Ziel Pilates Studio

Ziel Pilates Studio 🌿 Reformer and Mat Pilates (BASI) & Barre with a Qualified Biokineticist.
📍 Winston Park & Hilton
💌 [email protected]
🌐 www.zielpilates.co.za

TIRED OF TEACHING REFORMER FOOTWORK THE SAME WAY EVERY TIME?Footwork doesn’t have to be just legs.Add a Pilates ring and...
10/09/2026

TIRED OF TEACHING REFORMER FOOTWORK THE SAME WAY EVERY TIME?

Footwork doesn’t have to be just legs.

Add a Pilates ring and suddenly you’ve got plenty of options to challenge the upper body while the legs keep working.

• Isometric holds
• Arm presses
• Coordination between the arms and legs

Same familiar footwork sequence, but with a little more going on.

👆 Here are 5 simple ways to add some arm work into your reformer footwork repertoire.

Mobility is more than being able to stretch further.It’s the ability of a joint to move through the range it was designe...
03/09/2026

Mobility is more than being able to stretch further.

It’s the ability of a joint to move through the range it was designed to move through — with strength, control and freedom.

And when your joints move well, you notice it.
Getting out of bed feels easier. Squatting feels natural. Reaching overhead doesn’t feel like a battle. You turn, bend, walk and move without constantly thinking about what feels stiff or restricted.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about feeling at home in your body.

Mobility isn’t about forcing your body into positions it doesn’t want to be in. It’s about giving your joints the opportunity to move, explore and stay capable.

01/09/2026

Your hips are designed to move — in more than just one direction.

The hip is a highly mobile ball-and-socket joint, capable of flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and internal and external rotation.

Training the hip through different ranges and planes of movement helps develop strength and control across the joint’s available range, rather than repeatedly loading the same positions.

Working through varied ranges challenges different muscles and their roles in stabilising and moving the pelvis and femur, while also developing neuromuscular control and movement coordination.

This is why your Pilates practice shouldn't just make you stronger in one position — it should help you control your hips through a variety of movements and ranges.

Strong hips aren't just about how much you can lift - They're about how well you can move.

31/08/2026

The Tibialis Anterior is the muscle running along the front of your shin. Its main role is to dorsiflex the ankle (pull the foot upward) and help control the foot as it contacts the ground during walking, running and jumping.

Training this often-overlooked muscle helps improve ankle stability, balance and lower-leg strength, while supporting better control of movement and reducing excessive stress on the ankle and foot.

A strong tibialis anterior is particularly important for anyone who runs, jumps or participates in high-impact activities.

There’s a Pilates studio on almost every corner these days…And honestly? I’m okay with that.Because I don’t believe Pila...
24/08/2026

There’s a Pilates studio on almost every corner these days…

And honestly? I’m okay with that.

Because I don’t believe Pilates is about competing over who has the prettiest studio, the trendiest equipment or the most perfect-looking movements.

I believe it’s about people.

At Ziel, we’ve built something that goes beyond a workout.

As a Biokineticist and Pilates instructor, I have a particular interest in movement, rehabilitation and helping people feel confident in their bodies again. That means our studio welcomes real bodies and real life — not just people who can already do everything perfectly.

You might be returning to exercise after having a baby.
You might be managing an old injury.
You might be rebuilding strength after surgery or time away from exercise.
You might be dealing with pain, weakness, stiffness or simply feeling like your body isn't moving the way it used to.

You belong here too.

You don't need to be flexible.
You don't need to be strong.
You don't need to nail every movement.
And you certainly don't need to look like the person next to you.

You just need to be willing to start.

Our classes are about progress, not perfection — and our community is about supporting people wherever they are in their movement journey.

So yes, there may be a Pilates studio popping up on every corner.

But I know Ziel will be okay.

Because what we’re building isn’t just a Pilates studio.

It’s a community where people feel safe to move, learn, adapt and grow.

And that will always be worth something.

Move. Transform. Thrive.

Adult Ballet in Motion 🩰No prerequisites, just a love for movement, and learning something new.
22/08/2026

Adult Ballet in Motion 🩰

No prerequisites, just a love for movement, and learning something new.

Rosey cheeks and all smiles - This is barre 🩰
22/08/2026

Rosey cheeks and all smiles - This is barre 🩰

This variation of the Pilates pelvic curl places one foot on a block while the opposite foot remains lightly grounded wi...
21/08/2026

This variation of the Pilates pelvic curl places one foot on a block while the opposite foot remains lightly grounded with only the heel lifted. The change in foot position increases the demand on the supporting leg while still giving you a small amount of contact with the floor for balance and control.

The movement combines hip extension, spinal articulation and lumbopelvic stability. The gluteus maximus and hamstrings contribute to hip extension, while the abdominal and spinal musculature work to control the pelvis and trunk throughout the movement.

Because the feet are positioned at different heights, the body has to manage the asymmetrical load without allowing the pelvis to rotate, shift or drop.

As with any pelvic curl, the goal isn't simply to lift the hips higher. It's about controlled movement, maintaining pelvic alignment and producing force through the supporting leg.

20/08/2026

Your core is more than just your abdominal muscles.

It is a group of muscles that work together to control and stabilise the trunk and pelvis during movement. This includes the deep abdominal muscles, such as the transversus abdominis, the re**us abdominis and obliques, as well as the multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles.

Together, they contribute to spinal stability, control intra-abdominal pressure and help transfer force between the upper and lower body. A strong and well-coordinated core is therefore less about simply producing abdominal strength and more about maintaining appropriate trunk control while the rest of the body moves.

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