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Classical Pilates Instructor for toning, muscle and core endurance, increased flexibility or to stre In short, it’s been an unbelievable 8 year journey.

You know you are living your dream when your deepest passion transpires into reality. I believe that the key to balancing a happy body, mind and soul comes from a deeper understanding of how and what your body needs to function at its optimum. After training as an regular client at a Pilates studio, I began realizing that my holistic approach to overall health and a uniformly sound body and mind lead me to a dynamic calling. I took my love for Pilates to the next level and was trained by a second generation Joseph Pilates instructor, which tutorship culminated in me becoming a qualified Classical Pilates instructor. My vision and approach to a flawless Classical Pilates technique is to use the correct tools for your body. I specialize in One-on-One Pilates whereby I consult with my clients to establish personalised, tailored goals with the vision of achieving optimal results, whether it be for toning, muscle and core endurance, increased flexibility or to strengthen and/or rehabilitate injured areas of the body. Bespoke programmes are carefully crafted on a per client basis and is cognisant of the necessity to nourish those needs through the activation of poised posture, correct breathing and complete core awareness and control. I would relish the opportunity to empower you through my vision and aspiration of Core Define Pilates. FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL CANDICE: 084 501 3880

14/09/2026

The thought process of the letter “l” in Pilates and why it needs to become a lifestyle choice;

▪︎ Longevity | Pilates is designed to support healthy aging and long-term physical function by implementing cleverly, thought-out movements and actions.

▪︎ Long, lean muscles | is used to describe the aesthetic goal associated with Pilates. It doesn't change their anatomical length, but rather creates a more elongated-looking appearance by improving posture and muscle control.

▪︎ Lengthen | is used in a sense of creating space through the body. We lengthen through the arms when reaching figertips away from the body to pull shoulders down and back. We lengthen the spine to create a posture of poise and confidence.

▪︎ Low impact | Pilates is generally easier on the joints than exercises classified as high impact. It's a great addition to your lifestyle should you wish to incorporate a more holistic approach of combining both high impact, as well as low impact strength training.
It's also an ideal source of rehabilitation exercise after any form of injury or surgery.

▪︎ Love | The love of Pilates is where strength meets grace, movement meets mindfulness, and every breath brings you back to YOU. A biased opinion, maybe 😉

20/07/2026

The “i” in Pilates reflects all the benefits that your body needs

▪︎ Intentional movement means performing each exercise with purpose and precision, rather than simply going through the motions. Every movement is deliberate and controlled.
▪︎ Improvement in Pilates is often measured by better movement quality, control, and alignment. Pilates can help advance core strength, balance and coordination, and overall posture.
▪︎ Inner strength refers to the strength that comes from your deep core muscles, mental focus, and body awareness. It's not just about having strong visible muscles—it's about building stability and control from the inside out.
▪︎ Injury prevention in Pilates means using proper movement, alignment, and muscle control to reduce the risk of injury during exercise and everyday activities.
▪︎ Increasing flexibility in Pilates means gradually improving the length and mobility of your muscles and joints.

11/06/2026

Why all the “P’s” in Pilates just make sense.

▪︎ Power - usually refers to the ability to generate controlled strength efficiently from your body's center (a Pilates termed the “powerhouse” or more commonly known as the core).
▪︎ Precision - means performing each movement with accuracy, intention, and alignment rather than simply completing the exercise or doing many repetitions
▪︎ Posture - Pilates strengthens the core, back, hips, and shoulder stabilizers while increasing body awareness. As these muscles become stronger and more coordinated, it becomes easier to maintain good posture. A key Pilates concept is often described as “lengthening through the spine” - creating a sense of upward lift.
▪︎ Poise - in many Pilates traditions, poise is considered a natural outcome of consistent practice, as strength, posture, control, and body awareness improve over time.
▪︎ Presence - refers to being fully aware and engaged in the present moment during movement. Presence helps transform Pilates from a series of physical exercises into a mindful movement practice where attention and movement work together

