Soma News

“The Twins” are back hanging out at Soma Ranch Pool.

Howdy!

Joe and I are here “out back” watching our daily evening entertainment… the twins. We occasionally see the “moma deer” however most of the time she seems to drop them off here and we get to enjoy them.

Helen is offering 2 classes Saturday morning stepping into our new, August, Journey, with the foundational BASE focus. Come enjoy a deep dive, simple Kata, experience. We hope you can join us ONLINE and/or via the 24HR replay.

As we turn the page to a new month we realize there are only 5 months left on this journey program. We hope you will consider joining us, whether it be for the first time or your are returning, we’d love to connect and move with you.

We also have big news… we are moving towards semi-retiring and at some point that includes selling Soma Ranch. We don’t know when or how yet, however we will do our best to keep you in the loop. AND we want to hear from you with regards what you would like to experience to celebrate Soma Ranch, share the memories and have a grand time. For example I was recently visiting Christina Mae Wolf and we dreamed up the idea of her visiting Soma and sharing her brilliance.

Be well, with love from

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

Please your knees with "The Dance"

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

Introducing our foundational month, where our focus is the BASE of movement: Feet, Lower Legs, knees, thighs and all the way up to our hip socket. We will dance to a “retro classic” called “The Dance”. The music is by George Michael.

A fabulous class where we explore the knees in relationship with ankles and hip joints.

“The body contains “energy gates.”
If these lock or close,
we lose energetic connection and
begin to move ourselves physically,
which feels like effort”

— 5 Stages

Examples of gates are the hands, feet, eyes, mouth and knees. If we shut the energy gates from our hands, the upper body gets exhausted. If the hands are open, touching and receiving energy, we feel more energized. If we open and close our jaw and release tension we open the gates of the hips and allow more systemic, fluid movement that natural moves and flows from the ground up. If we lock our knees, our ankles, hips, lower back, spine and more can tighten up.

Helen Terry 8:45am 5 Stages + 10am Dance (CT)

Helen is thrilled to be providing a unique focus in relationship with our monthly focus BASE (Foundation)

• 8:45 Nia 5 Stages lesson Knees

• 10am Nia class continues the theme of Knees in relationship with mobility of hips and flowing moves from foundation up.

The exploration of Knees and Hips provides us with an opportunity to explore our body’s way of moving fluidly as one integrated system.

The intent will be to have a felt sense of all the gateways opening from the ground up, leaving us fluid and energized.

We would love for y’all to join us!

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

— 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 Journey 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. ”

— 5 Stages

In the 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 back at Soma Ranch, looking forward to sharing both 5 Stages and a sensational Dance with you this Saturday—a double feature!

Our Focus is Knees, with the Intent to open gateways and have a felt sense of grounded, fluid movement.

Love xoxo”

— Helen Terry

Key concepts

Anatomy: Bones, Muscles, Ligaments, Tendons

Knees: One of our gateways in the body.

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)

Beginning with the 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 5 stages class is like a rich 60 minute introduction to the 10am class, a beautiful compliment and super preparation.

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

• your body gets to settle into and taste the 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

Here’s a link to the Play list for class https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nr-d-the-dance/pl.u-MDAWeL9uobW6N

“In the realm of existence,
where stories unfold,
Two gateways reside, precious and bold.
The jaw, a guardian of words untold,
The hips, a vessel of secrets yet to be sold.

Oh, the mighty jaw, with its power to speak,
A gateway to expressions, both gentle and sleek.
Through curved lips, melodies and stories take flight,
In language, it weaves realms of dawn and twilight.
With a simple word, love may leap and ignite,
Or bridges may crumble, darkness take its bite.

A portal through which ideas can be unveiled,
The jaw, oh majestic, where thoughts are hailed.
And behold the hips, a gateway to life,
Where dreams of creation dance, rife.
From whence existence begins, a sacred space,

A vessel through which beings enter with grace.
Through the curves and dips, life’s essence blooms,
A cradle of creation, where light resumes.
In rhythmic movements, fertility’s bliss,
The hips, oh enchanting, where life’s journey begins.
Jaw and hips, two portals so divine,

Gateways to secrets, both yours and mine.
Through spoken tales and life’s tender endeavor,
The jaw and hips, where magic we gather.
Let us cherish these gateways, gifts to explore,
To share our voices and life’s wonders encore.

