Yoga is an ancient practice that started in India over 5,000 years ago. It can help improve balance, strength, flexibility, and even sleep. Many people also find it reduces stress and improves mental health. However, some believe yoga is not for them because they think they need to look or move in a certain way.

Jessamyn Stanley, a yoga expert and author, felt the same way before she started. “I always thought yoga was just for thin women,” she says. But she explains that this idea is wrong. Yoga is much more than just physical exercise. Rodrigo Souza, a yoga teacher who uses a wheelchair, says, “I define yoga as a tool to come in touch with yourself.” He believes anything that helps you feel calm and connected — like deep breathing or even looking at the sky — can be yoga.

The best part is that anyone can practice yoga. You don’t need special clothes or expensive equipment. A towel can work as a yoga mat. Kassandra Reinhardt, another yoga teacher, suggests starting with short, free videos online — just 10 to 20 minutes a day. “A few minutes of yoga every day is more beneficial than one long practice once a week,” she says.

Yoga comes in many forms. Some are slow and relaxing, while others are faster and more active. It’s important to find a style that suits you. If the first class doesn’t feel right, try another. “Not all yoga classes are created equal,” says Stanley. “There’s something for everybody.” Look for teachers who adapt poses to fit your body, not the other way around.

Yoga should never be painful. Some muscle soreness is normal, but if something hurts, stop. Mentally, yoga can sometimes bring up strong emotions. That’s okay. The key is to be kind to yourself and accept how you feel. With time and practice, yoga can help you feel more at home in your own body.

1.1. Why do some people refuse to try yoga?

A They fear high cost.

B They hold wrong ideas.

C They dislike long classes.

D They have poor health.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“However, some believe yoga is not for them because they think they need to look or move in a certain way.”（然而，一些人认为瑜伽不适合他们，因为他们觉得自己需要以某种特定的样子或方式来移动。）以及第二段Jessamyn Stanley的例子“I always thought yoga was just for thin women”（我以前总以为瑜伽只适合苗条的女性），可知这些人是因为对瑜伽有先入为主的、错误的观念（认为自己身材不够好或做不到某些动作）而却步。选项B“They hold wrong ideas”（他们持有错误的观念）准确地概括了这一点。选项A（害怕费用高）、C（不喜欢长时间的课程）、D（身体不好）虽然在文中其他部分略有提及（如不贵、建议短时课程、动作要安全），但并非人们拒绝尝试的首要原因。故选B。

2.2. What does Rodrigo Souza suggest about yoga?

A It needs a wheelchair.

B It suits only thin people.

C It can be simple acts.

D It must be exercise.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。第二段Rodrigo Souza所说的话：“I define yoga as a tool to come in touch with yourself.”（我将瑜伽定义为一种接触自我的工具。）以及后续的解释“He believes anything that helps you feel calm and connected — like deep breathing or even looking at the sky — can be yoga.”（他认为任何帮助你感到平静和与自我连接的事情——比如深呼吸，甚至看看天空——都可以是瑜伽。）由此可以推断出，他认为瑜伽并不仅限于特定的体式，一些简单的行为（simple acts）也可以是瑜伽的一部分。选项C“It can be simple acts”（它可以是一些简单的行为）是对他观点的正确推断。选项A（需要轮椅）是他的个人情况，并非他对瑜伽的定义；选项B（只适合苗条的人）是他所驳斥的观点；选项D（必须是锻炼）与他的观点相反。故选C。

3.3. What does Kassandra Reinhardt recommend?

A Having one long practice every week.

B Doing short practice every day.

C Using special equipment at home.

D Watching free videos for long hours.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。第三段Kassandra Reinhardt所说的话：“A few minutes of yoga every day is more beneficial than one long practice once a week”（每天几分钟的瑜伽比每周一次长时间的练习更有益）。这句话直接表明了她的建议是每天进行短时间的练习。选项B“Doing short practice every day”（每天进行短时间的练习）是这句话的同义转述。选项A（每周一次长时间练习）是她认为效果较差的方式；选项C（在家里使用特殊装备）与文中“You don’t need special clothes or expensive equipment”相悖；选项D（长时间观看免费视频）与她的建议“short, free videos online”不符。故选B。

4.4. What is the main message of the last paragraph?

A Keep practicing even when in pain.

B Choose the most active style of yoga.

C Do what’s right and safe for you.

D Practice yoga at least once a week.

解析：选C。C段落大意题。最后一段讨论了练习瑜伽时的注意事项：身体上“Yoga should never be painful... if something hurts, stop.”（瑜伽绝不应带来痛苦……如果感到疼痛，就停下来）；心理上“Mentally, yoga can sometimes bring up strong emotions. That’s okay. The key is to be kind to yourself and accept how you feel.”（在精神上，瑜伽有时会引发强烈的情绪。这没关系。关键是要善待自己，接受自己的感受。）整个段落的中心思想是指导练习者要以安全和关爱自己的方式进行练习，即做对自己正确且安全的事情。选项C“Do what’s right and safe for you”（做对你来说正确且安全的事）准确地概括了这段的主旨。选项A（即使疼痛也坚持练习）与段落第一句相悖；选项B（选择最活跃的瑜伽风格）并非本段讨论的内容；选项D（每周至少练习一次）文中未提及。故选C。