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Pilates is the art of controlled movements
The practise improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and
endurance in the entire body.

About Pilates

Pilates is an exercise technique which was developed by German-born Joseph Hurbertus Pilates in the 1920’s. It took on its first form after World War I when Pilates used his “Contrology” on the German nationals in the camps on the Isle of Man.

After the war Pilates left for America. On the way over to the United States Pilates met Clara, who he soon after married; Together they established the first Pilates studio in New York. The method gained huge popularity especially amongst the dance community.

With the benefits of Pilates being so apparent its popularity spread into fields of professional sports and theatre. Pilates is regarded as one of the best holistic forms of exercise due to its focus on core stability, concepts of breathing, stretching, strengthening, posture and the body-mind connection

Pilates on beach

Benefits of Pilates

Pilates Moves

Increases flexibility

Strengthens muscles

Increases lung capacity

Improves endurance

Improves posture and balance

Enhances muscle tone

Improves co-ordination

Corrects muscular imbalances

Relieves tension, stress and back pain

Enhances the body-mind connection

Join the Movement

"Pilates is a major part of the puzzle in overall fitness and well-being."

Instructor Review

Instructor Review

This Reformer combination is great for spinal articulation and hamstring and general leg work.

Sammy started her Pilates private classes four months ago (September 2025) complaining about a stiff back and soreness when exercising. She has made steady progress through her fundamental exercises with weekly lessons.

We started working on the mat with basic exercises to get her core muscles sufficiently working and then we graduated to more elaborate exercises on the equipment. We have managed to improve her posture and alignment as well as reducing stiffness in her lower back.

- Bernadene Jonathan, Corescap Pilates Owner and Instructor

"Fitness – if it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body." ~Cher

Terry

Terry

Beginner 4 weeks

I have a confession to make. I use to think that Pilates is one of those senseless things that is was made for the lazy.
It is for that reason that I never really seriously considered my friends' suggestion to take it up.
So whenever I laugh and shake my head, it is because I'm being humbled by the reality of what Pilates is and particularly what it is not.

My perception was very wrong. It is one of the hardest things that I've done and I now also understand why it is necessary for everyone to do.

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Intermediate Mat Class with the Ball.
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Wehlia Brink
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I have been struggling with intense back pain after my pregnancies. After a few years of various treatments, Bernardine was the one who completely rehabilitated my back. She is highly skilled in helping you do the right exercises with control and with the correct alignment. Best pilates instructor!
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A very professional space, that uses both the mat and appropriate equipment . Bernadine as the trainer is very patient and explains each movement well making what would be challenging exercises fun and enjoyable
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Sue Fourie
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I commenced individual Pilates sessions with Bernadene in July 2022 and I can honestly say that this was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Bernadene is extremely professional, from her approach to the initial evaluations to ensuring that our classes are designed to address my specific needs and areas of concern. Each session is different and challenging but also fun at the same time. Over the last eight months I have seen such amazing progress in my ability to perform the exercise tasks which Bernadene has tailored towards my increasing aptitude. I can highly recommend Bernadene as an extremely competent instructor, with an wonderful caring, open and friendly approach which makes every session so very enjoyable. Pilates has really been the holistic solution to address my back issues together with my overall well being. Amazing ………. thank you Bernadene.
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Michelle Henderson
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Great private classes with Bernadene, so convenient that she comes to me or we do online, love it!
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Tracy Coetzer
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Bernadene is an amazing teacher. She really knows and understands the human body so you can feel completely confident that she knows what she’s doing. Her classes are challenging so you always feel like you are making a difference to your body. I love her classes!
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jiang veronica
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Bernadene is a amazing personal pilates trainer
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Ellen Kwenda
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I had never done Pilates and was not sure how the online lessons will be like. I was impressed from my first session. It was about 40 min but It felt great. I could follow the moves and they were not too hard. You don't feel muscle strained but you definitely do feel you have given your body some good exercise. This is my first month and I must say I have enjoyed the Pilates and mindfulness sessions. Bernadene is a great teacher, she challenges us and offers support. There are classes for beginners and intermediate level. So you can chose sessions according your level. You have the option to book morning, afternoon or evening sessions.
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Helga J v Rensburg
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The classes are challenging but also a lot of fun. The teacher has a very gentle way about her. Positive yet gentle energy and you can see her passion for the students and Pilates. Highly recommended.
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Hannelie Van Rooyen
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I absolutely love my pilatus classes. Covid afforded me the opportunity to do 2 classes a week where I used to do only one. I may not be the best student but Bernadine knows when she has to push me a bit and she intuitively knows when I am doing something wrong, and immediately corrects it. If you have not tried pilatus before I can really recommend it and more importantly I can recommend Corescap😀

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