| There are eight major schools of yoga, each varying in its area of emphasis. 瑜珈有八大流派，每派强调的领域有异。 The type of yoga thatis taught in the West is mainly a combination of exercise and meditation called Hatha Yoga. 西方国家传授的瑜珈名为“哈他瑜珈“（又称“运动瑜珈”） ，主要是运动与静坐的结合。 Hatha Yoga is said to have a number of positive effects, such as reducing weight, strengthening muscles and nerves, cleaning out the body, and generally improving health and prolonging life. 据说“哈他瑜珈”有许多良效，如减肥、强化肌肉与神经、净化身体进而增进健康，延年益寿。 Recent decades have seen yoga gain widespread acceptance as a method of staying in shape, as well as a way of handling stress. 几十年来，瑜珈已广为世人接受，成为一种既能保持身材又能舒缓压力的方法。 Pop singer Madonna and supermodel Christy Turlington are just two of the many celebrities known to be strong advocates of yoga. 有许多知名人士亟力推荐瑜珈，流行歌手麦当娜与超级名模克里斯蒂·特灵顿只是其中两位。 At present, there is a lot of speculation and uncertainty about yoga and its effects. 目前，关于瑜珈及其作用有很多揣测与怀疑。 One thing, however, is certain: In our modern world of fast-paced lifestyles, taking time out to meditate and do some relaxing exercise cannot be a bad thing! 然而，有件事是毋庸置疑的：在快节奏生活方式的现代社会中，花点时间静坐和做些放松身体的运动，绝不是件坏事！ |
