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Yoga Versus Pilates

• The History of Yoga
  
  The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga was not developed as the newest way to slim down so they could fit into a smaller pants size.




• The History of Pilates - It All Began With One Sickly Child
  
  A look into the history of Pilates helps you understand the tremendous power that this form of exercise has to help strengthen and transform your body. Unlike yoga, which has a tradition that goes back thousands of years, one individual developed Pilates




• The Benefits of Yoga
  
  The benefit of yoga practice goes far beyond the actual time you spend in the poses. One of the most common reasons why people begin practicing yoga is to improve their health and well-being.
  
  



• The Benefits of Pilates
  
  Pilates can benefit your overall health and sense of well-being in many ways. I have been doing Pilates for three years and I have seen for myself how challenging, yet effective it is.
  
  

• HEALTH SCENE (Contra Costa Times)
  
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• Authors promote fitness to curb aches, pains (The Oklahoman)
  
  How can you avoid body aches and pains? Ask the experts. Marilyn Moffat, a New York University professor, and Carole B. Lewis, a George Washington University College of Medicine adjunct professor, literally wrote the book on the topic: "Age-Defying Fitness: Making the Most of Your Body for the Rest of Your Lifeā€ (Peachtree, $19.95). Here are some of their answers to various questions: Q:Is it ...