Both practices are worth exploring and offer amazing health benefits
Focused on stretching and yoga poses, it can increase flexibility and ease back pain
Pilates can improve muscle tone, flexibility and strength, as well as help you heal from injuries
Having a partner help you stretch can prevent injury and lead to an increased range of motion
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Simply contracting certain muscles provides a good stretch to other areas of your body
Relax into this form of stretching while a prop or partner assists you
Regular yoga practice can improve your flexibility and increase — or regain — your range of motion
Strengthen your hip muscles with yoga
Select a yoga class that focuses on your breath and promotes kindness toward yourself
It might seem simple, but this full-body exercise offers a lot of benefits