As a heavy rainstorm freshens the water of a sluggish or stagnant stream and whips it into immediate action, so does the Pilates Methods purify the bloodstream.

Time and progress are synonymous terms--nothing can stop either. Truth will prevail and that is why I know that my teachings will reach the masses and finally be adopted as universal.

True flexibility can be achieved only when all muscles are uniformly developed

Pilates is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control over your body.

We retire too early and we die too young, our prime of life should be in the 70's and old age should not come until we are almost 100.

Breathing is the first act of life, and the last.

Normal muscles should function naturally in much the same manner as do the muscles of animals.