Short answer: no, they are not. Long answer: Yoga has its roots in religion/spiritualy and focuses on poses, stretching, and breath. Think of Yoga as your flexible meditating friend.

Pilates is equipment-based training that is backed by science. It has roots in gymnastics. In Pilates, we focus on strength, control, mobility, and breath. It is your roadmap to aging well with gentle but highly effective strength, tone, and balance work. Think of Pilates as your effortless movement friend.

Yes, it is! It is also for any human being that wants to repair, maintain, or improve their functional strength, balance, and movement. Pilates people want to live pain-free, up their golf game or any game for that matter, train for sports, or just hit a class to feel amazing knowing you are doing something good for yourself. Fun Fact: Pilates was developed by a man!

The benefits of movement are well documented. Exercise has been shown to reduce blood pressure, improve bone health, reduce blood sugar, slow aging, relieve pain, improve mental sharpness, help manage symptoms of ADHD, and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

Pilates exercises can be done on the floor with a mat. Sometimes additional props such as bands, blocks, and balls are used. Pilates also has equipment such as a reformer, tower, cadillac, barrel, or chair. Pilates on High offers virtual classes that are both mat and equipment based.