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Nikki Ralston

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Gahhh can you believe it…. as we edge towards the end of the year, it has a way of gathering momentum. 🐎

More plans. More deadlines. More commitments. More people needing something from you.

Before the pace really picks up, give yourself a few hours to pause.

Before the chaos begins, give yourself a few hours to pause.

CALM BEFORE THE CHAOS is a 3 hour immersive reset designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your body and leave feeling lighter, calmer and more like yourself.

Expect intelligent, feel-good movement, breathwork, nervous-system regulation and deep rest, woven together with plenty of space to simply be.

No rushing.
No achieving.
No productivity required.

Just a beautiful few hours to move, breathe, soften, reset and refill your cup before the Silly season season kicks into full gear.

Nov 7 | 3-6pm
@we_roam_nz $65
🔗 in bio to book

Come as you are.
Leave with a little more calm to carry with you. by @theralstonmethod

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13 days ago

Teaching yoga is a gift and something I will never take for granted, after closing Urban Ashram 5 years ago, it took a while to find somewhere that felt like home, here @we_roam_nz my creativity is free, I feel appreciated and students can explore their practice any way they feel.

I’m loving watching people grow in strength and confidence, where we laugh, cry and connect with each other. You won’t get told off for being vibrant or having a giggle mid class, you might try something new like a Lift & Flow or something that you resist like slowing down in Restored & Regulate. We are here for it all.

With epic workshops coming up to dive deeper and views to die for, come along and see for yourself. You don’t have to be good to start, you just need to start….. or fall back in love with your practice.

Check out the trial and I’ll see you on the mat ✌🏽 💛😊 by @theralstonmethod

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14 days ago

What makes a yoga flow functional?

It’s not about making the practice easier.

It’s about building the movement intelligently.

A functional flow, starts with a base movement pattern, creating the foundations first, activating the muscles that stabilise and support the body, and giving the body time to understand the movement before we layer anything else on.

Then we build.

One movement becomes two.
Two becomes a sequence.
And suddenly you’re flowing.

But the magic is that the flow isn’t dependent on having a particular body, flexibility or range of motion.

There are options to modify, regress or add on, so you can work with the body you have today.

Because functional yoga isn’t about making every body do the same thing.

It’s about creating movement that makes sense for your body.

Build the foundation.
Find your stability.
Explore your range.
Then add complexity.

Movement that feels good, makes sense, and gives you somewhere to go.

Sped up x4 taken in Roam Movement Studio by @theralstonmethod

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2 months ago

It’s always a win, when the goal is to experience by @theralstonmethod

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3 months ago

I love supporting well intentioned kiwi brands that support women’s health.

@wellpark.co have nailed this all in one support for

• Energy
• Focus
• Mood
• Stress
• Muscle tone
• Gut health

I don’t like to take a whole stack of supplements so this is perfect with 5g of creatine to support my muscles and cognitive function, Prebiotic fibre for gut health and digestion, L-theanine for mental clarity and Saffron extract to support mood and stress response.

I’ve only tried the delicious vanilla caramel in my coffee and look forward to trying the refreshing tropical & berry lemon 🍋

Sharing is caring by @theralstonmethod

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3 months ago

HANDSTAND WORKSHOP
29 July | 6.15pm
@we_roam_nz

Going upside down isn’t just about balance, it’s about building strength, trust, and confidence.

This workshop breaks the handstand down into achievable steps: wrist prep, shoulder strength, core engagement, alignment, safe entries and exits, wall drills, and balance techniques - plus drills to keep practising at home.

No pressure, no expectation to hold a “perfect” handstand. Just space to learn, play, and see what’s possible.

This workshop leads into Level 2 classes over the following 3 weeks.

Suitable for: students with a regular yoga practice who are comfortable bearing weight through their hands. No handstand experience required.

