Flounce on Monday with Helen at 10am

Fondly called “Flounce” this somatic experience begins and ends with the same song. A fun and novel way to deliver an embodied class (end as we began yet sense the different). Notice how you feel in the song at the beginning of the experience, then notice how you feel at the end with the same song. Self Healing can be defined as any thing that feels better. If you notice anything feels better, recognize this as self healing and give body gratitude.

Focus: At the beginning of class we introduce the concept flow and bounce, how the body thrives on the dynamic ease. We physically get a sense of shifting our connective tissue by softly moving arms in the circle. We Enter with a question. Which will serve me best for class: flow or bounce?

Preparation: In the first song we play with rhythm and flow through the 13 joints, starting with one side, then the other, the whole body. The next few songs build the concept of isolating flow and bounce to move towards integration into flounce. In the peak of Move in Flow, we play with the concept of bouncing a ball like playing basketball and acting as if we have high level skills :-). The songs progressively move into flounce (a combinations of flowing and bouncing). Lovers Rock is Helen’s favorite song, rich words, music and something magical comes through from flow, bounce and flow.

At the end of class we often Exit with a 2 question quiz:

1. what do you choose to step out with to serve you in your day best, flow or bounce?

2. what do you choose to step out with to serve you well if you can choose flow, bounce OR flounce.

“Helen brings a beautiful relaxed presence, with a grounded approach, her voice and phrases are delicious, she moves wonderfully and brings a special joy to the experience. ”

— 365 Journey Participant

Focus: Sensuous Healing

Intent: Felt sense of healing energy that relaxes and nurtures your body, with benefits similar to meditation.

Routine: “Flounce”

Music: Sade “Lover’s Rock”

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

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

— David Abram “The Spell of the Sensuous,”

Soma News

Helen & Joe enjoy the unexpected, including snow!

Howdy!

This year has been filled with unpredictable situations and we are only 15 days in!

Joe and Helen (Soma Ranch owners) took a spontaneous trip to our PNW Soma Hiker’s Cabin at Lake Cushman in Olympic National Park to secure and repair the property after a guest had caused some damage. We made a point to appreciate the time away, enjoyed taking care of the things that needed attention, and gave gratitude for the hundreds of past and future guests who continue to treat our beloved short‑term rental with respect. This is an example of our focus for the week: “The Controller.” While we have little control over what happens, what we can gain control over is how we choose to respond. Part of our delight was unexpected weather, we had snow!!

Helen then turned around and flew to Denver to attend the funeral of a very special, dear friend, Loretta Milo. Chuck, her husband, showed remarkable courage and steadfast tenacity as he stood to give the eulogy, sharing that Loretta was not only his wife but also his closest friend. May we all be encouraged to live life fully every single day , to make that call, take that step, do that thing and not wait until tomorrow, because we truly do not know if there will be one.

A precious friend insisted Helen stay in their home, offering extended, tender care and warm hospitality that nourished Helen’s grieving heart and restored her soul. The day after the funeral, on her way to the airport, Helen was able to connect with 3 fabulous colleagues, (Lola, Christina and Dana) who were launching their new program Kinvoke, at iBody, Denver. In the span of 48 hours, Helen was able to enjoy a beautiful mountain drive, reconnect with dear friends, and come away inspired not only to live life to the fullest but also with a renewed understanding of the need to care for both body and mind and the vital importance of community.

Back at Soma Ranch we encourage you to stay active, enjoy life and dance whenever possible. We have some fabulous classes and retreats coming up to help you in this direction and would love you to join us.

Saturday morning classes continue our Hero’s Journey with the focus on “The Controller” 8:45am Movement Meditation Introduction followed by 10:00am dance with Afro Celt.

Monday morning Helen is sharing “Flounce” at 10am

Upcoming Full Snow Moon Overnight Retreat Feb 1

Special 5 day Hero’s Journey Retreat Feb 5 - 9

"Life is precious. We should not take anything for granted. Living every moment as if it was our first and last is a genuine life of gratitude, acceptance and wisdom." - Akiane Kramarik

"You'll never know the value of a moment until it's a memory."

Be well, with love from

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

Saturday Morning Afro Celt Dancing

Super excited to be sharing this special Saturday, 10am Class via Zoom. The AfroCelt Experience leads us through a journey of discovery, with the Core and Extremities (Legs and Arms).

