Congratulations Iulia, Melissa and Tracy. And thank you Anna, Susan and Susan for joining us. What a fantastic, focused, joyful and caring group. Fond memories were made and lovely friendships ignited.
Kudos to Kellie Chambers for being the hostess of the mostest, while co-leading a fabulously magical experience.
October 23 was an extraordinary and truly remarkable day for me. After leading the Nia White Belt trainings for 28 years, last Thursday marked the very final day of the last Nia White Belt training session I will ever lead. My journey over these past three decades has been an incredible ride, filled with continuous growth and countless unforgettable moments, as well as setbacks and disappointments, ecstatic highs, and profound depths of despair.
I am deeply filled with gratitude for the wonderful people I have had the privilege to meet along the way.
The important lessons I have learned through both success and challenge
The numerous opportunities I have been fortunate enough to experience, the diverse countries I have traveled to and explored.
And the many meaningful lifelong friendships that have been nurtured and fostered throughout this truly remarkable chapter of my life.
““All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.””
Each month for 2025 we feature a New Fun Journey (See full list below).
For the month of November welcome to our focus of "THANKS"
Focus: THANKS ~ “Through Movement we find Health”
Intent: To dance, explore and have an Attitude of Gratitude
Sign up: www.somaranch.com/booking/journey
All 30 classes are provided online via Zoom with daily 24 Hour Replays provided.
The November Journey is “THANKS” ~ bringing an attitude of gratitude, honoring and exploring how “Through Movement we Find Health”. Providing you with classes that provide exploration of
Appreciation for the human body
How to express gratitude through movement
Reflect, Celebrate, Praise
Some class Foci will explore some essentials of the Human Body through movement for example
Sense squeeze and release ~ how your muscles hug your bones
Sense structure and space - how the spaces in between bring movement
Sense moving from underneath and behind - connecting with thanks for what has been
Sense seamlessness in body and life - no separation, all things connected
A month to help
improve competence and confidence of how we move through space
be in awe of the human body, potential and possibilities
feed your brain with new novel and fascinating information and experiences
stimulate health and well being throughout your body and life
provide balance and a holistic approach to fitness and movement
enhance your dance with safety, comfort and pleasure
The “Journey” will provide a variety of modalities including Nia, Moving to Heal, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, 52 Moves, Move IT, offered by a stellar team of teachers, Helen Terry + Rock Stars and Special Guests. How to give gratitude for being able to move, feel vibrant, healthy and well, from an abundance of choice and variety.
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/journey
When you sign up for the November 30 day Journey by October 28th you can bring a friend for FREE!
Receive 30 classes that include: 30 mins, 60 mins, Nia, Nia 5 Stages, Feldenkrais, Fabulous Rock Stars and Saturday Special guests.
Join Us in November: A Month of Grateful Movements
At Soma Ranch, we welcome you to embrace the spirit of grateful movements this November. Through movement, dance, awareness, and acts of service, we hope to embark on a transformative journey that will not only enhance our physical health but also cultivate an unwavering attitude of gratitude towards our bodies and lives. As we move together, we will discover a new perspective—one that appreciates the abundant blessings that surround us every day.
Program includes Support, Coaching, Education, Community, Connection and lots of laughs along the way.
All for $99.
Your Body’s Way - The Body’s Way
Movement from Heart
Ground and Share
Creating a Sacred Life
Moving as one multifaceted system, with consciousness.
Systemic Movement
Holistic Integration
Breath with Body
Moving to Heal
Join our ONLINE 30 day Soma class “Journey with Movement” for only $99
Receive a gift; 30 Day “Journey with Movement” with Helen & Friends, to give to anyone new to the program. (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 28th of the PREVIOUS MONTH)
Receive LIVE classes + Enjoy 24 hour replays
30 classes (Nia, 52 Moves, Feldenkrais, Moving to Heal, Ageless Grace)
3 x 30 min 8am Classes + 3 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time)
1 Weekly Nia 5 stages healing class
Great Beginners Introduction to Nia
Feel supported and stay motivated
Learn more about Nia
Learn the 52 moves of Nia
Learn about Nia 5 stages
Experience Feldenkrais Method
Experience Ageless Grace
Receive information about anatomy
Develop a healthy regular practice
Meet people from all over the world!
