Soma Saturday Special Guest: Maria Whitley

This Saturday our “Soma Saturday Special Guest” Program continues with the one, the only, the most special Maria Whitley. Mother. Daughter. Wife. Friend. Teacher. Activist. Thinker. Spirit. Singer. Dancer. Healer. Light. Nia Master Teacher, Nia Moving to Heal and MELT Method Instructor.

Maria will be teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and 10:00am Nia Classic Class.

This is an ONLINE class, via zoom (usual number and pass code). Regular class rates apply.

When you sign up for a class you receive the link/code for class.

I’m looking forward to being with you on Saturday at 8:45 & 10am USA Central. With the focus HEART
— Maria Whitley ~ 2nd Degree Nia Black Belt, Soma Special Guest Teacher

Birthday

oh my! thank you friends, for all your wonderful birthday wishes. I’m having a wonderful time here in the UK.

The day started with a tradition that began over 50 years ago. Since i was 5, when off to school, out of the door at 8:30am, the time of my birth… I would stand at our front door, and jump over the step, calling out the age i was then the age I was like ”now i am 5 and now i am 6”

Today, as my parents are about to move out and sell their home, this was my last chance…

This morning, with my parents i called out “now i’m 57! now i’m 58”!!

I can’t remember when i was last home for this tradition.

Over the years, since leaving home, i’ve often taken a photo and sent to mum and dad, wherever i was in the world. In recent years i’ve been able to Facetime them which has been fun.

Today was special, in person, with parents, at my childhood home, on my way to class (teaching near London), tks to husband, Joe, for taking the photos

FYI some friends have asked about my Birthday Fundraiser. This is the best link, and some more information about St Jude.

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Birthday Gifts

Good Morning! I’m here in the UK celebrating my birthday with my parents.

What a gift to be here AND to know how classes are being covered by wonderful, talented, helpful, loving teachers and helpers.

This morning enjoy Natasha and Erin teaching Nia 5 Stages 8:45am and Nia 10am classes.

Thank you Carolina for being the “hostess of the mostess”, as a wonderful ambassador of our program Carolina navigates the zoom room, remembers to record and introduces the guest teachers.

Thank you to Hananda who retrieves the zoom recording, edits the email and sends out the recording to all our 30 challengers. Yes! this takes a village and I ADORE this team.

The Voice of Joints

 

We'd be thrilled if you'd like to join us ONLINE or IN PERSON at Soma Ranch, this Saturday morning.

Our focus is 13 Joints. The major joints in our body. How we move systemically, as one system, when we move with our 2 ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists and spine.

With the intent to go deeply into loving our body, sensing our joints and imagining them as a portal.

Nia 5 Stages 8:45am CST with Natasha Vileneuve

Part of the learning methodology of Nia 5 stages lessons, to bring a greater holistic fascination when learning about the body, through utilizing different approaches: Look, Listen, Imagine. For example

LOOK at the 13 joints, their symmetry, and how each pair move differently based on their shape and design.

LISTEN to the voice of joints: I make it possible for you to be mobile and move energy for aslong as you live! I keep energy moving through your whole body inefficient ways to keep your muscles healthy.

IMAGINE Your joints as mouths between the ends of the major bones. As you open and close your joints to move energy, imagine how you feed all parts of you, from the inside out and the outside in.

Nia 10am Class with Erin Curren

Focus: 13 joint renewal

Intent: Sense each joint as a portal

Step in to this classic Nia routine by Carlos Aya Rosas and feel yourself transported to a sensory dimension in which your joints are energy portals. Each movement is an invitation to open and close, to sense the flow of energy through and around your 13 major joints. Join 1st Degree Nia Black Belt Erin Curren for this guided tour of our 13 major joints and step out with the sense of a full-body renewal! 

Your joints are like mouths between the ends of the major bones.
— Voice of 13 Joints, Nia 5 Stages

This Saturday be guided through the Nia 5 Stages lesson “13 joints” at 8:45am CT.

The voice of the 13 Joints says

  • I am designed to open and close

  • I make it possible for you to move

  • I am like mouths made to feed you through movement

At the Nia class at 10am CT, we will continue bringing awareness of joints into our dance with moves from the original Nia Routine Clarity, created by Carlos Aya Rosas, taught by Erin Curren.

