Pilates anyone?

I decided that I wanted to try something new with my workouts. My neurosurgeon has wanted me to do the elliptical machine at the gym. I tried it once, and the pain in my back was so intense immediately after I got on it I thought I was going to fall on the ground and cry. (Not something I really care to do in a public setting.) So I quickly eliminated that from my workout repertoire. He also suggested the treadmill... no running, but walking or light jogging. I was doing that until I started having problems with my SI joint. Then it was back to the recumbent bicycle. No biggie. I could do my cardio there, and then move on to the weights. After a while, though, it got boring so I decided to try out another of his suggestions... pilates. I am going to start tonight. My sister Amy says it's very relaxing. I hope so. I haven't done it before, only know that Madonna does it and she looks pretty awesome. I don't know how similar it is to yoga, but I think there might be some similarities. I took a yoga class at the gym once, but I can't do it again. I must far too immature. Everyone kept passing gas, and I couldn't stifle all my giggles. The teacher shot me a look after my second or third snicker. I just couldn't help myself. At least if I do that while I'm doing pilates I'll be doing it in the privacy of my own home... We'll see how it goes!