Definition of Pilates and its benefits:
The Pilates Method is designed to increase strength and flexibility, and create a balance in the body through a series of exercises to change. It allows focusing on the core (abdominal area / buttock / lower back), develop the body harmoniously: it lengthens and strengthens muscles, shapely body, improves posture, develops coordination, stimulates blood circulation. Posture, proper body alignment and breathing continually sought in the execution of each movement are the basis of the technique. It is also an awareness of his body and the functioning of muscles. exercises being carried out with precision and fluidity, they need to have a high concentration for total control of his body and his breathing. By combining well physically and mentally, the Pilates Method can improve in other activities … in life everyday.
For whom?
• For all fitness levels, from beginner to athlete confirmed, ie any person wishing to undertake physical activity.
• Persons who need to take care of their body a little more smoothly (after many years without physical activity after a rehabilitation or recovery and to any person)
• People suffering from stress, which often have a bad back (this latter emphasizes the tension due to stress)
• To those who dream of having a prettier silhouette, firmer, more comic: that is to us all!
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Pilates and relaxation
February 4th, 2010 
Hortense 
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Pilates And Yoga
January 1st, 2010 Hortense For those who have asked, what is the difference between pilates and yoga …
Commonalities:
Regarding the fitness for the two disciplines, we must know that the goal will not make you sweat, but rather to rebalance your muscles. Respiration and the relationship between mind and body play an essential role. Pilates and yoga also share the idea that the body, aligned, can be treated, and thus have positive effects on the mind. Both are based on series of controlled movements.
Differences:
The main difference is that Pilates is also working on devices specially designed by Joseph Pilates for his method. Pilates exercises focus primarily the abdominals, lower back and pelvis, and then the spine and radiates throughout the body. Pilates works then the balance, endurance and strength. For yoga, however, it is mainly a fitness of the body via the mind.
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