Becoming the Unrushed Woman with Nikki Nie

In this episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, Christine Eck welcomes Nikki Nie, a longtime yoga instructor, retreat leader, and student of Ayurveda, for a heartfelt conversation about slowing down, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with the joy of being fully present in our lives. Christine and Nikki explore the pressure to constantly achieve, the patterns that can lead to burnout, and the freedom that comes from learning to listen to our bodies and inner wisdom. Nikki shares how her own journey has shifted her relationship with rest, restoration, and the choices that bring her closer to a life of purpose and fulfillment. Through the lens of Ayurveda, they discuss the power of small daily rituals, honoring our individual rhythms, and creating practices that meet us where we are. Whether it is taking a few intentional breaths, making space for a quiet morning, or warming oil for a simple bedtime ritual, self-care does not have to be complicated to be meaningful. They also reflect on the transformative power of women's community, the importance of creating spaces where we can show up authentically, and how movement, laughter, and shared experiences can help us reconnect with our inherent capacity for joy. This is an invitation to release the pressure to do more, direct our energy toward what creates greater freedom, and remember that we do not have to earn the right to rest or experience joy. **In this episode, we explore:** - Moving beyond burnout and the pressure to achieve - Nervous system regulation through breath and everyday practices - Ayurveda and honoring our individual needs and rhythms - Creating simple, sustainable self-care rituals - Listening to inner wisdom and making choices that support well-being - The power of women's circles, retreats, and authentic connection - Reconnecting with joy through movement, dance, and self-expression - Finding freedom by investing our energy in what truly nourishes us **Reminder:** when life feels overwhelming and the next step seems unclear, return to your breath. Listen to your heart and trust that it can help guide you toward what you need. **Nikki Nie:** Nikki Nie is a 500-hour E-RYT, Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Wellness Coach, meditation teacher, energy worker, sound healer, former professional dancer, and the founder of Wavelength Wellness and co-founder of Lahari Yoga School. Blending the ancient wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra with movement, meditation, ritual, and nervous system care, Nikki creates spaces where women can reconnect with themselves and live with more presence, energy, and ease. Her emerging body of work, The Unrushed Woman, invites women to step out of urgency, overwhelm, and the glorification of exhaustion and return to their own natural rhythm. At the heart of this work is the belief that being unrushed is not a luxury. It is our true nature, and when a woman’s nervous system becomes a place she can call home, her presence has the power to regulate her relationships, her family, her work, and the rooms she enters. Nikki has created classes for Fabletics, PopSugar, Hyperice, Tonal, and KINRGY, and has shared her work through Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour and virtual seminars with Tony Robbins. She leads retreats, teacher trainings, online practices, and transformational experiences around the world. **Links:** Wavelength Wellness: https://wavelength.thrivecart.com/ Website: https://nikkinie.com Instagram: Nikki Nie | Yoga • Tantra • Ayurveda (@nikki\nie\) • Instagram profile \- https://sacredwindowstudies.com/free-cookbook/ \- Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.