Yoga or pilates?
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marshallclaudia@bellsouth
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Yoga is older of course. Both emphasize deep breathing and core strength. I am not sure though but when I go to Yoga. We have a relaxation period svanasana. Not sure about Pilates.
NinjaMom
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Hi Terri~
I have taken both yoga and pilates (mat & reformer) classes as well as a fusion of both. I wanted to make sure my form was correct before I moved onto DVD's. While both are good for an all around fitness program, I prefer yoga over pilates. I felt yoga was more total body strength and flexibility while pilates was more core focused.
My favorite yoga dvd's are P90X yoga, Yoga for Happiness by Eion Finn, and Bryan Kest Power Yoga. I've heard good things about Shiva Rea Yoga Shakti so I requested it with Netflix to try it. I have various Stott Pilates and Winsor Dvd's but don't do them very often.
HTH
JJ
Are you from MN? I'm in the Twin Cities.
I have taken both yoga and pilates (mat & reformer) classes as well as a fusion of both. I wanted to make sure my form was correct before I moved onto DVD's. While both are good for an all around fitness program, I prefer yoga over pilates. I felt yoga was more total body strength and flexibility while pilates was more core focused.
My favorite yoga dvd's are P90X yoga, Yoga for Happiness by Eion Finn, and Bryan Kest Power Yoga. I've heard good things about Shiva Rea Yoga Shakti so I requested it with Netflix to try it. I have various Stott Pilates and Winsor Dvd's but don't do them very often.
HTH
JJ
Are you from MN? I'm in the Twin Cities.
DeanaMax
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I prefer yoga to pilates. I don't do yoga that often, but I always feel great afterwards. Pilates doesn't do much for me. there are so many different types of Yoga, some are more spiritual, focus on breathing or meditation which I'm not really into. I like yoga because it incorporates strength, balance, and flexibility. Pilates is more core based I suppose, but I get much more out of Coremax, for example. My favorite yoga routines are:
Shiva rea - Fluid Power
Shiva rea - Yoga Shakti and
P90x - YogaX
Bryan Kest Power Yoga is ok - good, not great - imo.
Rodney Yee Advanced Yoga is quite challenging.
Shiva rea - Fluid Power
Shiva rea - Yoga Shakti and
P90x - YogaX
Bryan Kest Power Yoga is ok - good, not great - imo.
Rodney Yee Advanced Yoga is quite challenging.
ldy_solana
Cathlete
i find benefits with both. pilates really helps me with form and usually get a good ab workout depending on which dvd i do. pilates also gives me some flexibility benefits.
the same with yoga i find flexibility and some strength benefits. i have somany different types of dvds and usually mix it up for evening workouts. when its a rough day nothing like a relaxing wind down workout of yoga or pilates to help ease a sore body and a hectic mind.
i know some don't care for it but if you have netflix you can try some stott pilates. she is very detailed in alot of explanations of form. i don't do them alot but try to come back to her for form pointers. she has some challenging workouts but mostly beg/inter programs. i also like ana caban, although not as good with details she does explain form and cues well.
yoga i bounce around with between bryan kest(who is talkative but great programs),shiva rea, and total yoga. i recently found ana and ravi dvd at the thrift store and actually liked it. i saw clips at fitnessorganica.com and didn't think the breathing stuff was for me but paired with the yoga poses i actually found a new experience with yoga. if you can get passed the chanting and new age fluff(mine had chapters thankfully LOL) its not a bad program. i just wished the dvd i found had a little more back stretching but there was plenty of core and hip stretching and one can never do pigeon pose TOO much.
kassia
the same with yoga i find flexibility and some strength benefits. i have somany different types of dvds and usually mix it up for evening workouts. when its a rough day nothing like a relaxing wind down workout of yoga or pilates to help ease a sore body and a hectic mind.
i know some don't care for it but if you have netflix you can try some stott pilates. she is very detailed in alot of explanations of form. i don't do them alot but try to come back to her for form pointers. she has some challenging workouts but mostly beg/inter programs. i also like ana caban, although not as good with details she does explain form and cues well.
