Coach Dinos » Gym Classes http://www.coachdinos.com Personal Trainer striving for Fitness, Motivation and Balance Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:18:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Differences between yoga and pilates http://www.coachdinos.com/2009/11/differences-between-yoga-and-pilates/ http://www.coachdinos.com/2009/11/differences-between-yoga-and-pilates/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:56:28 +0000 coachdinos http://www.coachdinos.com/?p=250 Why do either? To strengthen your body and relax.

What is yoga?

Yoga is a well-tested way to well-being.

While some people think of yoga simply as physical exercise, it is actually a complete system for overall health and well-being. It includes everything from physical postures, personal hygiene, and a healthy diet to premeditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques.

What is Pilates?

Pilates is an set of exercises that was created by Joseph Pilates just about 80 years ago and is Although Pilates is not a complete balanced or holistic exercise and health system, it is quite useful. Pilates focuses mainly on cultivating core strength in the body and lengthening the spine. Practiced for decades by dancers, Pilates has become popular in recent years for its largely aesthetic body sculpting effect. Pilates can be a valuable tool for enhancing strength, definition, and good posture.

Article Credits

  • http://www.wailana.com/yoga/pilates/
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates
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