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There is a tremendous amount of interest these days in yoga and Pilate’s together. Both are very sophisticated systems of integrative exercise with a lot in common. The six Pilate’s principles are.
Centering concentration control
Precision breath flow
Pilate’s and yoga pants are also quite different from each other, and it is in the differences that we find many of the complimentary aspects of the two that make them such a great team.
Strength and Stretch
In a very general view, Pilate’s focuses more on strength and hatha yoga focuses more on stretch.
Centering, Breath and Flow
Working with the breath is important to both Pilate’s and yoga. The breath is the great cleanser of the body and in both systems one is encouraged to develop conscious breathing, using a deep full breath to enhance the depth and movement of the exercise.
Yoga has a long tradition of working with the breath. There are techniques of breath that are used while performing the yoga Azana’s (poses), and also yoga meditative practices that are based on the breath.
In Pilate’s, the breath is coordinated very specifically with the motion of the exercises.
Benefits of Yoga and Pilates
The benefits of Pilates and yoga are extraordinary. They are both known to support the development of long, strong, graceful bodies that move efficiently without creating bulky muscles. Both disciplines are integrative; associated with stress reduction and increased well-being. Both yoga and Pilates are used as rehabilitative systems. They can be adjusted for a wide range of people and fitness levels, and both support the achievement of very high levels of body/mind/spirit fitness.
When people think of yoga and Pilates, they sometimes think that yoga is “spiritual” and Pilates is not. Yoga does offer a long history of being associated with spiritual practice, or of being a spiritual path unto itself. While I wouldn’t put Pilates in as directly a spiritual context as yoga (one is unlikely to find meditation or chanting in a Pilates class), I would suggest that for those seeking body/mind/spirit integration, Pilates can be a very satisfying discipline
Pilates/Yoga Pants.
So which to do? The happy answer is: For yoga my personal advice, buy a long bootleg pant for a yoga tops with mesh fabric, cotton fabric.
For Pilates my personal advice, buy bottoms 4-way stretch fabric for better performance, for a Pilates tops a medium support that won’t show the world your belly button.
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Wishing you the best,
Myrna L. Sandnes
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