December Classes

For the month of December we’re dipping our toes into our new evolving program.

While Helen travels to the UK to be with her parents, “the team” are covering some classes and providing y’all with a taste of what is yet to come. We hope you can join us.

Here’s the schedule, and how to sign up for either the whole month (for only $99) or pay as you go.

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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I can't describe how this feels

I LOVE this and I can't describe how it feels to know a small group of other teachers are coming on board with me to help keep our 30 day movement challenges thriving in 2023.

We've been sustaining a 30 day challenge program since January 2021. That is I've been teaching ONLINE almost everyday for 2 years!

Then regular 30 Day challenge participant, and amazing Feldenkrais Method teacher, Irene Pasternack came along. Soon Irene began to teach on Wednesdays, where she’d improvise on a theme I’d been focusing in my Nia Classes. Her healing, insightful feldenkrais classes compliment what I've been teaching in class wonderfully, I get to be a student and the community LOVE it. (what a blessing!).

Seeing how our community responded and witnessing the benefits AND JOY of collaborating with a fellow somatic teacher gave a taste of the potential...

When I (Helen) said "no way! I'm NOT doing this 365 day challenge for another year", another voice inside me whispered "oh yes you can! what would make you YEARN to keep on keeping on?".. and so the soup began to simmer….

I adore helping others, I thrive on seeing potential realized and enjoy working/playing with folks who want to learn from me.

This is how our evolving program has developed;

1. A small group of relatively new teachers, who have fabulous potential, will lead some of the weekday classes. Paul Duff, Elaine Marie Dunphy, Kelly Marie Harris and Natasha Villeneuve. We’re fondly calling them the FABULOUS ROCK STARS

2. A small group of experienced, highly skilled teachers will be featured as Special Guests on Saturday mornings Martha Randall, Kellie Chambers, Erin Curren, Maria Whitley respectfully referred to as SATURDAY SUPER STARS

For the month of December we’re dipping our toes into our new evolving program. While I am traveling to the UK to be with my parents, “the team” are covering some classes and providing y’all with a taste of what is yet to come. I hope you can join us. I’ve included the schedule below

Beautiful Nia Green Belt Feedback

Thank you Carolina for beautiful feedback about your recent Nia Green Belt Training at Soma Ranch.

As owners of Soma Ranch, Joe and Helen dreamed up the IDEA and GOALS of Soma Ranch. They likely will never tire of receiving feedback that confirms their dreams have come true, the idea and goals have been achieved. Thank you.

“THE IDEA
At Soma Ranch we welcome you home. Each time you step into Soma Ranch, you receive the opportunity to heal, learn, be inspired and have a boat load of fun in the process! We define Soma as “healthy body, mind and spirit in its wholeness.””

— Joe & Helen Terry, Soma Ranch LLC

“Green belt 🦚tools provided me with specific instructions, exercises, for experiencing practices to gain more confidence and competence for becoming the teacher I am and feel inspired to be. ”

— Carolina M.

“Helen you are an amazing impecable teacher and motivator.
Green Belt 🦚was more than what I imagined ✨ Green belt was a deep growth experience that impacted both, my Nia and personal journeys 💕 ”

— Carolina M.

December 30 day Challenge

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

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

When you sign up for the December 30 day challenge by November 28th 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.

Consider joining us for ALL of next year, presently a savings of $288! We’d love you to be part of this journey and adventure.

Monday Cuppa December 5

THIS MONTH WE MEET ON MONDAY December 5.

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!

After 2 years ONLINE

After most Nia trainings being ONLINE for the past 2 years, precious moments happen at the beginning of Nia Trainings at Soma Ranch when folks get together IN PERSON for the first time.

To hug someone in the flesh, to look them in the eye and to be with them in a 3 dimensional space, after having got to know each other on a daily basis through 2 years of the 30 day challenge is delightful.

