Korean word

요가

Pronunciation

Romanizationyoga

Meaning

  • nounyoga

Example

나는 매주 요가를 해요.na neun mae ju yo ga reul hae yo

I do yoga every week.

Illustration for 요가 (yoga)

More examples

새로운 요가 자세를 배웠어요.sae ro un yo ga cha se reul pae wo sseo yo

I learned a new yoga pose.

Core concept

Coordinated movement and breathing that gently trains the body while settling the mind.

Common phrases

  • 요가를 하다yo ga reul ha da

    do yoga

  • 요가 자세yo ga cha se

    yoga pose

  • 요가 스튜디오yo ga seu tyu di o

    yoga studio

Similar words

필라테스pillateseu: A movement practice that uses controlled breathing to build core strength and improve body control.
스트레칭seuteureching: Gentle movements that lengthen muscles and ease stiffness in the body.
명상myeongsang: A quiet practice of focusing on breathing to settle the mind.

Definition in Korean

여러 가지 자세와 호흡법을 통해 몸의 유연성을 늘리고 마음의 평정을 돌보는 신체·정신 수련yeo reo ka ji cha se wa ho heup ppeo beul tong hae mo mui yu yeon seong eul neul li go ma eu mui pyeong jeong eul tol bo neun sin che cheong sin su ryeon

Word origin

The Korean word is borrowed from English yoga, whose older Sanskrit source is linked to the idea of joining or bringing things together.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful in everyday plans for talking about practicing yoga, taking a class, or including it in a weekly routine.

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