Joseph Pilates created and perfected this system of mental and physical conditioning using specially designed equipment to both strengthen and stretch the body. Pilates "mindful motion" is famous for reshaping and aligning the body, building core strength, increasing flexibility, improving posture and coordination and promoting a healthy focused mind.

So profound and unique are its movements even decades after its creation,Pilates is still on the leading edge of physical and mental fitness. In fact, Joseph Pilates was one of the first to realize just how closely those two are intertwined. Many of the world's greatest dancers have sung its praises. And everyone from the most physically fit athletes to people with chronic pain experience incredible benefits from it.