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Yoga and Pilates: Benefits for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit%0D%0AOrigins%0D%0A(Yoga) Ancient; it originated in India over five thousand years ago.%0D%0A(Pilates) A modern invention; it was created by Joseph Pilates in the early twentieth century.%0D%0AGoals%0D%0A(Yoga) Create spiritual well-being, with physical fitness coming a close second and resulting from this state of holistic wellness.%0D%0A(Pilates) Help rehabilitate the body from injuries and disease by strengthening and toning the muscles, especially the core muscles.%0D%0A Techniques%0D%0A(Yoga) Meditation; specific breathing methods; and yoga poses, called asanas. Only body weight is used for resistance and no equipment other than a yoga mat is required.%0D%0A(Pilates) Techniques center on mat work. Exercises are done using body weight as well as other apparatus, such as weights, exercise balls, and body conditioning machines.%0D%0AWhat comparison strategy does the author use in the passage?

Answer 1

The author uses a point-by-point comparison strategy in the passage, where they present information about yoga and Pilates side by side in order to highlight the similarities and differences between the two practices.