As a fairly masculine man I can hardly see myself sitting down on a mat and getting into awkward contorted positions named after animals but there may be a benefit to all of that. WebMD has an article on the benefits of yoga which lists some compelling benefits of yoga:
"The benefits of yoga include decreased stress and tension, increased strength and balance, increased flexibility, lowered blood pressure and reduced cortisol levels," says Beth Shaw, Founder/President of Yogafit Training Systems, Worldwide, Inc., in Torrance, Calif.
It may be worth it if it will it will help me get in shape for summer.