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Which retreat: Pilates or Yoga? There are a lot of similarities between Pilates and Yoga, they complement each other well and indeed some practitioners combine the two. So how do they actually differ? Which is the right one for your retreat?

The 'Pilates Method' body-conditioning and exercise technique was developed about 90 years ago by German-born Joseph Pilates.

The Method involves a series of controlled exercises that engage both mind and body – concentration is a very important element. The primary focus is on building core strength and improving posture by targeting deep postural muscles. Using low-impact, low-repetition exercises it also increases strength without building bulk.

Exercises either take the form of mat based work – probably the most common form you'll encounter on a Pilates retreat – or are done on special resistance apparatus developed by the founder. Mat based Pilates may also use props such as balls, resistance bands and rollers.

Classical Pilates – some instructors teach only the classical form originally taught by Joseph Pilates. However on a Pilates retreat you are more likely to encounter Contemporary Pilates in which practioners use variations and adaptions of the original exercises.

See how this compares with yoga here.

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SPAIN: Pilates & yoga retreat in the sun
Enjoy both Pilates and yoga in a beautiful boutique hotel close to the beach near Alicante. Twice daily yoga and Pilates sessions are offered to both beginners and intermediates. Also meditation, pranayama workshops and guided coastal walks. To maintain the integrity of the two disciplines there will be a separate class of yoga and Pilates each day.
The accommodation was once a grand family home which has now been renovated into a Feng Shui-inspired hotel. It's located, not far from the sandy beach, in the the old quarter with its tapas bars, cobbled streets, baroque churches, castle and award-winning restaurants.

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MEXICO: Tropical Pilates vacation
Escape to a fabulous tropical destination! Share in lush forest, sparkling waterfalls, tranquil beach walks and the soothing sounds of the tropics on this nine-day Pilates vacation in Yelapa, Mexico. It promises three hours of Pilates a day, twenty hours in total. Aspire Pilates aim to empower guests with an understanding of how to build and maintain flexibility, strength, and balance.

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ITALY: Pilates & Italian cooking combined
An interesting combination of Italian cooking and Pilates is available on this holiday retreat. Both the Pilates studio and teaching kitchen are equipped to the very highest standards.

Pilates sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities and both Classical Pilates and mat based Pilates are available. Sessions are run by highly qualified UK and US instructors who will tailor a training programme for each guest. Guests with previous Pilates experience can use the studio equipment at any time. The studio is equipped with Balance Body Pilates equipment and offers one of the World's best Pilates vacation studios.

Cooking is under the guidance of chef Gino Minacapilli who will guide guests through all the selection, preparation, cooking (and eating!) stages.

The accommodation is in a restored farmhouse set in an organic vineyard and kitchen gardens. The five luxurious en-suite bedrooms all have flat screen satellite TV and WiFi. Facilities include a pool, sauna, steam rooms, south-facing terrace, library and home cinema.

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ENGLAND: Pregnancy Pilates weekends
Unique Pilates weekend retreats in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Created specifically for mums-to-be, they combine Pilates with beauty treatments and are ideal as a pregnancy gift or treat. Instructor, Tracy Armfield, says that Pilates is "ideally suited to support the postural changes during and after pregnancy".

The weekends includes two pregnancy Pilates sessions, two nights 4-star B&B and either a mini facial, massage or manicure. Reflexology and further massages or facials are also available for a small additional charge.

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Alexandra Wellness

based: Crete, Greece

website: alexandrawellness.com

Yoga, Pilates, personal training and nutrition holidays in Loutro, Crete. The purpose of these holidays is not only physical, but also to give more energy and vitality, leading to a feeling of completeness and well-being. They help in the elimination of unnecessary tension and in physical relaxation, so that our lives become easier.

Azul Fit – Yoga & Pilates Retreat

based: Fuerteventura, Spain

website: azulfit.com

At Azul the focus is on improving your health and wellbeing in beautiful sun soaked Canary Island scenery. Offering retreats in Fuerteventura that include pilates, hatha yoga, vinyasa flow yoga, meditation, beach side classes, delicious brunches and evening meals, massage and excursions that will you will leave feeling revitalised and uplifted.

Back on Track Bootcamp Fitness Holidays

based: Hertfordshire, UK

website: backontrackltd.com

Back on Track offer bootcamps and fitness holidays to kick start health and fitness regimes. Offering weekend breaks at Hitchin Priory in Hertfordshire, and one week holidays at Club la Santa in Lanzarote, Spain. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Suitable for singles, couples or groups of friends.

