Pilates is a physical movement form that strengthens, lengthens and balances both the body and the mind. The use of the breath coupled with movement exercises increases lung capacity and develops coordination. The nucleus of the work is in maintaining core stability while strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen. This attention to the trunk helps relieve back pain, allowing you to stand up taller, sit up straighter and focus for longer periods of time. Pilates exercises the body and the mind – enhancing awareness from the inside out.