What does that shirt cost?

Thank you to Kenny, the man who asked for my shirt, and warmed my heart, today 🙂

At the end of teaching Nia at Deer Lake Lodge today, I mentioned our annual fundraiser, St Jude.

Today is the last day for our annual Annual Fundraiser St. Jude and I was wearing my 1/2 marathon race shirt with joy.

Kenny said “I’ll donate $50 if you’ll give me that shirt”.

Oh the joy, and the giggles, as my spirit soared and I ripped off my St. Jude Race shirt without hesitation (fortunately having a jog bra underneath!].

Kenny handed me $70 and enquired “how much does that shirt actually cost?”.

My reply,

“a year of training, 2021 miles of running/ and fundraising,
a trip to vegas, $5,000 minimum,
hundreds of Friend’s support with encouragement and donations,
12 x 1st Monday Coffee events,
a clothing “giveaway”,
several classes and special events at Soma Ranch,
my husband’s support and devotion, particularly for the whole weekend the before/during/after race care (super high maintenance) and
13.1 continuous running miles”

… and then this all dissolves into

“what does this shirt cost?
love,
and what an incredible gift
to be able to give
love. ”

— Helen, inspired by Kenny :-)

Thank you Kenny (and April), thank you St Jude, thank you family/friends/donors, thank you Joe and thank you God. how blessed we are to share….

Today is the last day if you’d like to share/give…
https://www.somaranch.com/news/st-jude-update-today

Thank you for being part of this grand adventure. Look! as I type we are above 150% of our goal.

As I noodle this “LOVE” I realize there are many, including:

Self LOVE

Community LOVE

Altruist LOVE

Soma LOVE

Love for health

Love for healing

Love for children

Love for killing cancer

Love for helping

Love for supporting

Love for community

Love for having and giving hope

Love for others

Love for sharing

Love for goals (dreams with destinations)

Love for Goodness in the world

Love for God

….. LOVE

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#stjudeheroes
#stjudeschildrensresearchhospital
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#somaranch
#helenterry

Wonderful Healing Retreat

This weekend we hosted our “embodied authentic healing” retreat. What a treat to serve these beautiful 8 women and provide a safe, nourishing space for healing. Through the weekend we weaved several activities including dance, movement, Nia 5 stages, Nia class and meditation. We laugh, share, learn, journal, draw, walk, talk, eat, sleep as we explore the Hero WithIn. With the intent to heal, grow and transform.

In summary we are here to feel better and in so doing we are helping the world become a better place.

““... We have not even to risk the adventure alone,
for the heroes of all time have gone before us.
The labyrinth is thoroughly known.
We have only to follow the thread of the hero path,
and where we had thought to find an abomination,
we shall find a god.

And where we had thought to slay another,
we shall slay ourselves.

Where we had thought to travel outward,
we will come to the center of our own existence.

And where we had thought to be alone,
we will be with all the world.””

— Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth

Dance for peace

I believe dance is a way of praying. In Nia we refer to moving to the music as “dance writing”. For me I’m writing prayers with my body, mind, heart and soul when I dance/teach Nia. I also believe in the power of prayer and the power of people coming together to pray.

Today, when I taught a Nia class for peace, I was praying for peace with my whole being and invited our beautiful class/community ONLINE to dance/pray together. The Class focus was to relax our over thinking mind, to connect with heart, with the intent to find peace.

The music, "Medicine Woman 1” by Medwyn Goodall, was choosen for it's healing qualities. By being instrumental, with the absence of lyrics, the music gave more space for each person in class to find their own meaning, their own way to peace. Wanting to honor the unique religious and belief systems in our class experience, I let folks know at the beginning of class that, at the end, after we had stepped out of the "official" online class, I'd be sharing a prayer that they were welcome to stay for if they liked. I let folks know in advance this prayer is from a man of Christian faith, (Jim's Daily Awakenings) and encouraged each person adapt/translate according to their own faith/beliefs. (I'll include the prayer below)

I'd love to know if you're a wellness teacher....

