PEACE LOVE DANCE

My dear friend, and Nia colleague, Kinga Brezina, from Budapest, Hungary, has initiated a beautiful Global Nia Fundraiser. Here’s all the information for you to choose your time to donate and dance.

Here’s the schedule of teachers for PEACE LOVE DANCE Global Nia Fundraiser & IMPORTANT LINKS & INFO to have at your fingertips:

• Zoom link for this weekend: https://tinyurl.com/GlobalNia

• MEETING ID: 832 6673 5404

• Password: 563487

• Link to Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3217438938494949/?ref=newsfeed

• Link to Migration Aid website: https://migrationaid-org.

• Search on Google for Migration Aid and Google translate will offer in your language.

• Link to Donate to Migration Aid: https://migrationaid.org/donations/

Saturday Rising Feel Good Playlist

Today we focused on Body Awareness: Pleasure & Pain ~ Skin, Bones, Soft Connective Tissue

Hope to dance with you at Soma Faith tomorrow, Sunday at 5pm

Soma Faith Class

from $5.00

Welcome to Soma Faith 5pm Sunday “Pop Ups” at Soma Ranch. These special Sunday events don’t happen every week. Please email helen@somaranch.com if you’d like to be including in the Soma Faith News List.

SOMA FAITH

Online (Via Zoom), In Person (at Soma Ranch), or via 24HR recording, come Praise, Dance, Worship, Workout, Pray, Connect, Move and Sweat with us!

We're in for a GLORIOUS TIME singing, praising and dancing to Christian music.

All Faiths and Fitness Levels Welcome.

Helen Terry creates all inspiring Christian workout/worship experiences. They combine her passion for Christ, with her love for movement and fitness and Nia.

Helen brings more than 35 years experience with holistic fitness and wellness.

Receive zoom link for class and 24 HR replay by clicking “PURCHASE”

Classes are on a sliding scale, choose your price $5 - $100.

• Pay for a class

• Pay for the month

• Pay as you go

• Make a one time payment

The choice is yours.

We never want finances to get in the way of your opportunity to connect, move and be moved through our Soma Faith program. We appreciate your support and how you give.

We never want religion to get in the way of your opportunity. All beliefs and faiths are welcome. Helen will pray at the beginning and end of the experience, and the name Jesus will be mentioned. All are welcome.

50% of all funds collected go towards our Soma Charity: St Jude.

Payment Option: Select Payment Option $5$10$15$20$30$50$100$500

PURCHASE

Rancho La Puerta Playlists

I taught 9 classes while at Rancho La Puerta, 7 on land and 2 in the water. Taking what we had experienced in the studio into the pool is a blast (or should we say splash!)

Sunday Intro to Nia

Sunday Class 2 - Selfless

Monday Class 3 - Medicine Woman

Tuesday Class 4 - Selfless in the Pool

Tuesday Class 5 - Look up

Wednesday Class 6 - EarthSong

Thursday Class 7 - Medicine Woman in the Pool

Thursday Class 8 - AO

Friday Class 9 - Enigma

Sunday Intro to Nia

We opened with an intro to Nia playshop. This 60 minute experience included:

• history of nia,

• overview of what Nia is,

• experience of systemic movement

• exploration of the 9 personalities

• explanation of somatic embodiment

• 52 moves in 5 minutes

Sunday Class 2 - Selfless.

Focus: Sensation. Intent: Felt Sense of Joy of Movement

Monday Class 3 - Medicine Woman

Tuesday Class 5 - Look up

Wednesday Class 6 - EarthSong

Thursday Class 8 - AO

Friday Class 9 - Enigma

Rising Soma News

As we approach Easter we have 2 special classes:

1. Thursday 10am Nia Class - Rising

2. Sunday 5pm Soma Faith - Prayer, Praise, Worship Experience

I’ve had a desire to be offering faith fitness classes on a more regular basis for over 20+ years. Exciting how things are now coming together. Thank you to all the ladies who have been encouraging me to step up, in, out, with faith.