In relationship with “The Controller”, our inner guide who helps us move, think, create and more, we explore:

• Gift of Travel ~ Legs - Low Extremities

• Gift of expression ~ Arms - Upper Extremities

• Gift of connection ~ Core

“I LOVE this experience that transcends me to a different time,
takes me to a fitness level that I love to reach
and I think carries the class along with me!
I love the look on participants faces,
when we are in the peak of get moving,
the expression says something like
“wow! how did I get here!””

— Helen Terry

Come dance with us this Saturday and meet the Controller: your inner guide for movement, expression, and creativity. Like a tightrope walker who trains for years, the Controller brings steadiness and calm focus. Our ordinary walk naturally shifts and spirals, but the Controller helps transform uncontrolled motion into deliberate, balanced steps. The Controller also shapes our breath and speech: ideas rise and fall, carried and tempered by that same inner guide.

“He who overcomes others is strong,
but he who overcomes himself
is mightier still”

— Lao Tzu

FOCUS: Exploration of “The Controller” through Core + Extremities

INTENT: Leave invigorated and inspired with a sense of greater connection through your body with your inner guide. Connect the dots physically and energetically.

EXPERIENCE: AfroCelt

MUSIC:  Afro Celt Sound System ~ “Further in Time”

An Album like “Further in Time”, with a band like Afro Celt Sound System, creates a fun, fabulous and expansive sound back drop from which to choreograph moves. The result being a magical experience.

“You have power over your mind, not outside events.
Realize this, and you will find strength”

— Marcus Aurelius

oh MY!! in preparation for my classes tomorrow I found this wonderful breakdown & visual display of a song (by Afro Celt)... how cool is this...

Begin with the 8:45am Soma 5 Stages of Development, where we introduce the concept of The Controller both cognitively and somatically. This 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 “Afro Celt” an experience led by Helen Terry that explores The Controller, our inner guide, in relationship with Core and Extremities.

In relationship with Anatomy, spirals are an essential part of how the body’s movements are controlled, created, and maneuvered. Oh my! If you’d like to get a little geeky, or simply enjoy listening to this beautiful run of anatomical words accompanied by spiraling visuals, this is for you. Check out this great video that provides a wonderful, informative journey along the spiral line of the body.

“The spiral is a spiritualized circle. In the spiral form, the circle, uncoiled, has ceased to be vicious; it has been set free.”

— Vladimir Nabokov

“The whole universe is based on rhythms.
Everything happens in circles, in spirals.”

— John Hartford

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 Soma 5 stages of development class is like a rich 60 minute introduction to the 10am Soma Faith Movement class, a beautiful compliment and super preparation.

In this gentle, self discovering, potentially healing Soma 5 stages of Developmental Movement experience

• your body gets to settle into and taste the Soma Faith Movement 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

Explore "The Controller" Your Inner Guide with 5 Soma Stages

5 soma Stages of Development: Moving with the Controller

What if clarity didn’t come from effort, but from listening?

In tomorrow’s Soma Movement Meditation, we’ll explore the Controller; the inner intelligence that helps us orient, organize, and move through life with steadiness and choice. Rather than forcing control, this practice invites the body to remember how wise leadership naturally develops.

We’ll move gently through the five developmental stages we all learned as infants: embryonic, creeping, crawling, standing, and walking.

Each stage reveals a different quality of the Controller:

1. presence (Embryonic)

2. sequencing (Creeping)

3. coordination (Crawling)

4. grounded authority (Standing)

5. responsive direction (Walking)

This is not about “doing it right.”
It’s about allowing order to emerge through the body, your body.

The practice is:

• Slow and accessible

• Trauma-sensitive and choice-based

• Suitable for all bodies and experience levels

• Grounded in somatic wisdom and embodied awareness

• Opened and closed with prayer

Come as you are.
Move at your own pace.
Let clarity arise from within.
We’d love to move with you.

Class is held online via Zoom. When you sign up for the class you will receive the meeting link.

If you can’t find the automated response with the link, feel free to text 832-567-4550 for assistance.

All classes include a replay; if you can’t join us live and/or would like to revisit the material, the replay will be available.

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In $75 | 5 class pass $130 | 10 class pass $75 | Day Retreat $30 | Lunch or Dinner $30 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

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Peter Attia: my "go to" Dr. for longevity

I’ve been in the field of Exercise Physiology for 40 years, and of all the books, programs, and courses I’ve absorbed, Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia is hands down my favorite.

