{"id":11112,"date":"2015-08-18T16:49:43","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T16:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/shamagazine\/?p=11112"},"modified":"2022-03-04T08:36:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T08:36:28","slug":"what-is-yogalates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/what-is-yogalates\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Yogalates? The benefits for mind and body"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Yogalates or Yoguilates was created in 1997<\/strong> by the instructor and personal trainer Jonathan Urla (and then developed by Louise Solomon). It is an exercise technique that <strong>combines the benefits of strength training of Pilates and the flexibility of yoga<\/strong> in one session, which usually lasts from <strong>30 to 60 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h4>What is Yogalates about?<\/h4>\n<p>Yogalates sessions are designed to <strong>increase strength and elasticity<\/strong> and are especially recommended for people suffering from <strong>stress or osteoporosis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yogalates concentrates strength in the middle (abdominal area, buttocks and lower back), the body develops harmoniously, stretching muscles, toning the body, improving posture and developing coordination, stimulating blood circulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yogalates sessions start as a traditional yoga session<\/strong>; with warm-ups and stretching of joints, short meditation and breathing exercises, postures supported by deep breaths&#8230; and begin to change when the <strong>movements gradually increase to almost the pace of Pilates<\/strong>, unlike in Yogalates machines are never used.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Why is Yogalates beneficial?<\/h4>\n<p>Yogalates <strong>uses a mind-body connection to improve physical, emotional and spiritual levels of those who practice it<\/strong>.<br \/>\nAs it improves breathing, circulation and energy levels, <strong>Yogalates speeds up metabolism<\/strong>, so combined with good nutrition, this type of exercise can be used very effectively for weight loss.<br \/>\n<strong>Mental benefits are also noticeable<\/strong> as exercises performed accurately and fluently need all our attention to increase the total control of the body and breath.<br \/>\nBesides better oxygenation of the blood, the release of endorphins facilitates the <strong>elimination of stress and problems related to it.<\/strong><br \/>\nYogalates <strong>helps lower back pain, strengthen the abdominals and lengthen muscles,<\/strong> allowing better control of posture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately the Yogalates method allows us to improve our daily activities, work, family, other sports&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yogalates or Yoguilates was created in 1997 by the instructor and personal trainer Jonathan Urla (and then developed by Louise Solomon). 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