Eastern Shore Core Reformer Pilates Studio

When I opened Eastern Shore Core, I wanted it to be more than a studio; I wanted it to be a third space. A place outside of home and work where you can exhale, move, and simply be yourself.

We’ve designed the studio with care: it’s a space where curated beauty meets authenticity, but without pressure or pretense. No matching sets required (though always welcome if that’s your vibe!). What matters most is showing up as you are and leaving feeling refreshed, grounded, and just a little lighter than when you arrived.

Here, all people are welcome. Whether you’re on a reformer, flowing through Hot Mat Pilates, joining a non-heated class, or moving alongside your little one in a Mama + Me session, you’ll find support, connection, and community.

This is your place to move, reset, and rediscover yourself in both strength and stillness.

Eastern Shore Core is where you come as you are and leave transformed.

xoxo Nicole

✨ Don’t miss our EVENTS! ✨ If you’ve downloaded our iOS app (link in bio 👆), you’ll notice an “Events” tab — and trust us, there’s some good stuff coming up! 🌸 Multiple FREE Mama + Me community classes 💜 A UMES Homecoming Mat Pilates class with a special rate 📸 A photo shoot with professional photographer & studio friend @am.creativestudios  🎁 A FREE Toy Swap in November …and that’s just the beginning. Keep checking back for sweet treats, apparel swaps, and more surprises headed your way! 🍬🧘‍♀️ 📲 The app is the place to find them all — download it today and tap “Events” to see what’s next!
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📲 What better way to TEST OUT our new app than by booking an amazing class from our Wednesday lineup? 🔥 8:00 AM — Hot Sculpt with Ava (our resident dancer + yogi) 💪 12:30 PM — Power Lunch Reformer with Beth (a mid-day energy boost!) ✨ 5:30 PM — Pilates Sculpt with Bri (non-heated, but still a serious burn) Download the app, book your spot, and see how easy it is to stay consistent.
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🚨 It’s Official — Our New App is LIVE! 🎉 Everything you need, all in one place: ✨ Book your favorite classes 🧦 Shop your grip socks + studio gear 🏆 Track your milestones and achievements 💚 Stay connected with your Eastern Shore Core community 📲 Download now on the App Store! (Android/Google Play coming soon 👀) Let’s make moves! If you encounter any problems, just reply to the number that’s been texting you nonstop! 😜
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☕️ We’ve got everything you need to start your morning right — coffee, tea, Alani, and an energizing workout to match! Who’s going to be the first to sign the 100 Classes Club board? 👀 Tomorrow’s lineup: ✨ 5:30 AM All-Levels Reformer — 1 reformer left! 💪 6:30 AM Circuit 45 — 8 reformers left 🔥 5:30 PM Low-Impact Jumpboard — 4 reformers left 💧 6:30 PM Hot Mat Pilates Stay tuned for new November classes coming soon — it’s the perfect time to commit to your morning movement ritual at Eastern Shore Core.
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🌅 As the mornings grow darker and colder, there’s no better way to start your day than on the mat at Eastern Shore Core. Step into the soft glow of our studio and feel the gentle, sunlike warmth of our eco infrared panels; not blasting heat, but a deep, soothing warmth that moves with you. At 90–95°F, our Hot Mat Pilates classes are designed to awaken your body, calm your mind, and melt away the morning chill. Infrared heat warms you, not the air, helping improve circulation, ease muscle tension, and support a deeper connection to your movement, without that heavy, stuffy feeling. This is a welcoming space for every body and every season. Come as you are, leave transformed. 💛 ✨ Hot Mat Pilates at Eastern Shore Core. This is your morning reset, redefined.
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✨ Nothing will work unless you do. ✨ Your body, your energy, your mindset, it all starts with showing up. Tonight’s your reminder that even one hour of movement can change everything. 🕠 5:30 PM — All-Levels Reformer 🕕 6:30 PM — All-Levels Reformer Bring your focus, and let’s move together. 💪🌙
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Just a few of my favorite things: 🍃 pops of green from our @jadeyogamats mats and new @reformerloops , bottles of @koalaeco mandarin + peppermint all natural cleaner from @tidal.roots and happy little studio plants. It was Show & Tell day in Pre-K — P is for Pilates! 💚 …and of course, these batty little @reformerloops grip socks didn’t last long on the shelf before a girlie swooped them right up. 🦇🧦✨
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The people have spoken. Three sets. Timed intervals. One powerful flow. ⚡️ Cardio Circuit 45 is all about efficiency — reformer-based circuits that maximize your time and build strength, endurance, and control in just 45 minutes. It’s dynamic, music-driven, and designed to push you right to your edge… and all the way into your work day. Catch it Mondays + Thursdays, 6:30–7:15AM. Book your next sweat at Eastern Shore Core
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✨ WOULD YOU RATHER… ✨ Our 5:30am crew is on fire 🔥 — and we’re thinking about switching up the 6:30–7:15am Monday class to create the perfect morning lineup. What would you love most to kick off your week? 👇 💪 Reformer 🩰 Barre 🔥 Hot Mat ⚡️ Power Pilates Tell us your pick!