“We all have the power to plot a different path for our lives,
one decade at a time. ”

— Peter Attia

This superb, up‑to‑date, and highly relevant book delivers comprehensive, reliable, science-backed information presented in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Peter Attia, MD has become my trusted “go-to” doctor whenever I’m searching for rigorous guidance on fitness, health, and longevity.

““If you don’t do something about it, you’ll end up decrepit and miserable the last decade of your life.””

— Peter Attia

Attia uses vivid language to describe this decline. He notes that around age 75, many people "fall off a cliff," experiencing a marked and often sudden decrease in strength, mobility, and overall functional ability. He cautions that if this downward trend is not addressed proactively, it can result in a final decade (ages 75–85) marked by shrinking healthspan and considerable misery. He labels this perilous period the "marginal decade," when a person’s quality of life is most vulnerable. Yet he offers a hopeful counterpoint, arguing that sustained, focused effort on physical health can slow the pace of deterioration. Attia promotes the idea of "training for the Centenarian Decathlon," urging people to prepare now for the practical physical demands of advanced age to blunt the severity of that later-life downturn.

Based on Peter Attia's, M.D., work in Outlive and his 2025 60 Minutes interview, his core philosophy is that we are all on a path of decline and must act proactively against diseases like Alzheimer's decades before symptoms appear. 

““The best time to start was twenty years ago.
The second best time is now.””

— Peter Attia

Key Quotes and Concepts from Peter Attia:

• On Premature Action: "If you never thought once about trying to live a longer life and focused relentlessly on how can I improve my strength, my endurance, my stamina... my emotional health... I still believe you would capture three quarters of the way towards optimizing your lifespan."

• On the "Marginal Decade": "If you don't do something about it, you'll end up decrepit and miserable the last decade of your life."

• On Proactive Prevention: "The best time to start was twenty years ago. The second best time is now."

• On Cognitive Decline: Attia advises treating the brain with the same urgency as the body, focusing on nutrition, exercise, and metabolic health to prevent dementia, rather than waiting for cognitive impairment. 

To read more about Dr. Attia and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll743

“the stronger you grip the longer you live”

— Peter Attia

Watch this video where he offers an in-depth conversation about the science of extending healthspan and the critical role emotional well-being plays in long-term health.

2026 Hero's Journey

Sale

365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

Sale Price: $899.00 Original Price: $999.00

We’re embarking on a heroic journey for 2026.

Would you like to join us?

Each month we will spotlight a different hero archetype through dance, movement, exploration, discussion, and education.

All experiences will be online via Zoom with 1-7 day replays.

There will be live classes 10am Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday via zoom with replays. Plus Saturday 8:45 5 Stages Developmental Experiences.

Helen will teach 80% of these classes, Irene will continue to provide Feldenkrais experiences and Natasha, Gigi and Michele will teach Nia.

You can also enjoy pop-up experiences including dance breaks, EFT tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations and more at various times of the day, varying from 10 - 45 minutes with 3 day replays.

Beyond continuing to provide our regular somatic (Body Centered) movement experiences that support your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, this new 12‑month, 365‑day, project aims to

• deepen our understanding of the personalities within us by exploring them through movement, exploration and education.

• develop additional resources for self‑awareness and fascination

• move toward being the best humans we can be (yes! let’s dream and aim big LOL)

The 12 hero archetypes, popularized from Carl Jung's work, are universal character patterns used in storytelling, branding, and psychology, representing core human motivations and experiences, and include the Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Caregiver, Explorer, Rebel, Creator, Lover, Jester, Sage, Magician, and Ruler, each seeking different things like freedom, connection, or mastery. 

The 12 Archetypes:

• The Innocent: Seeks happiness and safety; optimistic, simple.

• The Everyman (Regular Person): Wants to belong and connect; relatable, down-to-earth.

• The Hero: Aims to prove worth through courageous action; competent, disciplined.

• The Caregiver: Desires to help and protect others; nurturing, generous.

• The Explorer: Seeks freedom and new experiences; adventurous, independent.

• The Rebel (Outlaw): Wants revolution and to break rules; disruptive, transformative.

• The Creator: Aims to build something of enduring value; innovative, artistic.

• The Lover: Seeks intimacy, connection, and passion; sensual, loyal.

• The Jester: Wants to live in the moment and bring joy; fun, playful.

