Monday Cuppa November 7

THIS MONTH WE MEET ON MONDAY November 7.

Yes! our “Monthly Monday Coffee” connections are WONDERFUL…

Every month, (most often) 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.

Our goal is to raise $8000 for St. Jude. We collect donations at our monthly “Monday Coffee Connection”, Soma Faith classes and Special Events throughout the year.

On Monday entertain 8:45am YogaFaith, 10am Nia Class, then connect with our lovely community with coffee, teas 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

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!

Thank you Firefly Yoga

Thank you Firefly Yoga. We enjoyed your return and love hearing y’all be back again.

Firefly Yoga scheduled the perfect mix of classes, crafts and community. Look at these precious pumpkins!

Saturday Morning "Awareness of Bones"

This Saturday we “turn the page” with a fabulous lesson all about “Awareness of Bones”. Yes, we enter into the 4th, and final, module of Nia 5 Stages lessons. This year we’ve been on a journey through all 52 Nia 5 stages lessons, neatly divided into 4 modules, each containing 13 lessons.

The lesson about “Awareness of Bones” includes lovely nuggets of curious information like:

• every bone tells a story

• bones are alive and form a moveable frame

• rough parts of bones say “i’m here to help smooth connections”

• we have about 300 bones when we’re born

• we have about 206 bones as adults

• bones are strong AND light

• 2 bones in the body are translucent (like cathedral windows)

Step into a 5 stages class with expectation that you will

1. learn something,

2. feel better and

3. raise your fascination, particularly with regards the Body.

Think of the 5 stages class as

• a glorious 60 min immersion of preparation into the focus for our Nia class.

• An exploration of the body’s way (science of the body) in relationship with your body’s way. (the current design and function of your body).

Where you learn through both cognitive and somatic practices.

The lesson includes a beautiful format of Look, Listen and Imagine. Using different functions of the brain and styles of learning to absorb relevant and fascinating information.

For example
”Imagine your Chest is a cathedral”, “ imagine your ribs move like an accordion”, “imagine your head is a bowling ball”, “Imagine your spine is floating like clouds”

“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone”

— Reba McEntire

Our 5 Stages 8:45am class and Nia classic 10am are focusing on Awareness of Bones. You’re welcome to join us online for either class. Or entertain a luxurious double scoop! The 5 stages class is a luxurious 1 hour preparation where we go deep into the focus, experience the concepts in our body then energize what we’ve learned and explored through the Nia classic class at 10am.

“In nature, there is no separation between design, engineering, and fabrication; the bone does it all. ”

— Neri Oxman. Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/bone-quotes

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom links for class. The links are the same each week.

Soma Cabana Progress

Almost there! All we need is the tin roof! Hopefully our new cabana will be completed for all to enjoy at our upcoming Sunday LIVE Concert.

When many would take a day off, after 7 days, with 12 hours a day on your feet, feeding retreaters breakfast, lunch and dinner….. Joe choose to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and stain the new structure around our pool house/tiny home.

Congratulations Nia Blue Belts

Congratulations Nia Blue Belts:

• Teresa returns to Portland, Oregon, inspired to share Nia with her local Latino community and she feels encouraged to start teaching “I received the missing link that was holding me back from teaching”

• Kris returns to Colorado inspired to apply Nia Blue Belt with her family, life and deep desire to teach with her lifestyle that she balances between Colorado and Texas. “I hope to find a sustainable way to share through teaching while living in 2 different states”

• Gigi returns to College Station inspired to learn Bloom and prepared for her upcoming Nia Green Belt in November. “retaking the Blue Belt helped me digest and go deeper into the work”

• Kelly Marie returns to Cut-N-Shoot, inspired and ready to take her teaching to the next level. She’s already taught 2 songs from Bloom today, is encouraged to prepare for her upcoming Nia Green belt and has set the goal to have 4 routines ready to teach at Soma Ranch by 2023.

Congratulations Nia Blue Belts. What an honor to share this experience with you at Soma Ranch, for friendships to deepen and opportunities to open.

