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Yoga and Pilates-Based Workouts

The following workouts contain yoga and Pilates-based moves to enhance flexibility, stability and core strength.

Yoga Exercises

These step-by-step yoga exercises take you through basic yoga moves to help you build flexibility, strength and promote relaxation.

Yoga on the Ball

This yoga workout involves yoga-based movements (like Warrior II and downward dog) all using a stability ball to add support for the body as you stretch and strengthen.

Yoga for Beginners

Yoga for Beginners, a DVD offered by body + soul magazine, offers a variety of yoga routines specifically designed to help beginners learn proper technique for basic yoga poses. Learn more about this video and if it's right for you in this review from your About Exercise Guide.

Yoga & Pilates for Abs

Try these yoga and pilates moves to strengthen your abs, back and legs.

Morning & Evening Yoga

This short, gentle yoga routine is perfect for waking up your body in the morning and relaxing you at night before going to bed. The moves are simple and soothing, perfect for any fitness level.

Matwork - Yoga/Pilates

This workout has a mix of mind/body moves like Cat Stretch, Thread the Needle and Sun Salutations. Great for flexibility and relaxation.

Yoga Fusion Workout

This workout involves performing traditional yoga poses (such as Warrior and Tree Pose) while using a resistance band to increase intensity.

Yoga Poses for Beginners

Yoga Guide, Ann Pizer, offers a complete list of yoga poses that will appeal to beginners. She also includes pictures and instructions for each exercise. An excellent resource!

Yoga Poses for Intermediate Exercisers

In her second installment, Ann offers a list of intermediate yoga poses, standing, seated, backbends and arm balancing poses, complete with pictures and detailed instructions.

Yoga Poses for Advanced Exercisers

If you've been doing yoga for awhile and need a challenge, check out Yoga Guide, Ann Pizer's complete list of advanced yoga poses.
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