• The Sage: Seeks truth and understanding; wise, knowledgeable.

• The Magician: Wants to make dreams come true; visionary, powerful.

• The Ruler: Seeks control and order; authoritative, leader. 

How They're Used:

These archetypes help authors create relatable characters, build strong brands by aligning with consumer desires, and offer frameworks for personal growth by identifying one's dominant patterns. 

“In 1996, as a Nia Technique trainer, realizing I needed to do more of my own inner work and be better able to hold space for leading people through embodied movement experiences, I began a master’s in Alternative Dance Therapy at the Jung Center in Houston. That started a 30-year journey of fascinated interest in authentic movement, archetypes, and somatic (body centered) healing.

I’m excited to bring these passions to our 365 and 30 day movement journeys in 2026.”

— Helen Terry

Each month you will receive

• information, prompting questions and a group discussion session around the archetype

• movement classes with foci that support the “archetype of the month”

• pop up experiences that enhance our exploration of the “archetype of the month”

• group discussions and community connection through our private facebook group

As a community we’ll co‑create playlists and immersive experiences such as “Blue Monkey” improv’ classes and FreeDance explorations.

Sale

365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

Sale Price: $899.00 Original Price: $999.00

Join our ONLINE 365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

$899 thru December 31

$999 after December 31

• Every month receive a gift; 30 Day “Hero's Journey with Movement” with Helen & Friends, to give to anyone new to the program. (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 28th of the PREVIOUS MONTH)

• Receive 365 classes (Soma Moves, Soma Faith, Soma Dance Breaks, Blue Monkey Improv’, EFT Tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations, FreeDance Exploration, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, Nia)

• Enjoy 1-7 day replays

• 4 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time) Mo, Th, Fr, Sa

• 1 Weekly 5 stages healing class

• 1 monthly 365 group check in with Helen

• Great Beginners Introduction to Somatic (body centered) movement

• Feel supported and stay motivated

• Learn more about how to live in and love your body

• Learn about Developmental Anatomy 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 + Replays

• Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 365 days!

BUY NOW

Hero's Journey: January ~The Innocent

Sale

30 Day Hero's “Journey with Movement”

Sale Price: $99.00 Original Price: $120.00

We’re embarking on a heroic journey for 2026.

Would you like to join us?

Each month we will spotlight a different hero archetype through dance, movement, exploration, discussion, and education.

All experiences will be online via Zoom with 1-7 day replays.

There will be live classes 10am Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday via zoom with replays. Plus Saturday 8:45 5 Stages Developmental Experiences.

Helen will teach the majority of these classes, Irene will continue to provide Feldenkrais experiences and Natasha, Gigi and Michele will teach Nia.

You can also enjoy pop-up experiences including dance breaks, EFT tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations and more at various times of the day, varying from 10 - 45 minutes with 3 day replays.

Beyond continuing to provide our regular somatic (Body Centered) movement experiences that support your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, this new 12‑month, 365‑day, project aims to

• deepen our understanding of the personalities within us by exploring them through movement, exploration and education.

• develop additional resources for self‑awareness and fascination

• move toward being the best humans we can be (yes! let’s dream and aim big LOL)

The 12 hero archetypes, popularized from Carl Jung's work, are universal character patterns used in storytelling, branding, and psychology, representing core human motivations and experiences, and include the Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Caregiver, Explorer, Rebel, Creator, Lover, Jester, Sage, Magician, and Ruler, each seeking different things like freedom, connection, or mastery. 

The 12 Archetypes:

• The Innocent: Seeks happiness and safety; optimistic, simple.

• The Everyman (Regular Person): Wants to belong and connect; relatable, down-to-earth.

• The Hero: Aims to prove worth through courageous action; competent, disciplined.

• The Caregiver: Desires to help and protect others; nurturing, generous.

• The Explorer: Seeks freedom and new experiences; adventurous, independent.

• The Rebel (Outlaw): Wants revolution and to break rules; disruptive, transformative.

• The Creator: Aims to build something of enduring value; innovative, artistic.

• The Lover: Seeks intimacy, connection, and passion; sensual, loyal.

• The Jester: Wants to live in the moment and bring joy; fun, playful.

• The Sage: Seeks truth and understanding; wise, knowledgeable.

• The Magician: Wants to make dreams come true; visionary, powerful.

• The Ruler: Seeks control and order; authoritative, leader. 