• what do you choose as a focus?

• what music are you using?

• how do you adapt your class, to honor the needs of your class, whilst not ignoring what's happening in the world?

Helen Terry www.somaranch.com

helen@somaranch.com

ONLINE classes with 24HR replay available upon request.

a Prayer from Jim's Daily Awakenings

I trust, if you have an alternative point of view/religious belief, you can adapt/translate into a language that speaks the best truth and desire for you. Together we boldly pray for an end to the war in Ukraine. Soften the hearts of the leaders on each side of the conflict. Restrain their egos and ambitions. Help them see that those they are encouraged to think of as enemies are actually their sisters and brothers. Hold in check a spirit of murder and replace it with a spirit of love.

A Prayer for Peace

Lord,

we come to you in helplessness. You alone can comprehend the complexities of our international situation. You alone understand the motives and mindset of the leaders of the world. You alone can restrain the world’s leaders so that the devastation happening in Ukraine does not escalate into World War III.

O Lord, we cry out to you to intervene. We boldly pray for an end to the war in Ukraine. Soften the hearts of the leaders on each side of the conflict. Restrain their egos and ambitions. Help them see that those they are encouraged to think of as enemies are actually their sisters and brothers. Hold in check a spirit of murder and replace it with a spirit of love.

We intercede for the victims of this war, those whose dreams, homes, and lives are being destroyed. Give healing to the wounded and comfort to the displaced. Receive into your embrace the dead and dying. Give them the peace denied them in this life.

Lord, we boldly ask for some unforeseen good to come out of this military crisis. May we come to see more clearly the insanity, futility, and horror of war. May the time be hastened when the prophesy of Isaiah will be fulfilled: “They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.”

Lord, make this hope more than privatized sentimentality. Increase our determination to make it so, and to that end use us as peacemakers.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen

https://www.jimsdailyawakenings.com/

@jimsdailyawakenings.com

WE did it!

Congratulations we exceeded our goal to raise $5000! We’ continue to receive donations through March 11. Thank you everyone who has donated…

• participants who attended and contributed at 1st Morning Coffees, Extra Classes and Special Events,

• folks who donated ONLINE

• everyone who provided a donation for Helen’s Birthday

St. Jude is our Soma charity partner. During the year Soma Ranch offers open houses, coffee mornings, special events and classes where 100% of funds collected go towards Finding Cures. Saving Children

FYI Helen (co-owner Soma) runs the Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll 1/2 Marathon as a St Jude “Hero”, a group of runners who run to raise funds for St Jude. The event was Feb 27, 2022.

Helen ran the whole way! (13.1 miles), her time was 2:12:09 She finished:

• 60 out of 582 in her age group!

• 1266th place out of 7359 women and

• 3667th place out of 13,354 runners.

• St Jude raised a total of $429,426

EMBODIED AUTHENTIC HEALING RETREAT

March 4-6, 2022. EXPLORE YOUR TRUE SELF THROUGH MOVEMENT, ART AND JOURNALLING.

““The body is merely the visibility of the soul, the psyche, and the soul is the psychological experience of the body. So it is really one and the same thing.” ”

— C. G. Jung

Explore self-guided movement exploration to dive deep beyond learned patterns into a journey with your Soma. Unleash creativity, spiritual insights and the potential for healing for your body, heart, mind and soul.

Through an embodied authentic healing process, including movement, drawing, and writing, you are provided the opportunity create, express and connect.

Curiosity and desire to attune to our inner world is all that is important. No experience is necessary.

When we allow the body to speak, our unique story can be heard. Insight into our true nature naturally emerges without interpretation.

When we share and witness together, each participant's experience will be treated with respect and not interpreted.

Together we learn to honor our own and other's unique personal, creative, and spiritual paths.

No experience is necessary.

