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Move. Breathe. Evolve. Yoga • Pilates • Functional Training • Tai Chi • Sound Baths • Personal Coaching • Workshops.

We're passionate about helping people improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through movement and holistic health. Founded by Hayley Alexander, Mind Body Evolve offers:
- Health & Wellness Content.
- DNA Testing & Health Coaching.
- Courses & Workshops: Yoga & Self-Defense

14/10/2026

Sometimes, looking after yourself is as simple as taking a little time out for yourself.

Whether you need to stretch, build strength, slow down or simply switch off for a while, there’s a class at Mind Body Evolve for you. From Pilates and yoga to Tai Chi, Sound Baths and Functional Training, there are plenty of ways to move, unwind and feel good.

And yes, there’s always time for a cuppa and something sweet, too!

Come and try a class and find what works for you.

Booking your class is easy:
Book through the Octiv app or the Discovery Health app if you're using your Discovery Vitality fitness benefit. We recommend booking at least three hours before the class to secure your spot, as spaces are limited.

Want to see what’s happening each week? Join our WhatsApp group and we’ll send you the latest timetable:

Join the Mind Body Evolve WhatsApp group: https://bit.ly/4yIoz8Q

We’d love to welcome you to the studio!

Mind Body Evolve Studio, Long Avenue Medical Centre, Glenhazel.

12/10/2026

🌸 Mind Body Evolve Studio | 12–18 October

Hi everyone, happy Monday!

Here’s this week’s timetable, with a few notes and important reminders.

✨ Thursday afternoon: We're trialling a ladies-only Yin Yoga class at 4pm, followed by a mixed Pilates Mat class at 5:30pm, open to men and women.

📌 Important booking reminder:

To avoid last-minute cancellations, we've introduced a standard policy requiring a minimum of 3 bookings to confirm group classes:

•⁠ ⁠Morning classes: 12 hours in advance
•⁠ ⁠Afternoon/evening classes: 3 hours in advance

If minimum numbers aren't met, members will be notified of the cancellation and booking credits refunded.

Unfortunately, Discovery Vitality's recent reduction in studio reimbursements has made these minimums necessary. It's been a challenging adjustment, but we're finding ways to navigate it while keeping our classes sustainable.

Remember, you can also book private or semi-private sessions with your preferred trainer. If you'd like to know more about how our Evolve One and Evolve Plus packages work together, please message us directly and we'll happily guide you through the options.

We love offering a variety of classes with wonderful instructors, while keeping our studio small, personal and intentional. Your continued support makes this possible!

With just a few months left in the year, let's keep the momentum going! Use your credits, try something new, bring a friend and enjoy the space we've created for you.

Thank you for being part of our studio community. We really appreciate your support!

See you on the mat!

10/10/2026

Two people can stand in the same place, see the same situation, and walk away with completely different stories.

One sees a mountain.

The other sees a challenge worth climbing.

One sees failure.

The other sees a lesson.

One sees a closed door.

The other starts looking for another way in.

The situation may be the same.
The perspective is not.

Life doesn't always give us the power to choose what happens.

Sometimes things go wrong.

Plans fail.

People disappoint us.

Opportunities disappear.

Hard work doesn't produce immediate results.

And there are moments when you look at everything happening around you and wonder:

“Why is this happening to me?”

But sometimes, the question that changes everything is:

“What can I learn from this?”

That doesn't mean pretending that pain isn't real.

It doesn't mean calling every setback a blessing.

And it doesn't mean ignoring problems with fake positivity.

It simply means refusing to let one difficult chapter become the entire story of your life.

Think about two people walking through the same storm.

One spends the entire journey thinking about how badly it is raining.

The other notices the direction of the wind, searches for shelter, and keeps moving.

The storm is the same.
Their response is different.

That's the power of perspective.

You may not control the circumstances around you, but you can often control what you do with them.

A mistake can become shame...

Or it can become experience.

Rejection can become a reason to stop...

Or a reason to improve.

A slow beginning can feel like failure...

Or it can become the foundation of something much bigger.

And sometimes, what looks like a disadvantage from one angle looks completely different from another.

The person who feels “behind” may actually be building slowly and carefully.

The person who thinks they are “lost” may simply be discovering a different direction.

