When you think of ways to relieve stress, things like meditation and yoga probably come to mind. And while those are both legitimate ways to reduce anxiety and boost your mood, there’s one activity you’re probably not thinking about – but you should be. Surprise, it’s Pilates.
Pilates has skyrocketed in popularity lately thanks to its ability to build strength and improve flexibility and mobility. But it can enhance your mind-body connection and lower your stress hormones, too. We chatted with a Pilates instructor to find out more about the link between Pilates and stress reduction – and I even gave it a try for a month to put it to the test.
Experts Featured in This Article:
Elma Panagaki a Pilates instructor for Bay Club.
WhyDoesPilatesReduceStress?
Pilatesisoneofthebestwaystorelievestress,accordingtoElmaPanagaki,aPilatesinstructorforBayClub.“It’snotjustaworkout,butthroughbreathwork,mindfulmovement,andtheconsequentendorphinrelease,it’salsoapowerfultoolforstressmanagement,”shesays.“TherearemanyscientificresearchstudiesthatprovepracticingPilatescanb
