Working out is guaranteed to result in health benefits, right? RIGHT! PiYo is a different form of exercise that has health benefits for the body. It integrates the mind and body practices of yoga and Pilates and thus produces an athletic workout that brings together aspects of sports stretching, strength training, conditioning and movement. It is designed to improve a participant's fitness level while challenging their ability level as the exercise progresses (Powder Blue Productions), while providing a relaxing atmosphere. However, apart from traditional forms of meditation and relaxation, it neglects spiritual chanting, meditation or Sanskrit terminology traditionally expressed through various exercises, such as yoga. PiYo, with its different components, is what allows the body to explore a relaxing environment focused on flexibility, abdominal and muscular strength, as well as the health benefits of the components of yoga and Pilates. Yoga was originally practiced to meditate, pray, heal and restore energy almost five thousand years ago in India. It was generally practiced by Hindu monks of the Hindu religion. They practiced compound forms of physical posture, chanting, meditation and spirituality (Powder Blue Productions). However, Yoga now has various branches due to the many practices and applications that have evolved. Yoga is a mind-body therapy that aims to unite body, mind and spirit. Additionally, yoga is much more than the union of mind and body through exercises and breathing, "it is also considered a 'lifestyle, health and spirituality tradition' with practices integrated into daily life to create balance, health and harmony. » (Foul... middle of paper ...... cus, checking alignment, lunge position and quality of movement (Powder Blue Productions), which is incorporated into the training for greater understanding and effectiveness. Overall, PiYo has proven to be beneficial for maintaining the health of the body, isn't it? And that's exactly what it does. , Judith M. “Yoga,” Oncology Nurse Edition (2011): 40-45. “Stress Management,” November 28, 2011. Powder Blue Productions Training Course Irvine: Powder Blue Productions, 2005-. 2009.Shedden, Mariana. “Pilates: A System of Corrective Exercise.” ACSM Health and Fitness Journal.. (2011): 7-12.