What Is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise program that emphasizes movement, fluidity of the spine, breathing control, centering of gravity for stability, and strengthening of the deep abdominals. Pilates exercises are typically done on a mat on the floor. Unlike many other types of exercise programs that focus on repetitive movements or quick bursts of […]
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Bikram Yoga – Benefits of Hot Yoga for All Levels
Bikram Yoga is a series of 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises that were created by Bikram Choudhury in the 1970s. Bikram Yoga has been practiced for decades and it’s often referred to as “hot yoga” because practitioners sweat profusely due to the heat conditions. It was designed to help cleanse toxins from the body […]
How is Yin Yoga Different From Other Types of Yoga
Yin Yoga is a form of yoga in which you hold your body in static poses for long periods of time in order to increase flexibility, improve circulation, and release tension in the connective tissue. The goal of yin yoga is not to make you sweat or breath heavily, but rather to use gravity and […]