New Nia Routine ENERGi with Simple Kata Formula Sep 7, 2023

Inspired by the Soma Ranch Teaching team, and encouraged by Nia choreographers, Dana Hood and Lise LeMoine, I'm "going public" with my process of learning a new routine.... Before I look at the choreography, or do my bars to a new routine, I LOVE to teach to the new routine playlist (unheard/unseen) to what I've coined my "simple kata formula". This is where I commit to stay with one simple movement sequence for each song, tweaking the core and upper body moves according to what I'm hearing and feeling in the music.

I'll be teaching this experience this Thursday at 10am Central Time: LIVE at Soma Ranch, also via ZOOM, with 24HR replay. You are welcome to join me. click the link to sign up for class, and you’ll receive the Zoom Link, usual class rates apply:

• $15 drop in

• $65 for 5 classes

• $120 for 10 classes

• $99 for the monthly challenge = 30 classes

FOCUS: CORE listening and dancing to the music.

INTENT: enhance your physical conditioning and ENERGETic-healing by moving Your Body’s Way, sensing flow motion.

Benefits of simple kata formula

• your body gets to settle into and taste the new Nia Routine with simple moves

• your mind can learn new and novel information,

• your heart may open to receive more with fascination up and frustration down

• your spirit could be tickled and curious to experience more

Benefits of including this in learning a new Nia Routine

• you will find natural “clicks” to the music with a relaxed thinking mind

• you will deepen your relationship with the music

• you will become more familiar with the music in an active joyful way

• you will have the opportunity for at least a 2 for 1: bring variety of choreography choice to the Nia Routine experience

Classe with Helen Terry 10:00am (CT)

This class is HYBRID = 3 great choices:

1. In Person at Soma Ranch

2. Online via Zoom and/or

3. Enjoy a 24 hour replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $15, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the 30 Day Challenge 30 classes, 30 days $99 and receive the class as part of your package!

This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class.

Here’s the link to the playlist https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nr-g-energi/pl.u-pMyDKdYfqj4md

Soma Birthday Celebration 9/9/2023

Soma Ranch 14th Birthday Celebration

You're Invited!

Join us as we celebrate a decade and four years of joy, growth, and transformation at Soma Ranch! We are thrilled to invite you to our 14th birthday celebration. It's time to mark our journey and toast to the incredible community that has made this possible.

Date: September 9th, 2023

Time: 7:00 - 9:00PM onwards

Venue: Soma Ranch, 10176 Pooles Road, Montgomery, TX 77356

What to Expect

1. Casual Get Together: Come as you are, enjoy a relaxed time to vist at Soma Ranch. No need to bring anything other than a smile, and a towel if you’d like to jump in the pool!

2. Open Ranch: Think of this as a combo between an open house and an informal party. You’re welcome to walk around, check out the donkeys, enjoy inside or outside, wet or dry, rest or dance.

3. Birthday Cake: We will sing happy birthday and cut the cake at 7:30pm.

Attire

We encourage you to dress comfortably and bring a swim suit if you’d like to dip in the pool or check out our new additional the COLD PLUNGE!

Giving Back

In the spirit of giving, we invite attendees to make a donation to St Jude. Either drop some cash in the jar at the ranch during the party or online via this link: https://www.somaranch.com/jude

Join us for a fun Celebration!

We can't wait to spend a magical evening with you, celebrating 14 years of growth, connection, and love at Soma Ranch. Let's raise our glasses, connect with each other, and create beautiful memories.

RSVP

Please let us know if you will be joining us for this celebration. Your presence will make this celebration truly memorable. Kindly RSVP by September 8th, 2023, to ensure we have enough cake!

R.S.V.P.

For any further inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: info@somaranch.com
Phone: 832-567-4550

See you on September 9th!
With love,

Helen & Joe Terry
The Soma Ranch Team

Thank you in advance for leaving your dogs and other pets at home :-) Enjoy our donkeys & horses while you’re here ;-)

Monday Cuppa, 11am September 11

Our “Monthly Monday Community Cuppa” event is a fun and nourishing part of our “2024 race Fundraiser for St Jude”

We get together, celebrate, connect and boost each other as we also boost our fundraiser. both in a GRAND way.

