By focusing on proper breathing and the alignment of your spine, shoulders and pelvis, you learn to become more aware and in tuned with your body and posture.  Also, proper breathing helps to sharpen focus and  reduce stress.
Pilates strengthens and elongates the muscle, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility.  It conditions the whole body from head to toe and inside out.  When our bodies are healthy strong and flexible, they can't help but influence the way we think, experience, and show up in the world!