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🌞 Just waking up and looking for something fun (and free!) to do this morning? There are still a few spots left for Mama + Me with Alyssa at 9:00 AM today! Come move, play, and connect with your little one — the perfect way to start your Sunday. 💛 ✨ Sign up on MindBody!
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👻 Have you been ghosting your besties at the studio? It’s time to make a comeback (and look cute doing it)! Drop by the boo-tique for these NEW @mollygracegripsocks 🎀 the cutest way to keep your feet grounded and your vibe spooky and sweet this season. 🩷☕️ ✨ Weekend Lineup: Friday 5:30 AM — Reformer: All Levels 6:30 AM — Hot Mat Pilates 🔥 (90–95°F) Saturday 6 AM — Reformer: Length & Strength 7 AM — Reformer: All Levels 8 AM — Reformer: Gentle 9 AM — POP UP Barre! 10 AM — PULSE pop up for pregnant and postnatal mamas with @bodyrichmovement Sunday 7 AM — Warm Flowlates (82–84°F) 9 AM — Mama + Me Movement 🤱 — FREE!!! 🎃 Come for the sweat, stay for the NEW grip sock drop!
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✨ Our new @vita_barre has officially been installed — and she’s gorgeous! We’re ready to BARRE ✨ Join us for a pop-up barre class this Saturday at 9:00 AM — the first class at the new barre! Expect energy, burn, and balance (with a side of community love 🤍). Tag your barre bestie and grab your spot! 🩰💪
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🚨 Only 4 spots left in tonight’s Cardio Jumpboard Reformer — will one be yours? 💥 This high-energy class blends Pilates precision with cardio power, giving you a total-body burn that’s low-impact on joints but high on results. Here’s what to expect: 🔥 Jumpboard Warm-Up – Mobilize your joints and connect to your breath. 💪 Core Stability – Engage your abs before takeoff. 🦵 Jump Series – Alternate between power jumps and control for endurance and balance. 💫 Arms + Shoulders – Sculpt and strengthen with flowing upper body sequences. 🧘‍♀️ Cool Down – Restore with hips-in-straps and a long, stretchy finish. Reformer meets rebounder — it’s cardio, core, and control all in one. ✨
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That message from a friend after class this morning hit me right in the heart 💛 “This morning was great, Nicole! I did things I didn’t think I could do!” That’s what it’s all about: showing up, trying something new, getting out of your comfort zone, and surprising yourself. Every time I see a new face walk through the door, or hear a little “wooooooo” after a challenge they didn’t think they’d make it through, it really makes every day feel great. I’m so proud of everyone who chooses to show up for themselves. 💪✨ thank you for choosing to show up here!
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🐾✨ We officially have a new Pilates Puppy on the team! Meet Opal, who joined us just in time to help celebrate my birthday today. 🎉 She’s already mastered her version of downward dog!
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✨ Happy World Smile Day! ✨ Here’s a little roundup of what’s been making me smile lately: cute lil’ grip socks 🧦, dat 🍑, Beau’s studio antics 😂, cozy pumpkins 🎀, sweaty hot mat classes 🔥, shiny new reformers 💖, and so much more. Smiles are contagious! What’s making YOU smile today?
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Guess what 😍 happy ONE MONTH with Eastern Shore Core!
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🚨 Think “jumpboard” sounds scary? Don’t worry — our Cardio Jump class is totally beginner-friendly! You can go big with jumps, keep it small with little hops, or even just use the board as a comfy footbar. However you choose to move, you’ll still get an amazing workout. 💪✨ This class is all about having fun, moving your body in new ways, and leaving with more energy and confidence than you came in with. 👉 Ready to try something new? Book your spot and let’s jump in together!