Be part of a fabulous community
Connect, cheer and encourage
Supportive Private Facebook Group.
Adapt to Your Body’s Way and Life
Learn about The Body’s Way
Combine LIVE class + 24 hour replays
Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 30 days!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the 365 day journey with movement.
When bringing a guest for free for the month thank you for completing the following form. The only information required is your Name and Email address, your Guest’s Name and Email address, and confirmation that your guest is new to the 30 day journey.
https://www.somaranch.com/30-day-bring-a-friend
This past week I had the pleasure of co-leading (my last Nia White Belt training) with Kellie Chambers.
Mentoring Kellie Chambers has been a profound privilege, what a pleasure to guide and support this awesome human being on her journey of growth and learning.
As a mentor, witnessing the transformation and progress of someone I have invested time and energy into is immensely gratifying. The joy lies in the connection formed, as I’ve been able to share my knowledge, wisdom, and experiences, allowing my mentini to flourish and reach new heights. Our mentorship relationship has fostered a sense of fulfillment that comes from seeing someone unlock their full potential, overcome challenges, and find their own unique path.
Thank you Kellie for this wonderful opportunity, our blossoming lifelong friendship and the deep satisfaction to be co-creating incredible retreats, trainings and experiences with you.
“The joy of mentorship
is an extraordinary experience
that cannot be understated.”
Helen and daughter Liliana, enjoy precious time together in Seattle (where Helen is teaching ONLINE), Joe is back home, managing the ranch.
Howdy!
I (Helen) am at our Hiker’s Cabin at the foothills of the Olympic National Forest, enjoying a short retreat to reflect on the
past 7 days, delivering my last Nia White Belt
joy of mentorship how I’ve enjoyed supporting Kellie Chambers (fellow trainer)
past 6 weeks (away from Soma Ranch, being with Liliana and Carter to help support and celebrate the birth of Otto Alwyne Airhart.
past 16 years of building, evolving and growing Soma Ranch
last 32 years of teaching Nia, traveling around the world offering classes, workshops and trainings.
I’ve enjoyed being able to focus on what has been most important (family) over the past few weeks. I deeply appreciate our rock star team for teaching classes, covering for me and for how understanding our community has been. Thank you everyone.
We continue to explore options with regards selling Soma Ranch. We promise to keep you in touch as the journey towards Soma Ranch receiving new ownership develops.
Tomorrow (Saturday), I will teach both the 5 Stages class at 8:45am, followed by 10 am movement. The 5 stages lesson is on the shoulder blade, in the 10am movement class we will continue this theme by exploring how to bring light into our movement, body and world”. Join us online and/or watch the 24-hour replay. Something I find fascinating is that, of all the bones in the body the scapula (shoulder blade) is the only bone that is translucent. That is, when you put the bone up to the light you can see light thought it. I hope you have time to click the links and check out some fabulous video tutorials that share more about the fascinating shoulder blade bone, scapula.
I’ve enjoyed being able to focus on what has been most important (family) over the past few weeks. I deeply appreciate our rock star team for teaching classes, covering for me and for how understanding our community has been. Thank you everyone.
We have received some encouraging interest in Soma Ranch. We promise to keep you in touch as the journey towards Soma Ranch receiving new ownership develops.
Thanks to everyone who have already shared ideas to celebrate Soma Ranch. If you’d like to be part of our celebrations please fill out the survey to help us plan events and retreats you’ll enjoy.
Now is a great time to book a short stay retreat at Soma Ranch. Or entertain an amazing Yoga retreat coming up at the end of this month.
As we approach the end of October, now is a fabulous time to consider joining us for the last 2 months of our 30-day journey program. We hope you’ll join us for the grand finale.
One more opportunities to enjoy a training with Helen: Come celebrate with us: November Budapest.
Be well, with love from
Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.
In the 10:00am (US Central time) movement class we will continue the scapula theme, through inviting light to shine through, which is one of the unique features of the scapula bone.
How to move with light, how to express with light. How to bring light into our movement, body and world.
Classes are available ONLINE via zoom with 24 hour replay option. When you sign up for class you receive the link for class and more information.
