#pilates vs yoga

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What to Bring to Yoga Class: Essential Gear Guide

Getting ready for yoga class is more than just bringing your mat. You need the right gear and equipment for a safe and fun practice. This guide will show you the must-have items for your next yoga session.

Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, the right gear makes a big difference. We'll cover everything from the best yoga mat to helpful props. You'll be ready and confident for your yoga class.

[fitnessmantram]

Exercise to Reduce Belly Fat || Yoga Pilates Reduce Belly Fat #weightlos...

Pilates may be a better option for reducing belly fat. Because it targets the deepest layer of the abdominals, Pilates is superior to the gym for losing belly fat.

Pilates is an incredible low effect, simple on-the-knees method for conditioning and shapes the lower body, especially the butt and thighs

Read More:  The Growing Epidemic of Obesity

[vskitty]

daily check-in: november 8th

workouts:

full body: everyday full body pilates workout 10 min

arms: slim arms in 1 week - arm fat loss workout 10 min

abs: abs workout- at home total core routine 10 min

workout 4: 5km walk

posture & flexibility exercises:

lower back stretch: how to do a backbend fast! back flexibility stretches for beginners

step count: 11,058 steps

fasting:

stuck to my fasting window (12 pm - 6 pm): yes

notes: super easy to stick to my fasting today

water intake: 3 litres

weight: 56.7 kg (exam stress weight increase)

zone minutes: 20 minutes

supplements:

supplements taken today: b6, b12 and women's multivitamin

sleep quality:

hours of sleep: 7 hours + 40 mins

quality: fair

[lilah-maylee]

“I’m a rare case and nobody knows what to do ‘cause no one can fix me but you”🧸

[mywellnessdiaries]

thigh g4p 🖤💕

[sayobeth]

My vibe for

2025

[octobercowboy]

okay so i know it’s a thing in the disability community of “have you tried yoga?” i did and actually it was awful.

you know what actually helped me and was recommended to me in physical therapy? modified pilates exercises.

it helps build a lot of strength around your joints and much of it can be done in a laying down position.

it’s not for everyone and by no means will it help every disabled person but i just wanted to say that it did help my overall joint stability



[freeonlineworkouts]

Pilates vs yoga difference

[tranquilyoga]

Understand the differences between yoga and Pilates? Learn about history, benefits & principles of both yoga and Pilates, To know more about us visit Tranquil Yoga.

[richarlotte]

more things you swear by?

Japanese Lingerie.

I swear by Japanese lingerie, especially if you love detailed sets. My body doesn’t suit American-made lingerie now that I’ve lost so much weight, and I learned about Japanese lingerie from r/abrathatfits on my journey to find what suited me. The bras are forward projecting and give me a much better side view. I love buying matching lingerie sets, and the sets I usually go for are lacy and intricate; they’re incredibly well priced for the quality they are, and they fit me the way I like my sets to fit me. Buying lingerie is extremely feminine to me, and I love finding sets that complement my body. I’m still not as secure in my new body as I’d like to be, and good lingerie makes me feel beautiful again.

French Tips.

French tips are my go-to. They look good, they’re low maintenance, they’re universally acceptable, and they look clean. When done right, they make my hands look longer and thinner than they are, and I love that with a thinner white line, they look and feel delicate. I mostly do French mani-pedis; it’s a habit I got into when I first went to Chicago, and it’s served me well, so I doubt I’ll ever stray from it. The nail salon combo is widely accepted to be DND865 and DND473, and I do an acrylic overlay on top of my natural nails, keep an oval shape, and request a thin tip if I’m not doing BIAB again. I won’t get into the acrylic vs. BIAB debate at the moment, but I will say that when properly done, BIAB looks amazing, is better for helping you retain length, and it lasts longer than acrylic while looking better.

Classic Makeup and Flicky Layered Hair.

I love styling my hair and doing my makeup; it’s like a reward for waking up in the morning. I get to sit down, make myself pretty, and enjoy the entire process. I figured it was time to update my skincare and makeup routines once again, so I took the time to start watching makeup tutorials (Uma Jammeh, amazing) and using what products I already have to adapt certain looks to my face. As for hair, I’m obsessed with Sarmadina de Beaute as of late and layers. I think my hair looks best with heavy, flicky layers (Remington curls) if I don’t have the time to do a blowout, and I’ve really embraced the process of both finding styling inspiration and actually doing my hair. I found my ultimate inspiration the other day, ordered hair immediately, and cut and styled one of my synthetic wigs to get the look in the interim, and I’m smitten.

