interest in Soma Ranch, for your support, for attending events at Soma Ranch (even if presently the experience is only in your dreams and future plans LOL).

Today we finished our November 30 day challenge and I felt like my heart was going to BURST! the love, support, care and kindness that has been kindled through this experience is beyond words. Connecting with folks from around the globe, making new friends and seeing my Mum every day has truly been a gift, and the gift keeps giving and expanding :-). I’d love to share todays 30 minute class with you as a thank you. Simply request the link and I’m happy to send you the class.

30 Day Nia Challenge December 1 - 30

Our 30 minute Nia classes ONLINE program has been growing since January 2021. We would LOVE you to join the challenge and feel the love connection!

The 30 30 30 challenge, invites you to enjoy 30 daily, 30 minute, Nia classes, for the 30 days. That’s 7 live classes with Helen a week, for a month, with 24HR Replays sent automatically, and the option of Facebook group support, all for only $99.

Be part of a supportive, loving and inspiring group of folks from around the globe, who come together to dance, have fun and connect.

• 11 months later, we’re still going strong and growing.

• Some folks have been with us every month since January (including Helen’s Mum!).

• Every month more participants join us.

• Last month more new people joined us than ever before.

Here’s the weekly schedule: (Remember 24HR replay is offered for ALL classes)

• Monday 10:00am Nia Classic 60 Minutes

• Tuesday. 8:00am Nia 30 Minute

• Wednesday 8:00am Nia 30 Minute

• Thursday. 10:00am Nia Classic 60 Minutes

• Friday 8:00am Nia 30 Minute

• Saturday 8:45am Nia 5 Stages 60 minute class

• Saturday 10:00am Nia Classic 60 Minutes

• Sunday. Rest or enjoy the replay

1st Monday Cuppa

Yes! 1st Monday” connections are WONDERFUL…

Every month, on the first Monday, we meet up after 10am Nia class to connect, enjoy a cuppa and have a grand time.

Coffee, tea, kombucha, snacks and time to hang, get to know each other better, help and support.

This is one of our community events where all and any donations go towards St Jude, our “Soma Selected” charity of choice.

Our goal this year is to raise $5000, this is what we’ve raised so far:

We have a great time listening to each other’s thoughts on

• how we love Nia,

• our desire for all our friends to come and

• the challenges we have with regards how to describe Nia to people.

Our conclusion, bring them to 1st Monday Cuppa!!

Consider enjoying a “triple play” with

• 8:45am YogaFaith

• 10:00am Nia

• 11:00am 1st Monday Cuppa

Thank you 30 day November challengers

DEAR 30 Day Nia Challengers,

Thank you for being part of a fabulous month of daily Nia classes, friendly connection and wonderful support. Our focus this month was creativity and wow! thank you for all the encouragement, laughs, feedback and joy you brought to the experience. This sacred safe space full of love and acceptance was the perfect support to help light me up, explore creativity deep and wide and the joy to give back some wonderful collaborative community class experiences.

I hope you can keep the joy going with the December 30 day challenge https://www.somaranch.com/booking/30-day-nia-challenge-dec-2021 and, if not, please drop by at any of the public Zoom classes 10am Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Keep on keeping on! you ROCK!!

with love

Helen

Happy November

Nia and Yoga Faith Classes continue to grow at Soma Ranch. Kudos to YogaFaith instructor Chris, who has been loyal, consistent and faithful. Prayers are being answered and the class is flourishing.

Welcome Glenda and Susan who invested in the year unlimited. Welcome back for another year Kris!

This week we begin a Nia Green Belt at Soma Ranch. Enjoy 10am classes on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday with Helen, and 5am express (30 min Nia) team taught classes Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and special celebration JAM 11:15am Monday.

Thank you to the 18 who attended our 1st Monday St Jude class and coffee. We raised $63 and had a grand time.

Congratulations Nia Blue Belts, Happy Birthday Terra and thank you October 30 day Challengers.

