| Truthfully it depends on what one hopes to get out of | | | | deep, healthy breathing is a primary focus. Strength |
| both related forms of exercise. It will be safe to say it | | | | and flexibility, particularly of the abdomen and back |
| will be an excellent choice if the goal here is more of | | | | muscles, coordination-both muscular and mental, are |
| physical improvement versus spiritual enlightenment. | | | | key components in an effective Pilates program. |
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| After browsing through amazon's site, in regards to | | | | Well, arguably, since Pilates is a derivative of the |
| using a DVD or video on yoga and pilates, there | | | | afore-mentioned Yoga, just for the physical aspect of |
| honestly are several choices one could pick from. | | | | things, if using DVD's on Pilates & Yoga (at least |
| | | | | to have a visual representation of the exercises) could |
| However, let's see how both physical cultures differ | | | | help to master the art of both, then they definitely |
| and how they could be combined. | | | | should be worth looking into. |
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| 1. Yoga: The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the | | | | This author did get his appetite whetted via such |
| language of ancient India where yoga originated. We | | | | forms of educational media so, yes, DVD's on Pilates |
| can think of the union occurring between mind, body | | | | & Yoga can be useful-as long as you remember |
| and spirit. | | | | to not just stop with those options only though. |
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| Many people think that yoga is stretching. But while | | | | Your own practice, research online and in books will |
| stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about | | | | definitely not hurt and could possibly help immensely |
| creating balance in the body through developing both | | | | with learning these exercises through DVD's on Pilates |
| strength and flexibility. | | | | & Yoga. |
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| 2. Pilates: Practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous | | | | Take Care Friends. |
| benefits. Increased lung capacity and circulation through | | | | |