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A full-body Pilates workout can help you achieve total body strength and flexibility. Pilates is known for its focus on core strength, but it also engages various muscle groups throughout the body. Here's a sample full-body Pilates routine that includes both strengthening and stretching exercises:

Warm-Up:

1. Breathing: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on your ribcage and inhale deeply, expanding your ribcage. Exhale fully. Repeat for a few breaths.
2. Pelvic Tilts: Still lying on your back, gently tilt your pelvis up and down to warm up the lower back and pelvis.

Strength Exercises: 3. The Hundred: Lie on your back, lift your legs off the floor, and engage your core. Pump your arms up and down for a count of 100 while maintaining your core engagement.

4. The Roll-Up: Lie on your back, arms overhead. Roll up slowly, reaching for your toes, and then roll back down.
5. Plank: Start in a push-up position on your forearms, or with straight arms, keeping your body in a straight line. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
6. Single Leg Circles: Lie on your back, raise one leg to the ceiling, and make small circles with your foot. Switch legs.
7. Bridging: Lie on your back, feet hip-width apart, and lift your hips towards the ceiling. Lower and lift your hips for 10-15 repetitions.

Stretching Exercises: 8. Child's Pose: Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels, and reach your arms forward, stretching your back and shoulders.

9. Cat-Cow Stretch: Get on your hands and knees, arch your back up like a cat and then arch it down like a cow, repeating for a few cycles.
10. Swan Dive: Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. Push up, arching your back and looking forward.
11. Saw: Sit with your legs apart, twist to one side, and reach towards your foot. Alternate sides.
12. Mermaid Stretch: Sit with your legs in a wide "V" shape. Reach one arm over your head and stretch to the side. Repeat on both sides.

Cool Down: 13. Supine Spinal Twist: Lie on your back, bring one knee toward your chest, and twist it over your body. Switch sides.

14. Legs Up the Wall: Lie on your back with your legs resting against a wall to release tension in the legs and lower back.

Remember to perform these exercises mindfully, focusing on your breath and engaging your core. Start with a duration that suits your fitness level and gradually increase it as you become more comfortable. If you are new to Pilates or have any medical conditions, it's advisable to consult with a fitness professional or physical therapist before beginning any new exercise program.