Pilates is a body conditioning technique designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Pilates targets the deep postural muscles within the body through a series of exercises aimed at building muscle strength and rebalancing the body. Students will focus on developing core strength, joint flexibility and body awareness by engaging in a variety of exercises that integrate the principles of Pilates (concentration, control, center, flow, precision and breathing). This class will utilize class instruction, assignments and student participation to enable students to: 1. Acquire knowledge of the basic health related components of physical fitness and the different dimension of wellness. 2. Develop the skill related components of fitness, and 3. Understand and practice the behaviors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.