The Pilates method can be today the most popular exercise method, but it has been recognized by doctors for about a century. The method, presented by Joseph H. Pilates to help strengthen and shape the muscles, is a mind-body exercise for anyone who wants to have a strong, toned and flexible body, without the unwanted excesses created by more conventional exercise methods. Now in "Pilates and Body", author Brooke Siler, one of the most sought-after trainers in the U.S. and owner of re:AB, the top Pilates studio in New York, offers a complete, user-friendly Pilates exercise program that can be done anywhere, anytime and without machines. With step-by-step instructions, Siler guides the reader through the entire range of mat exercises, each accompanied by informative photos and illustrations. With the Pilates method, you will not only achieve a more harmonious figure, but you will also significantly improve your posture, flexibility and balance, and strengthen your physical and emotional state. "Pilates and Body" will show you how.