The person who failed today may be learning something that success could never have taught them.

So be careful when you compare your life with someone else's.

You are looking through your window.

They're looking through theirs.

You see their achievements.

You don't see every doubt behind them.

You see your mistakes.

You may forget every obstacle you've already overcome.

You see where you are today.

You cannot yet see everything you're capable of becoming.

Everyone has the same eyes, but nobody has exactly the same vision.

Your experiences shape what you notice.

Your beliefs shape what you expect.

Your fears shape what you avoid.

And your mindset influences what you do next.

That's why learning to change your perspective can be so powerful.

Instead of asking:

“Why am I so far behind?”

Ask:

“What is one thing I can improve today?”

Instead of:

“What if I fail?”

Ask:

“What will I learn if I try?”

Instead of:

“Why did this happen?”

Ask:

“What can this experience teach me?”

The goal isn't to see everything positively.

The goal is to see things clearly.

To recognize the problem without becoming the problem.

To acknowledge the setback without believing the setback defines you.

To accept what you cannot change while working on what you can.

Because sometimes, the biggest change doesn't begin when your circumstances change.

It begins when you change the way you respond to them.

Maybe the road you're on is difficult.

Maybe it's slower than you expected.

Maybe nobody understands why you're still trying.

Keep going if the goal still matters to you.

You don't need everyone to understand your vision.

You need to understand your own direction.

And one day, you may look back at the experiences you once hated and realize they taught you things comfort never could.

The failure taught you patience.

The rejection taught you resilience.

The struggle taught you discipline.

The uncertainty taught you courage.

And the moments when you felt completely lost...

may have been the moments that helped you discover who you really wanted to become.

So don't let one perspective become your prison.

Look again.

Think deeper.

Learn from what happened.

Change what you can.

Accept what you cannot.

Then take the next step.

Because sometimes, you don't need a completely different life.

You need a different way of seeing the life you're already building.

Same road.

Different eyes.

Different perspective.

Different choices.

And eventually...

a completely different destination. 🌱🦅

— BrightMinds

09/10/2026

Your health journey. Your life. Your evolution.

I’ve spent over 20 years working in the health and wellness industry, and if there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that lasting health isn't built on quick fixes. It's built on the small, consistent choices we make every day.

Movement is medicine. Food is medicine. Lifestyle matters.

As a health journalist, educator, fitness professional and functional nutrition practitioner, I've had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life.
My work spans yoga, functional fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, nutrigenetics and lifestyle coaching. But what I love most is bringing these disciplines together to help people understand their bodies, take ownership of their health and make meaningful, sustainable changes.

I've seen clients grow stronger, regain confidence in their bodies, improve their energy, develop healthier habits and achieve things they once thought were beyond their reach.

And those are the results that matter to me.

I'm a passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine and preventative healthcare. I believe we have far more influence over our long-term health and wellbeing than we sometimes realise.

Move your body. Nourish it well. Supplement appropriately, when needed. Set boundaries, manage stress, build discipline around consistency and keep learning.

And yes, do the work. Because you are worth the effort.

Not because you need to look a certain way or become someone different, but because you deserve to feel well, capable, strong and confident in the body you live in.

Your family deserves a healthy, present and energised version of you. And more importantly, so do you.

At Mind Body Evolve Studio and through Keep Evolving, my approach has always been personal. There is no one-size-fits-all prescription for wellness. There is science, experience, education, compassion and a willingness to meet you where you are.

Whether you're beginning your journey, returning to movement, navigating a new stage of life or simply wanting to invest in your long-term health, I'd love to help you find your way forward.

This is lifestyle medicine in practice. This is what I do. And it's what I love.

Send me a DM or email me at [email protected] and let's see what's possible.

Hayley

08/10/2026

Looking for a studio where you’re more than just a name on a booking list?

Mind Body Evolve is a place to move, learn, get stronger, switch off and try something new, with a timetable that gives you plenty of choice.

From Pilates, yoga and functional training to mobility, Tai Chi, Kundalini, sound baths and more, there’s something for different bodies, different goals and different days.

