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| Definition: |
| Pilates pronounced "Puh - LAH - Teez", a physical fitness system that was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine |
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| An ancient practice from the northern India known as path to both, physical as well as mental well being which includes everything from physical posture and healthy diet to breathing, relaxation and meditation skills |
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| Approach: |
| Mind and body approach to exercise |
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| Mind, body and spirit approach to exercise |
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| Areas of focus: |
| Mental concentration, breathing and movement |
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| Kkind to all beings, including ourselves, and to search for balance in our lives and lifestyle |
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| What is it?: |
| Complicated system of effective but gentle, whole-body conditioning and corrective exercises |
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| Yoga is a lifestyle rather than simply an exercise |
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| Physical areas of focus: |
| Concentrates on building core strength in the body and lengthening the spine |
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| Considered therapeutic and aims at uniting the body with mind and spirit and helps people find harmony and release stress |
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| How?: |
| Pilates is about moving in ways that help strengthen your powerhouse, including your stabilizing muscles |
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| Involves static poses, which are held while exploring your breathing, physical feelings and emotions |
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| Emphasis on: |
| Pilates emphasizes toning over flexibility (but it enhances both) |
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| Yoga emphasizes flexibility over building strength (although it enhances both) |
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| Breathing & Concentration: |
| Pilates instructs an individual to inhale through the nose and exhale through mouth |
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| Yoga practitioners are taught to inhale and exhale through the nose only |
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| Practice: |
| Performance is on the mats as well as the pilates machines which help build a longer, leaner and a dancer -like physique |
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| The different styles are generally practised in a group sitting on a yoga mat with the aid of a yoga instructor |
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| What to choose?: |
| Pilates should be practised if an individual wants an exercise that improves flexibility while toning muscles - especially abs |
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| Preferred If someone wants to concentrate more on flexibility less on toning , and also searching for something that helps reduce stress and gives an opportunity for some quiet time |
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