Laura Colgate
Pilates & Yoga Teacher based in Tavistock, Devon
Laura Colgate
BASI Pilates Certified Teacher
Yoga Alliance Accredited Yoga Teacher
Personal Trainer
CIMPSA Member
Nice to meet you
Hello! I'm Laura, a BASI Pilates certified teacher and internationally accredied yoga teacher, dedicated to guiding individuals towards greater health and wellbeing through the transformative power of Pilates and yoga. My mission is to help each client unlock their full potential and experience the myriad benefits of a consistent Pilates and yoga practice. Seeing my students move and feel better fills my heart with joy!
I trained with BASI Pilates® (Body Arts Science International), the leading international Pilates education academy, with a reputation for innovation and academic excellence. BASI Pilates preserves the legacy of Joseph and Clara Pilates while integrating contemporary scientific knowledge into the Pilates method. My teaching is based on the 10 Principles of Pilates: Awareness, Balance, Breath, Concentration, Center, Control, Efficiency, Flow, Precision, and Harmony.
I am a certified 200-hour Yoga teacher trained by Himalaya Yoga Valley, under the guidance of world renowned yoga teacher Yogacharya Lalit Kumar, who has studied with some of India's most esteemed yoga Masters. My classes incorporate authentic, traditional teachings to honour the source of yoga.
Having also worked as a qualified Personal Trainer, I have had the privilege of working with some of the biggest names in the corporate world such as Coca-Cola and ExxonMobil, delivering comprehensive employee health and wellbeing programmes. These experiences have further fuelled my passion for empowering individuals to prioritise their physical and mental health.
I can't wait to meet you.
Laura
What my clients say...
"Our teacher Laura goes out of her way to be welcoming and to set the atmosphere of friendship, calm and relaxation at the start of the class. Every move is explained carefully and any corrections that need to be made to a student's posture is done with quiet and discretion. The classes are hugely enjoyable and I wish there were more!"
Beverley
"Laura’s weekly yoga class is my anchor in the week. She creates an amazingly supportive, warm, caring and authentic space. Her teaching style is exactly what I need and she always gives everyone the individual support and encouragement they need. Even when my body is not at its best she always takes time to understand what’s going on adapts the class so I can still take part. Thank you, Laura."
Carolyn
"The small friendly classes allow Laura to coach anyone at any time to achieve the required goal. Most of the exercises have various options so you can work to your own level and there is no pressure so you can push yourself or not! The hourly classes pass really quickly which, I think, shows how we all immerse ourselves and enjoy each Pilates session we take part in."
Anne
"I absolutely love Laura's yoga class... I love the ambience of the class and Laura is so natural and welcoming making everyone feel comfortable and as part of a group. She seems committed to supporting each of us to do our best and proud when we each are able to do further than before. I highly recommend these classes."
Karen
"Love Laura’s classes. She is friendly and welcoming, with the right level of focus on strength, flexibility and mindfulness. The classes are challenging without being ultra difficult. She will always suggest adaptations and changes to suit peoples different needs. It’s a fun class in a welcoming environment and I highly recommend her teaching style and welcoming nature."
Sandra
"I really enjoy my yoga classes with Laura. She is friendly, approachable and quickly made me feel at ease. I look forward to my class every week and always leave feeling relaxed and refreshed. Highly recommend!"
Robert
"If you’ve ever heard that quote ‘stay close to people who feel like sunshine’, Laura is one of those people. Her classes, and her whole aura make you feel very safe, calm and grounded."
Evie
"Laura is an excellent, experienced, enthusiastic Pilates teacher. She plans her classes well, and observes all the members of her class, helping and correcting, where necessary. Laura has a lovely personality and she is always cheerful."
Diane