Pilates Yoga Author:Lynne Robinson Lynne Robinson has brought Joseph Pilates' teachings to modern exercisers in eight previous books - producing a reputation for safe exercise that works. Now, with yoga teacher Howard Napper, two of the world's most effective exercise movements come together to inspire one another. Conceived in response to frequent questions about whetherb Pilate... more »s and yoga are compatible, this manual highlights how they are grounded in a similar awareness of the body. Forty exercises (for beginners and intermediates) demonstrate common ground wherever possible; there are also areas where a choice is put in your hands - part of the concept of intelligent exercise. Special attention is given to the fundamentals, such as the crucial underlying structures involved. With workout plans to energize, relax and lengthen the body, this heralds the beginning of a fruitful new synthesis, without threatening the integrity of either technique.« less