Pilates

Pilates is not yoga, although some people insist on linking the two techniques . The Pilates method has features that go beyond that yoga does and makes it distinctly different from any other technique. It embraces many aspects from other disciplines, especially yoga, that is undeniable, but it can never be said to be the same.

Many teachers will mix yoga and Pilates techniques during their classes. But, what makes them so similar? Firstly, it is clear that both yoga and Pilates emphasize strengthening both the body and mind, uniting these two elements to converge with the spirit, with the aim of achieving internal harmony.

We must not forget that breathing is very important for both techniques. Yoga and Pilates stress the great importance of breathing as a means to gain concentration keep up and execute all exercises perfectly.

Despite this, is there anything that makes them different? Of course, and it is something that we can see clearly: in yoga movements take place from a static position to another static position, without repetition. By contrast, in Pilates, movements are more dynamic and focus on improving the overall physical condition of certain muscles and body in general. Also, to improve the musculature, each exercise is repeated several times, unlike yoga.

We can say that yoga is perhaps more spiritual, although Pilates also places a lot of importance on it and on the strength of the mind, but its insistence on knowing and using the anatomy and strengthen it, mixed with a knowledge of the mind and spirit give it a different perspective.