About Centred Soul Pilates Studio

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Meet Marti and Belinda

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Marti Pettit, owner of Centred Soul Pilates Studio, is a mother, grandmother, and Pilates Instructor, leaving the motor industry behind after nearly 35 years. Marti used to be an avid athlete having completed several races like Two Oceans, trail runs like the The Golden Gate where she picked up injuries and niggles.

She started Pilates to help strengthen her core. Unexpectedly, at the time, Marti experienced an overall improvement of strength, balance and posture.
Having realised the advantages of Pilates, she proceeded and eventually completed her BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training certificate. Marti also attended workshops in “Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies”.

“My journey also took me to investigate breathing and had the wonderful experience of doing an introductory course through Breath Africa.
I have an interest in a holistic approach to health and is busy with a course in Nutrition. Being in the corporate world all my life, I soon saw the benefits to handle stress and keep a balanced life. I experienced a more quality life, sleeping better and positive outlook on life.”

Belinda Harris is our Centred Soul Pilates associate. Belinda’s journey with Pilates started in 2010 when a friend introduced her to the world of Pilates. She fell in love with Pilates and soon experienced the many benefits it had to offer; from intercostal breathing to reduce stress and support lung capacity, to core strengthening and rehabilitation of prior sport injuries.

Belinda completed the BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training certificate in 2019 and value the importance of continuous learning and development as well as keeping her personal Pilates practice up to date.

Having worked in Corporate South Africa, Belinda understands the impact of a sedentary day job and how to better your lifestyle by finding a balance between the two.

“My purpose as Pilates instructor is to support you through the process of connecting mind and body, creating body awareness, and realising your body’s potential through conscious movement, balance, and control.”

Testimonials

I have always been interested in Pilates but have been too nervous to attend a class on my own as my lack of knowledge would show. I took a leap when I was invited to join Marti’s one-on-one classes, and I am so glad that I did. Marti offers expert individual and duo teaching in a calming studio. She is knowledgeable and prepared and always knows how to gauge what your body is capable of as well as when it needs a break. Marti’s early Sunday morning Pilates classes have me excited to wake up and get my body moving. I leave the studio feeling strengthened, stretched and a bit stiff, always ready to chat about what new exercises and equipment we will use next week. I would recommend Marti to anyone who is interested in Pilates – whether you are a beginner or advanced, as she is a great teacher, and a perfect example of how great Pilates can be for you!

Megan

Client

As a runner, the development and maintenance of core strength and flexibility is important for someone to achieve their personal fitness aspirations. I had the pleasure of attending a session with Marthi while up in Johannesburg. She was so patient with me and was able to adjust her session based on my ability. She took the time to explain the reason for certain moves and made sure that my form was correct to avoid injury. The session really showed me that no matter what workout you were doing before, you will find muscles you didn’t know were there! Marthi was professional and I could not be happier with her engaging instruction. Through Marthi’s careful and thoughtful instruction, I could already feel a difference in my lower back, calves, and hamstrings. I highly recommend Marthi to anyone who is looking to take their health and wellness to the next level.

Jacques

Athlete

I was always interested in doing Pilates but felt intimidated by the fit strong people I saw doing classes. When I started at Centred Soul Pilates studio, I was given individual attention that was tailored to my abilities but was still challenging. I have been doing Pilates with Marti and Belinda for quite a few months now and have really started to notice a difference in how my body feels! I feel so much stronger and have noticed that there are exercises that I can now do that I wasn’t able to do when I started. I was visiting a chiropractor for a stiff and sore hip but have not needed to go back since starting Pilates. The classes are always varied and challenging - but I come away each week feeling invigorated and (somehow) very relaxed and looking forward to the next session.

Bev

Client

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