• Step-by-step breakdown, from wrist prep to balance drills

• Hands-on cueing on alignment and safe entries/exits

• Wall drills and partner work to build confidence

• Take-home drills to practise before Level 2 classes

• A low-pressure, curiosity-first environment

🔗 in bio to book by @theralstonmethod

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3 months ago

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨

If your nervous system has been asking for a pause… this is your sign.

I’m so excited to be giving one person & their friend the chance to join us at EXHALE an afternoon created to help you slow down, breathe deeply, move gently, and reconnect with yourself.

Together we’ll explore mindful movement, evidence-based nervous system regulation, breathwork, and deep rest. And thanks to our friends at No Ugly, everyone attending will also receive a SLEEP sachet to help carry that feeling of calm beyond the event. 🤍

Prize pack:

🧘‍♀️ a pass for you and a friend to attend EXHALE on July 18 at Roam Movement Studio (see 🔗 in bio for full event details)

😴 No Ugly SLEEP gift pack to take home

🙏🏼 5 class pass for Roam Movement Studio

To enter:

✨ Follow @theralstonmethod @nouglywellness and @we_roam_nz

✨ Like this post

✨ Tag someone who deserves an afternoon to exhale (each tag = one entry)

✨ Share this reel to your stories for 5 bonus entries (don’t forget to tag me so I see it!)

The winner will be announced on July 15 at 10am

Because sometimes the most productive thing we can do… is rest. taken in Roam Movement Studio by @theralstonmethod

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3 months ago

Join our 6 month strength training program, for more info comment ’yes’

Serene Strength is for the women who want to become stronger, yet the gym or lifting might feel intimidating.

We coach and empower you to build strength while balancing your nervous system and stress hormones. by @theralstonmethod

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4 months ago

You don’t really notice what movement does for your mind… until you can’t do it the same way.

I’m not allowed to train properly this week while I heal from a minor surgical procedure.

And I’ve felt it immediately.

My head feels louder. My energy dips. My system just doesn’t regulate the same.

Movement isn’t just fitness for me, it’s how I come back to myself.

So today I went to the gym anyway.

Moved gently. No stress on the scar. No ego. Just what felt good.

And honestly… it changed everything.

This is exactly why I created Serene Strength.

Because it’s never just about training the body, it’s about supporting the nervous system, the mind, the way you move through life.

Damn it felt good to be back in my body.

💛 by @theralstonmethod

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4 months ago

EXHALE

July 18 | 4-6.30pm
@we_roam_nz

Life moves fast. Your nervous system quietly carries the load and sometimes it needs more than a good night’s sleep to catch up.

This 2.5-hour workshop is designed to help you slow down and actually recover. Through a blend of gentle movement, yin and restorative-inspired practices, breath education, and nervous system regulation, you’ll learn simple, science-backed tools to support calm, clarity, and resilience, ones you can take into everyday life.

The afternoon closes with an extended savasana enhanced by heated stones placed on the belly, encouraging deeper diaphragmatic breathing and a genuine sense of ease in the body.

What to expect:

* Gentle movement and yin-inspired holds
* Breath education and nervous system regulation practices
* Moments of quiet reflection
* Extended heated stone savasana
* Practical tools to take home

🔗 in bio to book by @theralstonmethod

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4 months ago

Some days the motivation is there. Some days it isn’t.

Either way, I show up.

Not because I’m chasing perfection, but because I know how good life feels when I keep the promises I make to myself.

The strength, the energy, the confidence, the resilience… none of it happens by accident. It’s built rep by rep, practice by practice, day by day.

Nothing fancy. Just consistent effort.

And honestly? That’s where the magic is.

This is exactly what we focus on inside Serene Strength 💪🏽creating sustainable habits that help you feel strong, capable, and at home in your body. by @theralstonmethod

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4 months ago

Not because it fixes everything.
Not because it makes life perfect.

But because for an hour, I stop trying to be somewhere else.

I breathe.
I move.
I pay attention.

The noise quietens.
The pressure softens.
And I come back to myself.

No prescription.
No quick fix.

Just practice.

Again and again.

Join me @we_roam_nz by @theralstonmethod

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