Here Kelly Marie and Carolina got together in person for the first time. They both took the 30 days ONLINE challenges through 2021 and then chose the 365 day challenge for 2022. Through these programs they have seen each other almost everyday for 2 years ONLINE before being together at Soma Ranch.

Congratulations Nia Green Belts

Congratulations Nia Green Belts:

• Carolina returns to Richmond VA, inspired to share Nia with her local community, including her passion to connect with the local Latino population. She feels encouraged to develop her teaching with more confidence and competence “Green Belt was more than what I imagined. Green belt was a deep growth experience that impacted both, my Nia and personal journeys” Read more feedback from Carolina HERE..

• Gigi returns to College Station inspired to teach the Nia Routine Bloom and prepared for subbing classes both for Holly Nastasi and Helen Terry. “taking the Green Belt helped me ground my practice and develop my ability to teach with confidence and excellence”

• Kelly Marie returns to Cut-N-Shoot ,TX, inspired and ready to take her teaching to the next level. She’s ready to go out and teach Nia Routine Bloom and has set the goal to have 4 routines ready to teach at Soma Ranch by 2023, as part of the “Fabulous Rock Star” Soma Teaching team, serving the 30 day Challenge program.

• Mona Lisa returns to Canada inspired to apply Nia Green Belt to her Nia practice, inspired to get out there and teach more. “no words can describe the gifts Helen has given me, I appreciate her wisdom, knowledge and patience”

• Susan returns to her inspirational lifestyle living between Mexico and New Mexico, she shares “The Nia Green Belt is a must for new Nia Teachers. The training helped me learn new routines faster. and for the first time since I started practicing Nia, I feel that I have all of the 52 moves in my brain and in my body’s muscle memory”

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

Dreams come true and deep long lasting friendships are often fostered during a Nia Training at Soma Ranch. Certainly the case for this group who manifested incredible connections and camaraderie together, not to mention effervescent giggles in the hot tub, under the stars!

Congratulations Nia Green 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

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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Music for focus

While working, watching the leaves fall, enjoying pumpkin spice in everything we can think of, we have discovered some fabulous music to listen to that helps us focus. Let us know if this helps you.

We’re also very curious to hear what music motivates, calms and or helps you as you work. Please email info@somaranch.com to let us know.

Kristie Bryant Came to Nia Class

Former business partner, special guest and friend, Kristie Bryant, came to the Soma Ranch for our 10am Nia Class during the recent Nia Green Belt Training

Before Helen and Joe Terry created Soma Ranch, Helen Terry and Kristie Bryant co-owned the highly successful Body Mind Wellness Studio, “Studio NiaMoves”, in Houston Texas.

At their peak they had 46 Nia Classes a week from 6am till 7:30pm. They sold Studio NiaMoves a few years back to fabulous Nia ambassador, Nia Brown Belt and super entrepreneur, Angela Mestre.

Monday was a fabulous reunion with several dancers coming up from Houston to dance with Kristie and connect with our local participants.

Reconnecting with Karoline and Kristie, rekindling many fond memories of dancing and laughing together, catching up on what’s happening in our lives today, brought great appreciation for long term friendships and how we met through a fitness program/movement form called Nia Technique!

After the sale of NiaMoves, Kristie, and her family, moved to Austin. Where she began her profession as a real estate agent.

Kristie has since developed a fabulous business, received several awards and recognition.

If you know someone looking for a realtor in Austin please pass on Kristie’s information.

https://www.bestofaustinliving.com/kristie-bryant

Kristie Bryant 10am Monday Nia Class

Special Guest, Kristie Bryant, is popping in to attend the Soma Ranch Monday 10am Nia Class.

Kristie is Helen Terry’s former business partner. Before Helen and Joe Terry created Soma Ranch, Helen Terry and Kristie Bryant co-owner the highly successful Body Mind Studio, NiaMoves, In Houston Texas.

At their peak they had 46 Nia Classes a week from 6am till 7:30pm. They sold the NiaMoves studio a few years back to fabulous Nia ambassador, Nia Brown Belt and super entrepreneur, Angela Mestre.