Minimal Jewelry.

I’ve always worn minimal jewelry; I’m a major fan of Cartier, and I’ve curated a small collection that I wear nearly every day. I love accessorizing, but I don’t like wearing a million things that have no meaning; I prefer to only wear things I love or things that have a story behind them. Gold is my metal and diamonds are my jewel. I prefer this combo over all of the other combos I’ve seen or worn before, but I also occasionally wear mother of pearl when the time is right. I dislike being weighed down by poorly made pieces; I think jewelry can be used as a statement (when needed), and putting thought into what I wear and what I want my jewelry to say has saved me a lot of misery. With the exception of my charm necklace or lavaliere necklace, I try to wear the same sets every day.

Lymphatic Massages and Red Light Therapy.

Now that it’s November and the weather is soon to turn cold again, I’m much more focused on cardio and my diet. Because I’ve filled my weekday mornings with Pilates and my afternoons with the elliptical and stairmaster, I’ve added lymphatic drainage massages and red light therapy to my weekend schedule. I’ll be in Europe, on the slopes, in the freezing cold for the majority of my winter break, and I’m preparing for that now. Lymphatic massages are a lifesaver for me, especially during allergy season, and full-body red light therapy is just an additional benefit. I’ve also switched from studio yoga to hot yoga and from the steam room back to the sauna, stopped drinking coffee, and really started focusing on increasing my flexibility.

Tinting, Tanning, and Toning.

I love having dark skin already, but I do tend to go wild with the self-tanning in the winter. In my mind, there’s nothing more beautiful than dark skin against white snow, and the darker I am, the better I look. I grew up being told that I was too dark, but I’ve embraced it. I’m proud of my skin, and I love the richness of it, and I use tanner as a way to cover up the scarring on my body and contour my face. As for tinting, I tint my brows and lashes darker than I normally would in the colder months because they don’t turn over or fade as quickly. I never ever tint my eyebrows jet black; that color is far too harsh for my face, and I can’t pull it off at all. I use the darkest brown on my brows and jet black on my lashes. When it comes to toning, I spray my entire body with the Ordinary’s glycolic acid and let it dry after showering for the best results. I swear by it for clearing body acne and preventing any body odor.

It’s similar but different.

[balletbunnie]

princess core 🐰

pink vs stripes. bunnies. my melody. wildflower phone case. baby pink bashful bunny jellycat. caesar salad with fries. piecesofporcelain. matcha dates. weekly pilates. lace thigh garters. charm bracelets. sabrina carpenter. kiko lipgloss. princess treatment. digi cam pics. yoga whilst mazzy star plays. cupcake scented candles. 2012/13 ariana grande. ballet. bailey bow uggs. silver hoop earrings. babydoll dresses. vs fashion show rewatches. MAC lipliner. sonny angel hippers. glossier. brunette blowouts. kitten heels. pink gingham in the summer. playing lana del rey on the aux being passenger princess. the priscilla movie. being a libra. flare fold over leggings. pink polkadot. pandora pink chakra heart ring. baby pink toenails. buffalo 66. pouty lips. mini skirts. white tabis. charmmy kitty. resting confused face. galinda from wicked coded. cosmo cocktails. scrolling pinterest on my pink ipad. trips to paris in spring. trips to LA in autumn. life looking like an emmzonn drawing. kitteny dresses for dates with my bf. monthly hair glosses. ౨ৎ⋆˚｡⋆જ⁀➴

[museenkuss]

loving and moving my body this week (17.03.-23.03.25) x working out for the aesthetics week 1/4

Monday. full body, all levels pilates [30 mins] // how to wine/whine your waist pt.2 [11 mins]

Tuesday. yoga stretch [12 mins] // butt like an vs angel [14 mins] & beginner ballet flexibility [16 mins]

Wednesday. arm-centric bellydance [23 mins] // tiny waist/abs workout [12 mins]

Thursday. dancing morning stretch [12 mins] // ballet x yoga [16 mins]

Friday. pilates with weights [8 mins] // legs like an vs angel [11 mins]

