Our Teachers
Mallory Peterson
I created Roam as the movement space I always wanted but couldn't find. A place where strength meets flexibility, mindfulness meets functionality, and where every body is welcome.
My journey in movement began with a simple observation: we've created artificial boundaries between different types of physical practice. With a background in Exercise Science & Kinesiology, personal training, and a yoga teacher for over 18 years, I've experienced firsthand how these worlds often remain separate despite their natural connection.
I believe movement should feel accessible and purposeful, helping us navigate daily life with more ease and joy. My hope is that Roam offers a space for curiosity—somewhere to explore what your body can do without judgment or limitation.
NICOLE ALLAN
Nicole has been teaching Yoga since 2012 and running Teacher Training courses since 2017. She was initially trained in Hatha Yoga (NZ School of Yoga) and has her E-RYT500. She also has trained in Vinyasa Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yin Yoga, Subtle Yoga, Somatics, Yoga Nidra, Acro Yoga and Aerial Yoga. Nicole has a passion for yoga, from the perspective of moving the body, mind and spirit through physical practices, meditation, conscious breathing and radical self reflection. "Through finding our own discipline we discover true freedom"
Nikki Ralston
Nikki Ralston is an experienced yoga teacher and wellbeing facilitator who combines yoga, functional movement, and breathwork to create classes that are both grounding and supportive. Drawing on over two decades of teaching experience, her approach blends mindful movement, functional anatomy, intelligent sequencing, and nervous system awareness to help students feel stronger, more balanced, and more connected in both body and mind.
Having previously owned and operated successful yoga studios and led teacher trainings, Nikki is deeply passionate about building authentic community and creating spaces where people can simply come as they are. Her teaching style weaves together depth, warmth, and humour, grounded in the belief that practice should not only support growth and reflection, but also spark joy.
Brydie colquhoun
Nō Ngāpuhi me ngā maramara o Rāhiri a Brydie. She is a movement artist and yoga teacher. She grew up in Ahipara, she was lucky to grow up in rural Aotearoa surrounded by the taiao. This understanding influences her teaching practice and movement training.
She has been a professional dancer since graduating The New Zealand School of Dance in 2012. Brydie is passionate about accessibility and inclusivity in movement and yoga.
She completed both her YTT 200 and 300 level yoga teacher training in India.
She believes how you walk through daily life hugely impacts your hauora. Your physical, mental, and spiritual health are connected. She strives to teach with inclusion and a growth mindset.
She was honoured to be added to the NZSD distinguished graduates board last year, a mihi to her contribution to dance.