yoga i bounce around with between bryan kest(who is talkative but great programs),shiva rea, and total yoga. i recently found ana and ravi dvd at the thrift store and actually liked it. i saw clips at fitnessorganica.com and didn't think the breathing stuff was for me but paired with the yoga poses i actually found a new experience with yoga. if you can get passed the chanting and new age fluff(mine had chapters thankfully LOL) its not a bad program. i just wished the dvd i found had a little more back stretching but there was plenty of core and hip stretching and one can never do pigeon pose TOO much.
kassia
dragonf1y
Cathlete
Another vote for Yoga. I have P90X yoga, Yoga Shakti, and Yoga for Happiness by Eion Finn (my fav), all of which I really enjoy. I find that Pilates seems a little more athletic, pump oriented. While yoga focuses on breathing and form. Mostly, though, I prefer the relaxing stretches at the end of yoga.
LaughingWater
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I can't add any yoga DVD recommendations. (Unless you'd like something geared for the total beginner, full of instruction.)
I've only done Pilates a couple of times, not enough to make a decent comparison. I am a huge yoga fan though, and I can tell you that yoga practices range from quiet and relaxing to tough and athletic. Gentle, restorative yoga is soothing and meditative. Energetic power yoga can be exhausting (in a good way). They all stretch you out and leave you feeling like you just had a full body massage.
I've only done Pilates a couple of times, not enough to make a decent comparison. I am a huge yoga fan though, and I can tell you that yoga practices range from quiet and relaxing to tough and athletic. Gentle, restorative yoga is soothing and meditative. Energetic power yoga can be exhausting (in a good way). They all stretch you out and leave you feeling like you just had a full body massage.
ksg68
Cathlete
Umm, they both sound interesting. The pilates intrigues me because I have arthritis in my lower back and strengthening my core would be good. Sometimes, my back is so bad, I can't even do crunches. I've never meditated and I don't think the chanting would be for me. However, an athletic yoga vs. a chanting yoga sounds good. Any recommendations for that?
LaughingWater
Cathlete
Bryan Kest.
He has a beginner's DVD, but I've never seen it. I do have his "Power Yoga for Weight Loss" and "Intensive Body Sculpting," and those are decent practices. "Intensive" delivers a good burn to the legs!
His original Power Yoga series is fantastic, but it might be too challenging for someone who's just starting out. If you're the type, however, to jump in with both feet, his Power Yoga 1/2/3 series is what started my love affair with yoga.
Baron Baptiste is fun too.
He has a beginner's DVD, but I've never seen it. I do have his "Power Yoga for Weight Loss" and "Intensive Body Sculpting," and those are decent practices. "Intensive" delivers a good burn to the legs!
His original Power Yoga series is fantastic, but it might be too challenging for someone who's just starting out. If you're the type, however, to jump in with both feet, his Power Yoga 1/2/3 series is what started my love affair with yoga.
Baron Baptiste is fun too.
I like and do both! Apart from good toning & other benefits you can get from both, I find pilates beneficial to my lower back a lot while yoga helps with my neck issues.
Most of the mainstream Yoga DVDs on the market are more athletic without any hint of chanting etc. And don't forget fusion workouts that combine both like "Crunch Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend" with Ellen Barrett.
Either way if you are a beginner in both, start with beginner level workouts. Stott or Amy Brown (Pilates for Life) would good intros for pilates, and there are a ton of good beginner yoga DVDs, but a good new one that also tones the body and abs while you are learning that I really enjoy despite years of practice is Prevention Better Belly Yoga.
i was never able to get into pilates at all. it felt SO boring to me. i didn't think i would be able to enjoy yoga (didn't think i would be able to focus and free my mind) but i found that i absolutely LOVE IT!!! i enjoy the type of yoga that eoin finn practices. i like how he goes through the vinyasas and there is a structure as well as a strength component.
jmo, i think yoga is better all round than pilates (but that's just MY opinion!).
jmo, i think yoga is better all round than pilates (but that's just MY opinion!).
netsnotes16
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I like them both. I usually do yoga first and then pilates when I have time. Lately it has been yoga and then whatever my rotation workout is. I do have both for sale, if anyone is interested.