Yoga and Pilates are two forms of movement that often get grouped together. They each deserve a place in anyone’s routine thanks to their long roll call of benefits for both mind and body, but which is better for beginners? And how can you tell if you would respond better to a yoga flow or a Pilates routine?
Tina Traina is especially well placed to explain the differences. An experienced yoga and Pilates teacher, Traina is head of the Mind & Body studios at David Lloyd Clubs, where she has devised a yoga-Pilates fusion class that builds strength, alignment, mobility and flexibility.
