4. Control (balance, core stability, posture, power)
    In Pilates we use control to mean both muscle (body) and mental (mind) control. Control is a learned skill. You cannot force control with effort, but rather consistent attention and practice. Does your body respond the way you want it to while exercising. Practicing control of any coordinated movement will translate to your everyday life.

5. Fluidity (flexibility/mobility, rotation, dynamic posture, coordination)
   Each Pilates exercise is coordinated with breath, rhythm, and tempo. Each exercise has a flow and sequence using only as much energy as necessary to produce the maximum or minimum energy or force. This is efficienct, flowing, rhythmic movement that will transfer to your everyday life.

6. Alignment
   There is a specific body alignment for each Pilates exercise. Correct alignment in the body during Pilates allows for efficient movement, placing minimal stress on joints, ligaments and muscle tissue to help avoid injury.

   These Pilates principles offer precise movement skills which when performed repeatedly and consistently with rhythm and tempo controlled via the breath and will of the mind will lead to greater strength, stability, and flexibility.