How They're Used:

These archetypes help authors create relatable characters, build strong brands by aligning with consumer desires, and offer frameworks for personal growth by identifying one's dominant patterns. 

“In 1996, as a Nia Technique trainer, realizing I needed to do more of my own inner work and be better able to hold space for leading people through embodied movement experiences, I began a master’s in Alternative Dance Therapy at the Jung Center in Houston. That started a 30-year journey of fascinated interest in authentic movement, archetypes, and somatic (body centered) healing.

I’m excited to bring these passions to our 365 and 30 day movement journeys in 2026.”

— Helen Terry

Each month you will receive

• information, prompting questions and a group discussion session around the archetype

• movement classes with foci that support the “archetype of the month”

• pop up experiences that enhance our exploration of the “archetype of the month”

• group discussions and community connection through our private facebook group

As a community we’ll co‑create playlists and immersive experiences such as “Blue Monkey” improv’ classes and FreeDance explorations.

Sale

30 Day Hero's “Journey with Movement”

Sale Price: $99.00 Original Price: $120.00

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 1-7 day replays

• 30 classes (Soma Moves, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, EFT tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations, Blue Monkey Improv’, FreeDance Explorations, Helen’s “Simple Kata” Formula, Nia)

• 3 x 60 min classes a week 10am (US Central Time) Mo, Th, Sa

• 1 × 30 min class a week 8/10am (US Central Time) Fr

• 1 Weekly 5 Stages Healing Class, 8:45am (US Central Time) Sa

• Great Beginners Introduction to Somatic Movement Practices

• Feel supported and stay motivated

• Learn more about how to be in your body (as a vessel for your mind, emotions and spirit)

• Learn about Developmental Anatomy

• 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 with Replays

• Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 30 days!

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 365 day journey with movement.

BUY NOW

Sale

365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

Sale Price: $899.00 Original Price: $999.00

Join our ONLINE 365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

$899 thru December 31

$999 after December 31

• Every month receive a gift; 30 Day “Hero's Journey with Movement” with Helen & Friends, to give to anyone new to the program. (WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 28th of the PREVIOUS MONTH)

• Receive 365 classes (Soma Moves, Soma Faith, Soma Dance Breaks, Blue Monkey Improv’, EFT Tapping, Evolutionary Mystic Meditations, FreeDance Exploration, Feldenkrais, Ageless Grace, Nia)

• Enjoy 1-7 day replays

• 4 x 60 min 10am classes a week (US Central Time) Mo, Th, Fr, Sa

• 1 Weekly 5 stages healing class

• 1 monthly 365 group check in with Helen

• Great Beginners Introduction to Somatic (body centered) movement

• Feel supported and stay motivated

• Learn more about how to live in and love your body

• Learn about Developmental Anatomy 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 + Replays

• Sustain Fantastic Somatic Movement every day for 365 days!

BUY NOW

Soma News

Cherish the moment: In Loving Memory of Loretta Milo.

Soma News is minimal this week.

Learning the news of the death of a very special dear friend, Loretta Milo, we are reminded of the preciousness of life, friendship and family. May we all be encouraged to live life to the full every day, to make that call, to do that thing and don’t wait until tomorrow, as we truly don’t know if it will ever be.

"Life is precious. We should not take anything for granted. Living every moment as if it was our first and last is a genuine life of gratitude, acceptance and wisdom." - Akiane Kramarik

"You'll never know the value of a moment until it's a memory."

Be well, with love from

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

In Loving Memory of Loretta Milo

It is with deep sadness and profound gratitude that I share the passing of Loretta Milo on December 23, 2025.

Loretta was a dear, very special, friend, a sister in Christ, and a gifted teacher whose presence brought wisdom, encouragement, and grace wherever she went. She had a rare way of truly seeing people, offering support not just with words, but with her steady faith, generosity of spirit, and unwavering kindness.

For many of us, Loretta was a guide and a companion on the path of truth and integrity, someone who believed deeply in embodied faith, in community, and in showing up for one another with love. Her support and encouragement meant more than she likely ever knew, and her influence will continue to ripple through the lives she touched.

While our hearts grieve her loss, let’s give thanks for a life so beautifully lived. May we honor Loretta by carrying forward her compassion and her commitment to serving others.

