Pivotl - Issue 4-2023

BUSINESS IN FOCUS
journeys with all our students/
members.” However, she
admitted, “The hardest for me is
that I want to ‘DO IT ALL’ and am
realising that I can’t – but I am
lucky to have found, and will find
more, teachers that have the
same passion and vision that I do
– to make OMS a safe space for
everybody who enters.”
Carol’s biggest “Aha” moment
came during the challenges
posed by COVID-19: “It was
during COVID when I was blown
away by the continued support
of our students still paying their
fees, without having classes, or
one zoom class per week. That
made me see and feel that I was
doing it right and I needed to
make sure it kept going, not just
for me but for all that believed in
me. I was doing it right!”
In conclusion, Carol described
herself with three words:
“Resilient – Caring – Grateful.”
These qualities have
undoubtedly played a significant
role in her journey and success
with Our Movement Studio. n
What our Instructors and
clients say about us
Wynand (Pilates Instructor)
“As an Instructor myself I find
nothing more rewarding
physically and mentally than
doing one of colleagues classes.
To be more specific, I have been
focusing a lot on Rebounding
and the sense of pure adrenaline
and endorphin release whilst
doing the classes is magical. We
are more than just instructors
and students at Our Movement
Studio, we are family. Carol has
created such a safe space for
individuals to just be themselves
and enjoy their own journey to
physical and mental wellness!”
Cas (rebounding instructor)
I started my journey at OMS a few
years ago. Life had taken me in all
different directions, but
somehow it always brought me
back to the studio. My health had
gotten particularly bad and once
again, I turned to OMS. I loved it
so much and an opportunity to
become an instructor presented
itself and I decided to do it. Carol
became my mentor and friend.
I am now healthier and happier
than I have ever been and most
of all, I love what I do.
Nicki
I joined OMS in October 2021 to
do rebounding because I had
heard of all the amazing health
benefits. Not only did I find a
place where I could exercise, but I
also found a group of ladies that
soon became friends. I have lost
over 25kg and now participate in
rebounding, TRX, Pilates, and
yoga on a regular basis.
Before
After
Ingrid
I joined OMS a year ago,
underweight and terribly
depressed, the camaraderie,
friendships formed and the
physical exercise really has
reformed my emotional and
physical well being. I always leave
smiling and feeling great. My
body transformation has been
great. My energy levels are up, I
have muscle tone (I had given
away all my sleeveless tops, I can
now wave with confidence again
) honestly I was in a hole and
it’s the single thing that has
brought me out. The planking
challenge (although such a small
thing) boosted my confidence so
much. You, Cas, Wyand & Ash
Chantelle
Here are some positives I've
gotten from rebound.
1. Energy levels are improved,
I'm able to go further in my days.
After rebound my energy levels
spike and I get almost a like a
second wind for the evening.
2. Strength, I do a lot of lifting
and pulling and pushing etc at
work. Rebound has helped build
up arm strength where I find it
easier to lift heavy objects over
my head which is a massive
struggle for me. My balance is
improving and I am able to do a
lot more physically.
3. Confidence. I struggle a lot
with making mistakes and
getting things wrong, rebound
has really helped me be OK with
missing beats and steps and
losing balance. It's helped me
overcome a lot of my anxiety that
people are watching and judging
and has really allowed a safe
space for me to grow in that area.
Gladys
I thought I would share my little
success story.
I have been with the studio for a
couple of years now.
And among the studios that I
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