Hello Helen!
Happy birthday!! 

I’m celebrating you with Carlos’ classic routine Clarity this Saturday. 
— Erin Curren

Zoom Link is the same as usual, whenever you Sign Up for a class the link is sent to you automatically.

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

Emily Jane + Emily Jane

At our recent “beyond the beyond” retreat at Soma Ranch. We included our monthly community Cuppa event. As ladies introduced each other, shared, supported and laughed, an unfolding occurred like none other!..

Sitting close to each other was Emily Jane and (until this day) the person I knew as Emily.

Emily then shared “my middle name is Jane and I recently have decided to refer to myself as Emily Jane!”

CLICK!! WOW!! our gaggle of gals exclaimed

And then, as I’m looking at these 2 awesome women, who i’ve know in 2 different circles, watching how this is the first time they have met each other, I witness how more layers revealed themselves. They both recently experienced the death of a parent, they are both poets, I could go on and on, yet choose to let this new friendship unfold and for them to discover the many other interesting connections, likes, similarities and more they share…

Here’s the poem Emily Jane shared….

Emily Janes

How can it be there are two?
Two Emily Janes who meet
Within a poem and a dance?
As if we each wrote ourselves
Into the same story, following
Our fingers through the lines
One from the beginning
One starting from the end
Word by word
Until our fingers touch on Jane
The spark of connection rising
With a prayer off our fingertips
A birthday surprise
Like none other
To greet an old friend
We have yet to meet within
Our choices and chances
Our Poetry and Prayers
Twin Ordinations
Looking up at the same sky
Our Mothers who named us—emilyjane
Orphan us now
Our Mothers birthdays
Both arriving on wings
of heaven this week
As if their birthday wish
Blown over cakes of clouds
Were to have us meet
I speak of living in skin, Wild gratitude
You speak of helping, Thank-yous
Like two ribbons of words, wrapping
Around the moment to form a bow
A divine connection
Appearing right here, SOMA style
From nothing & everything
How can it be in one moment
There was one,
and now we see two?
Two Emily Janes
Mmmmmmagic!!
— Emily Jane Mockett

Community Cuppa Thank you

Dear (Back Row) Susannah, Kay, Marie, Hananda, Joann, Michelle, Emily Jane, Chris, Jules, Laura

(Front Row) Emily Jane, Kelly Marie, Diana, Cynthia, Cathey

Thank you for being with us on Monday both for class and community cuppa afterwards - wow! what an amazing group of women y'all are. We feel filled up and inspired and hope you walked away feeling the same.

We raised $300 for St Jude, if you'd like to make a donation ONLINE here's the link:

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Hope you can join us for March 1st Monday Cuppa, this will be our final fundraiser for this year, with our goal to raise $5000 for St Jude.

"Look UP" Sunday 10am

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“Look UP” is a movement experience created by Helen Terry to the fabulous music of Lauren Daigle, the “look up child” album.

Helen first played with this music, in a class, in Budapest, October 2018. Like many great things, this experience has evolved over time.

We would love for you to join in the experience this Sunday, February 5th, 10am. Class is available IN PERSON at Soma Ranch, ONLINE via zoom and 24HR Replay REQUEST.

This is a donation class, all funds go to our annual fundraiser for St Jude.

Please enjoy the play list, as you’ll see I’ve added several Eva Casidy songs at the end. And a curious version of“Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Diana Krall. Both these artist have a similar quality to Lauren. I like what they bring to the mix and “take it home” (over the rainbow) . With a playlist of 20 songs, 90 mins, of music, there’s great choices for how to end of class according to the mood of teacher and group.

The opportunity for Lauren Daigle to see how we dance, move, sing and praise to her music is a big dream. How will Lauren feel when she sees wonderful ladies, around the world, dancing their body, mind, heart and soul to her music?

 

MORE INFORMATION:

“Look Up” began as a “blue monkey play class”:

  1. Music unheard,

  2. Moves unprepared,

  3. Improvise in the moment.

  4. When all else fails call out FreeDance!

These kinds of classes can be “hit of miss”, participants are encouraged to laugh with or at me (the teacher) and either way have a grand time.

Participants seem to find pleasure witnessing a teacher lead from such a RAW place and enjoy being part of the creative process. How great to celebrate being human, and having fun, together.