Dreams come true as we celebrate our 26th Nia Blue Belt Immersive Retreat here at Soma Ranch. Congratulations Nia Blue Belts! YOU inspire, support and encourage us to keep on keepin’ on at Soma Ranch.

Now, as we say in Texas “y’all come back and see us soon now, y’ah here!”

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 Hero‘s Journey Benefits:

1. unlimited 10am + 8am 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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Nia Blue Belt Fun Times

From the full moon rising with the setting sun,

• the open spaces and fresh air,

• the friendly horses and donkeys,

• wholesome nourishment and “food as art”,

• Joe creating fun fiestas and entertaining experiences,

• Helen providing meaningful lessons and body centered joyful experiences,

all the extra experiences that accompany a Nia Training, immersed in a retreat at Soma Ranch make a difference and long lasting memorial moments.

Full Moon (Copy)

Enjoy Sun Set (Copy)

Improve Communication (Copy)

Enjoy Horses (Copy)

Wholesome Food (Copy)

Fun Themes (Copy)

Fiesta Night (Copy)

Create Space (Copy)

Kitchen Magic (Copy)

Soma Fun (Copy)

We had some great Hybrid public classes during the Nia training week. Thank you everyone who came out to dance (whether in person here at Soma Ranch or ONLINE via Zoom) . Sharing the NIa Blue Belt with y’all was like the icing on the cake.

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 Hero‘s Journey Benefits:

1. unlimited 10am + 8am 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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Soma LIVE: Fort Vine returns

Fort Vine is an indie-folk duo named after a secret tree fort they built in NYC.

Trevor Tunison and Nyna Nelson live on the road full-time with their dog and cat in their custom-converted sprinter van named Gypsee Bungalow. Their music is inspired by their VanLife travels, with feel-good lyrics, colorful harmonies and catchy rhythms. Fort Vine is sure to transport you straight to your happy place.”

Arrival 5:00pm onwards. Please arrive BEFORE 6:00pm and bring a donation for the band!

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 need be, 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.

Thank you for leaving your pets at home! 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.

Public Classes at Nia Blue Belt

Our Nia Training retreat focuses on communication, relationships and intimacy. We have public Nia classes at 10am Saturday, Sunday and Monday, also Nia 5 stages at 8:45am Saturday and Soma Faith 5pm Sunday. Would you like to join us and meet these wonderful guests! we’d love to see you.

All Classes are HYBRID: Come in Person, Attend ONLINE via Zoom and/or Request 24HR recording.

Welcome Nia Blue Belts

We love how Soma ranch provides a safe and vibrant space for participants to retreat, learn, dance, connect and yes! eat wholesome, healthy great food.

Welcome Nia Blue Belts:

• Teresa is new to Soma Ranch, enjoying a much needed vacation as well as attending the course.

• Kris is returning to Soma Ranch and may be moving back to Montgomery soon.

• Gigi has popped over from College Station to revisit the Nia Belt (she took in May).

• Kelly Marie has returned for the “i’ve lost count” time to go deeper again into her practice.

• Peggy will be back for part of the week to connect and learn again.

We have public classes during the Nia training week and would love for you to join us and get to meet these wonderful participants

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 Hero‘s Journey Benefits:

1. unlimited 10am + 8am 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

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

Iain R.I.P.

For the past 8 years (John) Iain Maitland has been our faithful, fantastic, reliable and most amusing driver between Houston IAH airport and Soma Ranch.

Curiously along the way Iain became a sweet friend. We had a fun "banter", quick blasts of "Hellos, Goodbyes, catch ups and Hugs" and chilled coco-colas were always waiting for him in the (secret) fridge.

With a heavy heart, and a well of gratitude beyond the tears, I'm sad to announce Iain has died (peacefully at home, which was his desire/request).

Until very recently Iain was his usual unique sweet self, picking up passengers and bringing a sparkle to my day.