Enjoy the following extra nuggets of information and fabulous anatomy videos in preparation for our adventure with the shoulder blade.
$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)
$25 | Lunch or Dinner
$96 | 60 min massage
$145 | 90 min massage
30 Day Hero‘s Journey Benefits:
unlimited 10am + 8am Classes for 30 days
bring a “new to the journey” friend to class for a month
enjoy before and after class conversations and nuggets
receive automatic 24HR replays via email
Welcome to a “scapula” Saturday feature.
In the 8:45am 5 stages class the lesson is Shoulder Blade (scapula) where we will learn more about this fascinating bone in the body through a process of look, listen, imagine. We will move through the developmental stages of embryonic, creeping, crawling, standing and walking to systemically integrate awareness, new learning and skills.
The body of the scapula (shoulder blade) is thin and translucent. This characteristic is due to the thinness of the bone, particularly in the infraspinous and supraspinous fossae, though the borders and spine are thicker.
Thin and translucent body:
The primary reason the scapula is considered translucent is that its main body is a very thin, flat plate of bone.
Fossae:
The two large depressions on the posterior surface, the supraspinous and infraspinous fossae, are where the bone is at its thinnest, making them the most translucent areas.
Thicker borders:
In contrast to the thin body, the borders of the scapula (medial, lateral, and superior) are thicker due to their function as origins and insertions for muscles.
Classes are available ONLINE via zoom with 24 hour replay option. When you sign up for class you receive the link for class and more information.
“She is a daughter. She is a best friend.
She is a pocketful of light. She is a spark of
Something good, getting brighter, a dream grown
large; the right thing at the right time.
She is a dancer, a singer, a thinker, a
truth-teller. A connoisseur of all the things this
wide world has to offer. Her spirit is the
first thing people notice. Her mind always had
a mind of its own. Her heart, though it has
sometimes been hurt, bears a strong resemblance
to a daffodil; it always flowers again.
so She wakes with anticipation. She
finds new hills to climb. And everyone agrees
that the very fact of her in the world means
there is still so much good to come.
Who is She?
She is me.
She is you. ”
“She needs no map to discover
Where she is going, or how to
Get there. Her map is written
On her heart-its roads and
rivers are her dreams, her
strength, her confidence.
The way is not always easy, but
when she takes a moment to
notice the scenery, she sees
that it is always beautiful.
”
Liliana and Carter are celebrating the arrival of Baby Airhart. Helen is in Seattle (teaching ONLINE), Joe is back home, managing the ranch
Howdy!
This news letter is short and very sweet.
Liliana and Carter gave birth to a baby boy 12:13am 10/8/2025, 9lbs 5oz (name to be shared soon). Both Liliana and Baby Airhart are happy, healthy and HOME!!
I’ve enjoyed being able to focus on what has been most important (family) over the past few weeks. I deeply appreciate our rock star team for teaching classes, covering for me and for how understanding our community has been. Thank you everyone.
We have received some encouraging interest in Soma Ranch. We promise to keep you in touch as the journey towards Soma Ranch receiving new ownership develops.
Tomorrow (Saturday), Natasha will teach Nia 5 Stages class, followed by Helen at 10 am “Heart Strings Dance.” This session focuses on upper extremities, exploring meaningful expression from heart center”. Join us online and/or watch the 24-hour replay.
Thanks to everyone who have already shared ideas to celebrate Soma Ranch. If you’d like to be part of our celebrations please fill out the survey to help us plan events and retreats you’ll enjoy.
Now is a great time to book a short stay retreat at Soma Ranch. Or entertain an amazing Yoga retreat coming up at the end of this month.
Our journey this month has the focus on the UPPER EXTREMITIES. To wrap up our 30-day program, we’re offering a special deal: pay for October and November ($198), and get December free.. We hope you’ll join us for the grand finale.
2 more opportunities to enjoy a training with Helen: Come celebrate with us: October Oregon or November Budapest.
Be well, with love from
Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.
Saturday’s class has a theme of "strong back, soft front, wild heart". (Inspired by the fabulous book by Brene Brown "Braving the Wilderness"). In the 8:45am 5 stages class we explore Humerus, Awareness of the Upper Arm Bone, by paying attention to the sensation, the language of our body. We will particularly explore the sensations of expression of heart through the skin, bones and soft connective tissue of our upper arm bones.