For within them lies the power to ignite,
The stories of our souls,
shining so bright.”

— Jaw and Hips: Gateways of Life

Kindred Spirits

Something I truly appreciate about my journey with the Nia Technique has been the many lifelong friendships that have naturally developed and been fostered along the way. Recently, Joe (my husband) and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Christina Mae Wolf and her family. We enjoyed a lovely dinner in their home, I participated in a refreshing class experience outdoors on the lawn, and we ended the evening with lively, heartfelt conversation around an open fire. What’s not to love about such meaningful moments?

As we begin the process of selling Soma Ranch, we are thoughtfully curating classes, events, and retreats that serve our community and bring people together for connection, growth, and healing. There is a strong possibility that Christina will come visit us here at Soma Ranch. We wondered if you might be interested in attending a class (or perhaps two!), either ONLINE or in person. We could also explore offering a workshop, or even a weekend-long workshop. If this idea interests you, please take a moment to complete the following form.

A New Season at Soma Ranch

Greetings from Helen & Joe on the Soma Porch

A New Season at Soma Ranch:

Beginnings, Endings, and Everything In Between

Every journey has its chapters—some that begin with fire and excitement, others that end with quiet grace and deep gratitude.

Today, we want to share something personal and important:

We’re in the beginning stages of selling Soma Ranch and stepping gently into a new season of semi-retirement.

This decision has not come quickly or lightly. Soma Ranch has been more than a place—it’s been a living, breathing reflection of love, healing, movement, community, and spirit. Over the years, this land and these walls have held space for transformation, laughter, rest, and renewal. We’ve welcomed guests from near and far, and every soul who has stepped foot here has become part of its story.

And now, it’s time for a new story to begin.

We are filled with hope and optimism about the possible new owners we’ve begun conversations with. These are people who understand the soul of this space and are interested in becoming ambassadors of Soma Ranch’s heart and magic, not only caretakers of the land, but stewards of its energy, purpose, and legacy.

But we’re not quite done yet.

As we navigate this transition, we’re also asking ourselves:
How can we honor this space one more time, with the people who made it what it is?

That’s why we’re currently exploring and planning a handful of special events and retreats to celebrate this final stretch. These will be intentional gatherings designed to bring closure, joy, and a sense of sacred completion to this beautiful chapter.

Whether you’ve been here once or many times…
Whether you’ve joined us online or in the room…
Whether Soma has been a healing stop or a second home…
We invite you to be part of this journey as it evolves.

What’s Next:
✨ We'll be sharing updates about the transition
✨ We’ll announce retreat and event opportunities soon
✨ We’ll continue to honor Soma's soul—until the very last guest, the very last meal, the very last moment

What do you suggest:
✨ What events /retreats would you like to see offered?
✨ How would you recommend we celebrate and bring closure?
✨ What would bring you back to Soma one more time?

PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY BELOW….

With hearts full of gratitude and hope,
We thank you for being part of this story. And we can’t wait to write the final pages with you—together.

Stay tuned for details soon.
With love,

Helen, Joe and all the 4 legged friends

AUGUST: Foundational Movement Journey

Each month for 2025 we feature a New Fun Journey (See full list below).

For the month of August welcome to our focus of "BASE". The beginning of a 3 month series that takes us on a “journey through the body” with monthly foci BASE, CORE then UPPER.

Focus: Foundation, Steps & Stances

Intent: Ground, the hands that touch the earth

Sign up: https://www.somaranch.com/booking/journey

All 30 classes are provided online via Zoom.

The August Journey “The BASE” is all about the foundation of systemic movement. Providing you with classes that provide exploration of

1. steps, stances,

2. how to ground our body through our feet and

3. sense these incredible feet, sensing them as the hands that touch the earth.

