frequently asked
questions
Below are the questions and answers to our most asked questions.
If a question you have is not answered below, please feel free to reach out to us via email studio@bendipilates.com
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Reformer class: Drink bottle and grip socks! We sell grip socks in studio for purchase ($19) if needed.
Mat/Yoga class: Drink bottle and full length towel. We have towels to hire for $3 if needed.
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Yes absolutely, all of our Memberships and Class Packs are able to be used across both locations.
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We're excited to welcome you to our studio! Our group beginner classes, which accommodate up to 10 people (reformer studio) or 15 people (mat studio) are an excellent way to begin in a supportive group setting. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your first class so that the instructor can give you a proper introduction.
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Bendi Plimmerton is located at 4 Cedric Place, Plimmerton. We are down a driveway and situated next to Pacific Horizon. Follow the "Bendi" sign at the start of our shared driveway on Cedric Place.
Bendi Tawa is located at 35 Oxford Street Tawa. We are within the New World Mall Complex.
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If the class you would like to attend at the studio is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist.
If a spot becomes available more than 12 hours prior to the class start time, the first person on the class waitlist will be notified and automatically be added to the class.
If a spot becomes available less than 12 hours prior to the class start time, an SMS will be sent to everyone on the waitlist to advise a spot has become available and to book online to secure the spot.
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If you need to cancel a class, please do so through the online booking system at least 12 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations made by phone, email, social media, or other methods will not be accepted. You can cancel your booking via the Momence app or online portal under the "Bookings" section.
Cancellation Policy:
Early Cancel: Cancel at least 12 hours before the class start time to avoid forfeiting the session.
Late Cancel: Cancellations made within 12 hours of the class start time will result in forfeiting the session.
No Show: If you do not attend a class you’ve booked, the session will be forfeited.
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Hot Mat Pilates/Hot Yoga: No, you are not able to attend these classes whilst pregnant.
Non heated Mat & Reformer: If you have consulted with your Midwife and/or Doctor and received clearance to practice Pilates during your pregnancy, and you have prior experience with this form of exercise, you are welcome to attend our Beginner classes. We also offer Parents & Bubs classes for when you are postpartum. Please ensure you advise the instructor that you are pregnant prior to the class starting.
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Due to the small and intimate studio spaces, our studios are adults only. There is no supervised space for children/babies to wait whilst you do your class.
The only exception to babies being able to come into the studio during a class is during our Parents & Bubs classes at Bendi Plimmerton.
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We welcome those 16 years and older. Those under 18 are required to co-sign the waivers with a parent/guardian. Please email us if you are 16 or 17 years old to arrange your profile & waiver studio@bendipilates.com
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Both Bendi Plimmerton and Bendi Tawa have free street parking available.
Bendi Plimmerton: Parking available on Cedric Place and Ulric Street. There is also parking available down the left hand side of our driveway (8 diagonal car parks), which you are welcome to use.
Bendi Tawa: Plenty of parking available in the car park just outside the studio or in the nearby streets such as Main Road in Tawa.
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Reformer: Up to 10 people per class.
Mat/Yoga: Up to 18 people per class.
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Bendi Plimmerton: Toilet only, no shower.
Bendi Tawa: 2 x toilets and 1 x shower.