Loretta was a family women with strong faith. I choose to believe she is now in heaven, smiling gently, free of pain, enjoying the big wild party in heaven, waiting for us to join her. While I grieve her loss, I do not grieve without hope. I trust in the promise of eternal life and rest in the assurance that Loretta is now held fully in the love of God she so faithfully served.

Please hold Loretta’s family in your prayers during this tender time. Out of respect for their need to grieve privately, please refrain from contacting them directly. Your prayers, love, and quiet remembrance are the most meaningful gift during this time.

When there is more information to share regarding a service or memorial, I will pass it along as it becomes available.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Soma thanks for 2025

Thank you for a wonderful year. Special appreciation for our Rock Star teachers who have generously shared their wisdom and sparkle, and for how they have helped co-create a truly magical experience both in person and ONLINE.

And deep gratitude to our community, participants, guests, retreat hosts, visitors, helpers and more, everyone who brought their presence and heart to Soma Ranch.

We wish you all the very best for 2026 and, especially with our plan being to sell Soma Ranch before the end of the year, we hope you will consider joining us for a class, the 365 day Hero’s Journey program, the 30 day Hero’s Journey or a retreat.

We will do our best to keep you posted; one of the best ways to stay "in the know" about Soma Ranch is to subscribe to our newsletter.

Here are helpful links for our programs and events:

365 days, 365 experiences on a Hero’s journey;

https://www.somaranch.com/news/2025/12/8/hero-journey-2026

30 days, 30 experiences on a Hero’s journey;

https://www.somaranch.com/news/2025/12/8/hero-journey-january

Upcoming Events;

https://www.somaranch.com/special-events

Soma News.

https://www.somaranch.com/news

Let us know how we may help.

Kindly — Helen and Joe Terry

Soma News

Glorious Texas December Weather at Soma Ranch

Howdy~ how are you? Helen and Joe hope you have enjoyed this Festive Time of year. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.

We’ve created a special contemplative process you can enjoy as a self lead reading /journal /dancing /meditating experience. To be guided, step by step, through this contemplative experience, with Helen Terry, join the 365 day Hero Journey or sign up for the January “The Innocent” Hero’s Journey.

Tomorrow (Saturday) Helen is leading a double scoop, 2 back to back classes that focus on seeing, shaping and sensing light.

This coming week we have several fun events:

12/29 10am Sexi

12/31 4pm Special New Years Eve class “The Last Dance” with Helen

1/1 10am Brand New Day Experience

1/1/ 11am Monthly Cuppa “Brunch”

2/1 Full Moon Over Night Retreat

Would you like to join us on our heroic journey for 2026? We’ve extended the early-bird rate through midnight tomorrow, Saturday. Each month we will spotlight a different hero archetype through dance, movement, exploration, discussion, and education. We’re even spotlighting the Mr Men and Little Miss book series in the program. All experiences will be online via Zoom with 1-7 day replays. The Monday and Thursday 10am classes continue hybrid (in person and zoom) until we sell Soma Ranch. Sign up for 365 day journey or register by the month with a 30 day journey

Thanks to everyone who have 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, check out our fun options from a 1 person retreat to a 12 person group stay.

Be well, with love from

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

Brand New Day

Thursday 1/1/26, 10am,

Enjoy a fabulous music, movement and magic experience, lead by Helen Terry.

Come dance with us to the entire Sting Album “Brand New Day”.

Celebrate 2025 and how the end of the year means a NEW BEGINNING. Say Yes! and move into 2026 in an invigorating, encouraging and inspiring way.

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

This class is HYBRID = 3 great choices:

1. Attend the class at Soma Ranch in person

2. Join us online via Zoom and/or

3. Enjoy the class replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $20, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the January Hero’s Journey and receive the class as part of your package!

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In $75 | 5 class pass $130 | 10 class pass $75 | Day Retreat $30 | Lunch or Dinner $30 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

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This class is HYBRID, where you can choose:

1. In Person at Soma Ranch

2. LIVE Online via Zoom and/or

3. Enjoy a class replay

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.

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365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

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30 Day Hero's “Journey with Movement”

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The Last Dance

Wednesday 12/31/25 4pm

Enjoy the “Last Dance” of 2025 with Helen. Whether you join us at Soma Ranch, online via Zoom, or through our replay option, please come together with us to dance, celebrate, give gratitude, and have a truly grand time.

