Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s while Yoga has been around for hundreds of thousands of years. These two exercise forms, for example,\u00a0focus on developing strength and flexibility something which fitness professionals love them for. Here are some other benefits of these two types of exercises.<\/p>\n
Over the past couple of years, the connection between mind and body has been recognised as integral in maintaining health and wellness.<\/p>\n
Experts and fitness professionals at the Chopra Center explain further:<\/p>\n
“From this holistic perspective, health isn\u2019t merely the absence of disease or symptoms; it is a state of optimal wellbeing, vitality, and wholeness.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
So by developing a mind-body connection through these two exercise forms you will be taking a positive step towards maintaining your overall health and wellness.<\/p>\n
Focused on using body weight as natural resistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Yoga and Pilates use the practitioner’s body weight as natural resistance. The latter can use other fitness equipment – such as resistance bands and exercise balls – to make the exercises more challenging.<\/p>\n
Breathing correctly is key<\/strong><\/h2>\n
An integral part of both exercise forms\u00a0is breathing.<\/p>\n
In Yoga, breathing exercises are called Pranayama, which – according to Yogis – keeps the life force in the body.\u00a0 (Savasana – or corpse pose – allows you to practise breathing techniques properly. Watch the video below for a tutorial.)<\/p>\n