The difference between yoga and pilates
1, different origins
Yoga: Originated in ancient India, it is one of the six philosophical schools in ancient India. As a philosophical practice method, meditation, meditation and abstinence are the core of yoga. After yoga spread from India to Europe, America and Asia, various branches appeared, such as Bikram Yoga, Hatha Yoga, High Temperature Yoga, Healthy Yoga, etc., as well as some yoga management sciences.
Pilates: Originated in Germany, the inventor is German Joseph Hubert Pilates. During World War I, Pilates was originally used as exercise therapy to help soldiers and prisoners recover ... Later, he founded a studio in the United States to provide targeted exercise therapy training for famous dancers, actors and athletes.
2. Different motion states
Yoga: Yoga is quiet. It massages human internal organs by imitating the posture of animals and some squeezing and twisting actions.
Pilates: Pilates, combined with yoga, Tai Ji Chuan, ballet and other sports methods, is more diverse and dynamic, and is very effective for the protection and recovery of human back, spine and joints.
3, the focus of action is different.
Yoga: Yoga emphasizes the softness of the body, and pays more attention to how to use your strength and flexibility to maintain this movement after you finish this movement. Yoga practice can obviously shape the body, improve temperament and increase the flexibility of the body.
Pilates: Pilates pays attention to the process of completing an action, focusing on muscle movement and breathing regulation. Pay more attention to muscle strength, endurance and shape muscle shape. Practicing Pilates will make muscle development more balanced, and shoulder and back pain will be improved.
4. Breathing is different
Yoga breathing requires the use of complete breathing, that is, breathing through the chest and abdomen.
Pilates uses "lateral" breathing. Simply put, the abdomen has been tightened, you can feel the contraction and expansion of the chest, and you can breathe through your nose.
5, the effect is different
Yoga is an exercise that requires you to persist for a long time to see the effect, but the effect is lasting, and each stage has different goals to achieve. For example, at first you just want to make a good posture and slowly start to pay attention to breathing. Then you will find that your habits have changed and your mentality has become more peaceful and pure. Its ultimate goal is to achieve the Samadhi realm (body, mind and inner unity, mind returning to true self).
Pilates has a short entry time and quick results. In particular, it has a significant effect on the recovery of partial injury, fatigue injury and lack of core strength. The ultimate goal is to restore physical health.
Do you know the difference between yoga and pilates now? Generally speaking, Pilates and yoga have their own characteristics, and the choice of fitness methods should be decided according to personal needs and preferences.