We’re thrilled to share something new and exciting with you—Mat Pilates is now at Om Shanti Yoga Studio every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Mat Pilates classes are designed to complement your yoga practice and help you discover new ways to build strength, flexibility, and balance.

What is Mat Pilates and How is it Different from Yoga?

While both Pilates and yoga focus on mindful movement, Mat Pilates emphasizes precise core activation, controlled movements, and alignment. It's a floor-based practice that incorporates light weights, resistance bands, and props to enhance strength and stability.

Where yoga often emphasizes flexibility, breathwork, and inner stillness, Pilates focuses on building a powerhouse of strength through your core. Together, they make a perfect pairing: yoga nurtures your mind and spirit, while Pilates hones your physical foundation.

Benefits of Adding Mat Pilates to Your Routine:

• Core Strength: A strong core improves posture, supports your spine, and enhances balance in your yoga practice.
• Muscle Tone: Targeted movements sculpt lean muscle while staying gentle on the joints.
• Improved Alignment: Pilates helps you become more aware of your body's alignment, which can deepen your yoga poses.
• Injury Prevention: Strengthening stabilizing muscles supports your body through all activities—on and off the mat!

What to Expect in Class:

These Mat Pilates classes will include a combination of low-impact, full-body exercises using light weights, resistance bands, and other props to help you feel strong and empowered. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, the classes are designed to meet you where you are and offer modifications as needed.

Whether you're looking to complement your yoga practice, try something new, or focus on building strength in a supportive environment, we’d love for you to join us!