ヨガ

よが
noun
yoga
1. yoga
A physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating from India, involving poses, breathing, and meditation.
(あさ)、ヨガをする。
I do yoga in the morning.
ヨガは(からだ)(やわ)らかくなる。
Yoga makes your body more flexible.
ヨガ教室(きょうしつ)(かよ)(はじ)めた。
I started attending yoga classes.

ヨガ (yoga) is a practice combining physical poses, breathing, and meditation, popular in Japan for health and relaxation.

SPELLING VARIANTS:

  • ヨガ: common spelling
  • ヨーガ: closer to Sanskrit pronunciation

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • ヨガをする: to do yoga
  • ヨガに(かよ)う: to attend yoga (classes regularly)
  • ヨガ教室(きょうしつ): yoga class/studio
  • ヨガマット: yoga mat
  • ヨガウェア: yoga wear

TYPES OF YOGA:

  • ホットヨガ: hot yoga
  • パワーヨガ: power yoga
  • マタニティヨガ: prenatal yoga

BENEFITS OFTEN MENTIONED:

  • (からだ)(やわ)らかくなる: body becomes more flexible
  • リラックスできる: can relax
  • 姿勢(しせい)()くなる: posture improves