April 6th & 7th

April 13th & 14th

April 20th & 21st

This 50 hour programme is a rich journey to becoming a Yin Yoga Teacher. Whether you enrol with a view to teach or as a personal journey towards enhancing your own practice and knowledge, you’ll be guided towards a deeper inner-knowing and understanding of all things Yin. This programme is suitable for anyone looking to learn more about the anatomy, theory and practice of Yin Yoga from on of NZ most experienced teachers.

This training covers the theory, philosophy, anatomy, teaching and sequencing techniques that will enable you to experience and facilitate the profound physical, mental, emotional and energetic benefits of Yin Yoga. You will learn about myofascial meridian theory, TCM meridian lines, key poses, inclusive cueing, modifications, and sequencing basics and how to weave in meaningful themes

This 50hr module provides the foundational training required to become a qualified Yin Yoga instructor, but is also open to any student who has the desire to deepen their yoga practice.

The 2024 course consists of three consecutive weekends for a total of six days:

9am- 5pm each day

Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7th, 13-14th and 20-21st

Module 1: Foundations of Yin (50 hours) covers:

Myofascial meridian theory

Anatomical variation

Connective tissue/fascia

Chakra & Meridian Theories

Teaching and Sequencing Methods

Meaningful themes

Earlybird $1095 (payment in full before Dec 1st) Full price $1295 Payment plans available

RECONNECT & NURTURE

The swirling busyness of life often pulls us away from our centre. This retreat with Nikki is designed to reconnect you with nature and your Self. Through integrated movement practices to reset your internal balance, along with deeply nurturing restorative and yin yoga each evening, Nikki will help guide you into deep awareness and bliss.

Nikki is well-known for her ‘Ralston Method’ which provides life enhancing practices, combining science backed protocols with the best elements of traditional yoga practices weaved seamlessly together with a deep understanding of functional anatomy.

Along with Nikki, our days will harness the power of nature, nutrition, mindfulness, and much more. Small group sizes allow our professional staff to create a tailored experience while assuring safety and enjoyment. Our guests frequently report improved mood, sharper thinking, better sleep, lower blood pressure, prolonged weight-loss, and even the lifting of depression. The entire signature experience is included in the price, and all are welcome here.

This teacher training program is open to anyone who has completed the 100hr immersion or teachers that have acquired a 200hr certification elsewhere that what to deepen their understanding of functional anatomy and sharpen their teaching skills.

This is the most comprehensive curriculum available in NZ that delves into the art, science and philosophy of yoga. You will learn how to weave functional anatomy principles, alignment cues and assists, that will empower you to teach from a place of your own knowing. There are no rehearsed scripts, no ill-informed cues, you will learn how to truely teach the art of yoga.  

 If you love the practice of yoga and have a burning desire to deepen your personal practice and understand more about yogic philosophy and subtle body then this immersion is for you! You will be surrounded by a supportive group of like minded people in a safe environment to explore into the depths of yourself.

Whether you want to enrich your life or plan on teaching, this training will take you on a journey of self discovery.

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You have a unique opportunity to join me and New Zealand's leading wellness experts for a 4-night Realise Retreat takeover that you'll never forget. Whether you're joining us virtually from anywhere in the world, you'll receive the same program and follow the same recipes. Plus, you'll have the bonus of attending some live calls with us. This is your chance to nourish your mind, body, and soul from the comfort of your own home.

Use the promo code "NIKKI" at checkout to receive a 30% discount and an invitation to this exclusive event. 

Our special event is scheduled from April 27th to May 1st. If these dates don't work for you, don't worry! By using the promo code, you'll receive recordings of the calls to enjoy when you do your retreat at your convenience.

A series of Sunday retreats to help women push pause on life for a day and reset their wellbeing, hosted by Gemma McCaw and Dr Sarah Anticich, well-being and yoga curated by Nikki Ralston, at some of New Zealand's most stunning locations.

We see you ladies. Life is busy. We are often juggling competing demands, never-ending to-do lists and the self-care we know we 'should do.' Many of us are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted, or depleted. If this sounds like you, or even if you feel good and are just looking for a change of pace, to learn something new, or meet some other women, we want to help. Join us and push pause on your life for just one day. Using the latest science, research developments and tools, we'll take you on a gentle and nourishing wellness journey and see how we might be able to help. Whether the tank is empty, you're in survival mode, or even if you're thriving, join a collective of like-minded women for some time-out together. Let us wrap you up, whisk you away and take care of you. We've got you.

TAURANGA

Sunday 2 October

CHRISTCHURCH

Sunday 9 October

AUCKLAND

Sunday 16 October

WELLINGTON

Sunday 30 October

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I’m excited to head down to the beautiful seaside town of Mount Maunganui to share these series of workshops. Designed to be taken alone or immerse yourself in the full flow!