Next “Cuppa” is Monday, September 11th.

Yes! our “Monthly Monday Cuppa” 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 Monthly Monday Cuppa

Nia 5 Stages Training and/or Retreat Sep 8 -11

We have a wonderful retreat and/or training coming up with lots of public class opportunities. September 8 - 11 is a most special extended weekend celebration at Soma Ranch, we hope you can join us for a class, a retreat, a Nia training and/or our birthday party.

PUBLIC CLASSES

FRIDAY, SEP 8

• 7:30pm Intro to Nia 5 Stages with Chakra Bowls (90 min)

SATURDAY, SEP 9

• 8:45am Nia 5 Stages

• 10:00am Nia Class

• 7:00pm Soma Birthday Celebration

SUNDAY, SEP 10

• 8:45am Nia 5 Stages Class

• 10:00am Nia Class

MONDAY, SEP 11

• 10:00am Nia Class

• 11:00am Monthly Soma Cuppa

Sale

Soma Birthday + Events

from $15.00

Come celebrate Soma’s 14th Birthday and/or enjoy a class, retreat or Nia 5 Stages training.

Please click HERE for more information about a Soma Retreat or 5 Stages Training

Special Events:

Select Special Events Fri 07:30PM 9/08 | Nia 5 Stages $15 Sat 08:45AM 9/09 | Nia 5 Stages $15 Sat 10:00AM 9/09 | Nia $15 Sun 08:45AM 9/10 | Nia 5 Stages $15 Sun 10:00AM 9/10 | Nia $15 Mon 10:00AM 9/11 | Nia $15

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Nia 5 Stages Special Weekend

from $150.00

This is a most special extended weekend celebration at Soma Ranch, we hope you can join us.

As a guest staying at Soma Ranch,

• choose a 1, 2, or 3 night retreat

• attend classes & special events

• enjoy our Soma Birthday Celebration

As a Nia Trainee, enjoy all of the above, and the Nia 5 Stages training. No pre-requisites to attend the course.

Click HERE for SCHEDULE and information about Celebration and special events.

Accommodation Options:

Select Accommodation Options Private 1 night $300 Private 2 nights $600 Private 3 nights $800 Private 4 nights $900 Semi-Private 1 night $200 Semi-Private 2 nights $400 Semi-Private 3 nights $520 Semi-Private 4 nights $620 Dorm 1 night $150 Dorm 2 nights $300 Dorm 3 nights $400 Dorm 4 nights $450

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2023 in 2023

This past week I achieved my 1600 mile marker in paradise on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands​. I'm more on target towards running the year: 2023 miles in 2023 than ever before. (this is the 8th year I've run the year!.

This was all whilst enjoying a full 7 day PURE vacation (no work, no Nia, NO work/Nia talk, no family (though I love them....) - 100% all FUN WITH FRIENDS. (something I cannot remember experiencing in 30+ years).

This experience, time away from home, away from work has been a remarkable opportunity to reassess who I am, what I'm designed for, how to live my God given purpose with confidence, success and joy.

Watch out world I'm retuning recharged, inspired and ferociously determined to sustain this felt sense of wellness and sheer joy..... #runtheyear

Pelvis, Chest, Head

This Saturday Soma Ranch Co-Owner, Helen Terry, is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Launching our September month, where our focus is the CORE of movement:Pelvis, Chest, Head, Spine, Chakras. We will dance to a “Helen Original” called “Queen Latifah”. The music is by Queen Latifah with a couple of special guest appearances by Santana.

A fabulous class where we explore the relationship between the pelvis, chest and head, with the intent to mobilize our spine.

“We look at anatomy
to see how the body or body part is positioned,
then we sense it in our own bodies.”

— Nia 5 Stages

Classes with Helen Terry 8:45am + 10:00am (CT)

This class is ONLINE via Zoom and 24HR replay upon request. = 2 great choices:

1. online via Zoom and/or

2. Enjoy a 24 hour replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $15, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the 30 Day Challenge 30 classes, 30 days $99 and receive the class as part of your package!

This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.