And while we have a great variety of classes, it’s the personal side of the studio that makes a difference. Our instructors get to know the people who come through the door, and we’re happy to help you find the right class, modify an exercise or work out where to start if you’re not quite sure.

You don’t need to be super-fit. You don’t need to know exactly what you’re doing. And you definitely don’t need to commit to just one type of movement.

Come and find what works for you.

Want to see what’s happening each week? Join our WhatsApp group and we’ll send you the latest timetable:

Join the Mind Body Evolve WhatsApp group: https://bit.ly/4yIoz8Q

How to book:
• Book classes through the Octiv app
• If you have an eligible Discovery Health Vitality benefit, you can book using your available fitness visits through the Discovery Health app

Mind Body Evolve Studio
Long Avenue Medical Centre, Glenhazel, Johannesburg

Come for a class. Stay because you find something that works for you.

06/10/2026

There’s something special about practising yoga as the day winds down. Our Sunset Yoga class is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of the day, move your body, settle your nervous system and leave feeling more grounded.

Whether you’re new to yoga or have been practising for years, come as you are and enjoy some time to reconnect with yourself.

Sunset Yoga at Mind Body Evolve Studio
📍 Long Avenue Medical Centre, Glenhazel
🧘 All levels welcome

Discovery Health members: Use your eligible Vitality fitness benefit to book your class through the Discovery Health app. One visit is deducted from your monthly allocation.

Bookings: Book in advance via the Octiv app or Discovery Health app. Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking at least 3 hours before class.

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05/10/2026

Hello everyone 🤗

I’m back and looking forward to seeing you all! As we move into a new month, let’s get back into a good, steady rhythm. I’ll be teaching my regular group classes. Private sessions will also resume.

Our October newsletter includes some reflections and important communication on Discovery Vitality:
https://keepevolvingsa.com/keeping-it-real/

Please remember to book in advance and notify our admin team regarding any queries.

Looking forward to moving, breathing and evolving together again!

28/09/2026

Hello everyone 🌸 Here’s our timetable for 28 September to 4 October.

Whether you’d like to move, build strength, practise mindfulness or simply reset, there’s something for you this week. Please note, most of our 17:30 classes are mixed groups. We also have men’s and ladies-only options, so please check with the studio team before booking if you need a specific class.

Also to note, for those using Discovery Vitality, we’ve received an update about the amount Discovery will contribute per visit from October. For now, bookings continue as usual. If you have September visits remaining, please book in this week. We’ll share more details about what the update means for studio sessions soon.

A heartfelt thank you to our instructors and the wonderful studio team for taking such good care of everything while I’m away, and to all of you for being part of this community. Sending sunshine and good vibes, and wishing everyone celebrating a happy Sukkot.

22/09/2026

Looking for a way to slow down, recharge and reconnect?

Join Sundri Atma for Kundalini Yoga, a practice combining movement, breathwork, meditation and awareness to help you create space to pause, reset and reconnect with yourself.

Tuesdays at 5.30pm at Mind Body Evolve Studio.

Book via the Octiv app or Discovery Health app. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended.

20/09/2026

Happy Sunday, Evolvers 🌸

Sharing our timetable for the upcoming week, 21–27 September.

Although I’ll be away and the holy days bring a slightly different rhythm to our usual schedule, classes will continue with something for everyone. Please note that the studio will be closed on Monday for Yom Kippur and on Sunday for Sukkot.

This week, Kundalini Yoga with Sundri will be offered on Tuesday at 17:30, which we hope to continue. On Wednesday, Melissa will offer Stretch Tools followed by Sunset Yoga Flow, and Sybille will lead a beautiful Sound Bath on Thursday evening.

We also have a very special Fascia Release Workshop with Ingrid on Thursday morning. More details will follow, but if you’ve ever wondered what fascia release is, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more and experience it for yourself.

Please remember to book your classes in advance. If you have some extra time over the holiday period and would like to arrange a private or Evolve One session, please contact our studio admin team, subject to instructor availability.

I will be away and offline this week, so please direct all bookings and queries to the studio admin team, as I will not be able to respond personally.

Let’s keep moving mindfully and enjoy the beautiful spring energy.

Wishing everyone observing a meaningful time of reflection and spiritual connection. For those fasting, prepare gently and remember to hydrate well beforehand.

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