We’ll be exploring the archetypes outlined in the “Hero Within” The Classic Guide, Updated for Our Contemporary World

A modern classic of Jungian psychology, The Hero Within has helped hundreds of thousands of people enrich their lives by revealing how to tap the power of the archetypes that exist within. Drawing from literature, anthropology, and psychology, author Carol S. Pearson clearly defines six heroic archetypes—the Innocent, the Orphan, the Wanderer, the Warrior, the Altruist, and the Magician—and shows how we can use these powerful guides to discover our own hidden gifts, solve difficult problems, and transform our lives with rich sources of inner strength.

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Embodied Authentic Healing Retreat

from $499.00

"The body is merely the visibility of the soul, the psyche, and the soul is the psychological experience of the body. So it is really one and the same thing." C. G. Jung

This special retreat is for curious souls wanting to go deeper into their own authentic self through:

Meditation, Dance, Moving in and through Your Body, Journaling and Sharing.

We’ll be exploring the archetypes outlined in the “Hero Within” The Classic Guide, Updated for Our Contemporary World

A modern classic of Jungian psychology, The Hero Within has helped hundreds of thousands of people enrich their lives by revealing how to tap the power of the archetypes that exist within. Drawing from literature, anthropology, and psychology, author Carol S. Pearson clearly defines six heroic archetypes—the Innocent, the Orphan, the Wanderer, the Warrior, the Altruist, and the Magician—and shows how we can use these powerful guides to discover our own hidden gifts, solve difficult problems, and transform our lives with rich sources of inner strength.

Very special rates have been created especially for this retreat.

Rates are per person and include all meals.

OPTIONS

Stay and enjoy all the wonders Soma Ranch has to offer

Each residential option is a fully inclusive of Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch, classes, workshops and all amenities (Sauna, Hot Tub, Pool, Donkeys, Teas, Coffees, Water).

• Dormitory QUAD Large spacious heated/air-conditioned room with 1 queen bed, 10 Twin Beds. SHARED BY 4 PEOPLE. Share 3 bathrooms.

• Semi Private Room with 2 Full Beds SHARED BY 2 PEOPLE

• Private Room with 1 King or Queen Bed private bathroom.

All accommodation and retreat rates include a $100 non refundable deposit.

Options:

Select Options Non Residential With Meals Dorm Share with Meals Semi Private with Meals Private with Meals

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30 Day Nia Challenge March 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.

• more than 1 year in, we’re going strong and growing.

• Some folks have been with us every month since January 21 (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

Congratulations Nia Green Belts

Congratulations Sarah, Miki and Suz. Wow! what a marvelous week.

Thank you Peggy and Kelly Marie for returning to retake some of the Green Belt and support/celebrate the Nia trainees.

Thank you Julie and Yvonne for popping up for the day to visit and support fellow Houston Nia teacher Sarah.

For the first time at Soma Ranch we introduced some “debut” hybrid 30 minutes Nia Jam classes. This is where practicing teachers had the opportunity to teach live with people in the room and people on line (we fondly call this “the wall of smiles”.

Thank you to Cambrey, Yvonne, Kathy, Joan and Sarah’s mum, dad and friend for coming ONLINE to our 30 minute JAM classes.

Miki flew in from California to take the course, it was her first time to visit Soma Ranch and meet Helen Terry. Miki is a fabulous yoga teacher who was thrilled to be able to teach her ONLINE classes while staying at Soma Ranch. We’re excited to hear Miki plans to return soon. She’s deciding between taking the Nia Blue or Nia Brown Belt training at Soma Ranch in a few months time.

Sarah was Helen’s desk guide angel at the NiaMoves Studio in Houston for years. She took the Nia White Belt several years ago and has been developing her Nia teaching skills. In addition to her full time job as a school librarian, Sarah has established some regular Nia classes online via facebook. Similar to Helen, Sarah has created a lovely way to connect with her mother who is her most regular attendee!

