My Pilates Epiphany

I had a pilates epiphany yesterday. I realized that all the strengthening of the core is only the beginning. The truth is pilates is about fluidity. I can't do the movements correctly yet but I had brief glimmer of the ideal during one excerise. Being relaxed and focused and having the whole body move in synch seems to be the goal. I suppose thats why many wonderful pilates teachers began as dancers. They are not bulky but lean and strong and graceful. So that was my training day - pilates.