All fitness levels and faiths welcome.

Thursday 10am Nia class “Hybrid”

Regular Rates Apply. In Person, ONLINE or 24HR replay upon request.

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Sunday 5pm Soma Faith “Hybrid”

$15 pre-book, $20 on the day.

In Person, ONLINE or 24HR replay upon request.

Soma Faith Class

from $5.00

Stepping out, in and up with faith.

Ever since I became a Christian in 1995 I’ve wanted to bring my passion for Christ together with my profession and passion for Nia Technique.

Recently there’s been a beautiful new layer of extra nudges and tugs on my heart strings. Meanwhile amazing Christian women keep walking into my life encouraging, requesting and asking me to offer more faith based classes.

Easter seems a perfect time to step up, step in and step out with faith. We have a special Class this Thursday (Rising) and begin a regular Faith Based class “Soma Faith” on Sundays at 5pm.

This Thursday, in preparation for Easter we will be dancing a routine I created called “Rising” where all songs have something to do with Rising. Regular class rates apply.

Soma Faith Class

from $5.00

Welcome to Soma Faith 5pm Sunday “Pop Ups” at Soma Ranch. These special Sunday events don’t happen every week. Please email helen@somaranch.com if you’d like to be including in the Soma Faith News List.

SOMA FAITH

Online (Via Zoom), In Person (at Soma Ranch), or via 24HR recording, come Praise, Dance, Worship, Workout, Pray, Connect, Move and Sweat with us!

We're in for a GLORIOUS TIME singing, praising and dancing to Christian music.

All Faiths and Fitness Levels Welcome.

Helen Terry creates all inspiring Christian workout/worship experiences. They combine her passion for Christ, with her love for movement and fitness and Nia.

Helen brings more than 35 years experience with holistic fitness and wellness.

Receive zoom link for class and 24 HR replay by clicking “PURCHASE”

Classes are on a sliding scale, choose your price $5 - $100.

• Pay for a class

• Pay for the month

• Pay as you go

• Make a one time payment

The choice is yours.

We never want finances to get in the way of your opportunity to connect, move and be moved through our Soma Faith program. We appreciate your support and how you give.

We never want religion to get in the way of your opportunity. All beliefs and faiths are welcome. Helen will pray at the beginning and end of the experience, and the name Jesus will be mentioned. All are welcome.

50% of all funds collected go towards our Soma Charity: St Jude.

Payment Option: Select Payment Option $5$10$15$20$30$50$100$500

PURCHASE

Helen's back from Rancho La Puerta

15 years ago, when I (Helen Terry) first visited to teach/present at Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico, I fell in love with the concept, the beauty, the creativity and especially the community cultivated. I came home to Joe, shared the vision and the rest is history LOL. Our 15.2 acre Soma Ranch is a mini boutique version of this world class spa resort that truly is like none other.

Returning to Rancho La Puerta this past week has been a joy. To have the opportunity to share the experience with my mother, Brenda, and to share/teach Nia with guests has been a wonderful treat.

Described as “a spa with soul”, Rancho La Puerta is 4,000 acres with 40 miles of hiking trails, 32 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, and an organic farm with a cooking school. They have eleven gyms, four pools, a running track, as well as tennis, Pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts. There are three full-service holistic spas. Guests stay in 86 individual casitas peppered throughout the resort. As you walk winding brick paths, you’ll happen upon a wine bar, juice bar or art studio. There are countless indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, as well as WiFi lounges for dedicated screen time. As you wander further, you’ll discover a labyrinth, reflexology path and three dozen hammocks slung between the oaks.

“Nature, in all the splendor and power of a luxuriant vegetation, of flowers carpeting the green grass with their many colours, of trees laden with fruits, speaks to us of life and health.
The countryside is joyous with the song of birds, joyous with the delicious breeze bringing the wanderer in the fields the sweet scent of all these manifestations of goodliness and beauty.”