GoLearnTo.com

based: London, UK

website: golearnto.com/wellbeing.../yoga...

Affordable yoga holidays that allow you to take a break from the relentless rhythm of everyday life – yoga breaks designed to relax, restore and revive. You can also combine yoga with other activities such as pilates, meditation, surfing, scuba diving, cooking and more, for a wellbeing holiday with a difference.

Healthy Option Holidays

based: Lefkas, Greece

website: healthy-option.co.uk

Relaxing Greek island holidays with a healthy difference – innovative healthy option programmes offer you alternative activities including yoga, nutrition, herbal walks, aqua-safaris, cycling, reiki, pilates massage and more. Based in Vassiliki on the island of Lefkas, a well known spot for windsurfing and sailing.

Inner Light Yoga & Health Co Featured Site

based: Kent, UK

website: yogapilatesholidays.com

Inner Light Pilates & Yoga Retreats Deeply relaxing and rejuvenating yoga, pilates and meditation holidays, retreats and weekends in the UK and abroad at spa hotels in beautiful, peaceful locations. Offering daily classes with a very experienced tutor, evening meditation and deep relaxation, small groups, massage and other treatments available. Beginners are welcome and a full brochure is available.

Living Harmony Foundation (The)

based: Slovenia

website: livingharmony.co.uk

Reconnect with nature, experience inspiring workshop facilitators, or just relax in a Retreat Centre set within three acres of outstanding natural beauty. The buildings and land have been purposely harmonised to promote an atmosphere in which people can regenerate, feel calm, relax, energise and transform.

Pilates en France

based: Dordogne/Lot, France
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website: pilates-en-france.com

Enjoy a luxurious, all-inclusive Pilates holiday in a beautiful country house in south-west France. Relax and unwind in stunning surroundings offering an intimate, home-from-home atmosphere, with daily studio Pilates sessions (private/semi-private), delicious regional cooking, excellent local wines and good company.

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Pilates Consultant (The)

based: St Tropez, France

website: thepilatesconsultant.com

Secret St Tropez Pilates retreats; Pilates classes in a fully equipped studio and walking in beautiful countryside or along gorgeous beaches. Your retreat can be as active or relaxing as you want. Classes are presented by internationally respected teachers with over 25 years experience in the fitness and Pilates industry.

Renaissance Retreat

based: Alicante, Spain

website: renaissanceretreat.co.uk

An exclusive health and fitness retreat on the Costa Blanca in Spain. Renaissance Retreat offers holistic, personalised, tailor-made fitness and wellbeing holidays, detox breaks and weight loss retreats in a supportive and friendly environment. Re-energise and re-focus, improve your health, reduce stress and feel great.

Renaissance Retreat - Weight Loss Holiday

based: Alicante, Spain

website: weight-loss-holiday.com

Combine a weight loss programme and holiday in Alicante, Spain. Renaissance Retreat offers tailor-made 1-to-1 weight loss programmes, fitness and wellbeing holidays and detox breaks. They offer holistic packages that combine exercise, healthy eating programmes, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, together with yoga, pliates, massage and meditation.

Seraphina Pilates

based: London, UK

website: seraphinapilates.com

Pilates holidays in Cyprus at the Natura Beach Hotel, Polis combining daily Pilates, massage, organic locally produced food and as much rest and recuperation as you need. The Natura Beach Hotel is a beautiful example of people and nature working togethor and the perfect environment for Pilates practice.

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Yoga Loutro Ηolidays

based: Crete, Greece

website: loutroholidays.gr/en/yoga

Yoga and Pilates holidays; the program aims to revitalize, eliminate stress and raise aware of our true selves and nature. It offers a combination of Hatha Yoga to improve flexibility, elements of the Pilates method for strengthening the trunk (power house), and Vinyasa Yoga, intended primarily to increase strength and power.

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Inhale Patagonia

based: California, USA

website: inhalepatagonia.com

Pilates retreat in Patagonia with experienced Power Pilates certified instructors; 4 and 7-day retreats.

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SarahPilates

based: London, UK

website: sarahpilates.com

Pilates retreats and holidays with Sarah Rosenfield an experienced Pilates Instructor and member of the Pilates Institute.

Via Yoga

based: Washington, USA

website: viayoga.com

Deluxe 4 or 6-night yoga/surfing or yoga/pilates vacations in Sayulita, Mexico.

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