Some class Foci will explore the essentials of Foundational BASE movement, for example

• Sense the stability of your feet as the firm foundation for the mobility of your body.

• Sense the 7,000 nerve endings in each foot like fascinating messengers who provide a wealth of fabulous information

• Sense the 3 arches of your feet (inner, outer, transverse)

• “Isolate to Integrate” sense the 3 part movement of your heel lead “ReLaX”

Other classes will explore duality and contrast between foundational principles, for example.

• Steps and Stances, sense the stillness of stances and the motion of steps becoming aware of the Body’s way of simultaneous stability and mobility of the body

• Sense how we step like “Dancing through life” and Stance like a “Living Meditation”

• Sense the relationship between your hip, knee and ankle joints

A month to help

• improve your competence and confidence of your base moves

• you understand more about the anatomy, biomechanics and structure of your Base

• 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/challenge

When you sign up for the August 30 day Journey by July 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.

The Base of the Body include:

• Feet

• Ankles

• Knees

• Thighs

• Hip Joint

The 27 Base moves of Nia are:

A. Feet Techniques

1. Heal lead

2. whole foot

3. ball of foot

4. releve

5. rock around the clock

6. squish walk

7. duck walk

8. toes in, out, parallel

B. Stances

1. Closed Stance

2. Open Stance

3. A Stance

4. Sumo Stance

5. Bow Stance

6. Cat Stance

C. Steps

1. Sink and Pivot Table Wipe

2. Step back on the Ball of the Foot

3. Cross Front

4. Cross Behind

5. Travel in Directions

6. Lateral Travel

7. Cha Cha Cha

D. Kicks

1. Front Kick

2. Side Kick

3. Back Kick

4. Knee Sweep

30 Day “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 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.

Options: Select Options AugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJuly

BUY NOW

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

Time ~ a most romantic, sexy, personal movement experience

“Time” is one of the the most sexy & personal Nia experiences I’ve ever created. The lyrics are very moving, romantic and surprisingly relevant to today. This experience “Time” began to evolve 29 years ago when my daughter, Liliana, was a baby.

The Story

I can picture Liliana in my little 2 seater Honda Del Sol car, in the passenger seat, in her car seat, looking up at me! She was less than a year old.. I used to click my fingers to stop Liliana from crying. It was one of my funniest, handy little tricks, used to distract my daughter. I could craftily shift her from tears to fascination with the simple click of my fingers!

One time, driving to class, with the Lionel Richie “Time” CD playing. A few clicks stopped my screaming crying child. Liliana began to play with her fingers, mushing them together to see if she could click them like her Mommy… And there, in the moment, Liliana clicked her fingers for the first time. I remember hearing the noise, looking down, seeing her beaming face, her eyes sparkling with joy, feeling joy as she communicated so clearly “look! yes! I did it! I clicked my fingers for the first time!”

I may have forgotten (or missed) my daughters first steps, first food, first many, and yet THIS is a most remarkable & memorable moment in time, something I feel I’ll remember forever.

On arriving at the Houston YMCA, Joe and I did our usual “Tuesday night relay takeover” where he’d get off work, wait in the Y parking lot to pick up Liliana as I dashed into teach class.

I put on the CD (yes 29 years ago we played CDs for class!) and began improvising “teaching on the fly” ~ teaching and creating the moves to music as I went along. In the first song I began in a closed stance (toes together and a little space between the heals) and began clicking my fingers from side to side. The movement was an instant match to the music, something in Nia we call the “accidental click”. My moment in the car with Liliana flashed before my eyes, I felt light and a warm glow through out my body let me know YES! this is the beginning of something fabulous.

The Music movement clicks

Whenever possible I create movement experiences that follow the order of the tracks on the CD. Great to honor the artist and the order they choice for their collection of songs. The “Time” Nia Class playlist is an exception. Songs click better slightly shuffled. The addition of Light a Candle is the perfect ending to the experience.