“From looking, listening, learning
and gaining an understanding of anatomy,
we can then sense
to re-align all parts of our body. ”

— Nia 5 Stages

In the Nia 5 Stages, you are invited to a place of sensitivity that enables you to observe and release the sensation of stress and embrace the sensations of Dynamic Ease, Pleasure, and comfort.

Key concepts

Anatomy: Bones, Muscles, Ligaments, Tendons

Systemic: Moving as one integrated system (a nested system)

YBW: Your Body’s Way “the current design and function of your body” (always changing/new)

Here’s a fabulous mobility dance break to help get you in the mood! for more check out www.niaondemand.com.

Beginning with the Nia 5 Stages class, which most often is described as a luxurious healing hour of setting the focus for the 10am movement experience that follows.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class.

You are welcome to attend either class.

And, when you’re able to attend both classes, something magic happens! The entire Nia 5 stages class is like a rich 60 minute introduction to the 10am Nia class, a beautiful compliment and super preparation.

In this gentle, self discovering, potentially healing Nia 5 stages experience

• your body gets to settle into and taste the Nia class focus

• your mind can learn new and novel information,

• your heart may open to receive more with fascination up and frustration down

• your spirit could be tickled and curious to experience more

Soma News: September 1, 2023

Happy Friday and Happy new Month Soma Friend!

I’ml literally typing as fast as I can before jumping on a ferry boat to head home from the Virgin Islands after a fabulous week’s vacation. Thank you for all teachers “back at the ranch” (local and virtual) who lead classes: This Saturday I’m back looking forward to dancing “Queen Latifah” with CORE focus) tomorrow morning ONLINE classes in the morning

We’re in a series that takes us through BASE, CORE, UPPER. Enrollment is now open for the month of September.

We are having an incredible time in our in person and online classes, thanks to an incredible team of talented teachers. Here’s a little taste of our collaborative spirit, as Helen and Rock Star Soma Teacher, Paul Duff, enjoy a conversation reflecting where we’ve been, enjoying where we are, and celebrating what’s to look forward to.

Save the date! our 14th Soma Birthday is coming up in September, choose to attend a class, retreat and or Nia 5 Stages training. There will be cake!

Have a fantastic weekend, and we hope to see y’all soon!

with love

Helen, Joe and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma

Congratulations Gigi

Congratulations to Gigi on teaching her first class at Soma Ranch! Welcome to the team!! She did a fabulous job, inspiring and guiding our Soma students with grace and expertise. The community, both near and far, rallied around Gigi, providing unwavering support, praise, and encouragement.

From local residents attending her class at Soma, to virtual participants from different corners of the world, joining in via Zoom, the outpouring of love and support was truly magical. This incredible display of community spirit, beautifully reinforces the inclusive and nurturing environment that Soma Ranch fosters. Lovely to witness dancers from all over displayed on the “wall of smiles” - via our cinematic projector that shines online participants LARGE on the side wall of the studio.

Gigi's successful debut is a testament to her dedication and the incredible impact she's already making, leaving us all eagerly awaiting her future classes. Gigi plans to be teaching 1-2 times a month at Soma Ranch.

Like many of us teachers can remember and empathize, Gigi shared how much more of a workout teaching a class is compared to taking. She did an incredible job with excellent preparation, grounded delivery, great focus that was sustained through the experience, she was “tight but loose” = provided excellent choreography, with her own flair and APPEARED to be super relaxed and full of joy.

“Amazing class today @Gigi Greene !
You are such a beautiful mover.

Your movement flows with such gratefulness and ease.
If I did not know it was your first class at Soma,
I would have thought you were a regular teacher.
So well done! 🥰”

— Natasha Villeneuve, Fellow Soma Teacher

A lovely sign of community, care and creativity…

Gigi brought home made sour dough bread for the participants with the promise “I’ll bring Gluten free for those who prefer it next week!”.

Regular participant Cathey exclaimed “She made us bread!”

“Congrats Gigi Greene.
Such delicious and easy yo follow queuing.
I find your voice very calm and soothing!!
Bravo on mastering the spaghetti
& the wall of smiles!!!
You rock! 💖”

— Elaine Dunphy

Vacation Joys

Here I am on St Johns Island, US Virgin Islands, enjoying a much needed and deserved vacation. I feel incredibly blessed by a team of talented teachers who have covered classes during my absense.

