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Breath
Shared ground
One breath, two ways
In class
Yoga
Pilates
ZanasYogalate / The MethodYoga · Yogalates · Mat Pilates
Where breathmeetsthe centre.stillness.control.flow.
The ZanasYogalate Method brings together the breath and flow of Yoga, the precision and core control of Pilates, and the quiet attention of meditation — guided by Syzane, at your own pace.
15Points of awareness
09Guided meditations
13Movements in 3D
Inhale4 IN · 6 OUT
Yogalates
The balance point — Yoga’s breath and flow, met by Pilates’ centre and control.
01Two traditionsZanasYogalate · The Method
Two traditions, one practice.
Yogalates brings Yoga and Pilates onto the same mat. Yoga contributes breath, flexibility and meditative attention; Pilates adds a strong centre, control and precision. Where they overlap is where the method lives — select any principle to see how it appears in class.
TraditionYoga
MethodPilates
Where they meetYogalates
Fig. 1The principles each tradition brings — Yoga, shared and Pilates — and the ground where Yogalates lives.
02 / The connection
The body does not move in parts. Breath, attention and movement continually inform one another.
Like the old symbol of the Borromean rings, the three hold each other together — remove any one, and the other two fall apart. A Yogalates practice trains all three at once.
03The atlasZanasYogalate · The Method
An atlas for the curious body.
Three plates — body, spine and mind — read through a Yogalates lens: the breath that steadies the centre, the spine that carries every movement, and the attention that ties them together. Hover any muscle, follow a pathway, then jump straight into a related movement or meditation.
ATLAS NO. 002 ZANASYOGALATE STUDIO
The architecture of awareness.
Three plates — the body, the spine and the mind. Hover any muscle to name it, select a point to follow its pathways, and watch the figure breathe in a slow four-in, six-out rhythm.
An artistic, conceptual illustration — not a medical diagram.
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Five places where breath, structure and attention meet.
Lower ribs · Lumbar attachments
Breathing is movement
The diaphragm is a dome of muscle beneath the lungs. As you inhale it descends and the lower ribs widen; as you exhale it rises again. Noticing this rhythm can help you sense effort and keep a steadier pace.
NoticeRest a hand on your lower ribs and feel them widen sideways as you breathe in.
Muscles—
04The breath labZanasYogalate · The Method
Two breaths, one practice.
Yoga often lets the breath soften into the belly; Pilates guides it wide into the ribs while the centre stays gently engaged. Yogalates uses both — and the full three-part breath that links them. Choose a breath, choose a pace, and breathe along.
Plate · breath mechanicsBelly breath · front view
Choose a breath03
Pacein · out
ReadyPress begin
Sit or lie comfortably. When you begin, follow the drawing and the count.
HandsOne hand on the belly, one on the chest — let the lower hand move more.
Rounds0Time0:00
Use it in
Breathe comfortably and never force the breath. If you feel light-headed, return to natural breathing. Holds are always optional.
Fig. 4Breath mechanics in front and side view — an illustrative drawing, not to scale.
05A class, mappedZanasYogalate · The Method
Sixty minutes, one arc.
A Yogalates class has a deliberate shape — arrive, centre, flow, strengthen, balance, release, rest — moving between Yoga and Pilates as the body warms and settles again. Press play to travel through a class in under a minute, or drag along the arc to explore each phase.
Phase 01 · Minutes 0–5
Arrive
Breath
Mind
The blend
Try it now
Fig. 5Relative effort across an illustrative 60-minute class. Every class adapts to the people in the room — and to your own pace.
06Meditation studioZanasYogalate · The Method
Stillness, gently guided.
Nine short practices — from simple breath awareness and a full body scan to a Yogalates-style centred stillness, a moving meditation and deep rest. Choose a length, press begin, and let the light move through the body with you.
MEDITATION STUDIO
ARRIVE6:00REMAINING
ARRIVE6:00REMAINING
Ready
Find a comfortable seat.
Session complete
Well done.
6 minutes
HOW DO YOU FEEL?
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Length
ChaptersTap to jump
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07Movement libraryZanasYogalate · The Method
Movement, one breath at a time.
Thirteen foundational Yoga and Mat Pilates movements — the building blocks of every Yogalates class — in a live 3D studio. Orbit around the figure, slow it down, step through each breath, or play them as one continuous flow.
CYCLE 01
Preparing the 3D studio…
This 3D view needs WebGL. The steps and cues on the right still guide you through the movement.
Inhale
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08Three approachesZanasYogalate · The Method
Three approaches. One intention.
Different ways to attend to the body, guided with care and an awareness of your own pace. Yogalates sits at the heart of the method — and Yoga and Mat Pilates remain beautiful practices on their own.
01 / PracticeStudio & online
Yoga
Awareness through breath.
Explore movement, flexibility, steadiness and the relationship between attention and breath.
Good forFlexibility, steadiness and a quieter mind.
Explore Yoga
02 / PracticeThe signature practice
Yogalates
Flow with precision.
Combine mindful Yoga movement with Mat Pilates control, core coordination and postural awareness.
Good forA complete practice — mobility, core strength and calm in one class.
Explore Yogalates
03 / PracticeStudio & online
Mat Pilates
Strength through clarity.
Develop purposeful strength, alignment and control through deliberate sequencing and body awareness.
Good forPosture, core strength and controlled, precise movement.
Explore Pilates
Reformer Pilates is available in the studio only.
SyzaneFounder & lead instructor
09 / The guide
Practise with Syzane
The human side of the method.
Syzane’s teaching integrates mindful movement, conscious breathing and careful attention to the individual. Her studies of Yoga and Ayurveda at the Academy of Vedic Sciences inform the philosophy behind ZanasYogalate.
Every practice begins with where you are.
TeachesYoga · Yogalates · Mat Pilates
StudiedYoga & Ayurveda, Academy of Vedic Sciences
ApproachMindful movement, conscious breath, individual attention
This method page is an artistic introduction to body awareness — not a medical assessment or a promise of therapeutic outcomes.
10 / Begin with curiosity
The next movement is yours.
Explore Yoga, Yogalates or Mat Pilates with Syzane, and find a practice that meets your interests and your pace. Reformer Pilates is available in the studio only.
01 · BreatheThree quiet minutes.Begin with the Arrive meditation — nothing to do but notice the breath.Start now
02 · MoveOne movement, mastered.Learn Cat – Cow breath by breath in the 3D studio.Open in 3D
03 · PractiseA class with Syzane.Yoga, Yogalates or Mat Pilates — online or in the studio.Explore classes
ZanasYogalate · The MethodBreath · Centre · AttentionEvery body, its own pace