Iain will be missed. We celebrate him, his life and how he touched ours.

Everything happened fast, his family had flown in from Ireland to be with him, and were able to speak with him before he passed.

We'll be sure to pass on information about arrangements as plans progress.

October 1st CuppA

Here at Soma Ranch we've been getting together on the 1st Monday of the month for several years now.

Soma Ranch sets up coffees, teas, cups, plates etc.

Spontaneously participants bring "snacks" (fruit, cake, muffins, cookies).

Each person has an opportunity to introduce themselves and share something (brag, giggle, gratitude, ask for help or prayer request...)

Together we raise funds for our annual fundraiser St Jude dropping some cash in the pot before we depart.

Thank you Cece, Peggy, Cathey, Marie, Kelly Marie, Deana and Chris. lovely to relax on the deck, touch base, laugh, share and support.

Welcome back Deana, Emily you were missed.

We raised $34 towards our annual fundraiser St Jude

#StJude, #stjudeschildrensresearchhospital #StJudeHeroes

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Simple Cleansing Remedy

Broccoli water has become my “standard” for many wellness situations:

• when I need to reset after eating/drinking more food/sugar than usual

• when I am running a fever

• when I have an upset stomach

• when I have tooth ache

• when I have an infection

• when I want to loose some weight

How to make Broccoli Water:

1. Boil a big clump (or bag) of broccoli in plenty of water (big pan) for 15+ minutes

2. Add pinch of sea sale

3. Option: add coconut oil

4. Option: add a splash of apple cider vinegar

5. Drain broccoli and save the broth

6. Enjoy sips of the broccoli water warm, or keep cool on hand in the fridge.

When going through a deep healing (whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritually) I often make a big batch, keep it warm on the stove and draw a mug about once an hour.

Having broccoli water on hand in the fridge is great for

• using as vegetable broth

• a quick go to when craving sugar

• simply needing a nourishing, reset, moment

Cabana Construction

Yes! Joe is constructing again! What was the massage house is now converted into a lovely pool house, a private dwelling for a guest with private bathroom and fabulous views!

What pool house is complete without a cabana! We’re constructing shade on both sides to help keep the little house cool, reduce how often the building needs to be repainted and to provide enjoyable spaces in the shade.

Happy October

What a delight to have windows open, with neither heat nor AC on! We’re all loving the shift in season here at Soma Ranch. Texas weather at its best! Even Cha Cha, the smallest most special donkey, is frolicking around with joy.

This weekend our class focus is “Joy of Movement” (it’s our birth right!) the first principle of Nia and the thread that runs through everything.

The 30 Days, 30 Classes “Trick and Treats” wellness Challenge begins today. We have a solid group of 50+ people from around the globe who have been taking classes all year, and 13 new participants registered this month. There’s room for you! The door, and our arms, are wide open. Would you like to join us for October?

Nia and Yoga Faith Classes continue to grow at Soma Ranch. Welcome back Kay and Diana who both signed up for another year unlimited at Soma Ranch.

Thank you Chris Disser who has lead the Yoga Faith Classes for years. She’s taking a sabbatical to focus on her health and Helen is stepping into cover the 8:45am Monday and Thursday classes this month. Like the Nia 10am classes these are offered hybrid; you can attend in person, online via zoom or with a 48HR recording.

The Deb Kern Deep Diver Retreat was a healing nourishing success. Thank you Deb for moving to Montgomery! we love collaborating with you.

This month is a most popular month, with our annual Nia Blue Oct 6-12 , Nia Retreat Week, the return of Fire Fly Yoga Retreat and Embodied Authentic Healing retreat.

Here’s a summary of upcoming events at Soma Ranch with more details included below.

We love how Nia In PERSON Trainings are filling up, registration is open for Nia Green Nov 11 - 16 next month (5 people registered so far). The Nia White belt in January already has 3 people registered!

