Kallie Hernandez
ENGL 1301
MWF 11
30 November 2015 Yoga VS Pilates Compare and Contrast Assignment A lot of people seem to underestimate the physical benefits of yoga and Pilates, yet the practices has made people stronger and more flexible, physically and emotionally. Yoga and Pilates are examples of “mind and body" fitness because they emphasize both physical and mental strength. Yoga and Pilates have specific movements such as poses or postures that strengthen your body and improve your flexibility by teaching you how to move your body and focus your mind. Each exercise offers stress-relief, flexibility, strength, control, and endurance which is all very important to maintain a healthy, fit lifestyle. Pilate classes focus on strength, muscle toning, body control, and flexibility which are all based on using your core strength. If you were going to consider working your core …show more content…
Yoga and Pilates are about so much more than just the physical practice. They are about connecting the mind, body and soul through a series of poses that can be used as a gateway to find out inner meanings and feelings. One major detail about yoga and Pilates is that they bring an understanding that the mind and body are connected. Pilates focuses on creating an understanding how they are connected and how this can help in everyday life. As far as yoga, yoga connects through the mind, body, spirit and how they connect to everyday life but focuses more on the spiritual element such as practices like meditation. Breathing in yoga is very deep, slow, and conscious. One style is known as ujjayi breath which helps you maintain your peace and control within yourself. In conclusion, yoga and Pilates have an individual connect within themselves and come to a very clear understanding of
ENGL 1301
MWF 11
30 November 2015 Yoga VS Pilates Compare and Contrast Assignment A lot of people seem to underestimate the physical benefits of yoga and Pilates, yet the practices has made people stronger and more flexible, physically and emotionally. Yoga and Pilates are examples of “mind and body" fitness because they emphasize both physical and mental strength. Yoga and Pilates have specific movements such as poses or postures that strengthen your body and improve your flexibility by teaching you how to move your body and focus your mind. Each exercise offers stress-relief, flexibility, strength, control, and endurance which is all very important to maintain a healthy, fit lifestyle. Pilate classes focus on strength, muscle toning, body control, and flexibility which are all based on using your core strength. If you were going to consider working your core …show more content…
Yoga and Pilates are about so much more than just the physical practice. They are about connecting the mind, body and soul through a series of poses that can be used as a gateway to find out inner meanings and feelings. One major detail about yoga and Pilates is that they bring an understanding that the mind and body are connected. Pilates focuses on creating an understanding how they are connected and how this can help in everyday life. As far as yoga, yoga connects through the mind, body, spirit and how they connect to everyday life but focuses more on the spiritual element such as practices like meditation. Breathing in yoga is very deep, slow, and conscious. One style is known as ujjayi breath which helps you maintain your peace and control within yourself. In conclusion, yoga and Pilates have an individual connect within themselves and come to a very clear understanding of