Pilates is an exercise method discovered by Joseph H. Pilates, which provides unity of body and mind by strengthening and stretching the whole body. It runs the deep muscle groups which support the skeleton system. Whatever the body condition, the age or the weight is everyone can do pilates, who can move her body. Its effect can be seen in daily life in a short period of time.
Pilates increases the mobility of joints, enhance mobilisation and stabilisation of the spine. It helps to have both strong and flexible spine and muscles. It not only helps to exercise the deep muscle groups so it develops strong core, but also strong and tone, lower back, and hips. Spine, pelvic alignment, and concentration helps to learn controlling the body, prevents body injuries by working the muscles equally, improve balance and coordination, corrects body posture. Learning proper breathing reduce stress, and help to strengthen heart. It gives energy, with proper breath, helps circulation, and stimulates the spine, and muscles. It increases body, and mind awareness while giving attention to concentration, control, flow and breath.