This Nia 5 Stages class is most often is described as a luxurious healing hour of setting the focus for the 10am movement experience that follows.
The 10am class will be “Medusa”, an experience Helen Terry has created over a couple of decades. The class has a theme of "strong back, soft front, wild heart". (Inspired by Helen’s 2nd reading of the fabulous book by Brene Brown "Braving the Wilderness"). We will dance "Medusa"set to the music of Annie Lenox with guest appearances from Prince and AC/DC!
Here’s more about the music and the wonderful artist Annie Lenox who created the album Medusa.
Wonderful interview with Annie Lennox who humbly accepts the phrase Maverick. She certainly seems to be a conscious, intelligent and most “unorthodox and independent-minded person".
I love and connect with how Annie Lennox shares her desire to be a “powerful performer, to resonate with people in a certain way, and a sense of who I am and what I want to do”
When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class.
The link is the same each week.
“ an unorthodox or independent-minded person”
Here’s a sweet duet with her daughter Lola…
“I desire to be a powerful performer,
to resonate with people in a certain way,
with a strong sense of
who I am and
what I want to do.”
“Listen to Sensation, the language of your body.”
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
“Awareness teaches us to
notice when we feel better
which is the sensation
of self-healing”
This cozy weekend getaway is all about slowing down, reconnecting, and filling your cup in the best possible way. We’ll move through gentle yoga practices, savor nourishing meals, and soak in the peaceful rhythms of ranch life. Whether you’re lounging by the fireplace, journaling on the porch, or walking the trails under wide open skies, Gather is a space to breathe deep and come back to yourself.
Bring a book you’ve been meaning to read, your favorite cozy clothes, and a heart ready to rest. You’ll leave feeling restored, refreshed, and reconnected—ready to step back into life with clarity and calm.
Why We Love Soma Ranch
If you’ve been to one of our past Soma retreats, you already know—it’s something special. Nestled in East Texas just north of Houston, Soma Ranch is a peaceful, yoga-focused retreat center designed to support deep rest, restoration, and joyful connection.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel it: the space invites healing, growth, and lighthearted fun. Soma means wholeness of body, mind, and spirit, and that intention is woven into every part of your stay.
Expect the best hosts ever, cozy accommodations, thoughtfully prepared meals, and a warm dose of Texas hospitality. With scenic views, friendly animals, and plenty of space to roam or simply be still, Soma offers the perfect setting to relax, reset, and return to yourself.
At Gather, meals are more than just fuel—they’re a highlight of the weekend.
Soma Ranch serves up delicious, organic, and gluten-free meals that are both healthy and seriously satisfying. Everything is prepared with care and intention to support your body, mind, and spirit.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Breakfast: A wide variety of self-serve options including yogurt, kefir, hot grains, cereals, bagels, fresh fruit, smoothies, and more
Lunch: A cozy spread of homemade soup and a fresh, colorful salad buffet
Dinner: A nourishing cooked meal with plenty of veggies and a big beautiful salad
Extra protein available: Grilled chicken and boiled eggs are on hand upon request
You’ll feel cared for, nourished, and never hungry—we promise.
Liliana and Carter are patiently waiting for the arrival of Baby Airhart. Helen is in Seattle (teaching ONLINE), Joe is back home, managing the ranch
Howdy!
Thank you everybody for the outpouring of well wishes, congratulations and support. We’ve experienced a beautiful wave of fond memories, rekindled connections and deep appreciation for friendship and community.
Liliana and Carter (and Joe, Helen, family & friends) are patiently waiting on the arrival of our first grandchild any day now…
We have received some encouraging interest in Soma Ranch. We promise to keep you in touch as the journey towards Soma Ranch receiving new ownership develops.
Tomorrow (Saturday), Natasha will teach Nia 5 Stages "Upper Extremities" followed by Helen at 10 am ““Heart Strings Dance.” This session focuses on upper extremities, exploring meaningful expression from heart center”. Join us online and/or watch the 24-hour replay.
Thanks to everyone who have already shared ideas to celebrate Soma Ranch. If you’d like to be part of our celebrations please fill out the survey to help us plan events and retreats you’ll enjoy.