Explore your depths

Friday 6-8pm

A practice designed to embody your fluid nature, to restore, nourish and grow. This workshop is super indulgent and deeply calming as we work with Yin stlye poses, breathwork and mediation to flush out the body and clear the mind.

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Yoga Revolution

Saturday

A fun fluid and dynamic practice to move you in new directions around your mat to harness your true power and direct that into any aspect of your life.

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Innovate and inspire

Saturday

This workshop is for the teachers, to help reinspire you, to guide you in ways to keep falling in love with your own practuce, how to create meaningful sequences and work in intellgent ways to best guide your students. Please email me with any sepcific topics youd like me to cover theralstonmethod@gmail.com

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A weekend with Nikki Ralston and Amber Jane to support one to assimilate from seasons past, bask in the pranic glow, & re-ignite passion & creativity.

Exhale Yoga

35 Hastings Street

Napier

Assimilate An Embodied Practice

5:30pm to 7:30pm | $45

Join Amber Jane for an Assimilate embodied practice to support reflection, acceptance and discernment from seasons past. Together we will explore embodiment through movement and breath to reconnect oneself to Self and soul. Guided by the teachings of Yoga, dance, & behavioural therapies, this is an opportunity to bathe in the meditative nuances of intuitive movement, dance with divinity and discord, and arrive in the wondrous vessel that moves you through this life.

Feed The Fire

11.30am to 1.30pm | $45

Join Nikki for a dynamic practice that will not only warm your body but will ignite curiosity, inspiration and creativity to move in different ways around your mat. We will begin with explorative movements to floss and prepare the tissues before we ignite the fire through movement, breath and intention. Finally we will bask in the glow and absorb the sweetness of coming together.

Honing Your Craft

2.30pm to 5pm | $140

As teachers of Yoga we facilitate a lot, we hold space and nurture, often in doing so we put our own practice on the back burner. This workshop aims to help you re-ignite your passion and creativity to break out of any ruts. We will work together in ways that we can better serve and support our students through intentional words, intelligent sequencing and hands on assistance. Nikki is one of the most experienced and skilled teachers in NZ so don't miss this opportunity to learn. Please email any burning questions you have in advance for them to be weaved into our time together.

Or come along to the entire bonfire at $195

When booking, let us know if you’re staying for the entire bonfire or not, any queries you may have, and please feel safe to share in any current injuries or stressors going on for you. We want to make your experience as cosy as can be. We will send you through our bank details. Once paid, your space will be secured. Limited spaces so get in quick. Click the email link to book hello@yoursinmoderation.com

A few times a year we invite top educators to weave their insights into our award-winning programmes. These retreats deliver the radical vibrancy that Aro Ha is known for with a unique sprinkle of wisdom from an impactful professional. We are pleased to be joined by the founder and senior instructor of the former Urban Ashram, Nikki Ralston.

Nikki is the creator of The Ralston Method. She is a teacher’s teacher who weaves the best elements of traditional yoga with a modern understanding of functional anatomy. She works with high-performance athletes, stressed-out execs, injury, and trauma recovery.

Nikki brings 20+ years of working with the body and 1500 hours of yoga training to her teachings that inspire an awakening of the mind-body connection through a strong yet grounded class that is accessible to all. This transformative space is balanced by her delightful sense of humour that encourages students to reclaim the joy within their practice and life.

Along with Nikki’s sessions, our days will harness the power of nature, nutrition, mindfulness, and much more. Small group sizes allow our professional staff to create a tailored experience while assuring safety and enjoyment. Our guests frequently report improved mood, sharper thinking, better sleep, lower blood pressure, prolonged weight-loss, and even the lifting of depression. The entire signature experience is included in the price, and all are welcome here.

While our programmes are complete and suitable for everyone, each guest arrives with their own unique needs, so we also offer a select menu of additional tools and services both ancient and modern, for healing, quantifying, analysing, and elevating wellbeing. Our tailored approach begins with a one-on-one session and can be adjusted daily by our team.

If you are interested in the potential of lifestyle and diet optimisation, Aro Ha can provide the guidance and motivation to feel your best. Your legs will climb mountains, your knots will be soothed, and your nights will be restorative. Here is what makes Aro Ha unique in the world…

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This advanced teacher training module is open to all teachers that have qualified from a 200hr teacher training and have been teaching for one year minimum. Preference is given to teachers who have completed The Ralston Method 250 hour training (no minimum teaching hours required)

Course structure

Set over 3 weekends and online theory to work through over the course in your own time

November 13th/14th, Nov 20th/21st, Nov 27th/28th

Saturday 11.30am-6pm

Sunday 11am-4pm

Location: Urban Ashram Ponsonby

Cost: $1,350 (early bird discount of $1,150 if paid before October 10th. Spaces are strictly limited

Content covered

•  Modern medicine- the art of slowing down

• Overview of the lunar practices of Yin, restorative and mindfulness techniques

• Understand anatomical structure and skeletal variation

•  Fascial theory + myofascial meridians 

•  Anatomy of the subtle body

• TCM and meridian theory 

•  Practical applications and meaningful sequencing

•  How to effectively guide students to develop interception

Course objectives

• Teachers who have previously completed The Ralston Method 250hr training will be qualified to teach ‘Centred’ classes.  