Wishing you all the best as we step into November.

Love

Helen + Joe

Thank you 30 day challengers

DEAR 30 Day Nia Challengers,

Thank you for being part of a fabulous month of daily Nia classes, friendly connection and wonderful support. Our focus this month was creativity and wow! thank you for all the encouragement, laughs, feedback and joy you brought to the experience. This sacred safe space full of love and acceptance was the perfect support to help light me up, explore creativity deep and wide and the joy to give back some wonderful collaborative community class experiences.

I hope you can keep the joy going with the November 30 day challenge https://www.somaranch.com/booking/30-day-nia-challenge-nov-2021 and, if not, please drop by at any of the public Zoom classes 10am Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Keep on keeping on! you ROCK!!

with love

Helen

Happy Diva Halloween!

Yes! we’ve been having a BLAST this week in Nia classes with Diva music compilation playlists.

Saturday 10am Nia Class will be a combo of the grand finale of our wonderful 30 day October Challenge AND the wonderful completion of our Diva Dance week.

With our 10am Saturday class being so close to Halloween, feel free to play dress up in whatever brings you joy.

We’ve been playing with the idea of “Vegas”, “Dress up” and “Sparkle”. You are welcome to wear whatever brings you joy.

This is an ONLINE class via Zoom. The link is the same as usual.

Here’s a taste of playlists and some choreography notes too!

Diva Playlist #1

Diva Playlist #2

Corporate Retreat at Soma Ranch

Thank you (Nia Green/Blue Belt Teacher) Julie Wilson for bringing your Wood McKenzie corporate team out to Soma Ranch for a day retreat. This video you created is incredible!! We love how you share the ranch and your joyful experience.

Kudos also to your visionary boss for recognizing the power of pause, the benefits of taking time out in nature, doing something healthy for our body and connecting with co-workers outside of the work place!!

Dear Julie, Caitlin, Suzanne and Merve,

Thank you for coming to visit us at Soma Ranch. For dancing, swimming, relaxing, laughing and having a grand time. We hope you can return soon and often.

Be well, love Joe + Helen Terry.

Nia Public Events During Green Belt Week

Enjoy a taste of the Nia Green Belt Training that focuses on building compitance and confidence. You’re invited and encouraged to attend any or all of our daily Public Nia Class, and Special Events on Saturday and Sunday, during our special Nia Week.

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

All 5pm Nia Express (30 minute classes) are open to the public. Attend In Person or via Zoom. These special Nia classes are on a donation basis. Enjoy the team taught community classes and make a contribution to our Soma Charity “St Jude”.

1st Monday Cuppa and Clothing Give-A-Way

Yes! 1st Monday” connections are WONDERFUL…

Every month, on the first Monday, we meet up after 10am Nia class to connect, enjoy a cuppa and have a grand time.

Coffee, tea, kombucha, snacks and time to hang, get to know each other better, help and support.

This month, having cleared out her closet, Helen is bringing LOTS OF CLOTHES! Some items are new (tags still on), great workout clothes, bring a bag and prepare to shop!

This is one of our community events where all and any donations go towards St Jude, our “Soma Selected” charity of choice. Our goal this year is to raise $5000, we have $2155 so far.

We have a great time listening to each other’s thoughts on

• how we love Nia,

• our desire for all our friends to come and

• the challenges we have with regards how to describe Nia to people.

Our conclusion, bring them to 1st Monday Cuppa!!

Consider enjoying a “triple play” with

• 8:45am YogaFaith

• 10:00am Nia

• 11:00am 1st Monday Cuppa

At this 1st Monday Cuppa bring a bag and be prepared to SHOP! Helen has sorted out a LOT of clothes, some new, lots of great exercise clothing

Tap into the Joy of Dance and Movement

Thank you Carolyn McGee, Sacred Haven Living Guide, for inviting Helen on a journey into The Healing Dance Portal. Discover or Rediscover the joy of dance and movement. What a JOY to connect and chat! The opportunity to explore how to Love our Body and Love our Life through Nia Technique is an honor and delight.

