When we talk about flow in Pilates training, we mean that the individual exercises are performed at the right pace. Uncontrolled, jerky movements are avoided. And rarely do we practice an isolated exercise. Once we are familiar with the exercises, we let the individual exercises flow smoothly into each other.

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Combining yoga and Pilates is a natural fit because “both yoga and Pilates require us to focus on the breath, precise movements, proper alignment and our core muscles as we flow through the workout,” she says. The mind-body benefits of fusion workouts include: Better balance. Deeper relaxation.

This popular style, also called vinyasa flow, links movement and breath. Ann Pizer, RYT. Ann Pizer, RYT. Ann Pizer is a writer and registered yoga instructor who teaches vinyasa/flow and prenatal yoga classes. Updated on August 22, 2022.