Suz returned to experience the Nia Green Belt in person, having initially experienced the course online. She enjoyed the in person interaction, the ability to review the course in a “condensed” 5 day course and to have the opportunity to practice teach.

Thank you Ella, (Suz’s daughter) who beautifully wrapped some lovely thoughtful gifts (delivered via Suz) to pass on to both Joe and Helen.

Ella was the youngest person to ever take the Nia White Belt at Soma Ranch last summer.

Times like this, with new guests who become fast friends, returning joyful guests, family members we’ve got to know well, the connections and love, are dreams come true.

$5000 for St Jude and GREAT events

Thank you everybody who has contributed to our Soma Fundraiser for St Jude, we have exceeded our goal to raise $5000! together we will cross the finish line (and Helen is running the Vegas Rock N Roll 1/2 marathon).

Welcome Nia Green Belt participants and entertain joining a 30 min JAM at 5pm Saturday and/or Monday (24HR Replay available upon request)

Saturday morning classes, Feb 19 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and 10:00am Nia Classic class will focus on one of The Principles of the Body's Way: Simultaneous Mobility and Stability.

(24HR Replay available upon request)

Nia Challenge begins March 1, 30 days, 30 classes, 30 min and 60 min options, connection, support, education, motivation all for $99.

Praise, sing, dance, worship, workout Sunday Feb 20 5:00pm

(24HR Replay available upon request)

Save the date! LIVE concert with Dana Cooper Sunday Mar 13

Special Public Nia Classes

Enjoy Daily Classes at Soma Ranch during our Nia Green Belt training.

Regular Class rates apply:

Friday, Feb 18, 5pm (Jam 30)

Saturday, Feb 19, 8:45am (Nia 5 Stages)

Saturday, Feb 19, 10am

Saturday, Feb 19, 5pm (Jam 30)**

Sunday, Feb 20, 10am

Sunday, Feb 20, 5pm (Praise)**

Monday, Feb 21, 10am

Monday, Feb 21, 5pm (Jam 30)**

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Then Classes continue as usual:

Mondays 10am with Helen Terry (HYBRID)

Thursdays 10am with Helen Terry (HYBRID)

Saturdays 10am with Helen Terry (ONLINE)

Love you to the moon and back

This week, inspired by the full moon (+ suggestions and invitations from Elaine and Jane in the Monthly Nia Challenge group), Helen created a “fusion sandwich” Nia experience. Bringing songs about Moon, Love and Dance together with songs from the Nia Routine Sexi. The original Choreography proved to be rich material to draw from for the delicious combo of genres.

With the theme “love you to the moon and back”, we explored what person, purpose, place do we love deeply. Taking the time to check in with the question “have you included yourself on that list?”.

We began class looking into our hands in a gentle Tai Chi Way, imagining we were looking into mirrors, invited to look at what was being reflected. From the wise words of Enigma “look into the mirror of your soul”.

We continued our monthly theme of Love your Body, Love your Life and added Love your spirit, as the person who lives in our body, our spirit, our personality, like none other.

Seeing the full moon as an opportunity to clear out, to purify and to get clear, we shook, we sounded, we wiggled, we jiggled, we sang, we danced, we laughed, we let go, we released and we went with the flow. Teaching classes like this is an incredible honor and gift. xoxo

“ I enjoy how when I personally focus on loving my body, life and spirit, the presence of the Holy Spirit feels vivid, real and unavoidable, in the best possible way imagined.”

— Helen Terry

“Kin 169: Red Cosmic Moon

I Endure in order to Purify
Transcending Flow
I seal the Process of Universal Water
With the Cosmic tone of Presence
I am guided by the power of Space”

— www.13moon.com

“This week we have a Full Moon in Leo (she peaks on February 16th). Full Moons illuminate everything around us—even our intuition. The Full Moon’s bright light allows us to see situations clearly and determine what needs to be released in order for us to shine brightly and magnetize that which is in alignment with our highest good.

