Yoga can also provide the same benefits as any well-designed exercise program, increasing general health and stamina , reducing stress, and improving those conditions brought about by sedentary lifestyles. Yoga has added advantage of being a low-impact activity that uses only gravity as resistance, which makes it an excellent physical therapy routine; certain yoga postures can be safely used to strengthen and balance all parts of the body.
瑜伽还可以提供和精心设计训练一样的好处，增强体魄，缓减压力，并且改善由于久坐引起的不良反应。瑜伽还有一个好处就是除了地心引力以外，没有其他力的影响，它是最好的治疗方案，特定的瑜伽动作可以增强力量和身体平衡。
stamina 体力 耐力
sedentary 久坐的
Modern psychological studies have shown that even slight facial expressions can cause changes in the involuntary nervous system; yoga utilizes the mind/body connection. That is, yoga practice contains the central ideas that physical posture and alignment can influence a person's mood and self-esteem,and also that the mind can be used to shape and heal the body. Yoga practitioners claim that the strengthening of mind/body awareness can bring eventual improvements in all facets of a person's life.
现代的心理学研究显示甚至微表情都会引起下意识的神经变化； 瑜伽正是利用了身体和思想之间的联系。瑜伽的核心理念就是用身体姿势去影响人的情绪和自我认知，同时还可以塑造自己的精神世界和治愈身体。学习瑜伽的人声称强化体魄可以改善生活的方方面面。
involuntary 下意识的 非自主的
Yoga can be performed by those of any age and condition, although not all poses should be attempted by everyone. Yoga is also a very accessible form of exercise; all that is needed is a flat floor surface large enough to stretch out on, a mat or towel, and enough overhead space to fully raise the arms. It is a good activity for those who can't go to gyms, who don't like other forms of exercise, or have very busy schedules. Yoga should be done on an empty stomach, and teachers recommend waiting three or more hours after meals. Loose and comfortable clothing should be worn.
瑜伽适合各个年龄的人练习，但这并不是所有的姿势都适合任何人。瑜伽是一个很容易上手的运动形式；只需要宽敞的地面和瑜伽垫还有毛巾，并且要求头顶的空间能够容纳臂膀。这对于不爱运动的，或者不喜欢其他运动的练习者，或者功课繁忙的人都是一个最佳的活动方式。在空腹的情况下，瑜伽可以练习。瑜伽老师推荐饭后三个小时再去做，穿一些宽松的衣服。