 
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Beginning of a Beautiful Retreat

Our annual Soma Retreat for Nia Brown and Black Belts has begun beautifully.

After a run of grey, rainy, unusually cold days, a friend brought over some lovely “sunshine flowers” to help brighten the day Guests arrived, all of them having already attended Soma Ranch numerous times before. They keep coming back (one of the greatest compliments as a small business owner), attendees feel more like friends (deeply appreciate our connection) and things seem to keep getting better each time!

Our day ended with a delightful Soma walk, with a glorious return of warmer temperatures, blue skies and sunshine. I’m filled with gratitude, appreciation and hope.

Whatever is happening in your world I hope you have a way of finding sunshine and, when you can’t do it (find brightness) for yourself, reach out, ask for help, lean in and on others.

We’re playing on retreat for 5 more days and, with several special PUBLIC extra classes and events, we’d love to join us.

Saturday 8:45am Nia 5 Stages IN PERSON, ONLINE or 24HR REPLAY

Saturday 10:00am Nia FLOUNCE IN PERSON, ONLINE or 24HR REPLAY

Sunday 10:00am LOOK UP IN PERSON, ONLINE or 24HR REPLAY

Sunday 5:00pm SOMA FAITH IN PERSON, ONLINE or 24HR REPLAY

Monday 10:00am HELEN’S BIRTHDAY Nia Class IN PERSON, ONLINE or 24HR REPLAY

Monday 11:00am 1st Cuppa IN PERSON (sorry no ONLINE or 24HR REPLAY ;-)

Thursday 10am “Love your Body, Love your Life” experience Class IN PERSON, ONLINE or 24HR

The February monthly Challenge registration is open. Now is a perfect time to jump into the month of love your Body love your Life. 28 days, with 28 classes, 24HR replays, oodles of lovely support and encouragement along the way.

Our monthly challenge focus is “Love your Body, Love your Life”. We’ll be

  • Learning about the 5 principles of the Body’s Way.

  • Exploring how to love our body’s and life.

  • Enjoying support and encouragement as we navigate dancing on and off the dance floor with love.

The Voice of Skin

 

We'd be thrilled if you'd like to join us ONLINE or IN PERSON at Soma Ranch, this Saturday morning.

Our focus is connect with skin. The largest organ in our body, an amazing “gatekeeper” with multicolored matrix of fabric. With the intent to go deeply into loving our body, with touch from the ground up through our skin.

Part of the learning methodology of Nia 5 stages lessons, to bring a greater holistic fascination when learning about the body, through utilizing different approaches: Look, Listen, Imagine. For example

LOOK below a this picture of the skin, all the amazing layers, colors, hair folicles, blood vessels and more.

LISTEN to the voice of skin: I am your soft outer covering, your largest organ and I am very intelligent and complex

IMAGINE Your skin as fabric, an elegant piece of silk blowing in the wind. Or perhaps BIRTHDAY CAKE!! with lots of yummy layers.

I am like a “surface brain”
that opens you up to
the world of sensory experience.
— Voice of Skin, Nia 5 Stages

This Saturday be guided through the Nia 5 Stages lesson“Skin” at 8:45am CT.

The voice of the skin says

  • I am your soft outer covering

  • I am your largest organ

  • I am very intelligent and complex

At the Nia class at 10am CT, we will continue bringing awareness of skin into our dance with an original movement experience created by Helen Terry, with moves adapted from the original Nia Routine AO, created by Carlos Aya Rosas.

Drawing from the wisdom of a principle of The Body’s Way …

“The Body Thrives on Dynamic Ease”
— The Body's Way

… When we develop a felt sense dynamic ease, our creativity can flow. Our brain gets exercised, as does our body. Exploring new things, like the concept of Dynamic Ease (Bounce/Flow) we can develop a more complex combined felt sense of Flounce. (flowing bounce). This novel and new, multi-skilling activity of part of our body in flow, with another part in bounce, and somehow sensing both Flow and Bounce simultaneously as “Flounce”, our brain can expand and grow, as we listen and dance with fabulous music.

Focus:

  1. Flow (Melody of Movement)

  2. Bounce (Rhythm of Movement)

  3. Flounce (Harmony between Simultaneous Flow and Bounce)

Intent: stimulate pleasurable creativity for both our body and brain.

