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Yogilates is the ultimate in mind body fitness. It takes the best of yoga and the best of Pilates and integrates them into one balanced system of exercise. Incorporating a refined awareness of the breath and the core, Yogilates educates as it creates functional strength for the body. Creative, yet grounded in tradition, it represents an evolution in self-practice for anyone looking to recover from injury, correct imbalances in muscular develpmment, gain new skills, and train for improved performance.These programs are designed to safely and effectively progress the student from Beginner to Advanced level at an appropriate pace. Makes a great gift, especially with this special price offer!Language:ChineseAbout author:Jonathan Urla, MFA, LWMC, CPT, has been a leader and innovator in the world of fitness and dance for over 20 years. His athletic training began with gymnastics, diving and skiing and later progressed to classical and modern dance. After spending ten years as a professional dancer and choreographer, Jonathan returned to sports training competing in triathlons and becoming a certified personal trainer in 1988.By 1995, his strong commitment to intelligent exercise led Mr. Urla to the teachings of Joe and Clara Pilates and to an in-depth study of hatha yoga. Becoming fully certified in Pilates, Jonathan is now recognized for his refined approach to Pilates technique. His desire for a unified methodology led him to create Yogilates in 1997 as an ideal pathway to optimal fitness and health. The popularity and effectiveness of his work has been noted in newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Newsweek, Shape, YogaJournal, FitYoga, Elle, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Self, Fitness, Allure, as well as international publications. He has given interviews to ABC News, CBS, CNN, and both Lifetime Live and Discovery Health have produced segments about Yogilates. His book on Yogilates titled, Yogilates – Integrating Yoga and Pilates for Complete Fitness, Strength, and Flexibility, was published by Harper Collins in 2002. Since then, it has been translated into German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. He has also produced and starred in nine yoga and Pilates workout videos.He teaches regularly for Sports Club/LA and Reebok Sports Club in New York, and is an avid presenter, teaching workshops and seminars all over the world. His philosophy is that everyone has an ideal body and can attain balanced health and happiness through mindful living. He believes we just have to discover our inherent potential and to create lasting lifestyle habits for healthier and happier living.