What is Pilates? Pilates is an innovative system of mind-body exercise based on the principles of Joe Pilates, which emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Is there more to Pilates than just exercise? Pilates can dramatically transforms your body if done correctly and with attention to detail, alignment and focused concentration. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and flat abdomen. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement. Pilates improves flexibility, agility and economy of motion. “Through the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning this unique trinity of a balanced body, mind and spirit can ever be attained. Self confidence follows.†Joseph Pilates Elizabeth Brown-Meier is the owner of Elizabeth Brown Pilates, a Classical Pilates studio located in the heart of the historic district in downtown Rome. “While working in the medical field and teaching group fitness and yoga after hours, my approach to physical fitness was completely transformed after attending my first seminar on Pilates. Amazed by the healing power of controlled movement in Pilates I dedicated my learning and instruction to Pilates. I completed extensive teacher training in multiple methods before dedicating my practice and teaching to the original work of Joseph Pilates which I believe is the ultimate method of coordination of mind, body and spirit.