Pilates with Nicola

Pilates with Nicola Body Control Pilates trained teacher, offering classes in Yeovil and Martock. 1:1/1:2s offered in your own home. I’ve been teaching Pilates for 10 years.

I undertook my initial training with Body Control Pilates, and attended many of their additional course to increase my knowledge base. Recently I have started training in the Franklin Method. So far I have qualified as a Franklin method Spine Trainer, Low Back Fascia Trainer and in June 2021 I passed my Level 1 educator certificate. I’m truly passionate about getting people moving and enjoying their bodies. Giving people an understanding of just how amazing their bodies are and what they can do. I came up Pilates in my 20s having suffered with terrible back pain from scoliosis. I was someone who never enjoyed exercise and hated sports at school. Suddenly a whole new world opened up to me, here was exercise I liked! Here was something that felt good and made me feel good! Now with the Franklin Method training I’ve done I have an even deeper appreciation of my body and how wonderful it is. I strive to pass this love on in my classes. Currently I’m teaching face to face classes and on zoom. If you’re intrested please get in touch �

“Squeeze your pelvic floor.”It’s a cue we hear a LOT in Pilates and exercise classes.But your pelvic floor isn’t simply ...
22/09/2026

“Squeeze your pelvic floor.”

It’s a cue we hear a LOT in Pilates and exercise classes.

But your pelvic floor isn’t simply something to switch on, pull up and hold there.

It’s part of a dynamic, responsive system that needs to support, respond and recoil as you breathe and move.

Sometimes it needs to contract.
Sometimes it needs to lengthen and yield.
And importantly, it needs to be able to move between the two.

For me, this is where thinking about the Pelvic Floor as something adaptable rather than fixed can completely change the way you approach movement.

So no — squeezing your pelvic floor isn’t wrong.

But more squeezing doesn’t automatically mean better function.

Think responsive. Think adaptable. Think springy.

Move, Flow, Embody

16/09/2026

I ask my clients what 3 words they’d use to describe this mornings class. Here’s what they said!

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This feedback made me feel a little emotional. We never know what life is going to throw our way and I’m so pleased my i...
11/09/2026

This feedback made me feel a little emotional. We never know what life is going to throw our way and I’m so pleased my incredible client was able to use the strength she had developed in class to help her during this period where she found herself looking after her gorgeous grandson in her 70s.
Thank you for your feedback Chris. It’s a privilege to have you in my class.

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05/09/2026

I love my job and I love teaching lots of different people.
If you’d like to join a class get in touch.

Move, Flow, Embody

After running my reduced summer timetable we’re back to normal September 7th. Here’s my most up to date timetable. Showi...
31/08/2026

After running my reduced summer timetable we’re back to normal September 7th. Here’s my most up to date timetable. Showing my new Tuesday morning class.
There are still spaces in my Tuesday morning class and limited spaces in some evening classes. Get in touch if you’d like to join me.

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Starting something new can be intimidating. Here are my thoughts on what makes my classes different and why my approach ...
30/08/2026

Starting something new can be intimidating. Here are my thoughts on what makes my classes different and why my approach might work for you!
I’d love to welcome you to a class, so get in touch.

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Are you looking to start Pilates or get back into a class after a break?I’m starting a new class at Yeovil Recreation Gr...
20/08/2026

Are you looking to start Pilates or get back into a class after a break?
I’m starting a new class at Yeovil Recreation Ground. It will run for an hour at 9.15am.
If you’d like to come get in touch using the details on the photo or DM me. Places are limited so get in quick!

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It’s hot and there are extreme heat warnings in place on Wednesday and Thursday! Mudford Rec has A/C so I encourage you ...
22/06/2026

It’s hot and there are extreme heat warnings in place on Wednesday and Thursday! Mudford Rec has A/C so I encourage you to come to class to cool off!
This morning in Martock we had the fans going. It was pleasant and we kept it gentle (though the thermometer still said 27 when I left!).
Please keep an eye on your emails and messages on Wednesday evening before coming to class. I’m going to get to the building early and make a decision on how the room feels.

The cue “shoulders back and down” is often taught with good intentions and it may create a certain outward look. However...
05/06/2026

The cue “shoulders back and down” is often taught with good intentions and it may create a certain outward look. However, healthy movement is often more dynamic than aesthetic.

When we lift our arms overhead, our shoulders are designed to move, not be held back and down.

The scapula glides around the ribcage, rotates upward, gently elevates, and coordinates with the arm in a beautiful dance called scapulohumeral rhythm.

If we try to hold the shoulder blades down while reaching overhead, we can end up working against the body’s natural mechanics. Which can lead to more tension. Something most of us are looking to release from the shoulders!

One of my favourite images when lifting the arms over head is that my arms are wings. Sweeping effortlessly as my scapula supports the weight of them sliding around the ribcage. This gives me the sense of dynamic, responsive and supported movement. The scapula and arm effortlessly transmitting force, adapting tone and creating efficient movement pathways. Like a bird about to take flight.

Move, Flow, Embody

01/06/2026

Can you believe it’s June? Another week of getting people Moving, Flowing and Embodying. Helping you to feel better in your body! Let’s go!

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