•  All other teachers will leave with the same understanding of all aspects of lunar side of yoga along with 50hrs Yin certification with Yoga Alliance Australia Worldwide.

• All teachers will gain the confidence in the teaching of Yin and restorative styles of yoga, beyond just the physical level. 

• Teachers will also learn the art of holding and creating space for students to confidently explore and understand their own unique mind and body with more awareness

• Teachers will learn how to confidently support students and give alternative options and modifications when teaching in a class environment with and without the use of props.

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Before we can effectively assist our students we need to cultivate our ability to see beyond the surface of what is being presented.  In this training you will hone in on your ability to see and understand the mechanics behind what you are seeing.  You will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the art and grace of safe, effective, mindful assists in the yoga studio.  We will look at how to assess posture, dysfunction and range of motion in students, empowering you with skills to approach each student with clear intention and guidance to enhance their practice and awareness.  Working in a supportive group environment each participant will have the opportunity to feel and perform assists and assessments on each other and receive and give feedback.  Be prepared to open your body, mind and heart- understand your own body and practice more and realise just how amazing a great assist can feel!

For teachers of all levels who have at least completed a 200hr training

Saturday November 21st

11am- 2pm: The art of seeing and understanding how the body moves

2pm-3pm: Break

3pm-6pm: Philosophy and sensitivity around touch

Sunday November 22nd

11am- 2pm: The art of assists within movement

2pm-3pm: Break

3pm-6pm: The art of assists within stillness

Investment

Earlybird price $400 (If paid before Aug 1st)

Regular price $480

Package for all 3 modules $1,100

Ponsonby studio

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Nikki is dedicated to learning how to best serve and understand students with limitations and injuries while connecting with other likeminded yoga teachers. Safety and individual attention are becoming less and less common in many yoga classes, while large all-levels, athletic classes are sadly becoming the industry norm. Nikki’s aim is to make yoga functional, affective and available to people from all walks of life, especially the ones who need it most!
This training will give you the tools excel as a teacher who can speak to many different people. A teacher who can see each individual and offer appropriate solutions with compassion and understanding. This advanced module will help you teach full group classes as well as private sessions with more skill, understanding and compassion.

You will:

• To understand unique skeletal structure and how to asses when a posture just isn’t meant for someone!

• Explore a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and biomechanical problems related to the various areas of the body

• Develop ways to modify a variety of fundamental poses to have clear communication and help resolve common injuries through yoga

• Sharpen your observational skills, to be able to see beyond the external and start to identify inherent patterns

• Learn to demonstrate modified poses empathetically in order to teach a more inclusive and accessible yoga class

• Understand common conditions and injuries and how to offer the appropriate therapeutic solutions: areas such as the neck, rotator cuff, lower back, sacrum, hips, knees, and feet, and conditions such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more.

• How to create therapeutic practices, tailored to integrate alignment and form to foster ease and longevity in the practice

• How to apply therapeutic hands-on adjustments on each other in order to help students and private clients.

• There will be a 3 month case study assigned for teachers with extra interest

For teachers of all levels who have at least completed a 200hr training

Earlybird price $400 (If paid before Oct 1st)

Regular price $480

Package for all 3 modules $1,000

Ponsonby studio

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• Learn to create progressive and meaningful sequences that have been proven to work.

• Discover the world of theme integration and how to bring yoga philosophy into the modern teaching environment and make it relevant.

• What we say matters, learn empowering and clear verbal communication & improve the timing and placement of your instructions.

• Create class environments that are inclusive, especially in multi levels classes to support beginners that need guidance and others who need challenges, all at the same time.

• Create classes that build longevity in your students by taking them on a long term journey both enriching their practice and your teaching

• Nikki will answer all your burning questions on theming and sequencing

For teachers of all levels who have at least completed a 200hr training

Investment

Earlybird price $400 (If paid before Sept 1st)

Regular price $480

Package for all 3 modules $1,100

Ponsonby studio

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Have you ever thought about becoming a yoga teacher or do you simply want to learn more for yourself about the art, science and philosophy of this great practice. Join me for one of the most transformational experiences of your life. This program will give you sound knowledge, a rich experience and a clear, solid foundation for what ever you want to grow from in the future.