— QuoteEdmond Szekely, “Cosmos, Man and Society,” 1936 Source

Nia Rising Experience

As a Christian, at Easter time, I feel the strong desire to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. I also want to honor the uniqueness of everyone in class and be accepting of all religions, beliefs and faiths.

Coming into my inclusive public Nia class with "let's all celebrate Jesus!" simply is not going to work.

Feeling the creative tension between my personal faith and professional responsibility, I found myself jumping for Joy when a fabulous solution revealed itself! What if we compile a playlist of songs to do with Rising with a focus around the concept "Rising".

Thursday, April 14th 10am, as we approach Easter, we will celebrate with “Rising” ~ a Nia movement experience. enjoy a playlist of songs who all have something in common… Rise! Lift up! Feel Good! Celebrate!

Usual Class Rates Apply. Class is Hybrid: available simultaneously IN PERSON and ONLINE with 24 hour replay available upon request. Please also join us on Sunday for Soma Faith.

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Soma Faith Class

from $5.00

Welcome to Soma Faith 5pm Sunday “Pop Ups” at Soma Ranch. These special Sunday events don’t happen every week. Please email helen@somaranch.com if you’d like to be including in the Soma Faith News List.

SOMA FAITH

Online (Via Zoom), In Person (at Soma Ranch), or via 24HR recording, come Praise, Dance, Worship, Workout, Pray, Connect, Move and Sweat with us!

We're in for a GLORIOUS TIME singing, praising and dancing to Christian music.

All Faiths and Fitness Levels Welcome.

Helen Terry creates all inspiring Christian workout/worship experiences. They combine her passion for Christ, with her love for movement and fitness and Nia.

Helen brings more than 35 years experience with holistic fitness and wellness.

Receive zoom link for class and 24 HR replay by clicking “PURCHASE”

Classes are on a sliding scale, choose your price $5 - $100.

• Pay for a class

• Pay for the month

• Pay as you go

• Make a one time payment

The choice is yours.

We never want finances to get in the way of your opportunity to connect, move and be moved through our Soma Faith program. We appreciate your support and how you give.

We never want religion to get in the way of your opportunity. All beliefs and faiths are welcome. Helen will pray at the beginning and end of the experience, and the name Jesus will be mentioned. All are welcome.

50% of all funds collected go towards our Soma Charity: St Jude.

Payment Option: Select Payment Option $5$10$15$20$30$50$100$500

PURCHASE

30 Day Nia Challenge

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! It’s not too late to sign up for April and it’s not too early to sign up for May!

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

Cinco De Mayo Dinner

Cinco De Mayo falls on a Thursday this year. Come dance at the 10am Nia Class FIESTA! then return at 6pm for dinner!

We'll be serving our most requested meal at Soma Ranch:  "Tacos Fiesta!" Would you like to join us?  

Enjoy a gluten free (meat or vegan friendly) meal with:  Shredded Mexican Chicken, and/or Grilled Mixed Vegetables with Mexican seasoning, Quinoa Spanish Rice, Joe's special Black Beans, Corn Tortillas, Grated Cheese, Sour Cream, Avocado Sauce, Pico, Chips and Salsa. Includes Coffee + Tea.

Dinner is followed by Ice Cream, S'mores by the fire and a bonfire (weather permitted).   Shhh...  Joe has perfected how to prepare quinoa similar to Spanish Rice. (part of the secret to preparing Quinoa is rinse it then soak for at least 10 minutes before you cook it!) .

RSVP by midnight Tuesday, May 3 for the Thursday, May 5, 6:15pm, Cinco De Mayo Dinner  $20+ donation to St Jude.

Wherever you are, however you choose to celebrate this day, here's some "facts about cinco mayo you should know but probably don't!"