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🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 The five extra reformers we’ve been WAITING for are FINALLY scheduled to arrive on October 1st! 🎉 Goodbye, waitlists — hello, more spots for everyone! ✨ In the meantime, I’ve added 5️⃣ extra Pop-Up All-Levels Reformer classes to get us through to Wednesday: * Tuesday 9/23 → 7:30 pm * Wednesday 9/24 → 4:30 pm * Friday 9/26 → 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm * Saturday 9/27 → 9:00 am 🌞 Plus, don’t miss a pop-up Warm Flowlates with Alyssa this Sunday 9/28 at 7:00 am + 10/5 & 10/19! 🔥 COMING IN OCTOBER: brand-new weekly classes you’ll love… * Beth’s POWER LUNCH → A 30-minute express reformer class, Wednesdays 12:30–1:00 pm. Perfect for the mid-week working lunch crew! * Thermometer Thursday → Bri is cranking up the heat with a new 8:00 am HOT Sculpt class. 👀 Book your pop-ups now & get ready to welcome our new reformers October 1st!
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✨ Thank you to all the mamas and babes who joined us this morning! ✨ We loved moving, laughing, and connecting with you — and we can’t wait to host more of these FREE pop-up Mama + Me classes. 💕 Our goal is to give you a space of community and support, where you can fill your own cup while your little one is right there with you. When I opened Eastern Shore Core, it was the perfect season of my life — I wanted a studio where my own child could grow up alongside this dream. Seeing you and your littles here today is exactly that vision come to life. Thank you for being part of it. 🌿
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🚨 Saturday Pop-Ups! 🚨 I added two bonus classes this weekend so you can move, sweat, and flow with us: ✨ All-Levels Reformer — 9:00 AM 🔥 Hot Mat — 10:00 AM Both are the perfect way to kick off your Saturday. Whether you’re looking to lengthen and strengthen on the reformer or turn up the heat with mat Pilates, there’s a spot waiting for you. 📲 Reserve your space now before they fill up!
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✨ Fresh in the Boutique ✨ 🧦 New socks are here! Cozy crews, grips, and fun patterns perfect for studio to street.  💪 Plus, Loops Medium Resistance Bands just landed—your new workout essential.  🎀 Don’t miss our Buy 2, Get 1 FREE deal on all hair accessories (scrunchies, clips, bands & more!).  ✨ Styling must-haves like Kitsch Hair Wax Sticks + Flyaway Taming Wands are fully stocked. 🌟 Member Perks 🌟 10% off all members 15% off High Tide + Breakers Stop by after class and treat yourself to our newest arrivals!
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You might recognize this familiar face in the studio… ✨ Jennifer was my very first yoga teacher mentor, and I’m so excited she’s now sharing her expertise with us in Flowlates and Hot Sculpt! 🌸 Flow with her at 4:30 in a non-heated room to ground and reset. 🔥 Then stick around to sweat and sculpt in the heated room with weights, booty bands, Bala bangles, Pilates balls, and more! Come show her some love and experience why she’s been such an inspiration from the very beginning. 💛 👉 Spots are limited — sign up now through the link in bio!
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Tomorrow is my son’s first picture day and I just realized I forgot to get him a haircut. We’ve all had those moments where we need a quick fix. That’s why the ESC bathrooms are now stocked with complimentary get-ready-for-the-day wipes, single-use face cloths, body wash + spray, dry shampoo, and hair dryers. And if you need a little more help taming flyaways or pulling your hair back before/after class — this week only, all Teleties + Kitsch scrunchies and headbands are buy 2, get 1 free. Consider it your picture-day emergency kit 😉 What else do you want to see in the boutique?
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🌅 The morning crew knows: growth happens outside the comfort zone. 💪 At 5:30am, they’re on the reformers moving with strength and focus. By 6:30am, the infrared heat panels and the glutes are lit up. It’s not easy showing up this early. But together, we push, we sweat, we get stronger. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to set the alarm, this is it. ⏰ 🔥 Who’s in?
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🔥 Tomorrow’s lineup is 🔥 ✨ 5:30am — HOT Flowlates with Alyssa (wake up strong + sweaty 💪) ✨ 4:30pm — NEW! Non-Heated Flowlates (same great flow, no heat) ✨ 5:30pm — HOT SCULPT with Jen (strength + fire, you’ll feel the burn 🔥) Which one are you showing up for?! 🙌 Link in bio to book — spots are limited!
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Looking for a non-heated class that still brings the 🔥? Bri’s Pilates Sculpt is here for you! 💪 Wednesdays at 5:30 pm ✨ Strength + power on the mat 🙌 All levels welcome with plenty of modifications Bri is a crowd-favorite personal trainer and mat Pilates instructor who knows how to make you sweat, sculpt, and feel amazing. Don’t miss her! 👉 Reserve your spot now on Mindbody!