Zoom Link is the same as usual, whenever you Sign Up for a class the link is sent to you automatically.

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

February Challenge of LOVE

 

Welcome to the “Challenge of LOVE”. All month long our next challenge will focus on love. How to Love your Body, Love your Life, and how to Love moving, feeling vibrant, healthy and well.

Would you like to join us? Gain support and encouragement from a lovely welcoming community? Be inspired to develop a daily practice of self care through movement.

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

When you sign up for the February 28 day challenge by January 28th you can bring a friend for FREE!

Receive 28 classes that include: 30 mins, 60 mins, Nia, Nia 5 Stages, Feldenkrais, Fabulous Rock Stars and Saturday Special guests.

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

All for $99.

Love Story Class, 10am Feb 9

 

How wonderful to enjoy a Nia class to celebrate our “month of LOVE”! 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.

Regular class rates apply.

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

Happy Month of Love

Happy February!

Joe and I (Helen), hope you are well and staying warm (it’s unusually chilly here in Texas Y’all!)

I don’t know if I’ll ever tire of this photo (taken at the recent Deb Kern retreat ;-) We both hope you LOVE THIS DAY and this photo brings you a smile 😃

Congratulations Nia White Belt Graduates what an amazing week full of joy and connection. And kudos to Sarah, a student of Nia for 20 years who made dreams come true by taking the Nia White Belt training.

This coming month is all about LOVE and we’d LOVE you to join us. Our monthly challenge focus is “Love your Body, Love your Life”. We’ll be covering:

  • 5 principles of the Body’s Way.

  • Exploring how to love our body’s and life.

  • Enjoying support and encouragement as we navigate dancing on and off the dance floor with love.

We have Soma Faith this coming Sunday at 5pm focusing on Refuge and Strength. Helen celebrates her birthday next Monday 2/6 with a 10am Nia class and 11am 1st Monday Cuppa. Yes! we’d love you to join us whether it be ONLINE or in PERSON at Soma Ranch. Then Thursday 2/9 we have the special 10am “Love your Body, Love your Life” experience.

Then, while Helen is in the UK for a week, enjoy classes with the Fabulous Rock Star teachers. Here’s a taste of how the month starts out:

Here’s a few fun photos from this past month. We’ve had a full and fun month with Deb Kern’s retreat, our Nia White Belt training retreat, Irene’s amazing Feldenkrais Workshop and the wonderful 30 day challenge with rock star and special guest teachers.

January was a vibrant month here at Soma Ranch, Fabulous presenter and great friend, Dr Deb Kern completed her 6 month “Deep Dive” course that included 3 retreats at Soma Ranch. Congratulations Nia White Belts, Thank you 1st Monday Cuppa (we had a grand time and raised $72 for St Jude)

February is a vibrant month full of LOVE. Mid month, Helen returns to the UK to visit her parents and there’s an AWESOME team of talent stepping in to help cover classes and provide you with fabulous experiences. Hope you’ll consider joining us either for the whole month or select classes that work best with your schedule. Our 30 day challenge begins tomorrow (Wednesday) and Next Monday is our 1st Cuppa Community get together

Happy Birthday Class, 10am Feb 6

 

We seem to have a lot of birthdays this time of year, including Soma Co-owner, Helen Terry. Please come celebrate with us either on line or in person at Soma Ranch.

We’ll be celebrating all February birthdays with this special “Diva” class. Helen will be selecting favorite Diva tunes, including amazing songs from Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Donna Summer.

YOUR PRESENCE IS OUR PRESENT - PLEASE NO GIFTS REQUIRED!!!

Our special class will focus on a “Celebration” , feeling the Love and Joy of connection and wellness.

Stay for Coffee, Chai, Tea, Snacks and BIRTHDAY CAKE at our “First Cuppa” after class.

Regular class rates apply.

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

Monday Cuppa, 11am Feb 6

Let’s get together, celebrate, connect and raise funds for St Jude. Next “Cuppa” is Monday, February 6th.

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 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 “double play” with

  • 10:00am Nia

  • 11:00am 1st Monday Cuppa

Soma Faith: Refuge, Strength and Help

Sunday 5pm, February 5th, Soma Faith Class is based on the daily reading from Jesus Calling.

