An example of the benefits of yogalates is its developer, Jonathan Urla. Originally a dance instructor, during the course of his practice Urla realized the compatibility of yoga and Pilates, and decided to integrate the two, improving not only improving his physical flexibility, but also his spiritual wellbeing.
以「瑜伽提斯」先行者捷克森・烏拉為例，他原本是一位舞蹈老師，但是在練習過程中，發現瑜伽和皮拉提斯彼此相輔相成，於是將兩項結合，不只使得身體的柔軟度提升，更一方面也增加自己的「靈性存摺」，而非單單練習肌肉強健而已。