| Many have heard of yoga and Pilates. But, not | | | | Pilates - It's a whole different animal |
| everyone realizes that there are several | | | | Pilates, on the other hand, is a physical healing |
| differences between these two types of | | | | process that uses movements and breathing to |
| exercising regimens. In fact, yoga is hardly | | | | work. In Pilates, the body is taken from one |
| classified as just an exercise program. Each of | | | | movement to the next in a fluid change. This |
| these methods are quite powerful tools to allow | | | | allows for continuous improvement in the body in |
| you to feel and look better. But, they are also | | | | a normal way. Pilates uses Contrology in its dance |
| very different. In order to help you to make a | | | | form. In this, the poses that are done are more |
| choice between yoga and Pilates, let's explain | | | | fluid and provide for a more natural movement |
| them a little further. | | | | from one to the next. |
| Yoga - It came way earlier | | | | Both of these types of programs allow for |
| Yoga has been around for over 5000 years. It is | | | | individuals to improve in their health and well being |
| something much more than just a way of | | | | through breathing techniques. Controlled, regulated |
| exercising. In fact, it is a lifestyle change that | | | | breathing is very important to the success of |
| many people need to take seriously. This type of | | | | yoga or Pilates. |
| program is centered on the spiritual healing of the | | | | Which Should I Choose? |
| body as well as the physical aspects. It uses a | | | | In order to know which of these you should |
| wide combination of breathing and movements to | | | | choose, the best way to know which the better |
| get the body back into its targeted range. Yoga is | | | | choice is for you is to actually give them a try. |
| something that encompasses the entire lifestyle in | | | | Sign up for a couple of classes and give them a |
| ethical, spiritual and physical form. | | | | try each. Which methods and processes do you |
| It is important to note that yoga is centered on | | | | feel more comfortable with? Which works the |
| meditation and that the poses that are done are | | | | best for your lifestyle? The choice between yoga |
| done to allow for better concentration and better | | | | and Pilates is something that you need to make |
| meditation abilities. | | | | on your own. |