Every song from the CD is utilized with the exception of “I hear your voice”. This song comes highly recommended for when you want a good cry over someone you miss. Other than that it simply feels too depressing for our heart warming, love story, Nia class experience!

Each song is both unique and very meaningful. They provide music movement clicks that guide me to a personal story. For example “To The Rhythm” includes “I don’t understand what’s going on in the world around me” this song was written 25 years ago, and yet it’s ridiculously relevant for today as it mentions “Recreating the same failures, Violence, Abuse, Murder, Injustice…….” “seems we are making the same mistakes over and over again and I don’t know why!” we go on and on!!

The classic song Lady (which out of the whole album you most likely will know) can be received as a beautiful love story, I imagine the words to be my body sharing a poem about it’s relationship with me…. A funny play with words and yet so true.

“we belong together”

Yes! it’s true! I’ve been in relationships with my body since before I was even born. And my body has spent more time with me than any other person on the planet!! My Body has been with me through all my times - the good, bad and ugly!! and

“you have made me such a fool”

I laugh at this line in the context of it being my body talking to me. For example, that time I was so nervous I had to keep running to the bathroom. And how about when I ate too much, drank too much, and I threw up, passed out or fell over - yes! made my body such a fool!!…

Stepping Out

Inspired by Embodiment Teacher Mark Walsh’s “Self Care Pose” YouTube clip (below), I introduced the pose into the final closure for class, to the music of “light a candle”. Gently inviting participants to caress their body, to be held, to stay a little longer when they maybe feel they want to bolt was a magical self care moment. The lyrics in the song inspired me to guide them on a mediation while they shifted and then sustained the hug on the other side of their body.

“with your head bowed, softly hold you self in your arms, breath, be gentle and surrender into peace. Feel the warmth of your body and connect with your heart. Imagine lighting a candle. This candle is being lit for peace. Sense your desire for world peace and let the movement towards peace begin at home, here in your heart. Acknowledge true peace begins at home, here in your heart. Light a candle for your own personal peace, for self love, self care and self acceptance. Sense the radiance from your heart, imagine the ripples extending from your center. From your personal act of love on the quest for peace, feel love extending like tentacles from your heart center. Recognize anything in this moment that feels better. Notice anything in your body, on your mind, in your heart, anything unique, that feels better. Feeling better is a sign of self healing, in that when we heal we feel better. As you prepare to step out from class feel free to leave behind anything that no longer serves you well on the dance floor. Choose something special to take with you from this experience. And step into your greatness today, this is your time. All we know we have is now, make it a great day”

I encourage you to take a fun safe risk, download the CD, FreeDance to it, listen to it in the car, notice where the music takes you.

Why choose this playlist and class today?

1. fabulous playlist and experience to celebrate the Natural Time New year

2. an opportunity for reset at the beginning of your weekend

3. it’s sexy - oh my! Lionel Richie is up there with Barry White and Keith Urban for me with regards sexy. What a great way to end our week and begin the weekend.

The Voice of Mobility and Stability

Helen Terry leads both Saturday morning class this week; 8:45am Nia 5 Stages and 10:00am Class (Central US Time).

“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. ”

— Soma Ranch Participant

We hope you’re able to enjoy one of Helen’s favorite Saturday morning “double scoop” experiences.

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

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 movement experience, 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

“Dynamic Ease in Stability feels like you are “on top of the world””

— Nia 5 Stages

Happy Natural Time New Year

I was first introduced to the concept of Natural Time 30 years ago, when attending my Nia Brown Belt (pregnant with my daughter Liliana!) . As a Christian I was a little suspicious at first, however I've now come to love how connecting with the Galactic Calendar brings me order, pleasure and peace in a world where I can so easily feel spun! 

Please join me for 2 fabulous classes this Saturday, July 26th in celebration of this special time.

For more information or to order a calendar visit
www.13moon.com
TIME IS ART!

Soma News

Our Rockstar team would LOVE to connect and move with you.

Howdy!

Happy New Year in the Natural Time Calendar!

Helen is offering 2 classes Saturday morning in celebration of this special time. We hope you can join us ONLINE and/or via the 24HR replay.

