Nelly Ilyasova
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Nelly Ilyasova

Nelly Ilyasova is a Lagree Global Master Trainer based in Dubai who certifies Lagree instructors around the world and coaches them to run every class with purpose. Three years of pre-med gave her a deep foundation in anatomy; Lagree connected that knowledge with her passion and gave her a purpose: ensuring every instructor understands the “why.”

The record

Dubai · Istanbul · Worldwide

9

years with the Lagree Method

7

years of studio ownership

5

years developing instructors

3

years of in-depth anatomy study

400+instructors certified
70+cities
70%of them teaching today
RU · EN · TRteaching languages

Her story

From a first class to a global standard.

  1. Before Lagree
    Before LagreeThree years of pre-medical studies at university.
  2. 2017
    The first classNelly steps onto a Lagree machine for the first time. The method becomes the work.
  3. 2018
    A studio of her ownOfficial Lagree licence holder and co-founder of ShapeUp Istanbul.
  4. 2021
    Master TrainerOne of the first official Lagree Master Trainers worldwide, and the only one from outside the US in the first group.
  5. 2021–23
    Mandarin Oriental, BodrumShapeUp becomes the first brand to bring Lagree into luxury hotels. Three summers, more than 1,000 guests, 100% satisfaction.
  6. 2022
    Into anatomyFunctional anatomy becomes her second discipline, and the reason behind every cue. She has studied anatomy in depth every day since, to keep her knowledge current. Three years of pre-med laid the foundation for the Master Anatomy Series.
  7. 2023
    Mobility and movementCertified mobility and movement trainer.
  8. 2026
    DubaiA new home. In February she assists on the main platform, alongside Sebastien Lagree and fellow master trainers, as Dubai sets the Guinness World Record for the largest Lagree class.
  9. 2026
    The Master Anatomy SeriesMore than 400 instructors certified across 70+ cities. Her anatomy teaching becomes a series of four online courses.
  10. Next
    Interactive Anatomy · Functional Anatomy — Recorded Course · Master with NellyInteractive Anatomy is in development. Recorded learning follows, then a way to ask Nelly anything, built from her trainings, courses, recordings and tools.
  11. Then
    Master LongevityThe third discipline takes shape.
Read her full story on Instagram

Teaching languages

Russian, English and Turkish.

Instagram @nellyilyasova

Work with Nelly

Enquiries are answered personally.

Instructors

Lagree Level 1 and the Master Anatomy Series.

Studios

Host a Level 1 training, or plan a studio launch with Nelly’s guidance.

Hotels and private groups

Seasonal Lagree programmes and private classes for hotels and private groups.

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Where Nelly teaches next

Level 1 dates are confirmed with each host studio. The Master Anatomy Series is taught online.