Saturday. Yoga Sculpt - Shine on! [23 mins]

Sunday. pilates for beginners [23 mins]

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My selection of workouts is always centred around having fun, feeling good and moving my body. Changing the way my body looks was never a priority. But I got curious whether that would work, so for the next 4 weeks I'm trying something new: I'm adding three targeted workouts (legs, waist, butt) to my usual schedule. The plan is to do every video twice in addition to the usual workout(s) for the day (fitting them in whenever I can). I'm genuinely just curious if doing each video thrice a week (I fitted them into the regular schedule as well, as you can see) would do anything at all over the span of 4 weeks. Since this is the first week, I'm planning my schedule as I normally would, but I don't know if my usual two video system is realistic at all (since it would mean 3 videos a day when I barely manage 2 most weeks). We'll see! Yay for trying new things!

aesthetics: legs like an vs angel [11 mins] // tiny waist/abs workout [12 mins] // butt like an vs angel [14 mins

Alternatives:

In case the suggestion doesn’t feel right for that day, here are some alternatives (13 minutes or less, can also be used as add-ons). No shame in taking it slow! Let’s move according to our needs! :) bedtime yoga stretch to release stress & tension [13 mins]  // beginner’s ballet flexibility [8 mins]//  slow & smooth beginner belly dance workout [12 mins]  // lazy girl full body workout [7 mins] // express pilates [10 mins]

[fitnessmantram]

Yoga Pilates Reduce Thigh and Belly Fat#short #reducebellyfat #bellyfatl...

Pilates is an incredible low effect, simple on-the-knees method for conditioning and shape the lower body, especially the butt and thighs.

Pilates may be a better option for reducing belly fat. Because it targets the deepest layer of the abdominals, Pilates is superior to the gym for losing belly fat.

Read More : Discover the Art of Deep Relaxation 

[vskitty]

jan - feb weekly workout schedule

monday: upper body & core strength

goal: build lean muscle in arms and strengthen core.

warm-up: everyday full body pilates - 10 min

arms:

slim arms in 1 week - 10 min

optional: toned arms with dumbbells - 20 min

core: get abs in 2 weeks | abs workout challenge - 10 min

flexibility: 

stretch for splits (front splits flexibility routine) - 15 min

how to get a flexible back fast! - 10 min

tuesday: leg flexibility & splits

goal: work towards front and middle splits.

warm-up: everyday full body pilates - 10 min

flexibility:

full body stretch for flexibility - 20 mins

intense hamstring repair yoga routine - 25 mins

wednesday: lower body & glutes

goal: tone legs and grow glutes.

warm-up: everyday full body pilates - 10 min

arms: slim arms in 1 week - 10 min

glutes:

30-day fat burn: legs & butt shaper - 10 min

or option 2: best at-home booty workout - 20 min

legs: toning ballet legs workout for sculpting, lengthening and strengthening - 25 mins

flexibility: 

stretch for splits (front splits flexibility routine) - 15 min

how to get a flexible back fast! - 10 min

thursday: back flexibility & posture

goal: improve back flexibility and posture.

warm-up: everyday full body pilates - 10 min

strength & mobility:

shoulder & back mobility workout - 10 min

fix your posture - 10 min

flexibility: 

stretch for splits (front splits flexibility routine) - 15 min

how to get a flexible back fast! - 10 min

optional: deepen your arch | back stretch routine | spinal flexibility - improve posture - 10 min

friday: full body strength & core

goal: engage full body strength, focusing on core and arms.

warm-up: everyday full body pilates - 10 min

strength:

ballet back & arms sculpting workout - 10 min

ballet legs & core workout - 20 min

flexibility: full body stretch for flexibility - 20 min

saturday: deep stretch & legs

goal: deepen flexibility, focusing on legs and hips.

warm-up: everyday full body pilates - 10 min

strength: toning ballet legs workout for sculpting, lengthening and strengthening - 25 min

flexibility:

how to get a flexible back fast! - 10 min

get your splits | hip flexibility | splits challenge - 20 min

intense hamstring repair yoga - 25 min

sunday: active recovery / light stretch

goal: relax, relieve tension, and lightly stretch.

active movement: walk or gentle yoga flow - 30–60 min

flexibility: bedtime stretches for relaxation - 10 min

[adviceformefromme]

What is being called in this month vs whats being left behind:

Not only is it a new month, but also a change in seasons, the perfect opportunity to reflect and realign. 

