Somewhere along the line Pilates became associated with perfectly sculpted bodies. Maybe it is because so many celebrities and athletes have talked about their pilates routines and regimes over the years. Maybe it’s because of Joseph Pilates himself, whose own book references “mortal perfection” and “bodily perfection” in the very first sentence of the intro written by Frederick Rand Rogers.

It is no secret that Joe was tough on his students and demanded a level of precision most of us could never dream of fulfilling. And maybe it’s because, at the end of the day, engaging in a regular Pilates practice will help you sculpt beautiful, strong muscles.

The truth is that there is no such thing as a “Pilates-perfect” body. The Pilates method does not differentiate or discriminate. It will change your life for the better regardless of how hold you are, if you are a size two or twenty, in great shape or coming off of an injury. Perfect is not what Pilates is about. It is about feeling amazing on the inside and out!