采用文献资料法和调查研究法,从起源、项目特点、健身原理、文化背景、养生理念几个方面对瑜伽和太极拳进行了比较,认为瑜伽与太极拳在文化上均属东方范畴,有相当多的共性,都是一种缓慢柔和的运动,都具有养身作用,但在运动特点、方法形式、健身原理、文化背景、养身理念方面各有千秋。 By means of literature review and investigation, yoga and Taijiquan are compared from the aspects of origin, characteristics of the project, fitness principle, cultural background and health preservation concept. Yoga and Taijiquan are all culturally oriental, Many commonalities, are a slow and gentle exercise, have a role in keeping oneself, but in sport characteristics, method forms, fitness theory, cultural background, support ideas have their advantages and disadvantages.