yogilates~

As for her fitness, and how she maintains her fantastic body, Claudia Schiffer says, "I have always worked out, and I've gone through different phases of Yoga, but the combination of Pilates three days a week with Yoga is incredible."

combination of pilates and yoga is called yogilates..

as for those who follow my blog will know that i registered myself to yoga class and i have been attending a few classes til now...one of the class that i went for is yogilates that is mentioned by Claudia Schiffer.seriously it is very tiring..one day a week with yogilates is enough to kill me...my class consists of 2yoga class, 1 pilates and 2 pilates per week...so far i havent see any effect..

but that is due to inconsistent in class..one week attend, next week skip one day...
then crazily stuffing myself with food when im back at hometown...how to see the effect leh??

Pilates improves flexibility of the spine, posture, breathing and alignment. Some believe that it "strengthens the core better than any exercise ever invented." Important elements include include: the placement of the breath in the ribs, articulating the spine, stabilizing the pelvis and shoulders for better balance and an emphasis on linking movements together in a graceful and flowing way. This helps to develop coordination and concentration. Although the focus of pilates centers on flexibility, strength and balance, practitioners walk away with a long, lean and toned body.

Hatha Yoga is an ancient discipline dating back at least 5,000 years. Asanas (postures), breathing techniques and meditation are all integral parts of the discipline. Benefits include: an increase in flexibility and strength, releases stress and imbalance and it rejuvenates your mind and spirit. It is said that one of the greatest health benefits from the practice of Hatha Yoga is an increase in one's awareness. While most exercises relieve stress temporarily, the practice of Hatha Yoga help's to " identify and release deeper sources of stress and imbalance."

Yogilates mixes just the right amount of elements together to create a workout that relieves stress, helps you gain coordination and balance, lose weight, and allows you to relax all at the same time. In a nutshell Yogilates "brings precise alignment, core strength and knowledge from exercise science to the postures of yoga for added safety and a greater transformative effect."

but i definitely sweats in class...im quite known for a person who seldom sweat so i took this class in order to make my self exercise, sweat and of course one of the way to reduce insomnia..if it can bring great body like that person, i definitely will try harder..haha

hwaiting...!!! to those who attend yoga with me also hwaiting..!!