Yes, there are similarities between Pilates and Yoga, partly because Joseph Pilates consciously drew on both Eastern and Western traditions when first developing his method. However, there are also key differences. Pilates, for example, is more dynamic than Yoga, which places more emphasis on the static holding of certain poses. Pilates also focuses...
Pilates is there for you to facilitate all the other things you love. It aids in flexibility and corrects imbalances that come from doing other forms of exercise. It helps to connect a flexible Yogi or Dancer in order to not strain the joints. It's all good being able to bend your body...
In todays health and fitness industry, there is a cacophony of voices all saying different things about what is healthy for you and what things we need to avoid. Have you noticed that many of these claims tend to change all the time? Most of the things said or published...
The machine you use during Reformer Pilates might look like a scary torture rack, but don't let this put you off. The benefits of giving it a go are vast - no wonder it's a discipline loved by celebrities and models alike. You'll become long and lean The controlled and full range...