{"id":17,"date":"2025-06-26T10:14:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/releasethroughpilates.co.za\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-07-22T10:58:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:58:34","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/releasethroughpilates.co.za\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:calc( 0.5 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)));padding-right:var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal));padding-bottom:calc( 0.5 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)));padding-left:var(--wp--style--root--padding-left, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal))\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-df757ecc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:calc( 0.25 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)))\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Welcome to Release Through Pilates &#8211; Founded by Firdaus Paruk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Release Through Pilates, movement becomes a powerful pathway to healing, self-connection and empowerment. Each class is thoughtfully designed to harmonize strength with softness, inviting you to tune into your body with presence and intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a space for perfection. It\u2019s a space for you. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or an experienced mover, every session offers the opportunity to release what no longer serves you and return home to your breath, your body and your truth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/releasethroughpilates.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-18.55.30-2-1-e1753177923664.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79\" style=\"width:347px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/releasethroughpilates.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-18.55.30-2-1-e1753177923664.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/releasethroughpilates.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-20-at-18.55.30-2-1-e1753177923664-288x300.jpeg 288w, 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strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through intentional movement, breath and awareness, Release Through Pilates becomes a practice of:<br>\u2022 Releasing physical tension and emotional weight<br>\u2022 Reconnecting with your body\u2019s natural rhythm and wisdom<br>\u2022 Restoring balance, strength and inner calm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">This is your invitation to pause, reset and return to yourself stronger one mindful movement at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure 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