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how does the author's use of the organizational structure support his or her purpose?

a. it relates how both yoga and pilates make use of machines.

b. it describes the influence of yoga during modern times.

c. it explain how pilates is used for healing purposes.

d. it shows why people should not confuse yoga and pilates.

**story** although many people confuse yoga with pilates, these are, in fact, very different practices. pilates is a form of fitness program while yoga is more of a lifestyle. popularly practiced physical exercises like asanas of yoga aim on creating a harmony between mind, body, and spirit. yoga is a form of meditation that whole the body achieve through breathing, balance, and relaxation. yogis of ancient india practiced yoga to unite and heal the mind and body. all one needs to practice yoga is a knowledgeable instructor and willingness. this ancient tradition is being practiced in various forms all over the world.
pilates was also developed for healing purposes. joseph pilates, a german self-defense instructor, developed a system of exercise in early twentieth-century england. joseph rigged springs to hospital beds and enabled patients to exercise. to this day, pilates makes a use of machines to develop abdominal strength, lengthen the spine, and improve balance. many ballet dancers practiced pilates when joseph moved to america. today, it is a very popular system of exercise.