The beauty is that we get to do this every month so things don’t build-up to the point that we’re so blocked and stuck that we can’t release them. It’s like monthly energetic housekeeping!”

— https://drdebkern.com

St Jude Update February

St. Jude is our Soma charity partner. During the year Soma Ranch offers open houses, coffee mornings, special events and classes where 100% of funds collected go towards Finding Cures. Saving Children

We have reach our goal to raise $5000! Thank you all…..

• participants who attended and contributed at 1st Morning Coffees, Extra Classes and Special Events,

• folks who donated ONLINE

• everyone who provided a donation for Helen’s Birthday.

FYI Helen (co-owner Soma) runs the Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll 1/2 Marathon as a St Jude “Hero”, a group of runners who run to raise funds for St Jude. The event is Feb 27, 2022.

Happy Valentines

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

How wonderful to enjoy a Nia class to celebrate Valentines Day! 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.

Stay for Chai Tea and Sauna after class for an extra lovely treat for $25.

Regular class rates apply.

Happy February

Happy February! This month is starting cold outside yet incredibly warm on the inside. The LOVE connection in classes is amazing both in PERSON at here at Soma Ranch and also ONLINE with folks from around the globe coming together. We presently have 79 folks registered on the “Love Your Body, Love Your Life” 28 day Nia Journey (and you’re welcome to join us!).

We’re playing with rotating colors through the month, this is a fun way to connect with the tone of the day AND to play/connect with fellow movers. Today is a yellow day, tomorrow (Friday) will be red and Saturday will be white. Play with co-ordinating your wardrobe to align with the color of the day. To read more, or find the color for another day, go to www.13moon.com.

Today we had a BLAST in our Nia class, participants in the room, folks ONLINE on the wall (fondly named the "wall of smiles"), Dr. Deb Kern came to class. At the end of class Kelly spontaneously led from the front of the room, then Carolina “Live from Richmond, Virginia” taught from the "wall of smiles", then Dr. Deb Kern taught facing the Zoom participants with us dancing behind her! my brain felt like she was in a "dance sudoku!

This evening our annual Retreat for Brown Belts begins and we have 3 Doctors joining us! Lots of extra classes and special events for you to enjoy (IN PERSON or ONLINE).

Next week is full of love with our 1st Monday Coffee meet up after class, then Helen’s Birthday class on Thursday and special LOVE YOUR BODY class on Monday, Feb 14th “Happy Valentines”

Later in the month we have a Nia Green Belt training. This brings the opportunity for you to

1. join us on the training (retakers welcome!)

2. join us for a Nia retreat (you get to play while we’re in sessions!)

3. join us for a Day Retreat

4. join us at classes and special events (either in person or on line)

Dr Deb at Soma Ranch

My dear friend, Deb Kern, is here at Soma Ranch. We’ve known each other for more than 28 years. When I began my journey with Nia, Deb was a wonderful support, like a big sister, she encouraged me and helped me get started as a teacher. the rest is history. LOL.

What an honor to have Deb attend our Retreat for Nia Brown Belts, We’ve presently got 3 doctors attending the retreat!

Deb will be streaming her class LIVE from Soma at 9:00am on Friday, Feb 4th. Here’s more information from Deb, including the link if you’d like to register.

DEB KERN’s VIRTUAL DANCE STUDIO

Dear Dancers,

This week in my virtual dance studio, streaming from Soma Ranch, we’ll be dancing the ‘new life’ energies of the Lunar New Year and Imbolc.

Friday, February 4th - Dance to Raise Your Vibration

9 am Central / 10 am Eastern / 7 am Pacific / Afternoon for our UK & European friends

Click Here To Register!

Anyone that registers for class will receive a downloadable replay and dance playlist after class, even if you cannot attend live.

I hope to see you soon!

Love,
Deb

Deb will soon be offering retreats at Soma Ranch. In March she will be up the road in Austin providing a beautiful Bliss Retreat, March 4 - 7, 2022…

We crave connection.Deep, authentic, light-hearted, and loving connection.