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🔥 Hot Sculpt with Ava! 🔥 Join Ava this Wednesday at 8:00 am for Hot Sculpt! She’s got your Bala bangles ready and the infrared heat turned up for the ultimate sweat session. Ava completed her 200-hour yoga teacher certification at @yogavibez under the direction of @rebeccasirman. Her Hot Sculpt blends yoga, Pilates, and strength training with light wearable weights like Bala bangles, plus props like dumbbells, Bala balls, and more. ✨ Why infrared heat? Unlike traditional forced-air heating, infrared warms the body directly. That means: * A deeper, more even heat that helps muscles loosen faster. * Increased circulation and detox benefits. * Less of the stuffy, “blown air” feel of a regular heated room. Come ready to flow, sculpt, and sweat. This class is high-energy, fiery, and fun!
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Cardio Jumpboard = the most fun you’ll have on a reformer 🎉✨ We mixed in ankle articulation, parallel + external jumps, light spring challenges with a ball under the shoulders, and broke it up with mat work + arms in straps 🔥 #ReformerPilates #CardioJumpboard #EasternShoreCore
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🚨 ONE SPOT JUST OPENED 🚨 We’ve now got a space in BOTH of this morning’s classes at 7:00am and 8:00am! ✨ Hop on MindBody to snag your spot, this is your moment!
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✨FREE Mama + Me Movement✨ Alyssa (and her sweet baby!) are leading a special class for mamas + little ones 💕 🗓 Sunday, Sept 21st ⏰ 9:00 AM 📍 Eastern Shore Core 💲 FREE — space is limited! That’s me + my little sidekick in the photo 👶… he already thinks he’s a Pilates instructor: “It’s reformers, Daddy!” 😆 Sign up now through the link in bio + story!
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✨ Thank you for such a great soft opening week! We’re rolling fully into September and excited to welcome Ava on Wednesday morning, Bri on Wednesday evening, and Jen on Thursday evening! Bummed that all of our Reformer classes are already waitlisted this week? Don’t worry—the second round of Reformers arrives within the next week or so! 💡 Have a group that wants to practice outside of the regular schedule? We can make it happen with a pop-up class. Just DM me your requests!
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🔥 Still a few spots left! Join Alyssa for HOT Flowlates Thursday at 5:30am. A sweaty, stretchy, strength-building flow that blends Pilates principles with yoga poses to set the tone for your day. ✨ Book now on MindBody (search Eastern Shore Core) — don’t sleep on this one!
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✨ 5:30 AM crew showed up strong for Length & Strength this morning! ✨ We worked glutes and balance with the ball at the footbar, pressing into the carriage while hinging forward at the hips for a deep, controlled burn. Tonight’s 6:30 All Levels class is already full, but there’s still room in the 5:30 Cardio Jump! 🚀 It’s the same reformer fun with low impact rebounding on the jump board that challenges strength, cardio, and control all in one. 📲 Head to the MindBody app to grab your spot before it’s gone!
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✨ Thank you for such a great first morning at Eastern Shore Core! ✨ We’re in our soft opening week now, and starting next week you’ll see 6 days of classes + private sessions on the schedule. This morning I even added a second reformer class for a group who wanted to move together — if you’ve got a crew and want to book a class outside of regular hours, DM me and we’ll make it happen. 💪🌊 Stay tuned for more Labor Day deals dropping soon! 🧡
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✨ Congratulations! ✨ We’re so excited to announce the winners of our 3-Class Pack + Grip Socks Giveaway… 👏 @winterwintersss and @kaybeale_ Here’s how to claim your prize: 📩 Email me nicole@easternshorecore.com with your full name + IG handle. 📝 Subject line: “3-Class Pack Winner.” I’ll reply with your booking code and details on picking up your socks. Thank you to everyone who joined in and made our open house such a special day — your energy was incredible! 💛
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✨ Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for today’s open house! I was having such a great time chatting and moving with you all that I didn’t capture a single picture 🙈💛 (but Jen and I managed to sneak in some fun after!). 🎉 Stay tuned — winners of the 3-class intro packs will be announced soon! 👀
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Your Pilates instructor and your cross fit coach are getting married.
