Yoga VS Pilates - Which Is Best For You?

Both Pilates and Yoga are available almost everywhere and both are structured around a set of very specific exercises that aim to produce strong, supple bodies that will stay fit and injury-free. The question is, what's the difference between the two? And more important, which one is right for you? They are similar in that they both work the body as a whole. Joseph Pilates borrowed extensively from Yoga and both disciplines help you stay limber, long, stretched, and aligned. Both also stress breath control, although breathing techniques in Yoga vary widely and are more complex than those in Pilates. The key difference in Yoga lies not so much in its application as in its aspiration, which is more spiritual than physical. The idea is that Yoga is a life practice. The bottom line is that both Yoga and Pilates will help you achieve core strength and flexibility. Pilates may make you stronger more quickly, Yoga may strengthen you spiritually, but they'll both help keep you strong and supple.

Pilates instructor demonstrating proper form and technique