Nikki Ralston
"I think of myself as a yoga educator, empowering people who come to me with tools and awareness that last a lifetime. I teach a modern style of yoga with a focus on alignment and self discovery"
My Father was the most inspirational person in my life "the Ralston Method' philosophy was imprinted in me while I was growing up and is the backbone to what I have built upon through my practice of yoga and working with hundreds of clients for body work.
I have lead a very active life, my father, Jack was a top level running and triathlon coach. Running in my family wasn't an option, as the youngest i had to run just to keep up! My upbringing was influential in my decision to return to NZ from my final years of schooling in Hong Kong and train as a beauty and massage therapist. That was 14 years ago. My natural inquisitiveness to understand more about the workings of the human body lead me to doing many post grad courses in bodywork and also lead me to further explore the mind, body and soul connection on a deeper level. Training with healers and energy workers. I have worked doing massage and beauty in some of the top hotels and spas in Auckland, I have also worked as a private therapist traveling exclusively with international clients. I started my first business at age 24 doing corporate massage, the concept of massage in the workplace was relatively new at the time. Around this time after dabbling in a few styles of yoga i discovered Iyengar yoga, at first it was a great way to stretch out my tired massage body and clear my mind, but again my hunger to know more took over. Iyengar yoga has helped me develop a strong and flexible body, clarity of mind and focus, it has lead me to unfold and understand more about myself. After my daughter turned 2, I undertook teacher training. I have experienced increased health, stronger immunity, vibrant energy and calmer state of mind. I am passionate about yoga and it's benefits. I want to share this with others and give people powerful tools to live life to the fullest and feel good doing it. My passion for yoga and wellbeing shines through in my teaching. My classes are empowering and all inclusive, driven by my core values of guiding others towards a deeper understanding of themselves. With clear instruction and intuitive direction all are welcome.
The Ralston Method was born from observing clients over the years and identifying gaps in the cohesiveness of their self care. I saw a need for a unified approach to wellbeing.
http://www.theralstonmethod.com
Nikki is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher
NZ and Internationally qualified massage therapist
CIDESCO and CIBTAC qualified beauty therapist
"I think of myself as a yoga educator, empowering people who come to me with tools and awareness that last a lifetime. I teach a modern style of yoga with a focus on alignment and self discovery"
My Father was the most inspirational person in my life "the Ralston Method' philosophy was imprinted in me while I was growing up and is the backbone to what I have built upon through my practice of yoga and working with hundreds of clients for body work.
I have lead a very active life, my father, Jack was a top level running and triathlon coach. Running in my family wasn't an option, as the youngest i had to run just to keep up! My upbringing was influential in my decision to return to NZ from my final years of schooling in Hong Kong and train as a beauty and massage therapist. That was 14 years ago. My natural inquisitiveness to understand more about the workings of the human body lead me to doing many post grad courses in bodywork and also lead me to further explore the mind, body and soul connection on a deeper level. Training with healers and energy workers. I have worked doing massage and beauty in some of the top hotels and spas in Auckland, I have also worked as a private therapist traveling exclusively with international clients. I started my first business at age 24 doing corporate massage, the concept of massage in the workplace was relatively new at the time. Around this time after dabbling in a few styles of yoga i discovered Iyengar yoga, at first it was a great way to stretch out my tired massage body and clear my mind, but again my hunger to know more took over. Iyengar yoga has helped me develop a strong and flexible body, clarity of mind and focus, it has lead me to unfold and understand more about myself. After my daughter turned 2, I undertook teacher training. I have experienced increased health, stronger immunity, vibrant energy and calmer state of mind. I am passionate about yoga and it's benefits. I want to share this with others and give people powerful tools to live life to the fullest and feel good doing it. My passion for yoga and wellbeing shines through in my teaching. My classes are empowering and all inclusive, driven by my core values of guiding others towards a deeper understanding of themselves. With clear instruction and intuitive direction all are welcome.
The Ralston Method was born from observing clients over the years and identifying gaps in the cohesiveness of their self care. I saw a need for a unified approach to wellbeing.
http://www.theralstonmethod.com
Nikki is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher
NZ and Internationally qualified massage therapist
CIDESCO and CIBTAC qualified beauty therapist