Often Pilates and yoga are categorized together. The confusion is understandable because both of them create a strong mind-body connection. But they are fundamentally different practices. This short read will tell you everything about these differences.

How Are Pilates And Yoga Different?

Yoga helps you to pursue a spiritual path. Practicing Yoga combines many aspects beyond the physical part, which are pranayama (breathing), asanas (postures), meditation, and chanting. And you practice every part separately during the practice finishing with meditation and strong relaxation.

Even though Pilates helps you form a mind-body connection, it is a workout. Pilates follows 4S’s: strength, stretch, stability, and stamina. You control your body movements through the breathing rhythm and its connection to deep muscles with a strong focus on core muscles during the workout. 

Pilates And Yoga: The Major Differences

Here are the differences between Pilates and yoga:

1. Yoga has poses, but Pilates does not.
2. Yoga dates back approximately 1000 years, and Pilates is over 100 years old.
3. Yoga is a spiritual practice, and Pilates is a workout.

The Final Words

Pilates and yoga are both excellent low-impact exercises. You can pick one of them depending on your goal or past injuries. 

Want to try Pilates? You can book your first free trial with Pilates Lifetime. You can also take a virtual mat class or private session in the studio.