Marthaâs Vineyard, island of glacial origin off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts, U.S., 4 miles (6 km) across Vineyard Sound from the mainland (Cape Cod). It accounts for most of the territory and population of Dukes county, Massachusetts.
Both Pilates and yoga focus on breathing and concentration. The basic difference is that yoga focuses on employing breathing process on a deeper level. Pilates includes inhaling via nose and exhaling through the mouth and yoga concentrates on utilizing the nose for both inhaling and exhaling.
Yoga helps prevent the shrinking of the body due to the shrinkage of connective tissue and tension of the muscles. Pilates improves muscle tone and coordination. A new exercise called Zookinesis, based on Tai-chi, chi-gung and Yoga, is known as, Age Reversal Exercises. It has all of the above benefits plus improving breathing, increasing the strength of the mind, increasing flexibility and increasing general energy levels.