As we move towards turning the page to a new month we realize there are only 5 months left on this journey program. We hope you will consider joining us, whether it be for the first time or your are returning, we’d love to connect and move with you.

Be well, with love from

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

5 more months remain on this journey

As we prepare to flip the calendar to another month, it’s difficult to believe we’ve reached this point: just five more months remain in a journey that began back in January 2021.

What started as a vision—a seed of possibility—has since grown, evolved, and blossomed into something far more beautiful than we ever imagined. This program hasn’t just filled schedules; it has filled hearts. It’s brought people together in ways that transcend distance, time zones, and even challenges we never saw coming.

Through the screen on Zoom, we saw each other’s faces—sometimes pixelated, sometimes tired, always real. In the warm, welcoming space of Soma Ranch, we moved, shared, laughed, cried, and held space for one another. Both environments have shaped the soul of this program, proving that connection knows no bounds.

We’ve seen:

• Friendships form across continents

• Breakthroughs born out of silence and stillness

• Courage rise in moments of uncertainty

• Community strengthen in the face of change

And while our hearts might tug at the thought, we know this to be true: Like all good things, this must come to an end.

But it’s not time to say goodbye just yet.
We still have five months to:

• Soak it in

• Finish strong

• Celebrate the growth

• Honor what we’ve built

• Show up—fully and gratefully—for the final stretch

This final chapter isn’t just about closing; it’s about culmination. It’s about taking what we’ve experienced and letting it shape where we go next—together or apart, always connected by what we’ve shared here.

So here’s to the next five months. May they be intentional, rich, joyful, and real.

Let’s make them count.
Let’s savor the journey.
Let’s finish well.

With deep gratitude,

Helen and the Rock Star Team

Flounce

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 Step In with a question. Choose to step in with what will serve you best for class: flow or bounce.

Cycle 3 Warm Up: 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 follow some choreography from the Nia Routine AO, then, as we progress the experience become more and more it’s own unique adventure. In Slave Song, the peak of Cycle 4* Get Moving*, 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 Step Out 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

We hope you’re able to enjoy one of her favorite Saturday morning “double scoop” experiences.

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,”

Sensuous Healing

Helen Terry leads both Saturday morning class this week; 8:45am Nia 5 Stages (sensuous healing) and 10:00am Soma Movement “Flounce” (Central US Time).

“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

We hope you’re able to enjoy one of her favorite Saturday morning “double scoop” experiences.

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,”

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

“The sensation of sensuous is about calm, peace, harmony, flow. Sensuous is the first sensation we feel when we’re born, when we’re held, when we’re brought to the breast, when we’re physically close to another human being –it’s very personal, it’s very safe – it’s has nothing to do with being turned on, or sexuality.”

— Nia 5 Stages

Soma News

Heading to our “Cabin in the Woods”, Lake Cushman near Olympic National Forest/Park.

Howdy!

Helen is in Seattle, with Joe, visiting Liliana and Carter, then heading to the cabin on Sunday.

Tomorrow is a “big experiment” day where Helen is teaching both classes (8:45 and 10:00am), ONLINE, broadcasting from Liliana’s homo. We hope you can join us for Sensuous Healing and “Flounce”, with music from Sade.

This upcoming week will be a mix of maintenance at the cabin, enjoying hikes and exploring more “Hiking retreats” we hope to develop with Soma Friends and Clients.

The Soma Lake Cushman Cabin is now fully booked through August! Let us know if you’d like to escape later in the year (or next Summer!) to a COOL place (in many ways)

Be well, with love from

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

Soma News

Helen is back from Budapest having had a BLAST leading her last Nia Blue Belt training with a wonderful group of women

Howdy!

Helen is back from Budapest having had a BLAST leading her last Nia Blue Belt training with a wonderful group of women, lead by fabulous community leader and Nia Trainer, Kinga Breznia, in a beautiful studio. Helen’s adventure with Nia trainings in Budapest began 15 years ago.

