This will be a very personal decision. Many people love practicing both yoga and Pilates classes, so we urge you to try both and find the right balance of classes for your practice.
Some people prefer yoga because it has so many styles to choose from, and incorporates an entire spiritual ethos into your practice.
Other people prefer Pilates because it’s more active and strength-focused. It can also be great for people who are recovering from injuries – as that’s literally what it was developed for!
If you want to focus more on stress relief, mindfulness, and flexibility, start with yoga. If you want to focus more on toning and strengthening, start with Pilates. Or simply mix both!