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Drop deep into a somatic experience and reconnect with your life force. Part theory before we work through an embodied asana practice to release stored tension in this deepest muscle of the human body. Our fast paced modern lifestyle (which runs on the adrenaline of our sympathetic nervous system) chronically triggers and tightens the psoas – making it literally ready to run or fight. The psoas helps you to spring into action – or curl you up into a protective ball.... The psoas is far more than a core stabilising muscle; it is an organ of perception composed of bio-intelligent tissue and “literally embodies our deepest urge for survival, and more profoundly, our elemental desire to flourish.” 
Just like a party we lubricate and juice up the tissues, ease into movements that help the surrounding musculature to 'get along' a little better, and let loose... just a little, not too much, so we wake up feeling awesome, not smashed like if we party to hard!
The Ralston Method 250hr Teacher Training

Fri, Aug 3-   Sun, Nov 11, 2018

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?

The Ralston Method 250hr Yoga Alliance certified teacher training provides a solid foundation to become a confident teacher of yoga, informed with current knowledge and discovering depth in one’s own personal practice. The comprehensive curriculum covers the art, science and philosophy of yoga and how to interweave knowledge of functional anatomy, alignment and assists, to empower you to teach from a place of your own knowing, no rehearsed scripts, no ill-informed cues, you will learn how to truely teach yoga.  This training offers a unique experience to receive tutoring and guidance from one of New Zealand’s most well respected and successful yoga teachers.  Nikki is committed to providing you with the highest quality of education along with practical tools, so that you can confidently step forth into the world and help people find more ease and freedom in their body and mind.  Wether you want to go on and teach in studios or simply share with family and friends, through this training you can help others rediscover happiness and joy in their lives, in sharing the practice with others, we in turn learn even more about ourselves.

“To become a yoga teacher is one of the greatest services you can contribute to the world and one of the most honourable occupations you can have.”
Rarotonga Retreat

 12 - 17 November 2018

Can you see your mat set up here?  Its just waiting for you to arrive! Join Nikki Ralston on an intimate and beautiful retreat in paradise.

5 NIGHTS AITUTAKI SHARE TWIN

 Includes return airfares ex Auckland -Rarotonga- Aitutaki transfers and taxes
  •  5 nights Share twin accommodation at Tamanu Resort,
  •  Daily morning yoga
  •  Daily sunset yoga/meditation/yin
  •  Daily tropical breakfasts
  • Daily Lunches
  • Daily Dinners
  • Cultural traditional umu dinner and show
  • Private lagoon day cruise with luncheon and class on One Foot Island
  • Maina (honeymoon) island private excursion and sunset practice
  • Onsite use of Paddle boards snorkeling gear and Kayaks
  • Community Hula Class (optional)_
  • Community yoga class at local school (optional)
Total Package per person $3,265.00(NZ$)

For more information visit https://tropicalislandyoga.com/welcome-tropical-yoga