Here at Renu, we offer both Yoga and Pilates and often get asked what the difference is.
Pilates: Pilates classes focus on strength, muscle toning, body control, and flexibility, with the main emphasis being core strength. Pilates is a disciplined practice that needs to be done on a regular basis to provide benefit. If you like a more structured workout without the cardio component, chanting, OMing, or complex postures, this could be the workout for you.
Pilates achieves great results in posture and movement by focusing on the deep stabilising muscles. Combining subtle, effective exercises, it is great for relieving back pain and tension and can improve sleep quality, lung function and circulation.
Yoga: On the other hand, yoga focuses on flexibility and broad muscle groups. It offers balance, endurance, strength, spirituality, and some really physical movement.
Fitness Yoga focuses on the physical aspect of yoga by linking a series of yoga poses adapted to build endurance, strength and flexibility whilst creating a feeling of calm and relaxation.
Yoga Stretch is a releasing form of gentle yoga. It is a bridge between moving in flow and staying stationary. It is a midway, where there is balance and enjoyment in every pose. Yoga Stretch allows the body to get rid of toxins naturally. You may sweat in a few poses and not at all in others, but the feeling of enjoyment is constant. It equally strengthens and stretches, increasing flexibility and repairing muscles that are in need of love. There is no hurry to finish a sequence -it’s all about relaxing and allowing yourself and your body to have as much relaxation as you want.
Why not talk to one of our team on 01778 423923 to find out more and see how we can help you.