Feedback

“What’s not to LOVE, as a teacher, when you receive beautiful feedback like this out of the blue. Warms my heart and inspires my spirit. Thank you Nana, hope you can return soon. ”

— Love Helen

Dear Helen ,
I hope all is well with you and your family. I just had to share and thank you. I have been playing with the realms and pearls and yesterday and today prior to class asked the mental realm for pearls.. open ended no pressure. And they came. I noticed them, while describing movement options and quality. I felt the genuineness of them ( I have forced “pearls” in the past.)
Your insight and guidance were and are so valuable to me.
I will be using the “instant choreo” next weekend at a Nia Playshop for middle school girls that Courtney Stammler has invited me to co-teach at.. no idea when I am getting the playlist. I hope to be in a place of RAW rather than sheer panic, and observing your online classes really opened my eyes to what is possible.
Anyway
Just checking in, letting you know how much I enjoyed, needed, and continue to learn from my week with you
Take care and I hope your trip to see your parents is/was wonderful
Xoxoxo
Nana
Sent from my iPhone

1st Monday Cuppa

THIS MONTH WE MEET ON MONDAY APRIL 11.

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 100% donations collected go towards St Jude, our “Soma Selected” charity of choice.

Thank you to all the incredible 73 people who donated to our 2021 campaign. We exceeded our $5000 goal and raised $8150 for St Jude!

Now we begin again for 2023. Our goal is to raise $8000 for St. Jude. The first event of the year is “Coffee Connection” 11am, Monday, April 11.

Helen and her mum, Brenda, are back from Rancho La Puerta and keen to connect after 8:45am YogaFaith and 10am Nia Class for coffee and snacks. We hope you can join us.

We have a great time listening to each other’s thoughts, challenges and successes. We provide support and offer prayers.

Consider enjoying a “triple play” with

• 8:45am YogaFaith

• 10:00am Nia

• 11:00am 1st Monday Cuppa

Save $150 Today

At Nia we honor, value, and celebrate all those who have come before us, all that will come after, and all who join us in the present - taking a stand for a gender equal world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

As a women-led company, our mission is to empower all people to fall in love with their body and live into their greatness.

In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month we are offering $150 off all Nia White Belt Trainings when you register between now and March 31st.

As a Nia White Belt graduate, you're invited and encouraged to share this special offer with anyone you believe would be empowered and uplifted by the Nia White Belt experience!

1) The code is for the White Belt Training only.

2) The code is valid through March 31, 2022

3) The code is WOMENSDAY150

4) The code may not be combined with other discounts like the member credit

Special Week

Look who came for tea at Soma Ranch!

My Mum flew all the way from the UK yesterday and will be accompanying me at Rancho La Puerta for a week from April 2 - 9.

We’ll be celebrating Mum’s birthday and getting to enjoy time together for the first time in a long time.

I’m returning as a guest presenter at this beautiful, World Renowned Resort Spa, in Mexico, across the border from San Diego. Teaching Nia both on land and in the pool.

All classes are being covered by excellent teachers.

I’m teaching the Nia 5 stages class on Friday, April 1 at 1pm CT, (experimental new time!) then post the recording before I leave for Rancho LP

Here's the schedule for next week:

4/2 Sat 10am Deb (Public Class, included in the 30 day Challenge) ONLINE

4/4 Mon 10am Deb (Public Class, included in the 30 day Challenge) HYBRID: ONLINE + IN PERSON

4/5 Tue 8am Maria (special 30 day Challenge Class) ONLINE

4/6 Wed 8am Irene (special 30 day Challenge Class) ONLINE

4/7 Thu 10am Deb (Public Class, included in the 30 day Challenge) HYBRID: ONLINE + IN PERSON

4/8 Fri 8am Helen from RLP! (spaghetti willing) (special 30 day Challenge Class) ONLINE

4/9 Sat 8:45am Maria (Nia 5 stages, included in the 30 day Challenge) ONLINE

4/9 Sat 10am Deb (Public Class, included in the 30 day Challenge) ONLINE

Regular Class rates apply:

1. Choose your package,

2. Receive an auto email with the links (they remain the same each week) and

3. Track your own classes (honor system)

4. When in doubt email helen@somaranch.com

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

Buy NOW

Welcome Dr. Deb Kern

Welcome Dr Deb Kern who has relocated to Montgomery Texas (Hallelujah!).

