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The Language of Movement: A Transformative one day retreat with Nikki Ralston

  • Bali Garden 292 Point Wells Road Matakana 0986 New Zealand (map)

Join Nikki Ralston, a dedicated and deeply experienced mindful movement teacher, for a day of exploring the language of movement and its power to shift our experience of time, space, and energy. Through progressive and intelligent asana sequencing, breathwork, and deep exploration of movement as a means of transformation, this retreat invites you to speak the language of your body with clarity and intention. You'll learn how to tap into your body’s innate wisdom to create flow, release blockages, and enter a state of expansive presence. Each movement will be a step into deeper self-awareness, inviting profound shifts on the mat and in your life.


What to expect

9am- 12.30pm

Welcome Circle: Meet each other and set our intentions

The awakening: Embodying the present moment through gentle movement

Dynamic Flow: Dancing Through Time and Space and diving deeper into understanding the dynamics of some more difficult poses

Breathwork to Liberate the Body: Powerful focus and movement of energy

12.30- 1.30pm: Nourishing light lunch

1.30pm – 4pm

Restorative Integration: Embodying stillness through yin based poses

Yoga Nidra - Deep non sleep rest for recovery, healing and rejuvenation

Closing Circle: Sharing insights and gifts of wisdom

 

Full schedule will be emailed out one week before the retreat begins to those that have booked

  • Embody the Flow: Explore how movement and breath speak the language of transformation. Every posture, transition, and breath becomes a conversation with your body and the space you occupy.

  • Shift Your Energy: Learn to move with intention, using breath and posture to shift energetic states. Experience movement as a tool for clearing blockages and creating space for growth.

  • Expert Guidance: Nikki Ralston’s expert teaching style emphasizes the functional anatomy and fluidity of movement, allowing you to experience your body as an ever-changing, dynamic expression of energy.

  • Deep Connection: The retreat offers a space to connect with yourself and others through movement, breath, and mindful presence. Discover the power of collective energy as you move through the day.

Who Is This Retreat For?

This retreat is for those with a solid yoga foundation who are ready to move beyond basic postures and explore deeper layers of body, breath, and energy. If you’re seeking to expand your awareness of movement as a language of transformation and to deepen your connection to time, space, and the breath, this day will provide a profound opportunity for self-exploration.

Earlier Event: 20 December
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