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What is better for increasing flexibility: yoga or pilates?

Question by muffinbear: What is better for increasing flexibility: yoga or pilates?
I’m getting more serious about dance and I would really like to become more flexible (better extensions, better back flexibility, etc). I would also like to strengthen my core. Should I take yoga or pilates? Both? Something else?

Best answer:

Answer by siu pa
Both of them

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Gaiam All Grip Yoga Socks Pink Dots, Small/Medium

Gaiam All Grip Yoga Socks Pink Dots, Small/Medium

Gaiam All Grip Yoga Socks Pink Dots,  Small/Medium

  • Five-toe, non-slip traction socks for yoga and Pilates
  • Provides traction for yoga practice without a mat
  • Protects feet from exposure to foot fungus in public studios
  • Provides warmth while enhancing balance/stability
  • Perfect for travel, studio, or gym use

Put your entire sole into your yoga practice! Now you don’t even need your mat to get into those favorite poses. The five-toe targeted traction design of these socks gives you a non-slip surface anytime, anywhere, to increase balance and stability. Put your entire sole into your yoga practice! Now you don’t even need your mat to get into those favorite poses. The five-toe targeted traction design of these socks gives you a non-slip surface anytime, anywhere, to increase balance and stabili

List Price: $ 9.99

Price: $ 7.25

BodySport Exercise Fitness Ball Pilate Yoga 85 cm Extra Large

BodySport Exercise Fitness Ball Pilate Yoga 85 cm Extra Large

BodySport Exercise Fitness Ball Pilate Yoga 85 cm Extra Large

  • Strengthens, Stretches and Tones all major muscle groups
  • Enhances coordination and balance and improves flexibility
  • Package includes: inflatable fitness ball, air pump and easy to follow instruction chart

The Body Sport balls can hold up to 1000lbs of compression, while most balls can only hold up to 500-600 lbs. As with any exercise program, consult your physician or medical professional before beginning a workout routine. This manual and product are not meant to be a substituted for advice provided by a physician or medical professional. Exercise programs of any kind pose an inherent danger to participant. Serious or fatal injury can occur. Use proper techniques and common sense when exercising

List Price: $ 22.95

Price: $ 22.95