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Is this like Yoga?
Yes and no!
Pilates has some of it's roots derived from yoga
based methodologies, and so some of the movements can look
similar.
Yoga is focussed on strength of external, mobilising muscles
and flexibility, and also has a spiritual element.
Pilates is focussed on internal, postural muscles and has
no spiritual element (although you will often feel relaxed
and more open after a session!).
The biggest difference is the breathing. Yogic breathing
is into the stomach, whereas Pilates breathing is concentrated
into the thoracic ribcage. This is crucial and the main reason
why people practising yoga, often, initially struggle to get
a handle on Pilates.
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