Now is a great time to book a short stay retreat at Soma Ranch. Or entertain an amazing Yoga retreat coming up at the end of this month.
Our journey this month has the focus on the UPPER EXTREMITIES. To wrap up our 30-day program, we’re offering a special deal: pay for October and November ($198), and get December free.. We hope you’ll join us for the grand finale.
2 more opportunities to enjoy a training with Helen: Come celebrate with us: October Oregon or November Budapest.
Be well, with love from
Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.
Saturday 10/04/24, Natasha leads a wonderful 5 Stages lesson about Upper Extremities, followed by Soma Ranch Owner, Helen Terry teaching the 10:00am class.
Introducing our October month, with our focus on Expression and UPPER Extremities of movement: Arms, Hands, Fingers, Expressive movement from Heart. We will focus on Upper Extremities and movement from heart, with the Simple Kata Formula (one simple, meditative, movement per song)
Focus: Upper Extremities
Intent: To Connect to the world around us (outside the body) and the world within us (feelings and emotions)
Routine: Helen’s Simple Kata Formula with the music of Deep Dive
Comments: We cannot help but be affected by the energy and events around us. There are things we can do with our Upper Extremities to clear the energy field in front of us, to contain our energy or to give energy. By moving our Upper Extremities we can move physical and emotional energy to feel better. Together, let's connect to the energy from our Heart and through our Upper Extremities to move in ways that nurture our body and life.
“We look at anatomy
to see how the body or body part is positioned,
then we sense it in our own bodies.”
Helen Terry 8:45am + 10:00am (CT)
These classes are HYBRID via Zoom and 24HR replay upon request. = 2 great choices:
Online via Zoom and/or
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. ”
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.
Anatomy: Arm, Hand, Fingers, Elbow, Forearms, Spirals, Simple Hinge + Pivot joint, Ulna, Radius.
YBW: Your Body’s Way “the current design and function of your body” (always changing/new)
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 forearm bones are the only two bones in the
body that spiral. We spiral energy into and out of the
body as the forearm bones spiral. Spiraling picks up
more energy. The spiraling of your spine and upper
body is very much supported by the way you pull
energy in by spiraling and sensing your forearms.”
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’d truly love for you to join us on this journey as we wrap up the final months of 2025 together. This incredible five-year ride is now coming to an end, and we warmly invite YOU, along with many of the people who have been part of this community—joining us day by day, month by month, year by year—to share in these last three months of our 30-day-at-a-time program.
Please consider this special offer, when you sign up for 2 months (October and November) you receive December for FREE.
Join our ONLINE 30 day Soma class “Journey with Movement” for only $99
Receive a gift; 30 Day “Journey with Movement” with Helen & Friends, to give to anyone new to the program. (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 28th of the PREVIOUS MONTH)
Receive LIVE classes + Enjoy 24 hour replays
30 classes (Nia, 52 Moves, Feldenkrais, Moving to Heal, Ageless Grace)
3 x 30 min 8am Classes + 3 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time)
1 Weekly Nia 5 stages healing class
Great Beginners Introduction to Nia
Feel supported and stay motivated
Learn more about Nia
Learn the 52 moves of Nia
Learn about Nia 5 stages
Experience Feldenkrais Method
Experience Ageless Grace
Receive information about anatomy
Develop a healthy regular practice
Meet people from all over the world!
Be part of a fabulous community
Connect, cheer and encourage
Supportive Private Facebook Group.
Adapt to Your Body’s Way and Life
Learn about The Body’s Way
Combine LIVE class + 24 hour replays
Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 30 days!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the 365 day journey with movement.
Helen is ending her career as a Nia Trainer
2 more training opportunities:
Oct 17: White belt ~ An Amazing retreat experience with Kellie Chambers. https://onlinetraining.nianow.com/courses/nia-art-of-sensation-new-white-belt-with-helen-kellie-10-17-25
Nov 15: Brown Belt ~ A Wonderful community experience with folks flying in from around the world! with Kinga Brezina
https://onlinetraining.nianow.com/courses/nia-brown-belt-with-helen-terry-11-15-25
I’m wrapping up my career as a Nia Trainer at the end of this year. You have 2 more wonderful opportunities. If you've wanted to experience a training with me.. the time is now..
