Pilates 4 You

08/11/2025

We started early for our hike this morning — the forecast promised clouds, but the day had other plans! ☀️

A gorgeous, hot morning for a 10 km hike that stretched over four hours. The pups did so well, though the last couple of kilometres tested their (and our) endurance. 💙

Now, as the afternoon rain settles in, we’re all stretched out — tired, content, and grateful for movement, rest, and balance. 🧘

26/10/2025

26/10/2025

Movement doesn’t always happen on the mat 🌿
This morning’s hike — soft rain, fresh air, mindful steps — reminded me how Pilates is really about presence in every movement.
Breathe. Align. Move with intention. 🌸

26/08/2025

💫 Do you know what Pilates is? Have you tried it before?
Now’s your chance!

📅 Pilates Open Day – Wed 3 September
✨ Book your FREE 30-minute session
Try the equipment • Feel the difference • Love the results

📍 Clarens Pilates Studio
📞 Contact Belinda to book – limited spaces!

23/08/2025

🌸 Exciting News, Clarens! 🌸

Our brand-new Pilates Studio is opening on Wednesday, 3 September 🎉

Come join us for fun, friendly classes that will leave you feeling strong, stretched, and smiling. Whether you’re a beginner or already love Pilates, there’s a space for you in our community.

💪 Small group classes
🤸 Personal attention
🌸 All levels welcome
📩 Message me or 📞 contact Belinda to book your spot and start your Pilates journey where fun meets fitness!

12/08/2025

A New Chapter in Clarens
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve made the move to the beautiful village of Clarens! While our new Pilates studio is taking shape, our online classes are in full swing — keeping us connected, moving, and strong together, no matter where you are.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the new space soon!

24/06/2025

Thank You!!

A heartfelt thank you to all my clients, near and far, for celebrating our journey together over the years. My time in Johannesburg is drawing to a close, and a new chapter begins in beautiful Clarens.

A special thank you to Tanja Toet Simpson for opening your lovely home to host this memorable occasion, and to Estelle Van Graan and Gail Maytham for making the long trip to be part of it.

Once I’m settled, online training will resume—I'm excited to continue this journey with you in a new way.

With gratitude 💕

08/02/2023

Wednesday's Quote: Physical Fitness is the first requisite of happiness - Joseph Pilates 💙🧘

How often do we feel tired and sluggish but if we just moved a little we felt better. I know when I used to work in the corporate environment, I was tired all the time, sluggish and had no energy. But when I added Pilates at the end of the day to my routine, I felt energised after the class, I felt better about myself and my back pain went away, which is what made me fall in ❤ and want to teach others the benefits of Pilates. 💙🥰

06/02/2023

Who Needs a Reformer ......... Abdominal Openings 💙🧘💙

This is the last exercise of the Abdominals Series with Arms in Straps. Be mindful of the tension in the neck while you stay in a chest lift for this exercise. If you are straining in the neck, either keep the head down or use a small ball or cushion beneath the head while still engaging the abdominals. Using the weights while adducting the arms gives the arms a workout too ❤.

Why not try the mat version and let me know in the comments below what you think. If you have tried them all, let me know which one you preferred of this series 🧘🥰

03/02/2023

Pilates Reminder - Make this a good day, get on your mat 💙🧘💙

Have you ever wanted to try out Pilates? Why not give it a try today, grab your mat and join us online for a mat based Pilates class. If you do not have the normal Pilates props, no problem, we will give you a substitute that is readily available in your home. Start now on your mat and you won't look back 🥰💙

01/02/2023

Abdominal Work: Openings on the Reformer 💙🧘💙

This exercise continues with the Abdominals Arms in Straps but this time your are adding a combination of arm & leg adduction with staying in a chest lift. Your aim is to open the arms out to a T and bring it back in to your side while maintaining your high chest lift.

Muscle Focus:
💪 Abdominal muscles
💪 Latissimus Dorsi

Objective of the Exercise:
🌟 To strengthen the abdominal muscles
🌟 To improve co-ordination

Imagery:
🧐 The arm movement toward the body should be one of propelling the body through water or soft gel.

Watch Points:
👀 Maintain a high chest lift
👀 Avoid taking the legs out too wide

If you find that you are straining into the neck while maintaining the chest lift, place a small ball or cushion under the head or keep head flat until you feel stronger. If you have tight hip flexors, extend the legs higher than the 45 degree angle but not at 90.

Spike & Buffy enjoy being close to their mom 🥰🐶❤

30/01/2023

What do our clients say? 💙

I started Pilates for the first time in my life about 5 months ago.

I am so glad I joined Belinda's class.
I struggled a lot with lower back pain and she gave me excercises to strengten my back. She will always adjust excercises according to personal needs. Today I can say my lower back pain is gone:)
She explains and show each exercise before you try it.

I would highly recommend her. Very knowledgable and fun to be around - Lynelle Luxon 💙

Thank you Lynelle ❤️