This fabulous music, movement, and magic experience, led by Helen Terry, was created especially for the magical “last dance” at the recent Brown Belt experience in Budapest. Celebrate the close of 2025, dance out what needs to go, and move from within all that resonates to bring forward and cherish in the year ahead.

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

This class is HYBRID = 3 great choices:

1. Attend the class at Soma Ranch in person

2. Join us online via Zoom and/or

3. Enjoy the class replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $20, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the January Hero’s Journey and receive the class as part of your package!

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In $75 | 5 class pass $130 | 10 class pass $75 | Day Retreat $30 | Lunch or Dinner $30 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

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This class is HYBRID, where you can choose:

1. In Person at Soma Ranch

2. LIVE Online via Zoom and/or

3. Enjoy a class replay

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.

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365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

Sale Price: $899.00 Original Price: $999.00

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30 Day Hero's “Journey with Movement”

Sale Price: $99.00 Original Price: $120.00

Sexi

Monday 12/29/25, 10am, Enjoy this moving experience to the music of Queen Latifah.

We focus on our body weights, to sense the spaces in between, with the intent increase mobility, and yes! hopefully feel more sexi than when we began class.

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

This class is HYBRID = 3 great choices:

1. Attend the class at Soma Ranch in person

2. Join us online via Zoom and/or

3. Enjoy the class replay

Usual Class Rates apply: Drop in for $20, buy a class pass or consider signing up for the January Hero’s Journey and receive the class as part of your package!

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In $75 | 5 class pass $130 | 10 class pass $75 | Day Retreat $30 | Lunch or Dinner $30 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

Buy NOW

This class is HYBRID, where you can choose:

1. In Person at Soma Ranch

2. LIVE Online via Zoom and/or

3. Enjoy a class replay

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.

Sale

365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

Sale Price: $899.00 Original Price: $999.00

Sale

30 Day Hero's “Journey with Movement”

Sale Price: $99.00 Original Price: $120.00

Soma Faith Kaleidoscope

Saturday 12/27/25 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””

— Oxford Dictionary

Soma Class Rates

from $20.00

Soma Ranch Classes:

Select Soma Ranch Classes $20 | Drop In $75 | 5 class pass $130 | 10 class pass $75 | Day Retreat $30 | Lunch or Dinner $30 | Sauna $96 | 60 Min Massage $145 | 90 Min Massage

Buy NOW

This class is HYBRID, where you can choose:

1. LIVE Online via Zoom and/or

2. 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.

Sale

365 Day Hero's Journey with Movement 2026

Sale Price: $899.00 Original Price: $999.00

Sale

30 Day Hero's “Journey with Movement”

Sale Price: $99.00 Original Price: $120.00

Guided Inspiration for 2026

What if today is not a day for doing.

What if today is a day for remembering what you are at the deepest level.

Below is an expanded, line by line, contemplation for a New Beginning.

Find a pen and piece of paper. Or start a journal for the year.

Expand your experience: dance and/or meditate with music provided between each prompt.

enJOY the process

To be guided, step by step, through this contemplative experience, with Helen Terry, join the 365 day Hero Journey or sign up for the January “The Innocent” Hero’s Journey.

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1. A day to NURTURE

Today you unify all aspects of yourself: your past cycles, your lessons, your desires, your inner child, your adult self, your future self.
Nurturing begins with re-collecting your scattered pieces and drawing them close without judgment.

Reflect on:

• What parts of me have I abandoned or neglected?

• How can I gather myself into wholeness again?

• What needs softness, patience, or gentleness today?

This is an invitation to mother yourself.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/wholeness/1159825113?i=1159825191

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2. simply be

What if today is about pure attraction, no effort, no striving.
What if you don’t need to fix anything or make anything happen.
What if being itself draws the next cycle’s (days, weeks, months, year) experiences toward you.

Reflect on:

• What if simply being is my most powerful act today?

• What qualities do I wish to attract for the next 365 days?

• How can I sit in the fullness of who I already am?

Allow yourself to gravitate toward what feels nourishing, real, and alive.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/be-here-now-2014-remaster/1666653516?i=1666653524

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3. Choose to Plant

Birth is messy, sacred, unknown—and full of potential.

Today marks the conception point of your next cycle, this new year. What if whatever you choose to plant now (an intention, an attitude, a prayer, a promise) will unfold over the next 365 days.

Reflect on:

• What wants to be born through me in this cycle?

• What vision, habit, or dream feels ready to emerge?

• What must I let go of to create space for new life?

