Pilates is an innovative system of mind-body exercise first developed by Joseph Pilates (1883-1967). The entire Pilates philosophy stems from the Roman motto 'Mens sana in corpore sano,' or, 'A sound mind in a sound body.'Pilates is often referred to as the 'thinking person's' exercise of choice. You learn the value of paying attention to what you are doing to maximize the benefits of each exercise. What people quickly discover is that awareness and mental focus make the Pilates experience a truly effective, safe and deeply-felt exercise program. more... See more text