Speaking of the difference between Pilates and Yoga, the simplest sentence is that the former is dynamic and the latter is static. On the surface, Pilates and yoga have many similarities. The basic exercises of Pilates and Yoga postures belong to postures. Both emphasize the coordination of posture and breathing; The practice environment requires quiet, barefoot practice, and so on. However, there are essential differences between Pilates and Yoga. This is mainly reflected in the different sports concepts between East and West. Yoga, which originated in ancient India, pays attention to the harmony between body and nature through the practice of integrating body and mind. Pilates, which originated in West Germany, emphasizes the training of body muscles and functions, and embodies the western concept of fitness. There are many postures in yoga that imitate animal postures, and some of its squeezing and twisting actions are mainly aimed at human internal organs. Pilates, on the other hand, pays attention to the regulation of muscle movement and breathing, and the training goal is mainly muscle. From the form of practice, Pilates emphasizes the continuity and fluency of movements; Yoga is to keep a certain number of breaths after forming a posture. From the practice effect, Pilates and yoga are both physical and mental fitness methods. It's just that Pilates focuses on muscles, and its effect in shaping the body may be more direct. Once, Pilates was a fitness secret that only belonged to dancers, movie stars and celebrities. Today, people have a higher pursuit of fitness, Pilates is moving from the United States to other countries at an unprecedented speed, and has set off a worldwide Pilates craze.