Please welcome Gigi who will be teaching her first class at Soma Ranch this Thursday at 10am. The Team will be launching our new month challenge with a 30 min 8am class on Friday.

Then I (Helen) will be back to lead classes on Saturday refreshed and eager to re-connect with you through online classes 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and 10:00am Nia Class.

In the light of the full moon

Here’s some ‘In the light of the full moon” inspirational music. I’ve fallen in love with this full moon chant by Heather Houston, (thank you Herb Ruplinger for the recommendation) and created what I call a “sandwich” Playlist, the experience begins and ends with the chant and is book end by 2 versions of one of my favorite moon songs “Blue Moon”

The first hour works well as a 60 minute movement practice, whether this be Nia, Dancing Freely, Yoga or your own kinda vibe…. for me I’ll be running to this playlist, the following songs are simply great extended options.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nr-h-fullmoon/pl.u-r2yJldBtmVPBy

“In the light of the full moon I am love
Offering my prayers to rise above
The thoughts and the fears that hold me down
From thriving on this earth
As she spins around

In the light of the full moon I am peace
Offering my heart to be released
From the things that no longer serve my soul
Knowing now that I am whole

© Heather Houston
”

— https://heatherhoustonmusic.com/song/full-moon-chant-by-heather-houston/

MOONwise

Enjoy this inspirational poem about the full moon by EmilyJane Mockett a wonderful regular guest at Soma Ranch who feels more like family.

EmilyJane is an interfaith interspiritual minister committing her lifetime to creative life affirming actions for a world of Loving Unity and Joy for the Sacred diversity of Aliveness.

She uses poetry, movement and art as prayer to build holy bridges of connection. She considers conversations with her dog at the edge of the sea one of her foundational spirtual practices of presence. Here’s her link: https://www.spiralsofhealing.org/blog-3-1

“MOONwise

Softer light of quiet hour
Luminous creep into my vision
Wakes me from my sleep;
From dreams I have yet to envision

Subtly of bright reflection  
In Her waxing or waning dance
Reminds me that I too carry
My own elusive radiance 

Cycles of emergence
Times of drawing in small
Upswells of more energy
Yet Wholeness under it all

What will I remember
When louder light awakes?
From the wisdom chat with moon
All my night intuition quakes”

— EmilyJane Mockett

In August, a second full Moon, a Blue Moon will make an appearance. The term Blue Moon is most commonly used when we have two full Moons in a single month. On Wednesday, August 30, the Full Moon will peak at 9:36 P.M. 

This Full Moon is also a “Supermoon.” In fact, it’s the closest Supermoon of 2023. “Supermoon” is a catchy term for what astronomers call “a perigean full Moon” which is when the full Moon happens at or near its closest point to Earth in its oval-shaped orbit. 

It’s exceptionally close in Moon miles from Earth (222,043 miles). The next time we’ll have a closer full Supermoon is November 5, 2025, when the moon lies 221,817 miles from Earth.

A supermoon exceeds the disk size of an average-sized Moon by up to 8% and the brightness of an average-sized full Moon by some 16%. You may not perceive the difference in size, but a supermoon will appear brighter in the sky. 

A Supermoon can also cause higher tides than usual.

The August full moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, casts a mesmerizing glow across the summer night sky. As the moon reaches its peak, it illuminates the world with its ethereal brilliance, inviting us to pause and appreciate the natural wonders around us.

The Sturgeon Moon derives its name from the abundance of sturgeon fish found in the rivers during this month. It symbolizes abundance, growth, and transformation. Under the August full moon, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe and wonder, as if nature herself is whispering secrets in the moonlit breeze. It is a magical time to reflect, set intentions, and embrace the beauty of the cosmos.

Soma News: August 25, 2023

Happy Friday Soma Friend!

We hope you are well. We have enjoyed a week of celebration here at Soma Ranch with Helen & Joe’s 30th Wedding Anniversary.

