
STRENGTH AND MOBILITY FOR THE CURIOUS MOVER.
Nicki helped bring a passion project [mobility teacher training] to life! She was upfront and clear about her expertise and exactly what she could offer and able to tailor to our community needs throughout the whole process. Her prompt and clear communication was greatly appreciated and her invoices were professional and very reasonable. Nicki is able to create a fun and accessible class environment for teachers and clients alike.
I started working with Nicki about 2 years ago in the hope to improve my practice, but also gain some confidence in myself & my body. 1:1 coaching has 100% helped me achieve this. I've learned so much about how my body moves & what I need to do to get access new & harder things. I never imagined trying forearm stand or handstand, and now I'm learning the techniques to do these things! And, I'm getting so close! I have even gone on 2 yoga retreats, Costa Rica and Mexico most recently (which was handstand focused!) and it was incredible. I learned so much and use this new knowledge in my own practice. Go on the retreats, you won't regret it and it's made me realize I'm able for so much more than I give myself credit. Not to mention being in beautiful locations!!
Nicki has given me so much confidence and joy in yoga, and she's an amazing supporter! I can't wait to keep going!
I attended my first ever retreat with Nicki and I just loved it!!! I really don't need to write or say more because it was perfect, everything I had expected and it was even better than my mind had made up! She did a great job laying out details prior and getting us prepared well before the retreat was to start. I was joining this retreat for the handstands and beach side accommodation and I was (and still am) soooo pleased with my whole experience. I'm super happy I went on this retreat and I was able to learn sooo many new fun things as a student and as a fellow yoga-teaching-person :) It was such a good investment for my mental health, physical wellbeing and especially I feel like it filled my yoga bank so much it's completely overflowing! Thanks teacher lady!!!!! You're awesome at what you do and I hope I can count on you as a teacher to me forrrr5everrrrrr!!
I do yoga, strength training, HIIT workouts, etc. and while I've always tried to take care of my body, I still dealt with chronic knee and back pain. After just 10 weeks with Nicki, I initially saw so much progress. We've been working together online for over a year now - my back & knee have felt the best they've felt in a very long time, and my body in general feels so much stronger when I'm doing yoga or working out. My main goal outside of finding relief for the pain I had been dealing with, was to create a body that will hold up in old age. And with Nicki and our mobility training, I will accomplish that and more!
I've practiced every single class in the library! It provides an incredible variety of classes- difficult to easy, more strength focused vs. mobility vs. general movement, short and long. Nicki's cuing is perfect- it's really easy to move between poses and know exactly where you are going. She always provides a range of variants to step poses up or down. On days when I'm feeling sluggish, a class is a perfect pick me up, and on days when I'm ready to go, the classes are always a fun challenge. Nicki's sequencing is creative and clever- I'm never bored, never looking at the clock, and just thinking about how to move my body. The library has so many classes, it's an incredible value!
I'm pretty excited for the flow videos! In my opinion, nothing is better for BJJ conditioning. BJJ players get plenty of high intensity output in our training. If athletes aren't doing some form of steady-state work in their training off the mats, they're leaving a lot of potential on the table. All BJJ players can use more thoracic extension and shoulder rotation work (like your shoulder video) in their lives! My internal rotation sucks, and I think this is exactly what it needs.
All this prehab is great for my knees, elbows and wrists. I felt so well-rounded on the tennis court, even though I hadn't played in forever. Like I just had strength protecting me all over.
I was nervous to go on my first retreat, especially being such a beginner with handstands. Nicki’s Mexico handstand retreat ended up being one of the best experiences I've ever had. The location was amazing and she made sure we were ready with every detail we'd need to know. We were fed some of the most amazing food and went out to great restaurants. The actual practice sessions were some of the most fun I've had doing yoga (and handstands) and I learned so much. I left feeling so confident in myself and my abilities as a yogi and future handstander. I can't wait to be able to go on my next retreat with Nicki!
I've been working one-on-one with Nicki for SEVEN years straight! She's INCREDIBLE! She provides customized sessions, with recommendations for activities to work into the rest of my week. I've made so much progress through our sessions on both mobility and my journey to a free-standing handstand. Our sessions push me when I need it and provide regular motivation to keep working towards my movement goals. Nicki is also a fun and easy partner to work with. She's friendly and fun but still gets down to business! I'm excited to keep working with her for the long run!

MEET NICKI

Hi! Thank you so much for being here. Solar Movement Space is an intangible space that spans across the globe, made up of strong curious movers of all kinds. We work to create space in our bodies, with our breath, in hopes that the movement we practice supports our lives, is sustainable, creative and enjoyable!
I am a yoga teacher, a mobility specialist, a handstand coach, and a certified personal trainer with over 13 years of experience teaching groups and coaching individuals toward their movement goals.
Whether your goal is to hold a free-standing handstand, to run a faster half marathon, to enjoy seasonal sports without injury, to master an arm balance, or to reduce joint stiffness and generally wake up feeling stronger & pain-free, I’m here for you.

SERVICES
Join the crew of curious movers worldwide! An easy monthly membership gets you access to over 100+ unique online classes focused on mobility, strength, flexibility and hand balancing all within a modern vinyasa yoga experience. New classes + member perks each month!
Want faster progress + movement programs designed just for you? Work 1:1 with me to fully explore your capabilities. Reduce joint stiffness, increase strength, flexibility & fluidity. Begin or advance your handstand practice. Prevent injury for seasonal sports or intense events. Learn how YOU move, better.
Want to bring me to your studio/gym? I offer workshops + trainings on functional mobility, inversions/hand balancing, vinyasa yoga and advanced sequencing to students + teachers.
Let’s collaborate to elevate your student base or instructor team in sharing movement with smart biomechanics, confidence + joy!
Dedicate time to immerse yourself in different cultures, focus on your breath, your body, your movement. Create new rituals that support the life you want. Retreats are an amazing way to reclaim a piece of yourself. I lead modern yoga, mobility & handstand retreat experiences. Join me!