Hello,
We're planning a piece for an upcoming issue of SWIMMER on the benefits and downsides of yoga vs. Pilates. We'll talk to experts of course, but wanted to see if anyone on the forums had a strong opinion one way or the other.
Thanks. Feel free to respond here, or message me privately.
Best,
Laura
I have never done Pilates on a regular basis but I do a power vinyasa style yoga nearly every day of the week. I'm swimming better than ever and feel a lot more flexible and powerful in the water. I can also really feel my core strength in the water. Without a yoga practice I doubt I'd be able to translate the instructions from my coach "zip it up or pull in your core" to something happening in the water.
It has also helped me stay focused at practice and at meets. I've had so many positive changes in my life from this yoga practice that I'm starting to teach yoga too.
I have never done Pilates on a regular basis but I do a power vinyasa style yoga nearly every day of the week. I'm swimming better than ever and feel a lot more flexible and powerful in the water. I can also really feel my core strength in the water. Without a yoga practice I doubt I'd be able to translate the instructions from my coach "zip it up or pull in your core" to something happening in the water.
It has also helped me stay focused at practice and at meets. I've had so many positive changes in my life from this yoga practice that I'm starting to teach yoga too.