Thank you to the “Soma Rock Star Team” for leading amazing classes while Helen was gone. The team exemplifies and embodies what it truly means to be part of a team, in cooperation, being collaborative, caring, creative and compassionate.

Tomorrow Helen will be leading a celebration of our June “Freedom” Journey today, Monday at 10am CT. The class is IN PERSON at Soma Ranch and ONLINE via zoom with the option of a 24HR replay,

Class theme is “Celebration Soma Hero Journey”. This 10am Dance connects with the process of moving through the archytypes of innocent, orphan, wanderer, warrior, altruist to magician. This is a process Helen has been studying for 2 decades and leading somatic retreats for the past decade. She is now is developing the concepts into 60 minute class experiences.

Registration is open for our July 30 day journey with Sensation in Movement. Sign up today and you are invited to bring a friend for free.

The Soma Lake Cushman Cabin is now fully booked through August! Let us know if you’d like to escape later in the year (or next Summer!) to a COOL place (in many ways)

Be well, with love from

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

Celebration Soma Hero Journey

Ending our “Freedom” journey for June, Helen is guiding a special class. In 60 minutes let’s celebrate the month, and prepare for the new month/new journey, with a mini “Soma Hero's Journey”.

Enjoy moving with Freedom and Form, that weave the journey through our inner personalities of Innocent, Orphan, Wanderer, Warrior, Altruist and Magician.

The focus is “Sensational Journey” with the intent to feel integrated and inspired.

This form draws from the developmental framework of the Authentic Movement “Hero Journey” Retreats Helen has been developing over the past 10 years.

We hope you can step into taste the experience, you have a choice, either;

1. register for the next 30 day Journey experience or

2. choose to drop in with the “buy class pass” option.

Class is available In Person at Soma and LIVE via zoom at 10am CT and/or via the 24 hour replay.

In shadows cast by whispering trees,
A heart awakens, stirs with ease,
Bound by form, yet yearning to fly,
A hero rises, beneath the vast sky.

The road is twisted, uncertain, long,
Each step forward, a silent song,
Chains of comfort, softly they bind,
But freedom beckons, truth intertwined.

Through valleys deep and mountains high,
In the dance of struggle, they learn to defy,
With every challenge, their spirit conforms,
In the crucible of fire, a purpose forms.

A quest for wisdom, a search for grace,
Unfolding layers, each step they embrace,
The world is a mirror, reflecting their fight,
In the dark of the night, they walk toward the light.

With scars as stories, and courage as guide,
They gather strength from the tides that abide,
In the balance of chaos, they find their own voice,
Amidst the tumult, they learn to rejoice.

Freedom is not absence; it’s knowing your mind,
To shape and be shaped, a dance well-defined,
From confinement to purpose, from doubt to belief,
In the heart's quiet whisper, they discover relief.

So here they stand, on the brink of the dawn,
Transformed, emboldened; the past now withdrawn,
A hero reborn, with freedom and form,
In the weave of existence, a new path is born.

JULY Journey of Sensational Movement

Each month for 2025 we feature a New Fun Journey (See full list below).

For the month of July welcome to our focus of "Sensation"

Focus: Sensation in Movement

Intent: Taste the flavors of fitness with joy and community

Sign up: www.somaranch.com/booking/challenge

All 30 classes are provided online via Zoom.

The July Journey “Sensation in Movement” is all about sizzling sensations and joy of movement. Providing you with classes that provide tastes of the flavors of fitness we often in Nia call the FAMSS; Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, Stability.

Some classes will explore the benefits of one of these sensations for example

• Flexibility, where we will explore the sensation of energy out, like laser beams extending down and through our bones, with the intent to feel lighter and longer.

• Strength, where we will explore the sensation of energy in, with muscles like sponges squeezing and releasing in and around our bones, with the intent to feel taller and stronger.

Other classes will explore duality and contrast between these sensations, for example.

• Mobility and Stability, where we will explore the sensation of balanced motion through the Body’s way of simultaneous stability and mobility of the body

• Agility and Stability, where we will explore the sensation of start and stop action in motion in relationship with the support of body and mind stability

• Flexibility and Strength, were we will explore the duality, and motion of, movement into and away from the body

A month to help

• improve your fitness

• 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.

