Pilates Fitness; the same as yoga?

Due to the fact that both Pilates fitness and Yoga hit the mainstream around the same time, some people assume that they are similar. The truth is, Yoga and Pilates are quite different and though they both offer tremendous health benefits, they work and strengthen the body in completely different ways.

Pilates fitness focuses on the building and development of core strength. It encourages its participants to work their bodies while being aware of protecting and straightening their spine.  Yoga on the other hand, focuses on the overall body and places an emphasis on achieving unity between mind, body and spirit.  Yoga also primarily involves holding positions of varying difficulty to Read more »