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🌊 The studio is ready and we’re stoked to show you around! Eastern Shore Core is officially opening (after unexpectedly going from zero to studio in about two weeks) and Saturday’s your chance to check out the vibe. Saturday, August 30th | 4-6 PM Drop by if you’re ready to • Check out the space & our reformers • Meet Nicole & talk about Pilates • See what classes are popping up • Grab some special open house goodies and discounts ✨ Classes start Monday, September 1st and the first class is already waitlisted! Come through on Saturday and see why! No need to RSVP, just show up. See you Saturday! 🤍
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✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨ Start your Pilates journey with a First Wave Starter Pack → 2 intro packs + matching socks so you + a friend can build your foundation together. 🌊 How to enter: 1️⃣ Follow @EasternShoreCore 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = 1 entry) ✨ Bonus: Share to your story + tag us for an extra entry! Winner announced at our Open House → Sat, Aug. 30 | 4–6pm 🎉 ☝️ Full details drop FIRST in tonight’s email—so make sure you’re on the list before I hit send! PS: Starter Packs are on sale NOW in the MindBody app! And don’t worry—if you grab one and win, you’ll just score another 😉 👉 Open to our local eastern shore fam only. Good luck! ✨
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The Pilates studio is officially being built with: ✨ toddler engineering projects & emotional support husband ✨ Facebook Marketplace finds (thank you @themoonlitshell 🌙 🐚 + special shout out to Kellie and Tiffany) ✨ my queen @mamaandbabesclothing ✨ and one angel at @tidal.roots who totally nailed my dream plantscape while I was too busy chasing a 3-year-old 🪴 Reformers are (mostly) put together, Bala toys are here (yep, they feel like toys when the boxes show up 🙌), merch wall is stocked, and Beau has tested every single box for durability. MindBody is live, soft launch kicks off first week of September, and then we’re rolling with more classes being added! 🚀
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Just a boy and his reformers! It’s reformers, daddy! Don’t be mad when that phrase ends up on some merch 👀
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Special delivery!
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✨ Eastern Shore Core is growing ✨ We’ve outgrown my little home studio, and the stars aligned with Dana & Travis at Meta Yoga. I’m so grateful for the space they built, and honored to call it Eastern Shore Core’s new home. Come as you are, leave transformed. 💛 💌 Join the mailing list to be the first to know opening dates & grab your spot! [link in bio]
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Unlock the full-body and mind-body benefits of a consistent Pilates practice. 💫 Swipe through to discover how Pilates can boost your physical and mental well-being: ✨ Increased strength and muscle tone ✨ Better posture and spine alignment ✨ Reduced stress and anxiety ✨ Improved focus and body awareness ✨ Developed mindfulness and relaxation Whether you're new to Pilates or a regular on the reformer, there's always more to learn. Give it a try and experience the transformative power of this mind-body practice. It'll leave you feeling good from the inside out.
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It’s easy to hop on the reformer and start mindlessly pumping through footwork. It even feels good; that rhythm, that flow, letting the day fade away... But here’s why we bring concentration to the practice right from the start: 👣 Toes stacked over heels = active dorsiflexion 🧠 That subtle ankle alignment keeps the work in your glutes + hamstrings ⚠️ No collapsing, no shortcuts. Just strong, intentional movement Control starts at the foundation. Awareness changes everything.
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Ever feel like your neck is cranked or your ribs are flaring when you’re side-lying on the reformer? No headrest on your reformer, or not sure what to do in mat class when your bicep is just not a good pillow? Try this: 👉 Slide a yoga block under your cheek. It gently lifts your head to bring your neck in line with your spine — and helps your bottom ribs settle into better alignment too. Small adjustments like this help your body move smarter, not harder.
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Ease into your weekend with breath + butterfly stretch. Hips open, nervous system downshifted.
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It’s International Cat Day, so of course our studio manager Sniffles is taking the day off… to train. 🐱💪 She’s got perfect paw placement and a strong mind-body connection — but zero respect for class times. Tag your workout buddy who brings main character energy to the reformer.
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Movement is where I meet myself again. Sunlight. Soft ribs. Long spine. Presence. This is where it all begins. #EasternShoreCore #SoftStrength #ReformerPilates #ZSit #PilatesMood #BreathAndMovement
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If you didn’t scream Truth Hurts by Lizzo out the open windows on the back roads all by yourself, are you even a winner?
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Inversions on the Reformer 💥 I’ve always loved roll over on the mat. Honestly I’m not even sure why! I remember doing shoulder stand in a yoga class for the first time and feeling so excited… maybe it’s that same feet-over-head energy. There’s something about lifting up and over that lights me up every time. What’s your favorite “look ma, no hands?” moment? #ReformerPilates #PilatesOverhead #LookMaNoHands #PilatesStrong #CoreControl #PilatesInstructor #EasternShoreCore #SalisburyMDFitness #PilatesFlow
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Morning movement in golden light. ☀️ This variation of single leg in strap invites deep core engagement and hip stability: one leg circles in the strap to explore full range of motion at the hip, while the other holds strong in external rotation with the Magic Circle, activating the deep lateral rotators and inner thighs. Small details, big impact.
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If you’ve noticed I haven’t been posting much, it’s because my calendar has been packed with beach and paddle Pilates with @sandbaryoga, and my private sessions have been completely waitlisted. So when the opportunity to grow came up, I said YES. If you’ve been hoping to book a private session (or if you’re ready to share the sweat and stretch with some new friends instead of just my face), I’ve got something exciting coming your way. Want first dibs and early bird details? DM me “STUDIO” and I’ll add you to the list.
