Yoga asanas, or poses, are the lifeblood of yogic tradition. It is through these poses that you activate various muscles and are able to bring about a meditative state. Some poses, such as the corpse pose and easy position, are designed for yogis of all skill sets -- including beginners. Other asanas,

Pilates is a strengthening and toning workout that was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900's. In 1920 Joseph Pilates moved to New York City and began teaching Pilates and instructing teachers on his methods. Now Pilates is a widespread, popular form of exercise that strengthens, tones and tightens

Progress tends to occur rapidly when you first begin yoga classes. As you embrace yogic principles and become more flexible, you'll notice exciting changes in your body. Unfortunately, it's not unusual to feel that you aren't progressing as rapidly as you would like after you conquer basic poses. Fortunately,