Winsor Pilates was developed by certified Pilates instructor Mari Winsor, who is a former professional dancer that studied with Romana Kryzanowska, one of the Joseph Pilates original students.

Mari Winsor has developed a style that she calls "dynamic sequencing", which is meant to be a low intensity body sculpting and calorie burning workout. In particular, Winsor Pilates is known for its weight loss, body sculpting, and abdominal workout videos.

Moira Merrithew founded Stott Pilates in 1988 after various injuries during her professional dancing career prompted her to study Pilates with Romana Kryzanawska, who was an original student of Joseph Pilates. Merrithew began her own study of anatomy, exercise science and spinal rehabilitation after 2 years of working with Kryzanawska and has since become one of the leaders in the integration of modern exercise science and Pilates.

Vinyasa Yoga is the approach developed by Sri. T. Krishnamacharya and continued by his son, T.K.V. Desikachar. Also known as Viniyoga, this practice is not as much a style as a methodology for working with the individual to develop a fulfilling practice based on their particular conditions and intentions. There is an inherent therapeutic element that is based in the heritage of the lineage of the teaching, and as such the training requirements for teacher certification are extensive. Also, it is typically for this form of yoga to be taught privately.

Kundalini Yoga is a tradition that was brought to the West in 1969 by Yogi Bhajan. Kundalini Yoga is based on a specially formulated set of exercises that targets specific aspects of the body that need work at any given time. The Kundalini Yoga practice is designed to keep the body in shape and to train the mind to be strong and flexible in the face of stress and change.

There are numerous schools of Hatha Yoga, and it is not uncommon for teachers to blend techniques from various schools to create their own approach to teaching. The differences between these forms of Hatha Yoga are usually about emphasis not the substance of the teaching. One may focus on coordinating movement and breathing, another may stress the strict alignment of the body, or the focus may be on holding each posture for a period of time.

Bikram Yoga was founded by Bikram Choudhury, who studied with Bishnu Ghosh, and is practiced in a space that is made intentionally hot, so be prepared to sweat.

Bikram Yoga has a series of twenty-six posture exercises that are designed to systematically warm and stretch muscles, ligaments and tendons, in a particular order to move fresh, oxygenated blood to every organ and fiber in the body. The goal is to develop proper weight, muscle tone, vibrant good health, and a sense of well-being.

Since 1948, Pattabhi Jois has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute. The Ashtanga Yoga methodology was passed down to Pattabhi Jois through his studies with Krishnamacharya, and involves a path of internal purification consisting of the following eight spiritual practices, or "eight-limbed yoga."

The word Yoga means union. The traditional intention of practicing yoga was union with Atman, the true self, or with the Absolute, known as Brahman. In its current form, the focus of yoga is more often on down-to-earth benefits, including improved physical fitness, mental clarity, greater self-understanding, stress control and general well-being.

Pilates (pronounced puh-LAH-teez) is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk muscles. Pilates was developed in the 1920s by a physical trainer named Joseph H. Pilates.

In pilates, there are about 500 specific exercises. The exercises are designed to develop the entire body. The exercises are based on a few precise movements. Precise movements are more conducive to attaining proper control and form.

Some of the most common benefits are:
- promotes physical harmony for people of all ages and conditions

Yoga and Pilates are complimentary practices that can be pursued in combination or independently. Finding the yoga or Pilates practice that is the best fit for you is important, whether it includes only one of these forms of integrative exercises or both in combination. However you design your personal yoga and Pilates routine, you want to ensure that the time spent on learning the techniques of either yoga or Pilates is rewarding and that you feel fulfilled by the practice that you ultimately choose.