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The exercises are gentle on joints yet challenging on muscles, suitable for anyone who wants to improve muscle strength and flexibility, improve co-ordination and balance, tone muscles and improve posture.

Pilates, a fusion of western and eastern philosophies, teaches you about breathing with movement, body mechanics, balance, co-ordination, positioning of the body, spatial awareness, strength and flexibility.

For full benefit of the method, you’ll learn to flow from one movement to the next building stamina and cardiovascular fitness, using the basic principles of the Pilates exercise repertoire: flowing movement; concentration; breathing; isolation; precision; centering; control; routine.

Pilates and yoga share similar goals, with both systems believing in individual progress in a non-competitive arena, with emphasis on stretching as well as strengthening of muscles.

However, the Pilates system works the body as a whole, co-ordinating the upper and lower musculature with the body’s centre. This dramatically improves strength, flexibility, posture and co-ordination.

The most popular exercise repertoire in the world is the floor mat work, due to its accessibility, found in health clubs, leisure centres or church halls.