Soma Ranch is a physical manifestation of the unique talents, skills, experience and grit that this couple bring together. Joe is the culinary + carpentry genius, who also takes care of all things outdoors at Soma (pool, animals, fences, pastures etc). Helen is the experience + movement education guide, who also manages the business, including all things event planning, teaching, communication, finance, marketing, social media

Helen is off to the Virgin Islands for a week’s vacation. Meanwhile “back at the ranch” big thanks to the team (local and virtual) who are leading classes: This Saturday Maria is looking forward to dancing “Cure” tomorrow morning ONLINE classes in the morning

• 8:45am 5 stages with focus Psoas and Stances

• 10am Nia Cure with focus Psoas and Stances.

Next week’s classes are lead by:

• Monday 10am, Peggy, (HYBRID: at Soma and OnLine with 24HR replay)

• Tuesday 8am, Helen (from the Virgin Islands, internet willing!) (ONLINE 30 Day challengers)

• Wednesday 8am, Elaine (ONLINE 30 Day challengers)

• Thursday 10am, Gigi IN Person, (HYBRID: at Soma and OnLine with 24HR replay)

• Friday 8am, the Rock Star Team (ONLINE 30 Day challengers)

• Saturday 8:45am and 10:00am, Helen, back, refreshed from vaca, keen to reconnect.

Our 30 day Challenge for the month of August with the feature "BASE" has been a blast. Now is a great time to consider registering for September CORE, especially as, when you sign up by August 28th you get to bring a friend for free. That is the 2 of you can each enjoy 30 classes, with 24HR replays sent to your inbox every day, for only $99. We’re in a series that takes us through BASE, CORE, UPPER. Enrollment is now open for the month of September.

We are having an incredible time in our in person and online classes, thanks to an incredible team of talented teachers. Here’s a little taste of our collaborative spirit, as Helen and Rock Star Soma Teacher, Paul Duff, enjoy a conversation reflecting where we’ve been, enjoying where we are, and celebrating what’s to look forward to.

Thank you Soma Sistas for how you help sustain our in person classes here at Soma Ranch, and special thanks to Diana (who renewed annual unlimited classes), and Becki (who signed up for the next year).

Save the date! our 14th Soma Birthday is coming up in September, choose to attend a class, retreat and or Nia 5 Stages training. There will be cake!

Have a fantastic weekend, and we hope to see y’all soon!

with love

Helen, Joe and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma

Soma Conversations: Celebrating Collaboration

We are having an incredible time in our in person and online classes, thanks to an incredible team of talented teachers. 

Here’s a little taste of our collaborative spirit, as Helen Terry and Rock Star Soma Teacher, Paul Duff, enjoy a conversation reflecting where we’ve been, enjoying where we are, and celebrating what’s to look forward to.

Now is a fabulous time to consider registering for our September 30 day challenge, with the focus Core. This will include featuring the 7 Core moves of Nia, the 7 energy centers called Chakras and some curious creative fun times, like our "Fun Friday Corny” experience

Psoas and Stances Saturday

This Saturday, Soma Supa Star teacher Maria Whitley teaches both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Completing our foundational month, with the focus on the base of the body, foundational fundamentals, we will dance to the Nia experience “Cure”.

Maria is thrilled to be bringing a month of foundational moves to a beautiful conclusion…

• 8:45 Nia 5 Stages lesson Psoas + Stances

• 10am Nia class continues the theme of Psoas + Stances with Nia Routine Cure.

We would love for y’all to join us!

““Hi Movement Friends,

I know it sounds like a good band name ...
but it’s really the Focus of tomorrow’s 5Stages class...
Psoas & the Stances!!!

Join me for an hour of self-healing
and then we’ll dance CURE
and continue to play with
Psoas as we Walk-Step-Dance
our way to a WHOLE BODY YES!!!

I hope to see you in the Zoom Room! ✨”

— Maria Whitley

Classes with Maria Whitley 8:45am + 10:00am (CT)

This class is ONLINE via Zoom and 24HR replay upon request. = 2 great choices:

1. online via Zoom and/or

2. Enjoy a 24 hour replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $15, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the 30 Day Challenge 30 classes, 30 days $99 and receive the class as part of your package!

This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.

“From looking, listening, learning
and gaining an understanding of anatomy,
we can then sense
to re-align all parts of our body. ”

— Nia 5 Stages

In the Nia 5 Stages, you are invited to a place of sensitivity that enables you to observe and release the sensation of stress and embrace the sensations of Dynamic Ease, Pleasure, and comfort.