I'd love you to join us.
email helen@somaranch.com or call/text 832-567-4550 if you'd like to chat more about your options and opportunities.
We are delighted to share our big news, and some of the motivation behind our recent shifts at Soma Ranch; We are in preparation for the special arrival of our first grandson. With the baby due any day now…
Joe and I (Helen) want to be involved and supportive as much as possible as Liliana and Carter start their family.
Our daughter and son-in-law are very happily living in Seattle. We plan to spend more time with them and to explore more of the pacific North West.
Enjoying time at our Soma Cabin in Lake Cushman at the foothills of the Olympic National Forrest will be a big bonus (it’s less than a 2 hour drive from “the kids”.)
Let us know if you want more information about staying at the cabin.
yes! Soma Ranch is for sale, we presently have a possible buyer who would be continuing the legacy.
Now is the time to book if you’d like to visit Soma Ranch while Helen and Joe are still owners:
entertain a stay .You can see options through our AirBNB listings. Contact helen@somaranch.com directly to receive our special “friends and family” rate.
Or pop over for a class (10am Monday and Thursday).
We also hope to provide some special retreats and events as part of our grand celebration. (watch this space, more news to come soon, be sure you are sign up on our newsletter)
Each month for 2025 we feature a New Fun Journey (See full list below).
For the month of October welcome to our focus of "UPPER" (the third of a 3 month series that takes us through BASE, CORE, UPPER)
Focus: UPPER, Arms, Hands, Fingers, Expressive Movement, Movement from the heart.
Intent: Connect with our expressiveness and how to move from heart.
Sign up: https://www.somaranch.com/booking/journey
All 30 classes are provided online via Zoom.
The October Journey “The UPPER” is all about the expressive movement. Providing you with classes that provide exploration of
Upper Extremity Moves
Expressive movement
Emotions in motion
Some class Foci will explore the essentials of Expressive UPPER movement, for example
Sense the spiraling of your 2 lower arm bones (Ulna and Radius)
Sense the your heart connection to your humerus (upper arm) bone
“Isolate to Integrate” sense the different parts of your upper extremities
Other classes will explore duality and contrast between upper principles, for example.
Sense your upper extremities fully moving out and returning home (“home base”)
Sense palms up and down, to open shoulder girdle and release rhomboid muscles
Sense the relationship between your hands and heart
A month to help
improve your competence and confidence of your upper moves
you understand more about the anatomy, biomechanics and structure of your Upper
feed your brain with new novel and fascinating information and experiences
stimulate health and well being throughout your body and life
provide balance and a holistic approach to fitness and movement
enhance your dance with safety, comfort and pleasure
The “Journey” will provide a variety of modalities including Nia, Moving to Heal, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, 52 Moves, Move IT, Soma offered by a stellar team of teachers, Helen Terry + Rock Stars and Special Guests. How to give gratitude for being able to move, feel vibrant, healthy and well, from an abundance of choice and variety.
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/journey
When you sign up for the October 30 day Journey by September 28th you can bring a friend for FREE!
Receive 30 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.
30 bones
7 main areas covered in the upper limb; The muscles, bones, joints, nerves, blood and lymphatic supply, anatomical areas, and the structures in the hand.
Shoulder Girdle (ball and saucer joint)
Upper arms (Humerus)
Lower forearms (Ulna + Radius)
Elbow (simple pivot - hinge joint)
Wrist (classified as an ellipsoidal or condyloid joint)
Hands + Fingers (carpal, metacarpals, phalanges)
The musculature of the upper limb is quite vast, much more so than the lower extremity
Upper Body Muscles include: biceps, triceps, and chest/arm muscles (rhomboids, pectorials,
A. Arm Moves
Blocks
Punches
Elbow Strikes
B. Hand Moves
Touch
Strike
Chop Cut
Fist
Pump
Palm Directions
Web Spaces
C. Finger Moves
Finger Flicks
Finger Extensions
Creepy crawlers
Spear Fingers
Catch the Flies
Claw hand
Power Finger Cross-Over
Balance Finger.