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🌊✨ This rotation on a medium spring (sped up x3) is one of my favorite ways to prep for stand-up paddleboarding, building core control, balance, and oblique strength from the inside out!⁠ ☀️ I’m officially approved by the Town of Cape Charles to bring SUP Yoga and Paddle Pilates to the beach and I couldn’t be more excited! Between Sunday Flow-ga at @yogavibez, special events at @pocomokerivercanoeco, and more popping up along the Eastern Shore, I’m on this reformer getting ready for summer! 💪🌊🧘‍♀️
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Not sure if you’re using your core? Here are 5 easy cues to help you connect without overthinking it: 1. Exhale + draw in Pull your belly button gently toward your spine as you exhale. Feel your abs firm—not by sucking in, but by gently wrapping inward. 2. Think corset Hug your waist from all sides, not just the front. Support should come from your entire midsection. 3. Find neutral Hips level, tailbone reaching back—not tucked or arched. This gives your spine room to move. 4. Lift from below Gently lift the area between your sitting bones, like zipping up from the base. Subtle, not a squeeze. 5. Exhale to engage Let your breath lead the movement. Inhale to prepare, exhale to power up. It’s not about holding or bracing—just smart, steady support from the inside out. Try one or two next time you move!
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Short spine massage… but make it extra. Adding in frog leg variations for deeper hamstring release, inner thigh activation, and that just-right spinal articulation. Slow it down (but video sped up x3 for time’s sake), breathe it out, and feel everything realign.
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Backstroke to teaser on a light spring… just to feel alive 🔥
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Ready to get more out of your Reformer practice? It’s not just about the moves, it’s about the mindset. At Eastern Shore Core, private sessions are where transformation begins. Swipe through to explore 5 mindset shifts that will deepen your connection to the work, your body, and your breath.
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Starting smooth, then going upside down (kind of), this reformer combo brings the brain and body in sync. Arms, legs, breath, and control all working together. Ribs down, spine long, and try not to launch yourself out the window! 🪟
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Side-lying, spine-aligning, glute-firing goodness! We start with the ball under the ribs to challenge oblique engagement and keep the spine honest—then move it behind the knee to dial in hamstring and glute activation without losing that lateral stability. Small shift, big impact.
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Loved teaching hot yoga back in the studio this morning and then bringing standing shapes like Utthita Trikonasana back to the reformer! Lateral flexion helps open up the side body, improves spinal mobility, and supports deeper, easier breathing. It felt so good to move this way today!
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Sometimes it feels like you need to solve a puzzle just to figure out what your instructor means by “ribs in, tailbone long, abs up and in.” If you know, you know.
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🪴 Eastern Shore Core has been nominated in three categories for Coastal Style Magazine’s Best of Wicomico County: • Best Pilates Instructor – Nicole Bellamy • Best Pilates Studio – Eastern Shore Core • Best Yoga Instructor – Nicole Bellamy (Sandbar Yoga) If you’ve practiced with me on the reformer or the mat, I’d be honored to have your vote! 🗳️ How to Vote: 1. Go to: https://coastalstylemag.com/best-of-2025/ 2. Choose Wicomico County 3. Scroll to Fitness & Recreation 4. Cast your votes: • Nicole Bellamy – Eastern Shore Core for Best Pilates Instructor • Eastern Shore Core for Best Pilates Studio • Nicole Bellamy – Sandbar Yoga for Best Yoga Instructor Thank you for your support!
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New plant vibes in the studio! 🪴 🌱 I treated myself and the studio to a beautiful plant stand from @tidal.roots on their opening day! I’m enjoying this space this morning and can’t wait to share it with you again after a peaceful Easter weekend. Next Saturday begins my final big training weekend: I’ll be wrapping up my mat Pilates certification at Right Balance and completing the PaddleFit Core training for stand-up paddleboard instruction. When you see everything going on at @sandbaryoga this summer, it will all make sense. In the meantime, thank you for your patience with my limited schedule recently! You are all the best! Have a wonderful Easter Sunday 🐰 💕
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Turns out that climbing a tree is still fun after you grow up!
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April has been packed with learning! Between an incredible mat Pilates training with Right Balance, a full day of SUP Fit Core training, and a few other exciting commitments, my schedule has been a little tight. As a forever student, I love growing my skills and can’t wait to bring it all back to you! Thank you for your patience and support—if you’re trying to get on my calendar but don’t see availability, just DM me and we’ll figure it out! Pictured: my husband trying to experience a Pilates session which was suddenly enhanced by our little buddy Beau waking up and joining us!
