In women’s fitness, yoga has always occupied a large share, but recently Pilates has gradually begun to be accepted by more women, especially women in the entertainment industry. Pilates has also gradually become popular. . It may seem like there isn’t much difference between Pilates and yoga, but is that really the case? Do you know what the difference is between Pilates and yoga? Let’s go take a look below!
Differences in breathing
Yoga: Yoga requires the use of the chest and abdomen for breathing. It is a complete breathing method. When inhaling, the lower abdomen expands, when exhaling, the lower abdomen contracts, and the nose inhales and the nose comes out.
Pilates: Pilates involves inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth. It uses the lateral breathing method, that is, chest breathing. The abdomen is tightened. You can feel the contraction and expansion of the rib cage, and the air is inhaled through the nose and exhaled through the mouth.
Different sports status
Yoga: Yoga is more static. It performs massage exercises on the human internal organs by imitating the postures of animals and some of its squeezing and twisting movements.
Pilates: Pilates combines yoga, Tai Chi, ballet form and other exercise methods. It is more multi-faceted and more dynamic. It is very effective for the human body's back, spine recovery and joint protection. .
The emphasis of the actions is different
Yoga: Yoga emphasizes the flexibility of the body, and focuses more on how to use your strength and flexibility to continue to maintain the movement after you complete the movement. Yoga practice will have obvious effects on body shaping, improving temperament, and increasing body flexibility.
Pilates: Pilates focuses on the process of completing an action, focusing on muscle movement and breathing control. Focusing more on muscle strength, endurance and shaping muscle shape, practicing Pilates will lead to more balanced muscle development and improve shoulder and waist pain.