You’re not required to know the entire journey.
Only the beginning impulse.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/here-comes-the-sun/1441164426?i=1441164589

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4. Align with your true center

What if today’s purpose isn’t accomplishment, instead orientation.

Reflect on:

• What is my inner north star right now?

• How do I return to my core purpose whenever I drift?

• If I did nothing else today, what would keep me aligned?

Purpose today is felt, not forced.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/now-and-forever/1715730424?i=1715730429

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5. be guided by inner wisdom

This is an invitation to trust your first impulses, your instinctual yes/no, and the wisdom that arises from stillness.

Reflect on:

• Where do I feel my deepest, unshakeable knowing?

• What would my life look like if I trusted myself twice as much?

• In what ways am I ready to stand in my inherent power?

The cycle begins not by seeking outer guidance, but by listening inward.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/by-faith/1082253187?i=1082253188

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6. CLOSING “ONE” Practice for Day 1 2026

1. Sit quietly and place a hand on your belly or heart.

2. Ask: “What wants to be born in me?”

3. Allow one word, image, or feeling to arise.

4. Let this be your seed intention for these upcoming 365 days.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/lifes-about-to-get-good/1440890530?i=1440890860

You don’t have to understand this process. You don’t need to understand the word, image or feeling that comes to you. You are simply invited to trust the process and honor what comes to you with curiosity and an open heart.

Beware of beer

I recently learned how unhealthy “healthy” beer can be. If you are heading out to a holiday party, are entertaining enjoying a beer, check out this informative video.

Soma News

Glorious Texas December Weather at Soma Ranch

Howdy~ how are you? I (Helen) am back at Soma Ranch and the weather is GLORIOUS.

Tomorrow (Saturday) Helen is leading a double scoop, 2 back to back classes that focus on nerves and bloom

We are loving our last journey of the year with the attitude focus of “yes we can!”. The creativity of the teaching team is awesome. Click here to enjoy a taste of Helen teaching a “yes we can” Blue Monkey Play Class

Mark your calendar for a few fun events coming up:

12/31 4pm Special New Years Eve class

1/1 10am Brand New Day Experience

1/1/ 11am Monthly Cuppa “Brunch”

2/1 Full Moon Over Night Retreat

Through the end of the year you can enjoy 9 classes with Helen, + 1 amazing class with Irene, here’s the full class schedule for December.

We’re embarking on a heroic journey for 2026. Would you like to join us? Each month we will spotlight a different hero archetype through dance, movement, exploration, discussion, and education. We’re even spotlighting the Mr Men and Little Miss book series in the program. All experiences will be online via Zoom with 1-7 day replays. The Monday and Thursday 10am classes continue hybrid (in person and zoom) until we sell Soma Ranch. Sign up for 365 day journey or register by the month with a 30 day journey

Thanks to everyone who have 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, check out our fun options from a 1 person retreat to a 12 person group stay.

Be well, with love from

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

Classes with Helen in December

Helen is teaching most of the classes through the end of December. All classes are open to the public

All 10am classes (Mo, Th, Sa) are drop in and punch card classes.

All 8am classes are donation to St Jude classes. Email helen@somaranch.com for link and details

Receive 24HR replay recordings of each class, be part of a fabulous community, receive support and encouragement.

Nerves

Saturday 12/20/25 Helen Terry is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Continuing our December 30 day Challenge “Yes we CAN” We will focus on Nerves for both 5 Stages and the 10am Nia class “Bloom”

5S Nerves: sensitive communicators, every part of you speaks

Bloom: Listen, Receive, Relax, Dance.

Intent YES! Thank you nerves!

In this class we are getting on our nerves in the best sense ;) diving into the inner world of fiber optic communication systems who are at work day and night, 24/7, within our bodies.

“Your sensory nerves give you a language of sight,
hearing, taste, smell and touch.
The sensory nerves
influence the beat of your heart and your lungs
functioning, awake or asleep.”

— Nia 5 Stages

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

These classes are HYBRID 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: Nerves, Electricity, Brain, Neuron, Dendrite, Autonomic, Central Nervous System (CNS), Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

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.

“To educate the body somatically,
we first become curious,
not through the mind
but by exploring sensation
for the sheer stimulation of it.
We notice and learn through the senses.”

— Nia 5 Stages

“The body is coded to keep us aware and safe.
Sensory information feeds that awareness”

— 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