Welcome to The Pilates Institute of Australasia Pilates is a method which aims to create a balance in the body. It is designed to cater for the needs of the individual. Many forms of exercise create tightening of certain muscles while overstretching others. The Pilates Institute Training works to correct this imbalance. The Menezes Method of Pilates is vastly different to other styles of Pilates taught elsewhere throughout the world. It is this difference that sets the Menezes Method apart from the current Pilates Method and gains results for back and other problems. Our Goals and Aims at the Pilates Institute. The Pilates Institute Training provides a greater understanding of the positioning of the body during each exercise being performed. Certain muscle groups are isolated so no unnecessary energy is expended. In this way maximum performance is being achieved through focused effort on specific muscles. Weak muscles are strengthened and bulky muscles are elongated.