Hope you are stepping into October, enjoying the shift of the seasons, with something joyful in your heart and something to “tickle your toes” (help you giggle) and pumpkin something!…

Love

Helen + Joe

Soma Faith pause

Thank you everyone who has attended SomaFaith classes and contributed to our Soma fundraiser, we raised more than $500 for St. Jude.

Deb Kern and I have loved providing SomaFaith on Sundays. The program has grown wonderfully and an amazing group of women have come together and taken the classes, in Person, Online via zoom and through the 24HR recording.

We’re taking a pause for this last quarter to reassess how and when to offer this program. Walking our talk we realize how important it is to have a day off from teaching each week. If you’d like to receive more information and to be on our “SomaFaith” news list please email helen@somaranch.com.

Helen is stepping in to lead the 8:45am Monday and Thursday YogaFaith classes this month. Classes are Hybrid: In person and Online via Zoom. Let us know if you’d like to join the class.

Thank you Chris Disser who has been a fabulous Yoga Faith teacher. She has lead the class for years, building an intimate very special group of women who show up extremely consistently. Chris is taking a sabbatical to focus on a personal, and very important, matter.

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

Beautiful Retreat

Congratulations Dr Deb Kern on another beautiful retreat here at Soma Ranch. The delightful details (like specially personalized oils, special guest speakers, fabulous skin brushes and glorious flower head bands) contributed to this being a most nourishing and pleasurable time.

This is the first “Retreat Series” we’ve hosted at Soma Ranch, with this retreat being the 2nd of 3 over a span of 6 months.

For more information and to sign up for the Deep Dive with Dr Deb Kern program in 2023 contact Dr. Deb Kern.

For more information about attending or hosting a retreat at Soma Ranch contact helen@somaranch.com.

Monday Cuppa October 3

THIS MONTH WE MEET ON MONDAY October 3.

Yes! our “Monthly Monday Coffee” connections are WONDERFUL…

Every month, (most often) 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.

Our goal is to raise $8000 for St. Jude. We collect donations at our monthly “Monday Coffee Connection”, Soma Faith classes and Special Events throughout the year.

On Monday entertain 8:45am YogaFaith, 10am Nia Class, then connect with our lovely community with coffee, teas 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

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!

October 30 day Challenge

We’re days away from our next 30 day challenge. Would you like to join the “Tricks and Treats” 30 day challenge?:

https://www.somaranch.com/booking/nia-challenge

When you sign up for the October 30 day challenge by September 29th you can bring a friend for FREE!

Receive 30 classes that include: 30 mins, 60 mins, Nia, Nia 5 Stages, Feldenkrais, Special Dr Deb Kern class.

Program includes Support, Coaching, Education, Community, Connection and lots of laughs along the way.

All for $99.

Lovely Birthday Celebration

Thank you everybody who came out to celebrate Soma’s birthday. What a grand time we had. Thanks to Pat Greer, with https://www.patgreerskitchen.com/ we enjoyed the infamous raw carrot cake with cashew frosting! and thanks to Mimi we achieved balance with her chocolate brownie raspberry whipping cream yummy extravaganza.

Shelley drove in from New Orleans, Megan from Houston, Michelle (who provided foot detox in every training for almost a decade) returned, Peggy and Cynthia drove up from the Woodlands

Sensuous as Healing class focus

Dr. Deb Kern is back at Soma Ranch this weekend with her special Deep Dive Devis Retreat. These women are on a glorious 6 month deep transformative process program, with this being the 2nd of 3 retreats.

“When you are under the ‘spell of the sensuous,’ all 75 trillion of your cells relax and expand, they actually radiate energy like the sun.”

— David Abram, author of “The Spell of the Sensuous,”

Our 5 Stages 8:45am class and Nia classic 10am are focusing on Sensuous as Healing. You’re welcome to join us online for either class. Or entertain a luxurious double scoop! The 5 stages class is a luxurious 1 hour preparation where we go deep into the focus, experience the concepts in our body then energize what we’ve learned and explored through the Nia classic class at 10am. When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom links for class. The links are the same each week.