Allow the Principals of Pilates to prove their intention

19/02/2026

n. February adj. a month of love ❤️
Conversion of our love language in true Pilates sense

▪︎ Foundation of core activation and alignment
Affirmation “I support myself”
▪︎ Strengthen glutes, arms and legs
Affirmation “I am strong, I am capable, I am confident”
▪︎ Fluidity, increase flexibility and controlled breathing
Affirmation “I walk tall with grace”
▪︎ Move with intention, increase mobility and practise the art of Contrology
Affirmation “I honour my body”

Pilates was designed to strengthen both the body and mind, making it a perfect self-love journey🫶🏼

11/12/2025

20twenty-thrive...you were all that and more

A big milestone for Core Define Pilates
- Celebrating our 10 year birthday,
- Expanding into a new studio space,
- Introducing structured class sessions, and
- Ending off the year with a redesigned and reimagined website 👀👉🏻 Www.coredefinepilates.co.za

A year defined by gratitude, fostering growth and moments that humbled me.

Pursue a dream when your passion fuels the journey ✨️ and tested

To my loyal clients, thank you for your unwavering support and always coming back (for more torture 😉). I look forward to seeing you back in the studio in the new year.

Over and out🥂✌🏻

24/10/2025

Not just aesthetically pleasing but rather the functionality and the ‘why’s’ behind strong calves

Toned calves create visual balance between your upper and lower legs. When the calves are defined, your legs look symmetrical and athletic. But getting to this point is focusing on why we strengthen calves;

• Your calves are the powerhouse of your lower legs and help you generate more force to move efficiently through performance or sports.
• Calves stabilize your ankles and feet, which also supports proper alignment in your knees and hips.
• Weak calves can lead to problems higher up or lower down the kinetic chain. Strengthening them can help prevent injuries like ankle sprains, shin splints, and Achilles tendinitis.

Pilates offers several benefits for your calves, both in terms of strength and flexibility. By incorporating both these principles, it helps improve lower-leg endurance and definition without bulkiness.

13/10/2025

Blue Monday💙?

The Pilates Reformer isn’t just about physical fitness. It can significantly support mental health as well.

Exploring the benefits include;

• Moving the body triggers endorphins for the “feel good” factor
• Reduces anxiety and stress
• Enhances body-mind awareness
• Boosts self-esteem
• Improves quality of sleep
• It's cheaper than a psychiatrist 😉

Therapy at its finest…the Core Define Pilates way

03/09/2025

Core Define Pilates wishes you a Happy Spring 🌸
Embrace a Pilates session in Spring, to honour growth, renewal, and balance. Approach life with fresh energy and stretch into the new season with strength and grace.
Let each movement open you up to cultivate and nurture precision, exercise, flow, balance, control, breath and stretch, that Pilates instills within.
Embrace the season 🌸Embrace your strength 💪🏼 Embrace change ✨️

25/07/2025

Why training in a class works

• Attendance - you show up because everyone else does
• Endurance - you push through the burn and the last few reps because the person next to you doesn't give up
• Endorphin injection - exercise has proven to give you a boost, but sharing the shakes combined with the banter starts your day the right way

Core Define Pilates offers trio equipment classes that'll guarantee all the perks above👆🏼
🔥x3

01/07/2025

Core Define Pilates turns 10 years old, and to honour this milestone, I am immensely proud to celebrate my new studio space, and an expansion of equipment based Pilates classes. Its been a passion of mine for years specialising in One-on-one and duet sessions to achieve the absolute best for my clients and their needs from Pilates, but it’s now time to bring in some healthy banter, “make the circle bigger” and know someone else in class feels the burn too 🔥

Time slots are limited to 3 per class to still allow eye-to-detail. Embark on this new journey with me, and let’s create some magic

Happy 10 year Anniversary Core Define Pilates🥂
to my loyal clients for your unwavering support over the years and to anyone keen to start a new journey in

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Dunkeld

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27845013880

Website

http://www.coredefinepilates.co.za/

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