Pilate vs. Yoga

Pilates vs. Yoga Pilates Oak Fitness Club Yoga Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, and popular in many countries, including Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom. As of 2005, there were 11 million peopla practicing- the discipline regularly and T4,000 instructors in the United States alone. An ancient practise from the northen India know as path to both, physical as well as mental well being which includes everything from physical posture and healthy diet to breathing, relaxation and meditation skills. Defination Mind and Body Approtch to Excercise Approach Mind and Body and spirit approtch to exercise Around 80 years ago Started 5000 years ago Mental concentration, breathing and movement Kind to all beings, Including ourselves, and to search for balance in our lives and lifestyle. Area of focus Concentrates system of errective bur gentale, whole-body conditioning and corrective exercises Yoga is a lifestlye rather than simply and exercise What is it? Concentrates on huilding core strength in the body and lengthening the spine Considered therapeutic and aims at uniting the body with mind and spirit Physical area of focus helps people find harmony and release stress Pilates is about moving in ways that help strengthen your powerhouse, including your stabilizing muscles Involves static poses, which are held while exploring your breathing, physical feelings and emotions. How? Pilates instructs an individual to inhale through the nose and exhale through mouth Breathing & Concentration Yoga practitioners are taught to inhale and exhale through the nose only Performance is on the mat as well as the pilates machines which help build a longer, leaner and a dancer - like physique The different styles are generally practisesed ina group sitting on a yoga mat with the aid of a yoga instructor Practice Pilates should be practised ifaA Individual wants an exercise that improves flexibility while toning muscles especially abS. Preferred if someone wants to concentrate more on rexXIDIny Tess onT toning, and also searching for something that helps reduce stress and gives and opportunity some quiet time What to choose? Beverly Hills Small o Animal Hospital Alden Dr VBeverly Hills Chble TV Office ( 血 http://www.oakfitnesselub.com CALL: 310-205-9091