This is an Xtra Fee class where participants sign up to use pilates equipment that includes the Pilates Reformer. All students must sign up and pay in advance for this class. This class continues on the principals from pilates mat class which is an exercise program that focuses on the core postural muscles to help keep the body balanced and is essential to providing support for the spine. Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso muscles, which are important to help alleviate and prevent back pain.