CORE by Laura

29/01/2026

I know many of you have found this week’s classes challenging, even as we’ve been going back to the fundamentals. Don’t be disheartened!

Pilates can feel tougher the more skilled you become – and that’s actually a great sign. As your body awareness grows, your movement patterns improve, and you start recruiting the right muscles more efficiently, exercises become more precise… and yes, more challenging!

With every class, you’re building strength where it counts and training your body to move smarter!

24/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has moved, stretched, and strengthened with CORE by Laura this year.

Whether you’ve been in class every week, attended whenever you could, or joined 1:1 sessions in the studio, I’m so grateful for your support.

Building a small, welcoming community around mindful movement is something I truly love—it wouldn’t be possible without you.

Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a New Year full of wellness and ease.

— Laura

11/11/2025

Pilates that keeps you moving and feeling great for the long haul.✨

Pilates isn’t a sculpting class.
It wasn’t designed for abs, booties, or bikini bodies.

Joe Pilates didn’t create Contrology to help people tone up. He designed it “to develop the body uniformly, correct posture, restore vitality, invigorate the mind, and elevate the spirit.” It was never about chasing aesthetics — it was about restoring function, balance, and true wellbeing.

Yes, your body may well change.
But the goal? It’s not to sculpt — it’s to support your body to move well and feel good, for life.

If you’re looking for a class that honours the original Pilates method — taught with contemporary, science-informed knowledge — you’ll find it here.

07/11/2025

✨ 5 things I love about CORE by Laura ✨

🧡 1. The people. The laughter, the chats before and after class, the effort and commitment — it’s the people that make it so special.

🧡 2. The calm. That moment when everyone settles onto their mats, the world outside fades, and the focus turns inward — finding that mind–body connection, fully present, everything else on pause.

🧡 3. Watching progress. The subtle shifts — a stronger, more stable core, better posture, moving with greater ease, and a little more confidence each week. It’s such a joy to see.

🧡 4. The flow. Every class has its own rhythm — shaped by the group, the energy, and what everyone needs that day. No two sessions are ever quite the same.

🧡 5. The afterglow. That feeling when class ends — grounded, balanced, and just… better.

Thank you for being part of it 🧡

02/11/2025

A little moment I’m proud of! 💫
I had the chance to chat on BBC Radio Devon about CORE by Laura and my journey so far. If you’d like a listen, you can find me at around 19 minutes in.
Enjoy 😊

📻 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002kzcw

Join John for fun, great chat and all you need to start your day in Devon.

12/10/2025

💬 “Wow! I’m actually taller than at the start of class!”🌱
💬 “I’m not missing Pilates due to traffic — even if I have to do it in my jeans!” 🔥
💬 “I’m feeling this everywhere, is that normal?” 🙌🏻
💬 “Thank you for trying to kill us!” 🤣

Just a few gems from this week’s classes!

Love the effort, the laughs, and the commitment — you make teaching such a joy every single week! 🤗

Here’s to another week of moving well, feeling great, and standing a little taller. 💪✨

30/09/2025

Another 5⭐ Google review 💛

Hearing feedback like this is always so uplifting. Pilates really can make such a positive impact — not just for strength and posture, but for easing long-term issues and improving day-to-day movement.

At CORE by Laura, my classes are all about small groups, individual attention, and helping you feel your best. ✨

29/09/2025

✨ This time last week I was travelling back from London after completing the Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies course with the brilliant Samantha Wood at BASI Pilates!

It was an incredible few days of learning how to better support clients with specific injuries and conditions such as disc disease, post-surgical rehab, rotator cuff syndrome, osteoarthritis, and so much more.

I’m so grateful to Sam for sharing her expertise and wisdom — I’ve come away inspired and equipped with even more tools to help people move with freedom, build strength, and live without pain through Pilates! 💪✨

BASI Pilates UK

21/08/2025

✨New to Pilates? Begin with confidence.

Pilates Foundations is a 3-week beginner-friendly mat Pilates course designed to help you build core strength, improve posture, and move with confidence—step by step.

✔️ Learn the fundamentals
✔️ Small, supportive group
✔️ Perfect if you’re new to Pilates or getting back into it

🗓️ Starts Wednesday 10th September at 9.30am
📍 The Printworks, Tavistock

After the course, the class continues weekly for all levels—so you can keep building on what you've learned.

Ready to feel stronger, more balanced, and aligned every day? Visit my website for more information and to book your spot: https://www.corebylaura.co.uk/pilates-foundations

Spaces are limited, and early booking is recommended.

I’d love to welcome you to the mat.
– Laura

05/08/2025

The magic happens in the smallest of details — Pilates is about precision, moving with intention and control, and cultivating deep body awareness.

03/08/2025

👋🏻 For those who don’t know me yet — I’m Laura, and I’ve been working in the world of wellbeing since 2009. 🌿✨

My journey began as a Personal Trainer in London and Surrey, where I led workplace health, fitness, and wellbeing programmes for global companies like Coca-Cola and ExxonMobil. I helped their teams move more, feel better, build resilience, and perform at their best — both at work and in life. 💪🏻🌟

After spending time in corporate marketing within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, I realised that nothing fulfilled me more than helping people improve their physical and mental wellbeing through movement. Returning to the wellbeing industry felt like coming home — a chance to make a meaningful impact on both body and mind. This passion led me to earn internationally recognised teaching qualifications in both yoga and Pilates. 🧘‍♀️

I went on to complete my Comprehensive Pilates training with BASI, a world-leading Pilates education academy. This intensive programme covered the full Pilates system, including apparatus such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, and Spine Corrector — equipping me to support clients with a broad range of needs, goals, and abilities.

Today, I run CORE by Laura, offering small group classes and personalised 1:1 studio sessions designed to meet you where you are. With passion and precision, I guide you through purposeful movement that enhances how you feel and move, building a strong foundation for lasting wellbeing. 🌟

Ready to start your journey? Send me a DM — I’d love to help you feel your best! 💬✨

24/07/2025

My lovely Pilates ladies at Tavistock Physio Clinic celebrating a very special 80th Birthday! 🎉💛

This group inspires me every week with their strength, humour, and commitment to moving well. Seeing someone reach 80 with such energy and joy is a powerful reminder that Pilates truly supports us through every stage of life.

Happy Birthday to our amazing birthday girl — and thank you all for showing what strong, graceful ageing really looks like. 💫