Duality Foci will include:

strength | flexibility

mobility | stability

agility| mobility

flexibility | stability

stillness | motion

doing | non-doing

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/challenge

When you sign up for the July 30 day Journey by June 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.

The Nia Sensations of Fitness include:

• Flexibility

• Agility

• Mobility

• Strength

• Stability

Other dynamics to be explored include Stillness, Balance and Force

30 Day “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 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.

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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

Soma News

Enjoy Classes with Helen, Streamed live from Soma Ranch Studio in Montgomery, Texas.

Howdy!

Helen is back from the UK having had a BLAST assisting Geri Timmins in her preparation to lead her first Nia Art of Sensation White Belt solo!

Today Helen will be leading both Saturday morning classes ONLINE via zoom with 24HR replay

Class focus is Muscles, the 10am Dance connects with Awareness of Muscles with Helen’s “Simple Kata Formula” to the Nia Sounds of Shine. Click the LINK to check out 3 cool mini clips about muscles (although a little cheesy, they are entertaining and informing)

Registration is open for our June 30 day journey with Freedom in Movement through choice and variety.

The Soma Lake Cushman Cabin is now fully booked through August! Let us know if you’d like to escape later in the year (or next Summer!) to a COOL place (in many ways)

Be well, with love from

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

Blue Belt in Budapest June 21 - 26

Helen is leading her very last Nia Blue Belt training course in the beautiful city of Budapest from June 21 to June 26. This journey has been a truly wonderful ride filled with growth and discovery. If you feel tempted to do something spontaneous and exciting, now is the perfect time to book a flight and join us. We would absolutely love for you to be part of this experience, whether it be to participate in the course itself or simply to enjoy the public classes offered every day and take advantage of a fabulous vacation while we are in session.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please feel free to text or call Helen at 832-567-4550.

The last training Helen will be leading is the Nia Brown Belt in Budapest November 15 - 20, 2025.

Helen is back from the UK

Helen had an amazing swift trip to UK. what a joyful 4 days to be with, support, laugh, walk, spend time, prepare with Geri Timmins. she’s ready to “fly solo” delivering her dream of being a Nia Trainer.…

Over the years Geri has been a wonderful teacher, community leader and host/producer of many trainings Helen has offered in the UK.

“To have the opportunity to provide Geri with the last review preparation, and confidence boost, she needed to step into leading Nia Trainings solo was an absolute joy.”

— Helen Terry

Saturday Morning Simple Shine with Helen

Saturday 6/14/25 Helen Terry is teaching both the 8:45am Nia 5 Stages class and the 10:00am class.

Celebrating creativity and freedom of movement, we will focus on Muscles, specifically squeeze release , dynamic ease and how we can hydrate our tissues through systemic movement. After 5 stages lesson Helen will continue the focus into the 10:00am movement experience with her simple Kata Formula to the music of the Nia Routine “Shine”.

Nia 5 STAGES

FOCUS: Muscles (Lesson B10)

10am Class: Shine

FOCUS: Moving and sensing our muscles squeeze and release

INTENT: To have a felt sense of connection, hydration and dynamic ease.

ROUTINE: Helen Terry Simple Kata with the music from Nia routine Shine

In this class, you will:

• Sense your spine by integrating it with the movements

• Develop strength and confidence from the inside out

• Enhance your physical conditioning and self-healing by moving Your Body’s Way

This class is perfect for students of all levels and abilities - from beginners to beyond!

“Without muscles, you would be a bunch of bone
and organs and liquids just lying on the floor.
Everything you want to do,
from sitting up, to breathing,
to brushing teeth, to speaking
requires muscles.”

— 5 Stages

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

A HYBRID classes = 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.

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.

When you sign up for a class you are automatically sent the Zoom link for class. You can also find links for class at the top of our private Facebook Group, in “Featured": https://www.facebook.com/groups/helenterry

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