This is why I created the Return To Bliss Retreat, where we can share experiences like PranaShakti dance, yoga, meditation, art, and more — but most importantly, BE with each other.

You’ll be fed nourishing food. You’ll be surrounded by a supportive, loving sisterhood. You’ll deepen your practices, so they effortlessly become a part of your life. You’ll dance and learn and laugh and cry and eat and pray and relax.

There are 22 spots available.Are you joining us?

Natural Time for 28 days

During this 28 day month I'm tracking the natural time calendar in relation with class.

1. I'll wear the color of the day creatively (would you like to join me)

2. I may bring something from the affirmation into class (enhance your class focus)

3. I enjoy pulsing aspects of the affirmation as I dance through life (invite you to play)

Today was a Blue day. Tomorrow will be Yellow

The days cycle through the 4 directions of East (Red), North (White), West (Blue), South (Yellow).

That's enough for today. I'll share more later. Here's the affirmations

Kin 155: Blue Crystal Eagle

Affirmation is:
I Dedicate in order to Create
Universalizing Mind
I seal the Output of Vision
With the Crystal tone of Cooperation
I am guided by the power of Accomplishment
I am a galactic activation portal ~ enter me

Kin 156: Yellow Cosmic Warrior
Affirmation is:I Endure in order to QuestionTranscending FearlessnessI seal the Output of IntelligenceWith the Cosmic tone of PresenceI am guided by the power of Universal Fire

For more information visit www.13.moon.com

February Extra Special Classes

With our upcoming Retreat for Nia Brown Belts, Nia Green Belt Training and Nia Retreat Week, we have some extra special classes this month.

In addition to the regular Monday and Thursday 8:45am YogaFaith (IN PERSON) and 10:00am Nia (HYBRID) classes we invite you to coffee mornings, birthday celebrations, praise workouts and Nia Jams (where a group of Nia teachers team teach.

Regular prices apply to the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and 10:00am Nia classes.

All other events are fundraisers for St. Jude.

All classes are HYBRID. i.e. you can attend either IN PERSON or ONLINE.

Here’s the full schedule;

Helen's Birthday Class

Helen is celebrating her Birthday at 10am, Thursday Feb 10th Nia class, followed by Coffee, Tea and Cake!!

We would love for you to come enjoy the celebration by attending the Nia class. No gifts required! Your presence on the dance floor is my much appreciated present.

Regular class rates apply. Take the class in person, ONLINE or via 24 hour replay.

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

• $20 | 1 class

• $75 | 5 class pass (3 month expiration) ($15 per class)

• $130 | 10 class pass (3 month expiration) ($13 per class)

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

• $75 | Day Retreat(click for more Info)

• $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 journey” friend to class for a month

3. enjoy before and after class conversations and nuggets

4. receive automatic 24HR replays via email

Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In $75 | 5 class pass $130 | 10 class pass $75 | Day Retreat $30 | Lunch or Dinner $30 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

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How to Embody "I'm fully IN"

I'm FOMCL (falling off my chair laughing) with this clip Lesa Walker, member of our Nia challenge club, shared in our facebook group. I simply HAD to share it with you.

Over the past year our Fun Friday 30 minute class has evolved into this lovely collective experience where participants call out their song requests (in the 15 mins before our 30 min class begins) and I create a playlist LIVE = under pressure search, select and add to playlist. No matter what is happening, at the top of the hour, hit play and we dance, on shuffle, for 30 minutes.

I set the focus, sustain the 7 cycles of Nia, we laugh a lot, sometimes there are amazing clicks (like when one song moves smoothly into the next as if we planned it!).

Participants bring the songs, I whisk up the moves, we co-create magical moments in this mysterious "on the fly" improve class experience.

