Yoga pilates (yogilates) is a system of exercises that is a mixture of yoga and Pilates. It was created in 1997 by certified Pilates instructor as well as yoga practitioner Urla. Yoga and Pilates classes are designed for integrating the Pilates methodology in the hatha yoga practice for more perfect system of exercise. It can be often taught like 75 minute long class in yoga and pilates studios for just the same profits of Pilates and yoga classes: mostly to bring more awareness or develop body in the balanced way. Frequently accompanied by bland music, the trainer will lead a class through series of calm floor exercises that incorporate both yoga poses for warming up the body plus prepare students for rather challenging standing working later in this class and mat work exercises out of Pilates. Classes end traditionally by meditation and deep relaxation.

Yoga classes are known for relaxing and rather beneficial for people who are suffering from stress. It has also a greater focus on improving flexibility so it can be useful for people who do a lot of the other exercises that tighten the muscles like running and fitness exercise. Joseph Pilates the creator of Pilates being a ballet dancer struggled with some intense physical commitment accompanying it. He invented a new exercise regime for strengthening the body to let him cope with pressures that were presented by constant ballet training.

There are 6 core principles of yoga Pilates: Breathing, Control, Concentration, Centering, Precision and Flowing Movement. It means that every exercise should be done slowly, being in some exact position, extending from the middle that stays static and strong, and with effort on out-breath. It makes each movement much harder, more beneficial.

The classes take place in rooms called yoga studios that keeping the necessary atmosphere has pilates equipment and yoga equipment. Such equipment is often used during the classes. Equipment is integral to any program. There are such exercise equipment as the reformer (that is a sliding carriage with foot bars, arm and leg pulleys and jump boards), the Cadillac (that is a cage without bars with springs and straps along the bars) and mats.

Yoga clothes are one of the most important aspects of yoga. There are no strict rules but providing comfort and ease during the yoga postures. The most often chosen material for yoga classes is made out of cotton fiber that is stretchable and loose that is comfortable and does not prevent body from breathing.

One more thing that can also help in stretching out tissues is massage which is able to release and relieve tension. Massages are relaxing being invigorating at the same time. They can be used for different purposes like to treat different sports injuries, to help to relax or as a part of weight loss program. Yoga and Pilates can be used for weight loss in connection with weight loss diet that contains a great amount of fruits and vegetables.