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Pilates is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work !
- Joseph H. Pilates

Pilates is a Marvellous Exercise for the Body and for the Mind

The benefits of Pilates are noticeable and a lot of Pilates fans have reported that by doing regular Pilates classes, their bodies are toner, well balanced and stronger.
After a Pilates workout, individuals instantly feel the difference in their abs, backs and legs.
Pilates is well known for creating a long, lean appearance because it strengthens and tones muscles without adding bulk.

But aesthetics are minor compared to its other advantages.
Pilates makes you think. You have to become really acquainted with your body.
For example, you can repeatedly perform the same move, but if you don't concentrate on holding your core stable, you won't experience the full benefits of the practice.

Proper breathing technique is also an important hallmark of this mind-body discipline. Holding your breath during the movements increases tension.
Learning how to breath in a controlled, consistent way assists the body in facilitating the movements correctly.

With its fusion of strength, flexibility and neuromuscular training, Pilates teaches physical awareness, fosters a mind-body connection and improves posture.
The abdominals, low back and buttocks act as the body's "power house", so conditioning these areas takes precedence.

The premise of Pilates is to bring balance back to the body.
That's why Pilates routines emphasize movement in various positions such as seated and on your back, side and stomach.
Beneficial for people of all ages, aptitudes and fitness levels, Pilates is more than a passing exercise trend.
Pilates conditions the body from head to toe with a no-impact to low-impact approach suitable for all ages and abilities.

Pilates requires patience and practice, but results will follow :

• General fitness;
• Improve strength, flexibility and balance;
• Engage the mind and enhance body awareness;
• Improve the way your body looks and feels;
• A leaner, longer look;
• Tone and build long, lean muscles without bulk;
• A flatter stomach;
• A better body shape;
• A better balance between strength and suppleness;
• Heighten neuromuscular coordination;
• Offer relief from back pain and joint stress;
• Challenge deep abdominal muscles to support the core;
• A stronger, healthier back;
• Better posture;
• Restore postural alignment;
• Create a stronger, more flexible spine;
• A straighter spine;
• A taller gait;
• A more toned, mobile and flexible body;
• Increase joint range of motion;
• Easier, fuller movement;
• When modified, Pilates is great form of exercise for pregnant women;
• Injury prevention and rehabilitation;
• Condition efficient patterns of movement making the body less prone to injury;
• Help in rehabilitation of injuries and promote recovery from strain or injury;
• Improve circulation;
• Correct over-training of muscle groups which can lead to stress and injury;
• Enhance mobility, agility and stamina;
• Compliment sports training and develop functional fitness for daily life activity;
• Gain without pain;
• Reduce stress, relieve tension, boost energy through deep stretching;
• A sense of calm and well-being;
• Aid weight management;
• etc.

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