This upcoming week you are in for a treat with 4 x10am Classes with Deb.

1. Sa. 4/2 Zoom

2. Mo. 4/4 Hybrid (Zoom + IN PERSON at Soma Ranch)

3. Th. 4/7 Hybrid (Zoom + IN PERSON at Soma Ranch)

4. Sa. 4/9 Zoom

Regular Class rates apply:

1. Choose your package,

2. Receive an auto email with the links (they remain the same each week) and

3. Track your own classes (honor system)

4. When in doubt email helen@somaranch.com

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Class registration link: https://www.somaranch.com/booking/soma-class-rates

(when you pay for class you receive an auto email with class links and information)

The zoom links for class remain the same.

For links click www.facebook.com/groups/helenterry Or email helen@somaranch.com

These 4 classes are included in the April 30 days of daily Nia special. Sign up for only $99 here: https://www.somaranch.com/news/30-day-nia-challenge-april

FYI I'm presenting Nia in Mexico at Rancho La Puerta, taking my dear Mum with me :-)

Look forward to seeing you in a week.

Love Helen xox

30 Day Nia Challenge April 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

Soma LIVE Concert with Dana Cooper

Dana Cooper will be performing live at Soma Ranch THIS Sunday, March 13. We are presently at 60% capacity. Please book now if you’d like to join us. Our concerts are usually outside at the pavilion, under cover. This Concert, due to low temperatures, will likely be enjoyed in the Soma Ranch Studio Barn building.

Soma LIVE Concert with Dana Cooper

from $20.00

Come out to celebrate the Release of Dana Cooper's New CD "I Can Face The Truth" on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Dana Cooper from Nashville will be performing many of his New Songs as well as Old Favorites.

On this New Project, Dana collaborates with Tom Kimmel, David Starr, Maura O'Connell, Kim Richey, Rebecca Folsom & more.

Dana is a Poetic Songwriter and Engaging Storyteller. His flat-picking, finger-picking & percussive strumming is legendary among guitarists as well as his praised harmonica playing & vocals. His 1st Release was on Elektra Records. When he moved to Texas he joined & Released Several Albums with Shake Russell in the Shake Russell/Dana Cooper Band before embarking on a Solo Career.

In his Solo Career, Dana has received several Honors and worked with many Established Musicians.

He has collaborated on Past Releases with Lyle Lovett, Susan Werner, Pierce Pettis, Kim Carnes, Susan Gibson, Don Henry & Josh Leo to name a few.

His Awards Include-

Heritage Musician Award

Folk Alliance Spirit of Folk Award

Best Male Songwriter- Indie Acoustic Project

Best Record Award from The Tennesssean

Kerrville Folk Festival Veteran Performer

For Full Bio and more Info go to www.danacoopermusic.com

While teaching at a songwriting retreat in Michigan I was given an assignment based on a church in my hometown. Seems they built a tower for Jesus to land on when he one day returns to earth.
Walking along the wind blown shore of Lake Michigan I reflected on the disappointment and frustration Jesus might feel to see our human race still failing to follow his message of love. By simply recalling his teachings, his suffering and dying on the cross for our sins, I put myself in his sandals. I wanted to make people laugh and think seriously at the same time about the work we all need to do in making the world a better, more peaceful place.

The day after writing No Second Coming I performed it for all the attendees at the Songwriting workshop. The response was huge and continues to be with audiences every where I play. It has become one of my most requested songs and I've even sung it at a few Unitarian Church services where folks sang along. Though writing it was a serious endeavor the whole process was also a whole lot of fun. And, so far, I haven't been struck by lightning! ~ Dana Cooper

Arrive 5:30pm

Set 1 5:50PM - 6:30PM

Intermission 6:30PM - 7:00PM

Set 2 7:00PM - 7:40PM

Suggested donations for concert $20 - 80.

Donation: Select Donation $20$30$40$50$60$70$80

PURCHASE

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

#StJude
#stjudeheroes
#stjudeschildrensresearchhospital
#niatechnique
#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

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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