Yogilates(R): Integrating Yoga and Pilates for Complete Fitness, Strength, and Flexibility [Paperback]

Jonathan Urla (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2003

Yogilates is the future of fitness. It is the unifying essence of yoga and the powerful, therapeutic value of Pilates fused together into one system. Yogilates gives a more balanced and complete workout than when either discipline is done separately. With regular practice readers will progress safely and quickly to a stronger, more flexible body and a more relaxed state of being. Drawing from his background in sports and dance, Jonathan Urla, a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor, has created original exercises that stimulate and enrich the mind, body, and spirit and is appropriate for people of all ages. Representing a new paradigm in holisitic fitness, Yogilates is perfect for anyone looking to improve their health and well-being.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Personal trainer and yoga instructor Urla has created (and trademarked) Yogilates, a fitness regimen that combines calming Hatha yoga with Pilates, a body alignment system developed by deceased posture guru Joseph H. Pilates. If the combo seems a bit complicated, it is, and Urla's how-to manual doesn't make it easier to understand. Lessons such as "how to establish the pelvis in a neutral position" or "how to lift the legs into you using the core muscles" might be manageable if it weren't for their hard-to-follow instructions. The remaining third of the book is devoted to advanced Yogilates. As in previous sections, Urla as well as chiseled yoga and Pilates teachers grimly illustrate the positions. But even Urla warns "not to proceed in haste." He also urges, in addition to thrice-weekly Yogilates sessions, aerobics three to five days a week. Ultimately, trying to follow Urla's fitness program is the real workout-and may inspire readers to unfurl their yoga mats just to relax. b&w photos.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (December 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060010274
• ISBN-13: 978-0060010270
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Pilates

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Publishers Weekly is way off., October 8, 2002

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Jonathan Urla (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yogilates(R): Integrating Yoga and Pilates for Complete Fitness, Strength, and Flexibility (Hardcover)

As the author of this book, I am responding to the Publishers Weekly review of my book on Yogilates. This reviewer must have never read any yoga or Pilates exercise books before if they can't manage to follow the simple instructions that I have presented in this book. Compared to most other mind/body fitness books, I wrote this book in a straight-forward way with clear and simple instructions even a total beginner could understand. Perhaps the reviewer doesn't want to have to think about breathing or alignment while exercising. Even so, these are easily followed (inhale during one move, exhale for the other). Moreover, there are several chapters before the exercises start that explain philosophical background, how to check your flexibility, and establish awareness of basic movements. These chapters will add to anyones' overall understanding of Yogilates and help prepare the reader for a safe and effective practice.
My hope is that people will ignore this reviewer's completely off base comments and see the book themselves. I feel I can safely guarantee that you will find it to be written in a user-friendly manner. And you will also find the photos and models to be clear and serene, not grim at all.
Thank you and Namaste,
Jonathan Urla, Author

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, October 8, 2002

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marla hamburg kennedy (New York NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yogilates(R): Integrating Yoga and Pilates for Complete Fitness, Strength, and Flexibility (Hardcover)

I have studied yoga for many years, and this book is one of the most informative and easy to read for me. It is laid out extremely well, and also extremely readable and easy to follow. It was particularly helpful in the beginning on how to breathe properly and how to test flexibility and alignment. Everything was easy to follow and I love the combination of both yoga and pilates.This is exactly the mind/body fitness system that I have been searching and I finally found it! A real winner!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars second to none, December 9, 2002

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amy williams (saint paul, mn United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yogilates(R): Integrating Yoga and Pilates for Complete Fitness, Strength, and Flexibility (Hardcover)

this book is extremely well written and easy to follow for anyone who has the desire to learn pilates and/or yoga. while it is usually more effective to meet with an instructor, if the instructor isn't Jonathan, buy this book. having taken a workshop with the author, it would be difficult for me to be instructed by anyone else, therefore having this book to refer to is completely necessary. I encourage anyone who has the desire to do something that will give incredible results, to get this book and follow it several times a week. you will not be disappointed!