ROBYN ANTHONY | 041Fitish
This past Monday was Youth Day, and instead of sleeping in and having a relaxing morning in bed, I decided to take an early (for a non-working day) Pilates class at The Plantation.
The event, hosted by Eden Wellness Studio, was titled “Pilates Under the Trees.” I’m always up for something new, so I was quite keen for the experience. Also, if I’m being totally honest, the biggest selling point was that we would receive goodie bags after the event. And who doesn’t love a goodie bag?
Once we were all settled on our mats, the instructor, Rachel, gave us a little introduction, explaining that this would be more of a flow Pilates session and would cater to all fitness levels. I thought that was quite nice, as the event was open to anyone, not just studio members.
The class was lovely. Rachel cued us through all the movements, telling us when to breathe in and when to breathe out. I know that might seem a bit like, “Why do you need that?” but for someone who struggles with breathing correctly during exercise, it was actually very helpful. The moves were also very manageable, and everyone seemed to be handling the class well. It felt calming and relaxing with great stretches included, but let me tell you, while it may not have felt like an intense workout at the time, my body (and more accurately, my butt) felt it the next day.
We were also treated to a yummy muffin from Lola Conscious Café and a matcha tea from Three Sages, which we enjoyed under the trees after the class. If you know me, you know I can eat, so delicious treats are always a win for me.
The experience was lovely. It was something different from your usual Pilates class and something I would definitely try again.
According to owner Ciska Bekker, there are quite a few exciting events coming up:
“We will be having a Spring Pilates Under the Trees at The Plantation, as well as a special Groovy Glutes event inspired by all the favourite girly throwback hits. And that’s just the beginning—there’s so, so much more in store,” she says.
If you’re looking to join a regular class, Eden Wellness Studio, situated on Main Road in Walmer, offers a variety of options designed for everyone—from beginners to advanced—and they’re great at modifying classes to make sure everyone feels welcome.
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