The Studio

Pilates with Charli is a boutique home based studio situated in Rondebosch, a stone’s throw away from Keurboom Park, offering private, semi-private and small group classes of up to 3 people. Clients enjoy a personalized experience in a relaxed, peaceful space.

The Pilates equipment we work with includes the reformer, balls, bands, rollers, light weights, magic circles, bosu balls and Oovs.

Pilates is an all-round technique perfect for women and men of all ages. It’s especially beneficial for anyone suffering from back and neck pain, injuries and scoliosis. It can be a great help for stroke patients and those living with Parkinson’s disease. Pregnant woman are welcome too and we can also come to your home!

If you are looking for a new healthy relationship with your body then Pilates is for you!

Client success stories include business people stuck long hours behind their desks, sportsman, avid gardeners busy moms, and people recovering from injuries or illnesses.

Your health and wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us, which is why we believe that focused individual attention is key to achieving your goals and a successful Pilates practice. 

Client Success

Client success stories include business people stuck for long hours behind their desks, sportsmen, gardeners, and busy moms. If you’re looking to form a new, healthy relationship with your body then Pilates is for you!

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A bit of History

Pilates is a physical fitness system developed over 100 years ago by Joseph Pilates, a German inventor who relocated to England in 1912 as the war broke out.

He was interned at a hospital in the Isle of Man where he invented the beginnings of the Cadillac and chair equipment with pullies and springs to rehabilitate bed bound patients to strengthen their muscles. He called his method Contrology, the complete co-ordination of mind body and spirit.

Dancers were the first to discover the benefits in the 1940’s and the method continued to evolve and develop. The exercises in the classical repertoire have been adapted over the years to suit and allow all ages and abilities to enjoy Pilates safely and achieve its full benefit.

Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.” Who doesn’t want that? - Joseph Pilates

Why Pilates?

Understanding the differences between Pilates and Yoga

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PILATES

Pilates is more focused on strength and stability and uses mindfulness to connect with the inner workings of the body. Pilates roots are in healing and rehabilitation.
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YOGA

Yoga’s roots are in its spiritual practice and uses the body to connect with the mind and inner self. Yoga generally focuses more on flexibility and stability.
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