Individuals who are new to the practices of Yoga and/or Pilates are often unsure about what the differences are between the two. Yoga and Pilates, while both help to center and strengthen your body, are two different practices. There is no need to choose one over the other — understanding the essential practices of both disciplines will help you to decide which may speak more to your needs and interests — or better yet, give them both a try! At ABC, we love both practices and encourage our clients to enjoy both great formats with our Unlimited Membership. 

Yoga

Yoga originated in India and has been practiced for over 5000 years. It emphasizes the mind-body connection through breathing, movement, and poses. These poses are known as asanas, and they help to strengthen the body through repetition. The poses are typically held for long periods of time, encouraging the body to relax and lengthen into each pose, thereby increasing the range of motion of the body. By combining deep breathing, clear intentions and meditation, the practice of Yoga is a way to clear the mind and surrender to the movements. Our Yoga instructors are highly qualified with classes that offer an upbeat Yoga Flow to a more mindful Restorative Yoga. 

 

Pilates

Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates approximately 100 years ago. It uses an apparatus called a reformer to support the body and provide resistance through a series of movements. The discipline focuses on energizing breaths that help the body perform the movements with precision and strength. With attention to posture, alignment and the mechanics of movement, the instructor will guide you through the movements and ensure you are using the apparatus in a way that will strengthen your body and support your practice. Pilates follows a systematic approach that focuses on how the individual movements integrate with the whole, helping to create a strong, balanced and stable state from which to work from. We offer a hearty schedule of a variety of Pilates classes that will certainly satisfy both the more eager enthusiast to more mindful devotee. 

Do you have questions about Yoga or Pilates? Are you ready to incorporate one or both of the disciplines into your health and wellness regime? We can help! Our community of talented instructors and dedicated clientele create a truly inspiring space! Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theabcfitstudio or give us a call at 949.305.3310 to see how we can help provide clarity around Yoga and Pilates and share with you the benefit of both to your overall health and wellness! 

Julianne Land, Studio Manager

Reformer Pilates (Group & Private) • Zumba • Ab Lab • Barre • TRX

 

Have you been looking to experience the transformative abilities of pilates or yoga? Perhaps you have not visited a studio yet because you feel intimidated that you do not know how to use a pilates machine (Pro tip! It’s called a Reformer), or you are worried because you do not know the names of the poses that are practiced in a yoga class. The aesthetically charming, welcoming and vibrant studio at ABC Fitness is the perfect place for you to get started with either pilates or yoga (or both!) as you take your health and wellness into your own hands! With the smallest class sizes in Orange County for both Reformer classes and yoga and one-on-one instruction to guide you through every class, our studio is the favorite among local women who appreciate quality and expertise in their fitness space.

Not only does our studio offer a beautiful space with immensely talented instructors, but we also offer the lowest membership prices around. When we say all-inclusive pricing, we mean it! Your monthly membership includes pilates, yoga, use of the TRX system and fitness classes. Your health and wellness is our top priority and we ensure that we offer you everything you need to build your strength, flexibility and help you to achieve the body you desire. Our partnership with Rausch PT (just down the street!) allows for our clients who are receiving physical therapy to seamlessly transition between their sessions with the physical therapist and then to build on their rehab and continue to build the strength in their bodies by working with us. Not a PT client? No worries! Our studio is open to everyone and the community that exists between our members is truly something to be a part of!

Aside from all we have to offer in terms of pilates and yoga, our studio prides itself on the community it creates by offering additional fitness opportunities as well as other partnerships within the local community. From our Tuesday night runs to our partnerships with local businesses such as Lululemon, we go above and beyond to create a space for our members that is like no other. Your membership with ABC is not just a membership at another gym or yoga studio- it’s a membership to a supportive and inclusive community. We would love for you to join us!

Looking to try something new and to belong to something spectacular? We have just what you need! Our space, instructors, and clientele are second to none! Come witness the benefits of pilates and yoga and watch your body (and your confidence!) transform! Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/theabcfitstudio or give us a call at 949.305.3310 to get started!

Julianne Land, Studio Manager

Reformer Pilates (Group & Private) • Zumba • Ab Lab • Barre • TRX