Beginning with the Nia 5 Stages class, which most often is described as a luxurious healing hour of setting the focus for the 10am movement experience that follows.

“The Nia 5 Stages brings you to a place of sensitivity
that enables you to observe and release the
sensation of stress and embrace the sensations of
Dynamic Ease, Pleasure, and comfort.”

— Nia 5 Stages

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class.

You are welcome to attend either class.

And, when you’re able to attend both classes, something magic happens! The entire Nia 5 stages class is like a rich 60 minute introduction to the 10am Nia class, a beautiful compliment and super preparation.

In this gentle, self discovering, potentially healing Nia 5 stages experience

• your body gets to settle into and taste the Nia class focus

• your mind can learn new and novel information,

• your heart may open to receive more with fascination up and frustration down

• your spirit could be tickled and curious to experience more

“We look at anatomy
to see how the body or body part is positioned,
then we sense it in our own bodies.”

— Nia 5 Stages

30 years Celebration for Soma Ranch Owners

Soma Ranch co-owners, Helen & Joe Terry, celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary this week. “We were giggling at how a driver’s license requires a renewal after a certain number of years, where as a marriage license does not!

This year we choose to renew our marriage license for another 30 years and hope we can enjoy the next 3 decades with health, happiness and fabulous times shared”

““when your shirts are separate
they don’t make sense,
yet when together they do!””

— Lesa Walker

Helen and Joe, the co-owners of Soma Ranch, are not only celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary but also reflecting on their remarkable journey as co-business partners. The synergy between these two is awe-inspiring, as they have effortlessly blended their individual strengths to create a harmonious work environment at Soma Ranch. Joe’s creative flair and keen eye for design perfectly complement Helen’s strategic thinking and practical decision-making skills. Together, they have masterfully crafted and continuously improved Soma Ranch, ensuring that every detail reflects their shared vision. Their deep love and mutual respect are evident in the way they collaborate with one another, (almost ;-) always listening attentively and valuing each other's input.

Helen and Joe's seamless partnership forms the very foundation of Soma Ranch's success, making it a special place where guests can truly unwind and reconnect with themselves.

Soma Ranch is a physical manifestation of the unique talents, skills, experience and grit that this couple bring together. Joe is the culinary + carpentry genius, who also takes care of all things outdoors at Soma (pool, animals, fences, pastures etc). Helen is the experience + movement education guide, who also manages the business, including all things event planning, teaching, communication, finance, marketing, social media

Thank you Soma Sista Becki

Thank you Becki for joining the “Soma Sistas”. We appreciate how you have become a regular attendee of our movement classes at Soma Ranch, lovely how you share the experience as you bring friends and we appreciate your kind support.

Becki met Helen at the Conroe Yoga Room, where Helen was teaching a fusion Nia /Yoga experience. When the Yoga Room studio closed down during the pandemic, Becki kept in touch, began to drop in to classes at Soma Ranch, then bought a few punch passes, now she’s decided the year unlimited is her best option.

Becki appreciates the ONLINE + 24 HR replay options when she travels - which is often!

“Helen and Joe have created a haven of peace and joy at Soma and a tribe of beautiful people has grown up within it. ”

— Becki K

Fitness workouts have been a part of my life since I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 12. My doctor looked me straight in the eyes and said “you must exercise every single day or you will be in a wheel chair by the age of 30.”  

When I first tried Nia 4 years ago, in that 1st class, I experienced the workout, AND THE RELEASE, of all the muscles surrounding my spine. Nia makes a solid difference in my mobility and helps me maintain a very low pain threshold. It teaches through mind, body and soul, sculpting awareness and response through a fit vessel. 

Although not a fan of my 40 minute drive each way, nor doing classes online, I recognize the difference Nia makes in my overall health and well being. I love the space and am growing very fond of the people. Helen makes the online classes fun and easy when my need arises…

“The music is therapy! Uplifting, motivating, at times even soul searching. There is a lot of laughter and smiles. Love it. ”

— Becki K

Thank you Soma Sistas

Amy, Becki, Bonnie

CatheyChris, Cynthia

Deana, Diana, Darlene

Kay, Jessica, Laura

Megan, Monica, Peggy

There is a core group of fabulous women here at Soma Ranch who sign up for the year unlimited classes with Helen. Their commitment, regular attendance and support is appreciated and enjoyed immensely.