Looks like Monday will be a fabulous reunion with several dancers coming up from Houston to dance with Kristie and connect with our local participants.

We’d love you to join us whether it be in person, ONLINE or Via 24HR replay.

After the sale of NiaMoves, Kristie, and her family, moved to Austin. Where she began her profession as a real estate agent. She has since developed a fabulous business, received several awards and recognition.

If you know someone looking for a realtor in Austin please pass on Kristie’s information.

https://www.bestofaustinliving.com/kristie-bryant

Nia Green Belt Public Classes

During this special Nia Green Belt training retreat at Soma Ranch, the trainees will be enjoying public classes with Helen Terry. They also will co-lead “Nia JAM” classes to apply their honed skills and new knowledge into a teaching environment.

We would LOVE for you to join us for these public classes, either In person here at Soma Ranch, ONLINE via Zoom or via the 24HR replay option.

With 11 classes to choose from you have plenty of options. Regular class rates apply for most classes.

The 30 minute Nia JAM classes are on a donation basis. Simply make a donation of any amount to our Soma Ranch St Jude Charity fundraiser and REQUEST THE LINK for class.

Thank you in advance for supporting a fabulous cause and cheering on practicing teachers.

Welcome Nia Green Belts

Welcome Carolina, Kelly Marie, Gigi, Mona Lisa and Susan to your immersive Nia Training at Soma Ranch. This is a special experience where Susan, Kelly Marie and Gigi are returning for their next belt and Carolina and Mono Lisa are here at Soma Ranch for the very first time!

Something very exciting is how Carolina, Kelly Marie and Mona Lisa have been taking Public Classes together ONLINE via zoom for a couple of years. Today is the first time they see each other in person, 3rd dimension and be able to hug each other. I wish you could here the SQUEELs of delight, sounded like shear joyful connection.

These 5 Nia Belts have already taken the White Belt training, the pre-cursor for the Nia Green Belt training. And all but one have already taken the Nia Blue Belt.

The Nia Green Belt focuses on becoming more professional and proficient with the NIa Technique and teaching. The intent is to help these trainees increase both their competence and confidence.

Good news is, any immersive Nia training, here at Soma Ranch, provides the space and opportunity to be truly relaxed, have a great time, with the bonus of connecting with fellow trainees over meals, in the hot tub and out on walks.

During this special Nia training retreat at Soma Ranch the trainees will be enjoying public classes with Helen Terry. They also will co-lead “Nia JAM” classes to apply their honed skills and new knowledge into a teaching environment.

We would LOVE for you to join us for these public classes, either In person here at Soma Ranch, ONLINE via Zoom or via the 24HR replay option.

With 11 classes to choose from you have plenty of options. Regular class rates apply for most classes. The 30 minute Nia JAM classes are on a donation basis. Simply make a donation of any amount to our Soma Ranch Charity fundraiser and REQUEST THE LINK for class. Thank you in advance for supporting a fabulous cause and cheering on practicing teachers.

Thank you Soma 1st Cuppas

Thank you Peggy Renfroe JoAnn Scott Kelly Marie Harris Monica Galaviz Clark Emily Waters Shearer Cathey Miller Becki, Lisa, Diana, Chris, Jessica, Susannah

wow! what a lovely "1st Cuppa Community Connection we had this morning

AND we raised exactly $52 for St Jude!

Here's the link for more information and the opportunity to make a donation if you'd like to contribute TIA

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Next 1st Cuppa is Monday, December 5, 2023.

Firefly Yoga THRIVE Retreat

Embodied Authentic Healing Retreat

Our 3rd Embodied Authentic Healing Retreat was an enjoyable success. Who knew deep “work” could be so much fun LOL!

Registration is now open for 2023 Embodied Authentic Healing Retreats. Each retreat is limited to 12 guests. Sign up now to secure your place and receive Early Bird Pricing Discount.

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Embodied Authentic Healing Retreat

from $499.00

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

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