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Yoga V Pilates

kitten_k · 2012-08-24 09:12:13

What is the difference between yoga and pilates? What is better pregnancy yoga or pregnancy Pilates.

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24-08-2012 10:12am

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What is the difference between yoga and pilates?

What is better pregnancy yoga or pregnancy Pilates.

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#2 24-08-2012 3:57pm
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I would say pilates as the focus is on pelvic floor muscles and core strenght. But I haven't tried Pregnancy yoga, so I'm biased, but I believe the Yoga will really help with breathing technique during labour.

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#3 26-08-2012 4:07am
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I did preg yoga and it helped greatly with sciatica, but i didnt do pilaties so biast in the other direction. I also got great help with labour and focusing and breathing.

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