“Often I seriously wonder if I would continue to teach classes if not for this amazing core group of women who show up, fill me up, support and sustain me. ”

— Helen Terry, Soma Ranch

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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Thank you Soma Sista Diana

Thank you Diana for renewing this month. We appreciate how you show you and support our program here at Soma Ranch. (we’ll have to come up with a revised title for this group if a guy signs up)

Having lived in Montgomery Texas for decades, Diana was looking for a yoga class in the area. When she put “yoga montgomery” in the google search up popped Soma Ranch as the top option and the rest is history.

Diana attended a YogaFaith class with Chris Disser, and we encouraged her to stay to watch or experience the Nia movement dance class that followed. Diana is one of those “love at first sight” students. She’s been coming to dance on a regular basis ever since.

Diana, we are incredibly glad you found us, how you stepped in with 2 feet and how you keep showing up. Thank you for your support, for being an integral member of our community and much more, including vigorous and often entertaining conversations at our monthly Community Cuppas.

“ I am beginning my third year at Soma Ranch and have always signed up for the unlimited classes.

Each year when deciding how to affiliate with Soma I am convinced that unlimited is the way I should go.

The commitment I make is most likely to keep me attending as often as it is possible.

Any other choice and I believe I would be working against my goal, which is to move as much as possible each day.”

— Diana Anderson

Thank you Soma Sistas

Amy, Becki, Bonnie

CatheyChris, Cynthia

Deana, Diana, Darlene

Kay, Jessica, Laura

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“Often I seriously wonder if I would continue to teach classes if not for this amazing core group of women who show up, fill me up, support and sustain me. ”

— Helen Terry, Soma Ranch

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• $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

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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

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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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Confidence, Competence, Creativity

Paul Duff began, as a member of our Rock Star Soma Teaching team, a few short months ago, in January.

As Paul continues to bring a phenomenal, full of heart, movement guidance to his class, we are experiencing joy in witnessing his evolution into excellence as a teacher.

Paul has crafted a 52 moves shuffle in 30 minutes which brings a perfect balance of form and freedom, with marvelous music to movement clicks. These fun Friday 30 minute blasts of fitness and creativity are part of our 30 day challenge program.

• Would you like to be encouraged to move 30 minutes a day for 30 days?

• connect with a supportive community who help you stay engaged?

• enjoy entertainment, like when Irene (our Feldenkrais Method Instructor) comes to class wearing her new skates!

Soma News: August 18, 2023

Happy Friday Soma Friend!

We hope you are well. What an amazing week at Soma Ranch with Helen back home. Great to reconnect with the local participants in the studio, to feel the joy of dancing with the 30 day challengers and to witness the evolution and sheer brilliance of our Rock Star teaching team.

This Saturday Natasha is looking forward to dancing “Levity” tomorrow morning ONLINE classes in the morning

• 8:45am 5 stages with focus Music

• 10am Nia Levity with focus Music Levity in relationship with Gravity.

Our 30 day Challenge for the month of August features the focus "BASE" has been a blast, and we’ve already past the half way point. This month is the beginning of a 3 month series that takes us through BASE, CORE, UPPER. Enrollment is now open for the month of September.

We are having an incredible time in our online classes and want to be able to share more of this with you, while honoring copyrights of music, Nia and more. This week we edited the beginning and end of Paul’s fun Friday class to give you a taste of what happens in the zoom room.. We also captured Natasha sharing about her class preparation and what to expect in this Saturday morning classes.

Thank you Monthly Community Cuppa attendees, we raised $36 towards our annual St Jude Fundraiser.

Thank you Soma Sistas for how you help sustain our in person classes here at Soma Ranch, and special thanks to Diana (who renewed annual unlimited classes), and Becki (who signed up for the next year).

Save the date! our 14th Soma Birthday is coming up in September, choose to attend a class, retreat and or Nia 5 Stages training. There will be cake!

