RE: Yoga vs. Pliates for geriatrics

[Wendy Bryant]

For Alysa   I am an OT with arthritic knees and found pilates incredibly helpful but wouldn’t even try to do yoga. A class is essential to learn pilates – it is a very subtle form of exercise and a teacher is required to check positioning is correct. In comparison with tai chi, which I have done in the past, I would say that pilates is a different approach. It is important that each individual finds a way of exercising that suits them best, and I’m sure any good teacher would welcome someone coming along on a one-off basis. The only group of people I’ve known to use videos consistently over any length of time are those with eating disorders who compulsively exercise!   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Alysa Simms Sent: 22 January 2003 23:16 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Yoga vs. Pliates for geriatrics   Hello: I work in the SNFs and have had a few clients ask my advice on yoga and pliate videos as home exercise programs. Can anyone suggest a good video for clients with cardiac and/or arthritis?  I am a little leary of the idea, and have suggested tai chi as an alternate.  However, I know that one client in particular does do a yoga video 3-5 times a week despite my suggestion. Thank you. Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. *********??*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com *********??***********