Yoga

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Yoga Pilates

• By Michelle Rogerson
• Certified Yoga Pilates Instructor

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What is Yoga?

• Comes from Sanskrit root meaning to join or
  yoke
• Ancient art based on bringing together the mind,
  body, and spirit
• Makes the body strong, flexible, and allows fine
  tuning of the body

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Physical Benefits of Yoga

• Increases Strength
• Improves flexibility
• Improves posture
• Improves agility
• Reduces blood pressure
• Strengthens immune system

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Other Benefits of Yoga

• Mood improves
• Concentration and awareness improve
• Well-being increases
• Sleep improves
• Stress decreases
• Anxiety decreases

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What is Pilates?

• A method of exercises and movement designed to
  strengthen, stretch and balance the body
• Done through the practice of specific exercises
  done with focused breathing patterns
• Teaches balance and control of the body

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Physical Benefits of Pilates

• Builds longer, leaner muscles
• Relieves back pain
• Improves core strength and stability
• Prevents injury
• Enhances athletic performance

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Other Benefits of Pilates

• Improves balance and coordination
• Heightens mind/body awareness
• Increases self-confidence
• Pilates exercises found to be superior to
  crunches for strengthening the abdominal muscles!

Superior!
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Can I do Pilates or Yoga?

• YES!!
• Regardless of your age, gender, goals, or fitness
  level, you will discover that YOGA PILATES will
  transform the way your body works, feels, and
  performs!

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Do I have to be Flexible?

• Absolutely Not!!
• Pilates Yoga are exercises that can help
  increase your flexibility
• Both are great especially for those that are not
  flexible!

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Yoga Pilates

• Any Questions??