Learn Yoga from the Best Tutors
Affordable fees 1-1 or Group class Flexible Timings Verified Tutors Search in
Asked by Dhivya Last Modified
Answer 
In hindi we say yog but while transliterating from english, it is being written as yoga. The original word in sanskrit written as yog or yoga with an 'a' at the end of the word. it seems down south (in India) it is pronounced as yoga while in the north as yog.
There is no terminology called as “Yoga” in the Sanskrit. The word Yog is derived from the word 'Yuj' and 5000 years old Indian body of knowledge, whose literal meaning is Samadhi.
read less
Roma Bardia
Certified teacher in yoga and diet planning.
Dear, Yoga is originally a Sanskrit term.
Those who know संस्कृत (Sanskrit) will read this term - योग as Yog.
But whenever a Sanskrit term is written in English, some grammatical rules are to be followed.
Like, any or every nown, if having a complete letter at the end of that word, will have a swar अ. That means - योग is य् + ओ + ग् + अ
So, it's written in English YOGA but pronounced Yog.
योगा (Yogaa) is the wrong pronounciation.
You can see some people doing same mistake for terms like Charaka (चरक), ashtanga (अष्टांग), etc.
Hope you understood.
- Dr. Yash Dodeja, BNYS
read less
Riya Thapa
“Yoga Protocol Instructor” (MDNIY) > “YCB 2nd level” competition level
View 10 more Answers
Related Questions
Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com
Ask a QuestionRelated Lessons
Recommended Articles
Learning Yoga in Bangalore
Looking at today's desk-bound work routine it has become essential that the body is given some kind of physical exertion in the form of exercise and yoga, to avoid impending health problems. Yoga is a buzzword among young urban professionals, models, teens and senior citizens alike because yoga can be sequenced and tailored...
Read full article >
Bhakti Yoga in India
When we think of yoga, the one thing that comes to our mind is people bending their bodies in various poses. Well, yoga is actually a lot more than this, and its history runs deeper in the Vedas and Upanishads of India. Before it became popular in the western world, Yoga in India was widely practised, and thus it has been...
Read full article >
10 Kinds of Yoga To Consider for a Healthy Body
When you plan to opt for yoga in life, it is not about stretching or moving your hands and legs around. Taking up yoga in life means adopting a lifestyle little different from what we usually do. Other than practising yoga every day, your diet, as well as lifestyle pattern, alters which you may take time to cope up with,...
Read full article >
Education Enlightened Through Sahaja Yoga
Understanding the Sahaja Yoga Unlike any other yoga, Sahaja yoga mainly focuses on awakening the human spirit. It is about self-discipline. This has been broadly explained by the creator, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. According to her, humans are devoid of self-realisation, and to achieve success, live a fruitful and healthy...
Read full article >
Looking for Yoga Classes?
Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro
Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?
Join UrbanPro Today to find students near youThe best tutors for Yoga Classes are on UrbanPro
The best Tutors for Yoga Classes are on UrbanPro
5
