Book excerpt: 100 Best Yoga and Pilates is the perfect guide to beginning and maintaining a life with these ancient practices, encouraging physical well-being and a gateway to inner calm for mind, body, and spirit. As well as the physical attributes to undertaking yoga and pilates, you will also find a wealth of positive mental qualities too. This book includes exercises and positions for beginners through to more challenging routines for the more advanced, making it a perfect gift or self-purchase!