Have a fantastic weekend, and we hope to see y’all soon!

with love

Helen, Joe and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma

Music, Gravity, Levity

This Saturday Soma Ranch Rock Star teacher, Natasha, is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class. Celebrating a foundational month, where our focus is on the BASE of the body and foundation of movement. Natasha has curated a playlist with songs from Levity and some “special guest” songs to highlight felt sensations of gravity in relationship with levity. A fabulous class where the moves click with the music AND sensations to bring magic into our experience.

Natasha: Sa 8:45am Nia 5 Stages + 10am Nia (CT)

Natasha is thrilled to be bringing a dynamic double scoop to our Saturday Morning Classes.

• 8:45 Nia 5 Stages lesson Music

• 10am Nia class Levity with Gravity

The concept of Levity with Gravity provides us with an opportunity to explore our body’s way of moving our 200+ bones in relationship with the forces of down and up.

.The intent will be to have a felt sense of lightness and ease through our entire body. Moving the way we were designed to move in relationship with these up/out and down/in forces.

We would love for y’all to join us!

Following Paul Duff's fabulous class tomorrow, I look forward to teaching the double Sat class.

Nia 5 Stages at 8:45am CT will be focused on Music. This is the one 5 Stages class of the year that will incorporate music. What a magical movement treat!

One of my absolute favourite things about teaching 5 Stages is how much I learn while preparing and delivering class. The education we receive from Nia is outstanding!

I don't have a musical background so it's been extra rewarding for me to learn about Music through Nia. My ears, skin, heart and cells are tuning in more and more to the sounds that surround me in class and in life.

I hope you will join me and allow yourself to be moved by music during this healing class. 🎶

Following 5 Stages we will dance most of the routine Levity with a few "guest" songs. The focus of our class will be Sensing both Levity and Gravity in our Base and Body. Focusing on these two qualities always leaves me feeling more open, spacious, enlightened, yet grounded and oh so harmonious.

Hope to move with you 🥰

“I don’t have a musical background so it’s been extra rewarding for me to learn about Music through Nia.
My ears, skin, heart and cells are tuning in more and more to the sounds that surround me in class and in life.”

— Natasha Villeneuve

This class is ONLINE via Zoom and 24HR replay upon request. = 2 great choices:

1. online via Zoom and/or

2. Enjoy a 24 hour replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $15, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the 30 Day Challenge 30 classes, 30 days $99 and receive the class as part of your package!

This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.

“From looking, listening, learning
and gaining an understanding of anatomy,
we can then sense
to re-align all parts of our body. ”

— Nia 5 Stages

In the Nia 5 Stages, you are invited to a place of sensitivity that enables you to observe and release the sensation of stress and embrace the sensations of Dynamic Ease, Pleasure, and comfort.

““Hi Movement Friends,

I’m looking forward to sharing both
Nia 5 Stages and Nia Levity with you.
The focus of our class will be Sensing both Levity and Gravity
in our Base and Body.
Focusing on these two qualities always leaves me feeling more open, spacious, enlightened, yet grounded and oh so harmonious.

Hope to move with you 🥰

Love”

— Natasha Villeneuve

Key concepts

Music: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony

Gravity: Ground, Grounded Movement, Stability

Levity: Electro Magnetic, Light as a feather, Ease

YBW: Your Body’s Way “the current design and function of your body” (always changing/new)

Here’s a fabulous Levity dance break to help get you in the mood! for more check out www.niaondemand.com.

Beginning with the Nia 5 Stages class, which most often is described as a luxurious healing hour of setting the focus for the 10am movement experience that follows.

“The Nia 5 Stages brings you to a place of sensitivity
that enables you to observe and release the
sensation of stress and embrace the sensations of
Dynamic Ease, Pleasure, and comfort.”

— Nia 5 Stages

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class.

You are welcome to attend either class.

And, when you’re able to attend both classes, something magic happens! The entire Nia 5 stages class is like a rich 60 minute introduction to the 10am Nia class, a beautiful compliment and super preparation.

In this gentle, self discovering, potentially healing Nia 5 stages experience

• your body gets to settle into and taste the Nia class focus

• your mind can learn new and novel information,

• your heart may open to receive more with fascination up and frustration down

• your spirit could be tickled and curious to experience more