“ I have known Nicky for around 15 years. We first met when I was establishing the England Rugby National Academy at Bath University. Nicky was working in lifestyle management at the University.
I very quickly realised that she would be a terrific asset on our Elite Player development programme. We had young ( 15-19 years ) students and players who needed accurate guidance in integrating school , sport and life. Very often each discipline fighting with and pulling against the other.
Nicky’s experience in the field enabled her to set up close and successful relationships with these young men , many of whom went to play for the senior England Team. Her knowledge ; enthusiastic and infectious personality ; her approach - unobtrusive but focused ; her uncanny ability to see the world through the eyes of the players enabled her to give them invaluable advice. Not only for that moment in the Academy but for later life also.
Her holistic approach to the above was a new experience for many of the youngsters and enabled them to begin to understand how an integrated and balanced approach to their development would be massively beneficial. I have met players involved in that Academy programme who still speak highly of the 1-1 conversations they had with Nicky.
We live in a VUCA world ; Volatile , Uncertain , Complex and Ambiguous. Nicky has all the skills and the personality to help you navigate through this world successfully.”
— Brian Ashton MBE. Former England & Bath Rugby Head Coach,coaching consultant (Premier League & MUFC)
“Nicky has a passion for supporting people and offers a wealth of experience across a wide range of lifestyle disciplines. Over the years that I’ve worked with Nicky she has offered lifestyle advice to professional athletes, a huge amount of support when mentoring coaches and sports scientists whilst also delivering physical and mental well-being through yoga and meditation.”
— Nigel Redman, Former England Rugby Player & Coach, head of performance team development (British swimming)
“I love Nicky’s class. Her informative, relaxed style has been a wonderful way to discover yoga and understand how the movements can really benefit the whole self!”
— Gill
“Nicky’s yoga classes are incredibly uplifting and energising and in the most stunning environment, you can’t fail to feel relaxed and raring to go afterwards. Nicky is a wonderful teacher - kind, incredibly positive and always fun!”
— Claire
“Nicky’s passion for yoga and her love of gymnastics have always aligned with mine through the years we have practiced in the same studios. Its been wonderful to see this taken to another level of understanding through her teacher training. I had the privilege of being at her teaching examination which was energetic and I felt in such safe and secure hands in all adjustments and throughout the class. I can’t wait to be part of her ongoing yoga journey through her teaching and classes in the future.”
— Rachel
“Who and where better to learn yoga with Nicky in her beautiful studio, overlooking the Swainswick Valley. Lovely Nicky has a lot of yoga experience to share, as well as a lot of knowledge about wellness and sport from her previous careers. Lucky you if you can join a class.”
— Claire
“Having tried yoga in the past, I never really connected with it and didn’t think it was for me. I’m so pleased I gave it another go with Nicky as she really is a wonderful yoga teacher and I really enjoyed her classes. I felt great after each session and look forward to signing up to more in the future.”
