Charlotte Purvis from Careers in Fitness Global Ltd. explains here the main differences and similarities between Nirvana®, Yoga and Pilates. She is also giving us a very clear explanation of what are the sympathetic and the parasympathetic systems and why meditation is necessary to maintain a good physical and mental wellbeing. A must read article if you care about your health!

Once we leave the fluid of our mother's womb we breathe in the air without much thought. Our body is equipped to take in oxygen, keeping us alive, while we continue our day. So if our body does all of the thinking and work without our attention, why is it so important to create a daily practice focused around breathing?