普拉提：现代瑜迦

　　
　　Essentially the two are mutually supportive: Yoga gives Pilates flexibility & stillness, while Pilates offers stability and stillness in the motion. When coupled with Yoga, Pilates principles enhance the practice by bringing core stabilization into view as well as preparation and support for Yoga postures (especially in the strength to hold). Because Pilates is more about length and strength, Yoga helps to increase the flexibility capacity. As in Universal Law balance is key: Yoga is about allowance and Pilates about doing.
　　
　　Pilates is designed to release excess tension while producing long, and strong muscles and efficient postural alignment. This mind-body fitness style brings awareness to the breath while strengthening the deep abdominals and other core muscles which connect the pelvis, spine and limbs.
　　
　　The basics of the Pilates method include proper breathing which is deep and supported from the abdomen. Proper posture is emphasized, and a new way of standing and more gracefully moving begins to happen. Intense concentration and focus assist the process. Proper stance and correct body alignment have a making the practitioner feels taller and leaner. The movement is flowing outward from a strong center. Muscles become strong, long, extended, rather than bulky.
　　
　　Pilates currently sits at the top of Western fitness charts and is increasingly referred by osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors and many holistic practitioners as a primary functional conditioning method. Its remedial facets are used in building awareness and connection between the mental and tactile aspects, as bridges between the many movements, and stand alone as exercises. More recently, the Pilates Method is being practiced by people of all ages and backgrounds.
　　
　　Key words注释
　　
　　hygiene n. 保健，卫生
　　oxygenate v. 氧化
　　endocrine n. 内分泌
　　hormone n. 荷尔蒙
　　digestion n. 消化
　　respiratory adj. 呼吸的
　　counterpart n. 对应物；相似物
　　autonomously adv. 自主的；自发的
　　isotonic adj. 等压的
　　isokinetic adj. 等动力的
　　abdominal n. 腹部的
　　pelvis n. 骨盆
　　spine n. 脊柱，脊骨
　　osteopath n. 整骨疗法家
　　therapist n. 临床医学家
　　chiropractor n. 脊椎指压治疗者
　　tactile adj. 触觉的