What’s going out: 

Social Media: Just imagine how liberating it feels to finally be done with checking your phone? To no longer loose precious hours of your life, scrolling. Deleting the apps and not being part of the crowd feels so freeing and exclusive, like you just went to pilates, received a gorgeous bunch of flowers, and copped a new dress for your Thailand trip…and it’s all for you. Life feels so much more personal. No one else in your business. No fronting, no taking 20 shots to get the perfect one to post. No comparing your life to others. There is no extra energy being directed at you because you no longer partaking in the circus. 

Rushing & Stressing: It might seem unimportant to highlight this fact, but the stress on your body from constantly rushing and panicking can actually cause sickness. The stress hormones in your body go into overdrive, and overtime this can cause serious harm. Besides that who wants to be that rushed, stressed out woman? Is she who you aspire to be? If not, what shifts do you need to make so your day is better organised? This new season is replacing stress with peace.

Subscribing to a life that is not in alignment: You know in your heart what you love, the environments that nurtures you, the weekends that fill your heart. But somehow...you choose to live a life that rejects your hearts desires. You settle. Why waste your life, going to pubs and drinking when you really want to be sipping herbal teas and hiking mountains on the weekend? Why subscribe to an office job because everyone else is when you really want to be volunteering for a charity in Nepal? The power is in your choice. The change may not happen overnight. But the change needs to happen, to be in motion. Saying no to what doesn’t feel right in your life, will create new space for what truly sets your soul on fire. 

What’s coming in:

Nourishment on a whole new level: It’s always sickness that causes us to really value health. But, why wait. Investing in your health to ensure you feel at your very best will benefit you in ways you can only dream of. You sleep better, your skin is brighter, your levels of respect for yourself are so much higher because you are FULLY invested in your wellbeing. You make smarter food shopping choices, you educate yourself about what nourishes you. You carve out time to listen to your body. What does it need? What needs to be healed? Boys, drama, gossip? No time for that, you are too busy reading up on Ayurvedic medicine and at your yoga class. You deeply love yourself, and it shows through your levels of self-nourishment.

Strong boundaries with the people in your life: That emotionally unstable friend that dumps all her traumas, worries, stress on you to the point that it's effecting your energy. Create a boundary. The guy you went on a date with that keeps yo-yoing in and out of your life. Create a boundary. The other friend that keeps cancelling last minute, create a boundary. The difficult thing about boundaries, is that often we have never been taught how to make them. What does it even look like to tell someone they are SEVERELY affecting your day, your mood, your entire life without raging or hiding in a corner? Learning what your needs are is a good starting point. What do I need from this person? You have all the answers within. Learn better boundaries, so people around you don’t get the better of you.  

Carving out time for soul passions: Life will be life, the day will be filled with the usual, work, study, cleaning, eating, washing, seeing people. But what about you? What about that little fire inside you that needs some kindling? It might need you to start writing, to maybe wake up a little earlier so you can carve out an hour to pour into your passions. The more you do this, the more the fire inside you will grow, you are feeding your soul, you’ll feel better, and the guilt of not listening to your inner voice will no longer haunt you. There’s no more sleeping on yourself, this season is for the soul. 

[jssc007]

Goals for 2025

Invest in self-belief & really tone down the people pleasing

Start an exciting new job that pays me well and expands my opportunities and makes me feel fulfilled and valued 🕯️

Maintain a healthy diet and active lifestyle (i.e. start practicing yoga or pilates regularly)

Invest in creative outlets and hobbies (i.e. writing or making soap)

Really make the most of my wedding day and have loads of fun 💞

Elevate my wardrobe to have more options and feel more confident

Travel to NYC for work

Nourish existing friends and create new deep and honest friendship connections

Be open and kind with my love M - nourish our love and friendship

Be a good sister to C and ensure I am present and helpful

Sell the family house and start making good progress towards buying a house back home

Reduce alcohol drinking drastically

Start therapy to manage anxiety, insecurity and childhood trauma

Travel to at least 2 countries I have never been before

Be smarter with my money and start investing (vs just saving)

Be thankful, curious and patient!