The driving force behind Body Control Pilates South Africa — and the reason so many students stay for years.
Astrid Haupt is the education partner for Body Control Pilates in South Africa, and the owner of Pilates with Astrid Haupt, a boutique Classical Pilates studio in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.
Her approach to teaching is grounded in the conviction that Pilates, when taught properly, is genuinely transformative — whether you're a beginner seeking to move better, an athlete looking to enhance performance, or a health professional wanting to integrate Pilates into clinical practice.
Clients who come to Astrid for a private session often stay for years — her group classes have a loyal following built over two and a half decades. And the teachers she has trained go on to build their own thriving practices — a testament to the rigour and quality of the Body Control Pilates method she upholds.
Astrid is known for her precision, her warmth, and her ability to make even complex anatomy concepts immediately practical and applicable.
Body Control Pilates is the UK and Europe's largest professional Pilates organisation, with over 1,400 certified teachers operating in more than 50 countries. Founded in 1995, it has earned an unrivalled reputation for the rigour of its training and the quality of its graduates. Body Control Pilates South Africa is the officially licensed training centre for the programme in South Africa, providing access to the same world-class education that has shaped the global Pilates industry.
“I completed the Body Control Pilates Teacher Training Course in 2019 with Astrid Haupt. I would highly recommend this course if you are interested in teaching Pilates. I found it to be hugely informative and comprehensive — the modules are very well structured and remain true to the original teachings of Joseph Pilates. I truly believe Body Control Pilates is the best and the only Pilates course you should do.”
— BCP Graduate Teacher, 2019
“The human body is amazing and this course teaches you through movement just how amazing it really is. I am thoroughly enjoying this course.”
— BCP Teacher in training
“Whether you would like to do this course for yourself, or as a career, Body Control Pilates is DEFINITELY the place to go. The course tutors are amazing and the content is taught so well, you will quickly learn the concepts and understand the exercises.”
— BCP Student