Pursuing True Beauty

Pursuing True Beauty Pursuing True Beauty is a platform that goes beyond the surface — building on inner beauty, strength and the unique grace of every woman.

Rooted in faith and purpose, we believe true beauty is found in the word first. Pursuing True Beauty - Est. 2020

THE HEART BEHIND PILATES & PRAISE 🌸I want to share something that is very close to my heart… 🩷When the idea of Pilates &...
15/09/2026

THE HEART BEHIND PILATES & PRAISE 🌸

I want to share something that is very close to my heart… 🩷

When the idea of Pilates & Praise came to me, I almost had to laugh at myself. 😂 Because I am not the picture of the “perfect fitness lady.” I’m not someone who has always been consistent with exercise, and I certainly don’t have it all figured out.

But I felt the Lord remind me: “I’m not asking you for perfection. I’m looking at the posture of your heart.”
And that changed everything for me.

Because how often do we stop ourselves from starting something because we feel like we don’t look the part?

We say, “I’m not fit enough.”
“I’m not flexible enough.”
“I’m too busy.”
“I’ll start when I lose weight.”
“I’ll start when I feel more confident.”

But what if we stopped waiting to become the perfect version of ourselves before we started taking care of ourselves?

What if we simply started where we are?

Pilates & Praise was never about creating a room full of women who had perfect bodies or perfect fitness routines.

It was about women making a decision:
“I want to take better care of the body God has given me.”

Not because we are chasing perfection.
Not because we are comparing ourselves to anyone else.
But because we understand that our bodies matter. Our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit.
And sometimes looking after ourselves starts with one small decision.

One walk.
One workout.
One healthier choice.
One morning of movement.
One moment where we choose to show up for ourselves.

That is the heart behind Pilates & Praise.

To remind women that you don’t have to look like it to start. You don’t have to feel ready to begin.

Just start somewhere.

And as we care for our bodies, may we also remember to care for our souls — because we were created to honour God with all of who we are. 🤍

Movement for the body.
Praise for the soul.
Grace for the journey. 🌸

What a beautiful morning it was! 💕Our Pilates & Praise morning was so much more than Pilates. It was a moment to pause, ...
14/09/2026

What a beautiful morning it was! 💕

Our Pilates & Praise morning was so much more than Pilates. It was a moment to pause, breathe, move, connect and simply be in the presence of God.
There was laughter, fellowship, movement, beautiful conversations and, most importantly, a tangible sense of the Father’s presence. 🤍

We came with our own expectations, our own stories and our own needs—and I truly believe every woman left with her cup a little fuller. 🌷

To every woman who showed up: thank you for choosing yourself, for making the time, and for allowing yourself to receive. You deserved this morning. 💕

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible instructor, our sponsors, the Seaside Hotel & Spa team, our contributors and everyone who played a part in creating such a special experience.

Until the next one… 💗

Photography by SB Photography

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our incredible sponsors who contributed, in big or small ways, to making our Women’s Pilate...
08/09/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our incredible sponsors who contributed, in big or small ways, to making our Women’s Pilates & Praise morning such a beautiful and memorable experience. 🤍

Whether you sponsored financially, provided a product, a service, a contribution, or simply helped make the morning extra special — your support made a difference. You played a part in creating a space where women could pause, breathe, connect, be encouraged and leave feeling refreshed and uplifted.

May God richly bless your businesses, your teams and every hand that played a part in making this event possible. May your generosity return to you in abundance, and may your businesses continue to flourish.

Thank you for believing in the vision and for helping us create an unforgettable experience for women. 💕

07/09/2026

This weekend, we experienced something truly special.

Our Pilates & Praise morning was so much more than just a workout. It was a morning of movement, worship, connection, and simply being in the presence of the Father.

What a beautiful reminder that when we make space for God, He meets us right where we are.
When you move your body, you're not just looking after your body.
You're looking after the woman who has to think, make decisions, solve problems, lead, nurture, create and show up every day.

God has called women to carry many things. We carry families, careers, businesses, homes, relationships, dreams and responsibilities. And sometimes we become so focused on carrying everything else that we forget to strengthen the woman doing the carrying.

Meet our Photographer She’s a Swakopmund based photographer who loves capturing genuine connections, beautiful little de...
04/09/2026

Meet our Photographer

She’s a Swakopmund based photographer who loves capturing genuine connections, beautiful little details, and the moments that make life special.

From maternity and Family sessions to portraits and personal branding. Her goal is to create images that feel authentic, timeless and beautifully you. ❤

Give her a follow SB Photography

Meet our Instructor for our Pilates & Praise eventRuth is the owner and manager of Curves, the women’s wellness club in ...
04/09/2026

Meet our Instructor for our Pilates & Praise event

Ruth is the owner and manager of Curves, the women’s wellness club in Swakopmund, which provides an effective, time efficient circuit designed to increase lean muscle, raise metabolism and reduce fat.

She also provides Pilates classes at Curves. The slow, controlled method she coaches offers profound advantages for women by building deep core stability, protecting joint health through strengthening skeletal muscle and regulating stress hormones.

Meet your host for the Pilates & Praise EventChristel-Ann Rautenbach is a passionate women’s advocate, entrepreneur, spe...
04/09/2026

Meet your host for the Pilates & Praise Event

Christel-Ann Rautenbach is a passionate women’s advocate, entrepreneur, speaker and founder of Pursuing True Beauty.

With a heart for empowering women to embrace their God-given identity, she creates spaces where women can connect, grow and be reminded of their worth in Christ.

Through faith, wellness and meaningful connection, Christel-Ann is passionate about encouraging women to care for both their inner and outer beauty.

She says: "Its not about perfection, but your willingness to start somewhere."

25/08/2026

The God who formed us, made us able, gives us the inner strength that we need.

With only 18 days away to our first Pilates & Praise event, the excitement is high 🙌🏼🌸💖We can’t wait to have you 🌤️
18/08/2026

With only 18 days away to our first Pilates & Praise event, the excitement is high 🙌🏼🌸💖

We can’t wait to have you 🌤️

The Ladies mean business 👆🏼50% SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN A DAY! ✨We can hardly believe it! 💕 Our spots are filling up FAST, ...
11/08/2026

The Ladies mean business 👆🏼

50% SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN A DAY! ✨

We can hardly believe it! 💕 Our spots are filling up FAST, and we’re already 50% sold out in less than 24 hours! 🥹🌸

Don’t wait until it’s too late — secure your spot today and join us for a beautiful morning of wellness, faith, connection and sisterhood. 🤍

📍 Limited spots available!
🎟️ Book now and don’t miss out!

We can’t wait to share this special morning with you! 🌷✨

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