You can join us In PERSON at Soma Ranch or ONLINE via Zoom.

Here’s scripture, notes and playlist for our class.

Jesus Calling: February 5th

Seek My Face, and you will find not only My Presence but also My Peace. To receive My Peace, you must change your grasping, controlling stance to one of openness and trust. The only thing you can grasp without damaging your soul is My hand. Ask My Spirit within you to order your day and control your thoughts, for the mind controlled by the Spirit is Life and Peace.  

You can have as much of Me and My Peace as you want, through thousands of correct choices each day. The most persistent choice you face is whether to trust Me or to worry. You will never run out of things to worry about, but you can choose to trust Me no matter what. I am an ever-present help in trouble. Trust Me, though the earth give way and the mountains fall in the heart of the sea. 

Prayer
Lord, set my mind on the Spirit where there is life and peace. You are my refuge and my strength, my help in times of trouble. I have no need of fear on this earth, no matter what the earth experiences. Order my day, control my thoughts. I pray that You would be honored with the words that come out of my mouth, even my thoughts. Forgive me for not being kind in my words toward others. Give me strength to change and do things in a way that honor You.

Lord, help me to not rest in my ability or the words that I say. I need to give You opportunity to work in My life. I too often think it is my words that will change situations, but You want to work in people's lives around me. I have no need to worry or be anxious.

Lord, Jesus take the wheel. Take it from my hands cause I can't do this on my own. I'm letting go, so give me one more chance, save me from this road I'm on - Jesus take the wheel. You are the driver; don't let me take the wheel, but give it to you and let you drive in life. I am to lean on Your word of truth and the Law of the Lord.

Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author. 

Also, bookmark https://bibletags.blogspot.com/2019/06/jesus-calling-366-days.html to have an easy link to the entire year of these entries.

For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
— Romans 8:6 English Standard Version
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
— Psalm 46:1-2. English Standard Version
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.

Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. If you haven't already, please purchase the book and support the author.

Word Search for Songs

God is our refuge and strength

set my mind on the Spirit

life and peace.

help in times of trouble

no need of fear

we will not fear

control my thoughts

Give me strength to change

Do things in a way that honor You.

Lord, help me

work in My life

Lord, Jesus take the wheel.

I'm letting go

save me from this road I'm on

I am to lean on Your word of truth

Law of the Lord

Rock Stars for February

We have started something very special; An evolution from a me to a we!

In Helen Terry’s 30 years of teaching and training, the 30 day challenge program has been the most successful program she’s ever offered. With a wonderful growing community blossoming, including about 50% Nia teachers being part of the group, this experience has been a nourishing, inspirational BLAST.

After sharing the 30 day challengesanch.com/booking/nia-challenge solo for about 730 days (365 days x 2!) we have expanded into a "WE" with fabulous rock start Nia Teachers and Special Saturday Guest Master teachers.

Would you like to join us? only $99 for a February? or $949 for the rest of the year? We'd love you to join us.

You'll receive lots of support, encouragement, tips, entertainment, ideas about creating routines, sustaining the focus, structuring a class and manifesting community.

Several Nia Belts chimed in to give you a "hands on" reference about what the possibilities are for your investment. Feel free to email helen@somaranch.com or text/call 832-567-4550 if you have more questions.

This is such a fun way to learn more about Nia or simply enjoy classes, whether you are a Student or Teacher. 52 Moves, Nia Principles, 5 Stages, adapting choreography.. lots of variety! Weekly Feldenkrais with Irene Pasternack is an added bonus. Having the opportunity to take classes with the ‘Rock Stars’ & Guest Teachers this month has further deepened my learning & enjoyment. Thank you Helen Terry for continuing to create & inspire 💖er
— Jane Francis
This is one of my “favourite things” as I reflect on my 2022 year of movement and activities! Thank you Helen Terry - for the opportunity to join this beautiful community! 💖
— Elaine Dunphy
I love being part of this community and am very much looking forward to my third year of participation. Being able to learn from my master trainer Helen Terry is a gift that keeps on giving to my life. I am excited for the offerings coming in 2023! Congratulations to the Rock Stars stepping in. What a blessing to be on your teaching journey!
— Tamara Sanderson
This is so exciting! I’ve been participating in the 30 day challenge since March and it has taken my personal NIA practice and teaching to a whole new level. Taking classes with Helen Terry has inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and play with greater creativity with my teaching. Committing to almost daily NIA classes has been a game-changer for my physical, mental and emotional health. And now I am honored, excited and deeply moved to be part of this teaching team. It still feels a little surreal! We’d love to have you join us for this joy ride! 💗
— Natasha Villeneuve

