I want to become more flexible and fit! People tell me I should start Yoga if I want that, and people tell me I should start Pilates if I want that… Can you please tell me what the difference is between Yoga and Pilates please? What one would be better for me to take, and would they take a 12 year old? Thanks!
Can you please tell me what one would be better for flexibilty?
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2 comments
Alex S says:
October 1, 2009 at 4:16 am (UTC 10 )
Pilates and Yoga are similar in that they are exercise programs which emphasize toning the body and flexibility. Yoga emphasized toning the entire body and has more emphasis on flexibility than pilates. There are many types of yoga. Each has a different emphasis. Hatha yoga is the most common yoga type. It consists of slow and gentle stretching. Power yoga focuses on going through a series of movements, without stopping. It also can have some aerobic benefits. Birkram yoga focuses on doing yoga in a hot room. This help a person get deeper into poses than otherwise. And these are just three of the many types of yoga available
Pilates focuses on toning the core and improving posture, and some improvement in flexibility. There are both mat and reformer pilates classes. Mat pilates classes are great for beginners, while reformer pilates classes allow one to have much more resistance in the exercises than just your body weight.
If you don’t know which one to pick, try a yogalates class. These classes combine the best of Pilates and Yoga into a single class.
Any of the classes would be fine for a 12 year old.
anxietydepression says:
October 18, 2009 at 12:31 am (UTC 10 )
i do Yoga everyday for the purpose of relaxation. Yoga really helps me in getting a very relaxed mind and body