30 Day Nia Challenge November 1 - 30

Our 30 minute Nia classes ONLINE program has been growing since January 2021. We would LOVE you to join the challenge and feel the love connection!

The 30 30 30 challenge, invites you to enjoy 30 daily, 30 minute, Nia classes, for the 30 days. That’s 7 live classes with Helen a week, for a month, with 24HR Replays sent automatically, and the option of Facebook group support, all for only $99. (when you sign up before November 1)

Be part of a supportive, loving and inspiring group of folks from around the globe, who come together to dance, have fun and connect.

• 10 months later, we’re still going strong and growing.

• Some folks have been with us every month since January (including Helen’s Mum!).

• Every month more participants join us.

• Last month more new people joined us than ever before.

Here’s the weekly schedule: (Remember 24HR replay is offered for ALL classes)

• Monday 10:00am Nia Classic 60 Minutes

• Tuesday. 8:00am Nia 30 Minute

• Wednesday 8:00am Nia 30 Minute

• Thursday. 10:00am Nia Classic 60 Minutes

• Friday 8:00am Nia 30 Minute

• Saturday 8:45am Nia 5 Stages 60 minute class

• Saturday 10:00am Nia Classic 60 Minutes

• Sunday. Rest or enjoy the replay

Nia Music Emotion Expression

Nia Technique draws from the wisdom of Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts.

Simultaneously Nia is also intimately in relationship with the details of the music. Concepts like how the individual parts of the song work together, like the individual parts of the body. Also how the music invokes emotions that can be expressed through the body in a Nia Class.

Here's more about Helen Terry's relationship with the Album created by Celine Dion called the French Album. This music was also used by the founder of Nia, Debbie Rosas, in a Nia Routine called Nia Destiny.

Helen is teaching this Nia Class at 10am on Saturday, October 16th.

Congratulations Nia Blue Belts

Congratulations Laura, Lauren, Lola, Mary Taylor and Terra.

Welcome Back (and congratulations again!) Ann, Kelly and Joelle.

These photos say it all… Hope you can see how the friendships were fostered, connections created, healing happened, joy was the thread that ran through everything, and laughter plus love abound.

The Nia Blue belt is all about Relationships, Communication and Intimacy (paying attention to the details). This special Nia Blue Belt group bonded, supported each other and had a grand time!

and special thank you “Texas sunshine fall weather” for providing the perfect climate too ;-) We have had a Nia Blue Belt the first week in October for 11 years and every time we’ve got to enjoy glorious weather.

Happy Birthday at Soma Ranch

Happy Birthday to Terra! How great to celebrate Birthdays at Soma Ranch. And when the special day is during a Nia Training, it’s like icing on the cake.

Our 10am public HYBRID Class was a joyful celebration with folks dancing on the big screen (around the world) while we swirled and sang together in person at the Soma Ranch Studio. At the end of class, getting to surprise Terra with a FreeDance song to one of her favorite artists (Keith Urban) and for everyone (in person and on the big screen) to sing happy birthday and then a GROUP celebration photo, was a joy.

Joe surprised us with a super “4 choice” cake for dinner dessert! fun how the Nia Blue belt focuses on the 4 realms and we played with which flavor cake (Carrot, German Chocolate, Double Chocolate, Red Velvet) could represent which realm (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spirit)

Fully Immersive Nia Training Experience

We had a wonderful week at Soma Ranch with a vibrant group of Nia Belts who fast became friends.

Having the opportunity to have an immersive retreat experience provided ample time to apply what was received in the sessions to life, what was learned was talked about with over dinner conversations, played with while swimming in the pool and giggled about as the girls hung out in the social lounge of the Studio building.

Congratulations Laura, Lauren, Lola, Mary Taylor and Terra. Welcome Back Ann, Kelly and Joelle