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Sometimes, I just get on the reformer and see where the movement goes. Today, exploring flowing movement leads to a seated compass pose on the carriage. Sped up x3!
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Core control meets upper body stability! ✨ Roll downs on the long box with a dowel between the straps challenge your spinal articulation while keeping your shoulders engaged. Working on slow, steady, and strong.
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Today, we’re practicing control with the jump board by incorporating props like the Pilates ball and magic circle while working in different orientations to gravity—supine, side-lying, quadruped, and seated. These variations challenge strength, stability, and coordination. Let’s move with intention, power, and precision today!
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Can you tell I was ready to teach Sun Salutation B at yoga this afternoon? ☀️ My early girlie was in the studio before sunrise, so I took about 20 minutes to soak it in and watch the sun rise through the studio windows. A little morning movement on the reformer makes the day better from the start! ✨
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Side body work on the reformer is all about control, alignment, and the stabilizing muscles that keep us balanced. I’m holding onto the dowel between the straps, with one hand behind my head, laterally bending to drop my elbow into the spring well. When I work with new clients, we always talk about spring choice—because heavier doesn’t always mean harder. Here, I’m using a light spring, which means I have to work even harder to restack my shoulders over my hips after each bend. Less assistance from the springs = more core engagement!
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Back from vacation and back on the reformer with my people! This morning, I saw a number on the scale I haven’t seen since pre-Beau days—four years later, here we are! I’ve always been more of a non-scale victories person than a gravity-measuring person, but these days, I’ll celebrate anything! I finally have enough hip and glute strength to go for a run with a friend yesterday. Feeling strong and ready to keep moving forward! Come see me!
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Last year, I was honored to be nominated for Coastal Style Magazine’s Best Yoga Instructor and Best Pilates Instructor in Wicomico County, and I hope to have another opportunity in 2025! If you’ve enjoyed practicing Pilates or yoga with me—whether on the mat, reformer, beach, or beyond—I’d be so grateful for your support. Visit the Coastal Style Magazine Best Of nominations page for Wicomico County (link in bio) and nominate me! Thank you so much for your support!
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And with that, the last reformer sessions of the week are complete. Just hot yoga + rise and restore tomorrow, and we’re off to Mexico!
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Not pictured: the entire basket of squishy balls to select from. It must be this one! #toddlerlife
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Last chance to get flexi before I leave for Mexi! Headed to Mexico on Sunday after my morning classes at Yoga Centric at the Beach — but I have a few spots left to book Friday and Saturday! 🇲🇽
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Just boy mom things 🤷🏼‍♀️
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✨ Side-lying footwork on the Reformer might just be your new favorite leg day move! 💪 This Pilates powerhouse strengthens your glutes, inner thighs, and outer hips while improving pelvic stability and alignment. Plus, it’s perfect for targeting those smaller muscles that support your joints and posture. 🧘‍♀️✨ Glutes, adductors, abductors—this move has it all! 🍑🔥
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Spaces are open both Saturday AND Sunday afternoons this weekend! If you’re curious about reformer pilates, give yourself a little valentines gift 🎁 ❤️
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What did we do this week? Check it out from two different angles! Some modified by keeping the back of their head on the long box. I believe you can do anything and everything if you’re willing to modify! 🖤
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Girls night! Y’all wanna come over and rotate our thoracic spines?
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Ready to take a flying lunge into the weekend?! A few spots still available to take flight! Sped up x3
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Sniffles checks the form on our 5:30 am early girly’s leg circles! 🐈‍⬛
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Check out these sweet words from my early girlie! The sun isn’t even up yet when she hops on the reformer but her leggings always brighten up the room! Love starting my day with her sense of humor!
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Hi, I’m Nicole! I teach mat and reformer Pilates, along with yoga and barre, and I love helping people feel strong, balanced, and connected to their bodies. While I enjoy teaching at my favorite reformer pilates studio, I know that not everyone can make the drive to the closest group reformer class (I still keep asking y’all, though!). That’s why I opened up my own private studio—so more people can experience the benefits of the reformer in a welcoming, personalized space. I’m so excited to share this space with you! I’d love to have you join me. DM me for more details or to book a session! ✨
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Pop on a medium spring and let’s party! 😎
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Nothing makes me happier than hearing how Reformer Pilates is making a difference in a client’s life! I strive for challenging, engaging, and supportive sessions that meet you exactly where you are. If you’ve been thinking about trying Reformer Pilates, consider this your sign!
