Provides a basic-level guide to Pilates yoga designed for practitioners at any fitness level, and requires only a mat, chair, and towel or blanket.

Includes index.

What pilates can do for you -- The power behind pilates -- My pilates primer -- The core movements -- Three complete programs, one primary emphasis -- The beginner pilates program -- The complete pilates program -- The warmup and cooldown program -- Pick your plan -- Six routines, 10 minutes at a time -- My 10-minute hip, thigh, and butt routine -- My 5-minute resistance-band leg workout -- My 10-minute upper body routine -- My 10-minute advanced abdominal routine -- My 10-minute healthy back routine -- My 5-minute balance ball routine -- Your 3-week total body makeover --A progressive plan for complete mind-body fitness -- My eating plan -- My cardio program -- My positive-thinking program -- Your 3-week pilates program -- Your personal 3-week makeover diary.