Pilates is the well-liked craze that’s taken off recently, but it’s actually been combining physical, mental and spiritual wellness to varying degrees over the past 90 years. Celebrities and influencers including Harry Styles and Hailey Bieber have made it popular for its sculpting, toning and strengthening abilities, but for many it’s more than that.
At Rauform Pilates and Fitness in Walkerville, it’s all about cultivating community and connection.
The team has spent the past 12 months creating a studio that’s like a second home and an escape from the daily grind for community members.
Today, Rauform Pilates and Fitness is celebrating its 1st birthday and want to give back to the community which has supported them over the past year by offering 15% off selected packs and a chance to win a wellness spa package.
The custom-built studio started out as a blank canvas in April last year and is now a state-of-the-art facility which not only features reformer Pilates machines, but a boxing, weights and cardio section – which is used in a number of the ‘fusion’ classes.
“It’s taken a lot of hard work to get the studio looking and functioning just how we wanted it, but it has been so worth it,” owner Sandy Rau says.
“It has become the perfect place to bring our Rauform Pilates & Fitness community together. But ultimately it is about the individual who walks into my studio looking for a change, be that physically or mentally so that they can get fitter and healthier every day.”
The studio has seen over 1000 community members walk through its doors since it opened. It’s no surprise as Sandy has created a space where people of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels feel completely at home with no judgement and feel comfortable and supported by those around them.
With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry behind her, Sandy has developed a sense of what her clients want and endeavours to provide this and more.
She’s created a “family”, and this shows in her connection with clients and the friendships clients have made outside of the studio.
It’s easy to do when it’s located atop a health-focused eatery, Yolk café, where you can properly refuel post-workout, adding an extra element of community by having somewhere to connect with other members outside of class.
Rauform Pilates & Fitness
Where: 40 North East Road, Walkerville
Open: 5:30am – 7:30pm Monday – Wednesday
6:30am – 7:30pm Thursday
5:30am – 7:00pm Friday
6:30am – 1:30pm Saturday
7:30am – 1:30pm Sunday
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