Hi, I’m Nush
My full name is Yanushka Bagiolo and I'm the YB behind YB aligned. I'm a Movement & Alignment coach based in Saltdean, near Brighton.​
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I help people understand how their body moves and organises itself, and explore more options for it, through four steps: awareness, alignment, movement and strength.
How did I get into Movement Coaching?
My journey into movement coaching started long before I became a coach. From the age of 11, I experienced lower back pain (sometimes so severely that I couldn’t even get out of bed) that never seemed to have a clear cause. Over the years, I saw specialists, doctors and physiotherapists, alongside hands-on holistic therapists, and underwent countless assessments and treatments: massage, acupuncture, myofascial release. However, relief was always temporary and no one could find anything “wrong” with me.
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For so long, I felt like something was missing in the approach of the professionals I had seen. I had even asked, “Could there be something I’m doing that’s causing my pain?” but was always told no.
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Then, at 37 years old, an orthopaedic specialist told me that as long as I stayed on painkillers for the rest of my life, I wouldn’t be in pain.
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That was not an answer I was willing to accept, I knew I had to find another way!.​​​
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Six months later, through research (and maybe a little divine intervention!), I discovered Gary Ward, the founder of Anatomy in Motion. His approach focuses on identifying missing or restricted movements in the body and exploring how they affect the way we move. Even just hearing Gary speak on a podcast, I could tell his method was different. It made sense in a way nothing else had before. I had to learn more.
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I sought out a local practitioner who had trained with him. After just a few weeks, my back felt significantly better, and not just for a few days at a time - something that years of conventional treatment had failed to do. All I could think was:
"Why has no one shown me this before?!"
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This experience showed me that it is possible to make changes in the body once you are aware of its restrictions and limitations. Everyone’s body can adapt when given more options, and change comes from awareness, alignment, movement and strength.​
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Background & Training
I’m a fully qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist, with additional training in alignment-focused movement systems.
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Since 2023, I have studied and worked with Gary Ward’s Anatomy in Motion and Flow Motion Model, alongside further study with other movement specialists, deepening my knowledge and shaping the foundation of my current coaching practice. I combine this with extensive workshop and one-on-one teaching experience, helping people of all ages and activity levels understand their bodies and expand their movement options.
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​​Why do I do this work?
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Like so many people, I used to think that pain and restriction are just part of life, an inevitable part of getting older. I now know it doesn’t have to be that way.
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I wish I could go back and tell my 11-year-old self what I know now. Instead, I’m here to share this knowledge with others, helping people take back ownership of their bodies, rediscover their movement potential, and feel lighter, freer and more confident, whether their aim is comfort, performance, or simply enjoying everyday life.
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Stay Connected
I share regular content on my social media channels — from simple tips to easy movement practices you can try at home. It’s a great way to stay inspired and keep learning between sessions.
I was also invited onto a podcast in 2025 where I shared more about my work, including a deep dive into three common posture challenges and practical ways to start improving them.
You can listen to the episode by clicking the photo on the left, and also check out the blog recap for the key takeaways.
