Pilates with Raylene

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Pilates with Raylene A FUN approach to reshaping your life, through breathing, strengthening, toning and sculpting. All levels welcome. Based at Bend Wellness in Mt Pleasant.

www.bendwellness.coza Funky Fit Pilates with Ray, is part of the feelgood collaboration at Bend Wellness in Mt Pleasant. Ray offers Group & Private online and in-person Pilates classes. Pilates is truly the most effective form of exercise one can experience, focusing on core and spine strength, mobility, flexibility, overall well being (physical and mental), posture and injury prevention (prehab) as well as rehab.

25/10/2026
Some days, the energy just ain't there… 🫠The motivation is missing, the body feels a little meh, and the couch is callin...
20/10/2026

Some days, the energy just ain't there… 🫠

The motivation is missing, the body feels a little meh, and the couch is calling.

But sometimes, all you need to do is get on the mat. Just 30 minutes. Move, breathe, reconnect and give your body a little love. ❤️

It doesn't have to be your strongest session (I think this particular workout was a comedy of errors🤣) . It doesn't have to be perfect. You just have to show up.

And who knows… you might finish feeling better than when you started!

Consistency over perfection. Always.

Breathe… Move… Recharge. 🌿

Pilates with Raylene 💚


11/10/2026

Small group. Big difference. 💚

Reformer Pilates is more than keeping the class moving from one exercise to the next.

It’s about seeing, cueing, correcting and connecting.

👀 Watching alignment and form
🎯 Ensuring control and technique
🛡️ Prioritising safety around springs and moving parts
🌊 Maintaining flow without compromising quality

Because great teaching means knowing when to challenge (and whom), when to correct and when to adapt.

It’s not just about counting heads. It’s about making every body count. 💚

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Reformer Pilates is having a MOMENT… and I love it! 💚But before jumping onto that beautiful, expensive piece of equipmen...
07/10/2026

Reformer Pilates is having a MOMENT… and I love it! 💚
But before jumping onto that beautiful, expensive piece of equipment with springs, straps and lots of moving parts… maybe get a few good Mat classes under your belt first. 😉
Why?
✨ Learn how your body moves
✨ Build control and stability
✨ Understand alignment and technique
✨ Develop body awareness
✨ Learn to move with intention — not just follow the springs!
The reformer is an amazing tool, but the equipment doesn’t do the work for you. YOU do.
Build the foundations first, then let the reformer challenge you in all sorts of wonderful ways.
Control before complexity. Connection before choreography. 💚

And then if you'd like to experience the best of both worlds, join our Reformer / MAT combo classes (we do recommend a few mat classes to ensure you move with intention and safety)

Pilates with Raylene

Spring is in the air.    Somewhere 😂😜.  Let's bring some colour and fun into this Saturday's pop up class at Bend Wellne...
29/09/2026

Spring is in the air. Somewhere 😂😜. Let's bring some colour and fun into this Saturday's pop up class at Bend Wellness in PE.

Time: 8.30
Address: 4a High Street, Mt Pleasant

Come dressed in anything but your usual workout clothes and expect to leave with a stiff tummy (laughter will be involved)

And of course your class fee of R170.00 includes your MIMOSA :-) 🍹

Booking is essential:
https://bendwellness.co.za/v2/ /category/15/service/216/count/1/

Or feel free to drop us a message at: 069-168-3670 / [email protected]

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28/09/2026

Nearly 4500kms
Botswana delivered it's majestic beauty
My body delivered a major pain in my ass 😜😂
But seeing such awesome creatures and scenery made it worthwhile ❤️

I now know what my next series of videos will be -
Unravelling your travel weary body (Unravel the Travel)

Sitting is not for sissies 😂😂😂😂

We live in a world that often tells us to look better, move better, age better, achieve more… and always have it togethe...
06/09/2026

We live in a world that often tells us to look better, move better, age better, achieve more… and always have it together.
But real life is far from polished.
It’s messy, funny, colourful and sometimes completely ridiculous.
And maybe that’s the point.
Pilates isn’t about being perfect. It’s about connecting — with your body, your breath, your strength, your balance… and with the people around you.
So here’s your reminder to take yourself a little less seriously.
Laugh. Play. Wear the silly hat. Move because it feels good. Surround yourself with people who make you feel like you can be completely yourself.
Connection over perfection. Every. Single. Time. ❤️

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4a High Street, Mount Pleasant
Port Elizabeth
6070

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 06:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 18:00
Thursday 06:30 - 18:30
Friday 06:30 - 16:30

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