Join our ONLINE 30 day Soma class “Journey with Movement” for only $99
Receive a gift; 30 Day “Journey with Movement” with Helen & Friends, to give to anyone new to the program. (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 28th of the PREVIOUS MONTH)
Receive LIVE classes + Enjoy 24 hour replays
30 classes (Nia, 52 Moves, Feldenkrais, Moving to Heal, Ageless Grace)
3 x 30 min 8am Classes + 3 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time)
1 Weekly Nia 5 stages healing class
Great Beginners Introduction to Nia
Feel supported and stay motivated
Learn more about Nia
Learn the 52 moves of Nia
Learn about Nia 5 stages
Experience Feldenkrais Method
Experience Ageless Grace
Receive information about anatomy
Develop a healthy regular practice
Meet people from all over the world!
Be part of a fabulous community
Connect, cheer and encourage
Supportive Private Facebook Group.
Adapt to Your Body’s Way and Life
Learn about The Body’s Way
Combine LIVE class + 24 hour replays
Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 30 days!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the 365 day journey with movement.
When bringing a guest for free for the month thank you for completing the following form. The only information required is your Name and Email address, your Guest’s Name and Email address, and confirmation that your guest is new to the 30 day challenge.
https://www.somaranch.com/30-day-bring-a-friend
This photo was taken back in 2013 when we changed our company name from RanchONia to Soma Ranch.
Howdy!
I’m flabbergasted to realize how the last newsletter sent out was August 8! How time flies. Since then, Joe and I (Helen) remodeled a house, moved from Soma Ranch, drove 2308 miles to Seattle to leave a car with Liliana and Carter (our daughter and son-in-law), flew back to Houston, and now Helen is back in Seattle while Joe is clearing out the Soma Barn/Workshop.
Why all this change? Two big reasons:
Liliana and Carter are expecting our first grandchild (due any day now)
We’re getting ready to sell Soma Ranch.
Tomorrow (Saturday), Natasha will teach Nia 5 Stages "Sacrum and Coccyx," followed by Helen’s special 10 am “Soma Faith Dance.” This session focuses on moving and feeling from the lower spine, exploring meaningful and sacred movement shapes — a colorful, unique experience. Join us online and/or watch the 24-hour replay.
Thanks to everyone who have already shared ideas to celebrate Soma Ranch. If you’d like to be part of our celebrations please fill out the survey to help us plan events and retreats you’ll enjoy.
Now is a great time to book a short stay retreat at Soma Ranch.
Next month’s journey will focus on the UPPER EXTREMITIES. To wrap up our 30-day program, we’re offering a special deal: pay for October and November ($198), and get December free. We hope you’ll join us for the grand finale.
When you sign up for October by September 28th you can bring a friend for FREE!
2 more opportunities to enjoy a training with Helen: Come celebrate with us: October Oregon or November Budapest.
Be well, with love from
Helen, Joe, the team and all the fond 4 legged friends at Soma.
Saturday 09/27/25 Soma Ranch Co-Owner, Helen Terry, is leading a special Soma Faith Dance at 10am Helen’s latest “creation” Kaleidoscope.
A fabulous class where we explore the relationship between the many parts of us (Body, Mind, Emotion, Spirit), with the many parts of our body (Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Skin) to express movement from the inside out, heart to hands, earth to heaven, with the intent to feel relaxed, expressive and fulfilled.
“ka·lei·do·scope
/kəˈlīdəˌskōp/
a constantly changing pattern
or sequence of objects or elements.
”the dancers moved
in a kaleidoscope of color””
This class is HYBRID, where you can choose:
LIVE Online via Zoom and/or
Enjoy a 24 hour replay
This movement experience is suitable for beginners and people of all different fitness backgrounds.
“Each time you look at a kaleidoscope, new beautiful arrangements appear magically. This figuratively suggests that one should approach the most difficult situations in life by changing one’s attitude to the circumstances because life is truly amazing. It also means there is so much to look forward to, regardless of the worst lows you might encounter. Things fall apart sometimes, but they can always be put back together even if in a different pattern, much like the stunning art in a kaleidoscope.”
Sir David Brewster, the Scottish scientist, invented this wonderful instrument in 1816 when he experimented with light polarization. He mixed up a few Greek words that meant “observer of beautiful shapes” and succinctly came up with the word “kaleidoscope”.
When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class.
