Pilates keys on the mental focus of the physical movements being performed, creating a mind-body exertion. With Pilates, the quality of the movements being performed surpasses the importance of quantity. You’ll often see our instructors using a lot of verbal cues, coaching participants on things such as the quality of breathing, rhythmic inhalation and exhalation during exercise, and proper body alignment. The mind-body correlation of Pilates contributes to overall fitness and assists with engagement of the mind.