And yes (back to Lesa’s reason for posting the clip) - when folks request a song there are usually more songs than there is minutes, i.e. not everybody’s song makes the 30 minute playlist. The lack of guarantee that the song will make the playlist, combined with the unpredictability of when the song will show up, brings forth a delightful response when someones’s song DOES comes up. Lesa’s suggestion, which I fully 100% support, is let us each cheer and celebrate when OUR song comes on!! yeah!!! LIKE THIS GUY…. bring it on Friday! can’t wait…

SOMA SIDE NOTES:

Joe and I’s intention of COMMITMENT for 2022 is where we are ferociously determined to refuse to cancel, give up or change our plans due to low numbers. Similarly this guy EMBODIES full commitment to GOING FOR IT! and look at the results, people all around him are smiling, dancing, expressing, laughing, connecting and all in all having a GRAND time…

TEACHER SIDE NOTES:

• the regular weekly commitment of improv has really improved my creativity

• 30 minutes is like the perfect length of time without freaking out or fatiguing

• every week i relax more and trust the process deeper

• I’m humbled and humored all at the same time on a weekly basis

• my regular classes are improving from the regular improv

• participants LOVE this class - one of the top feedback comments

• as on the dance floor, so “it” is in life, I seem to be lightening up, caring about the small stuff less, living with less concern and higher curiosity

• my skills and techniques for searching and adding songs to playlists have rapidly improved

Nia Challenges begin February 1

Our Monthly Nia Challenge ONLINE program has been growing since January 2021. We would LOVE you to join the challenge for February, the month of LOVE! Give yourself and your body a gift! through a commitment of daily Nia activities for 28 days! (or your own creative commitment). We’re here to help you achieve your goals successfully and share the love abundantly!

The Nia challenge, invites you to enjoy daily Nia classes for 28 days. Both 30 minute and 60 minute class options help cater to your personal needs. Receive 7 LIVE classes each week, class times are balanced between 8am and 10am Central US Time. With the 24HR RECORDING Replays you don’t have to worry about missing a class due to your schedule. Simply click the recording link any time, night or day, and catch up in your natural time. Each recording is conveniently sent automatically via email. You also have the option to join our private Facebook group support. All for only $99.

Share the love with “BOGO” Buy One Gift One. Register by February 28th, to receive a gift to give! that is, sign up for the February Nia challenge and Gift a friend 28 Nia Classes! (anyone new to our challenge program)

Tippie Koenig

That is a very generous deal. I would love to continue this journey. Even if I cannot do every day, I know it is there and everyone is there, rooting all of us on in our journey of health and healing. I thoroughly enjoyed this past year. It not only provided an opportunity for movement but was a touchstone when the rest of the world feels uncertain.

Buy One, Give One! Sign up for the January 30 Day Nia Challenge and receive a Gift of the challenge to Give!

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

• 1 Year later, we’re still going strong and growing.

• Some folks have been with us every month in 2021 (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

Life is Grand at Soma Ranch

Howdy! Life is grand at Soma Ranch.! Here Helen shares the latest news and what's coming up next.

The next Nia Challenge begins February 1. When you sign up by January 28th you can BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE! 28 Nia classes, in 28 days, with 30 and 60 minute options, all for $99.

Thank you everybody who donated funds this month we have raised 81% with $4068 of our goal with $5000.

Events coming up:

28 day Nia “love your body love your life” Challenge

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events/28-day-nia-challenge

Nia Retreat for Nia Brown Belts February 3 - 8

https://www.somaranch.com/events/nia-retreat-brown-belt-coaching-2022

1st Monday Coffee, February 6

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events/first-monday-feb

Helen's Birthday Class February 10

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events/helenbirthday-2022

Valentines Love your Body workout February 14

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events/valentines-2022

Nia Green Belt February 17 - 22.

https://www.somaranch.com/trainings/nia-green-belt-feb

Nia Retreat February 17 - 22

https://www.somaranch.com/events/nia-retreat-feb

Helen Runs 1/2 Marathon Feb 27.

https://www.somaranch.com/news/st-jude-update-jan