Here's links and more information:

30 day challenge

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

365 day challenge

https://www.somaranch.com/booking/365-day-challenge

The Soma Village is rocking

https://www.somaranch.com/.../12/16/the-village-is-rocking

Soma Ranch ROCK STAR Teachers (includes video intros of each teachers)

https://www.somaranch.com/news/2022/12/11/soma-rock-stars

 

Dedicated Student: Nia White Belt after 20 Years

Nia Immersive trainings at Soma Ranch are a wonderful touching way to connect with like minded movers. Now, with the introduction of ONLINE classes, there is a very special opportunity to get to know each other well, before getting together in person at Soma Ranch.

For example, in our recent Nia White Belt training retreat at Soma Ranch, Sarah Geisler, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, attended the training after being a regular ONLINE class attendee via our monthly daily class challenge for 2+ years.

  • In 2021 Sarah rose to the occasion with the 365 day challenge.

  • Over 2 years, Sarah has attended almost all the classes, mostly live, and when work, family or vacation required her time she has caught up via the 24HR replays.

  • Sarah was one of the most regular Nia 5 Stages attendees, she covered ALL the 52 Nia 5 stages lessons (attending 51 live, and the one missed through the 24HR replay recording).

  • Sarah has been a Nia student for 20 years. Her joy of finally taking the Nia White Belt was infectious in the most joyful way.

Here’s some beautiful comments and photos shared by fellow Rock Star Teacher, Natasha Villeneuve, (in the photos Sarah is to the right, fellow Rock Star teacher Kelly Marie is in the middle)

Awesome class today!

No doubt Mr. Bones has witnessed
many moments of special connection.
Here is just one of those many moments
that made me smile big
(even through the recording)!
Yay Sarah Geisler for finally,
yes Finally stepping into WB
after many years of Nia
and for celebrating your amazing journey!
I’m feeling your JOY girl!
— Natasha Villeneuve, Rock Star Teacher, Ottawa, Canada

Nia 5 Stages Shine Bones

 

Learn more fascinating things about the body. This week we focus on the Shin Bones. How, as your pillars of support, this wonderful pair of bones, bear weight and provide stability.

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

Congratulations Nia White Belts

Congratulations Nia White Belts. Wow! What a spectacular week and a wonderful group.

Thank you returning Nia belt participants, Kelly Marie Harris, Gigi Greene, Debra Nagengast, for your cheerful presence, and wonderful support. Guests who have already experience this level of Nia Belt, who choose to return, learn more and go deeper, bring a fabulous extra layer to the training retreat experience, something that benefits everyone on the course (them, the new participants and Helen, as the trainer)

Congratulations Sarah Geisler, from Santa Fe, NM, Daniella Ferrari, from Sedona, AZ, and Nellie Hartsell from Austin, TX (soon moving to Houston full time YAY!) for graduating as Nia White belts

We came, we got to know each other, we danced, we learned, we shared, we ate, we swam (yes! some of us enjoyed the COLD PLUNGE after sauna sessions) we played with donkeys, we fed horses, we laughed, we even fitted in a boat ride on Lake Conroe and then, suddenly we graduated, celebrated and the girls were in the car on their way back to the IAH airport.

Lovely to witness each person’s transformation and delightful how some are already planning and booking their next visit to Soma. We love when the room works so well for a guest they share “I’d like to book NOW so I can guarantee getting “MY ROOM” again next time”

Community Cuppa Thank you

Dear Laura, Lisa, Joy, Emily, Peggy, Nell, Kelly Marie, Marie, Catherine, Chris, Cynthia, Hananda, Michelle, Susan, Janet, 

Thank you for being with us on Monday both for class and community cuppa afterwards - wow! what an amazing group of women y'all are. We feel filled up and inspired and hope you walked away feeling the same.

We raised $22 for St Jude, if you'd like to make a donation ONLINE here's the link:

https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Would you like to come back next Monday for a repeat of Brand New Day and Cuppa!