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Strengthening your inner thighs and side body isn’t just good for your gym performance—it makes everyday stuff easier too! Strong inner thighs keep you stable and smooth on your feet, whether you’re running or just chasing after your toddler (hi it’s me). Ever feel a strain when picking up groceries (all in one trip hi it’s me again) or carrying a sleepy kiddo? Building up your side muscles helps keep your back happy and your posture on point. With better balance and agility from those side planks and thigh work, squeezing through the crowds at Oceans Calling this year (ok, not me) will feel like a breeze. Next time you’re powering through planks and leg exercises, remember you’re not just toning—you’re making everyday life a little bit easier!
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✨ Top 3 Reasons to Book a Private Reformer Pilates Session at Eastern Shore Core ✨ 1️⃣ Location! – There are no group Reformer Pilates classes within 40 minutes of Salisbury. Skip the long drive… unless it’s to see me in Easton! 😜 2️⃣ Custom-Tailored Workouts – One-on-one sessions allow me to design a program that fits your body’s needs and goals! 3️⃣ No Crowds, No Waitlists – Enjoy a peaceful, distraction-free environment where you can focus entirely on yourself. No fighting for a spot in a packed studio—just you, the Reformer, and probably my corgi and kitten… 🐶 🐱 See you on the reformer!
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I asked @roxiedorf if I could take a video of her doing swan on the long box because the light was just right. Private Pilates instructor and personal videographer 🦢 #reformerpilates #privatepilates #strengththroughcontrol
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This week, we’re incorporating wrist weights into footwork and bridging. Light weights are a great way to gently increase resistance, build strength, and engage more muscles. A small change can make a big difference! #PilatesPractice #StrengthThroughControl
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Side body strength and stability are so important for balance, posture, and overall movement. Sitting on the short box with all springs on provides a stable base to focus on controlled side crunches. This move targets your obliques while encouraging length through the spine, improving both strength and flexibility in your core and side body. It’s a simple yet powerful way to support better posture and functional movement in your daily life. #ReformerPilates #CoreStrength #SideBodyWork #Pilates
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Tomorrow, I’m offering the full spectrum of Pilates classes! ✨ 5:45 AM Mat Pilates at Pure Fitness SBY – start your day strong and centered. ✨ Private Reformer Sessions at Eastern Shore Core in Salisbury – 4 slots available at 9:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00 PM for personalized attention. ✨ 5:30 and 6:30 pm Group Reformer Classes at Right Balance in Easton – such a fun group energy! What will you choose?! 📩 DM me with questions or for booking help!
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Thank you for an amazing start to Eastern Shore Core! Over the past two weeks, we’ve welcomed 17 incredible new clients, and every session has been so much fun! 🙌 ✨ A few spots are still open for tomorrow, plenty on Sunday afternoon, and some for Monday too! ✨ Click “Book Now” on Facebook or Instagram, or head to the website! Thinking of booking a package but not sure yet? No problem! Book your time slot now, and we’ll get everything sorted in the studio—if you choose a package, I’ll apply it to your first session so you get the savings! #privatepilates #handsonassists #morningmotivation #yogaandpilates #movementpractice #reformerpilates #delmarva
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Book Now to claim your spot on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday! Just opened some new appointment times!
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✨This week, some of my private clients will be getting acquainted with the jump board!✨ After my pregnancy where Beau sat really low on my joints, I had to rebuild so much strength in my glutes and hips. Running again was off the table—it was just too painful. In the meantime, the jump board was a fun way to get in a cardio and strength workout while staying in a gravity-friendly position that’s gentler on the body. If you’re rebuilding strength, looking for a new way to challenge your muscles, or just want to try something fun, the jump board delivers. Ready to jump onto the reformer? Let’s do this! 🙌
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Wondering what to expect in a private Pilates session? Let me show you! During your session, I’ll be right by your side, ensuring your safety, keeping you motivated, and offering hands-on assists to refine your movements. Think of these as assists, not corrections — just like in my yoga classes, they’re all about enhancing your experience, not pointing out mistakes. I’m here to be your eyes and help with those subtle alignment details you might miss! Looking for gentle online yoga? Check out Heather’s offerings at www.heathermartinyoga.com. 🌿🧘‍♀️ @heather.martin.yoga #PrivatePilates #MovementPractice #HandsOnAssists #YogaAndPilates #AlignmentMatters
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Early riser! 🌄 At 5:30 this morning, my private client was already working on hip and ankle mobility, shoulder and chest strength, and exploring back extension. We tweaked spring tensions for quadruped on rails and long stretch/jackrabbit to feel the work in both upper body and core, added a bit of fun on the jump board, and wrapped up with legs in straps and short spine massage. She started the day strong… and then I did too after making these videos to recap our session! Win win! #reformerpilates #privatepilates #coreworkout #morningmotivation
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