Learn Must-Know Words, Poses, and Phrases for Practicing Yoga in Korea (μκ°)
Yoga (μκ°) is widely practiced in Korea, with studios in almost every city and community. Whether you’re attending a class or following a YouTube session, knowing basic yoga-related Korean vocabulary (μκ° μ΄ν) and expressions will help you flow more mindfully.
πΏ Must-Know Yoga Vocabulary in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μκ° | yo-ga | Yoga |
| μκ° λ§€νΈ | yo-ga mae-teu | Yoga mat |
| μμΈ | ja-se | Posture / Pose |
| νΈν‘ | ho-heup | Breathing |
| λͺ μ | myeong-sang | Meditation |
| μ€νΈλ μΉ | seu-teu-re-ching | Stretching |
| κ· ν | gyun-hyeong | Balance |
| μ μ°μ± | yu-yeon-seong | Flexibility |
| κ°μ¬ | gang-sa | Instructor |
| μκ°λ³΅ | yo-ga-bok | Yoga clothes |
| λμ | dong-jak | Movement |
| κ·Όμ‘ν΅ | geun-yuk-tong | Muscle pain |
| μ΄μ | i-wan | Relaxation |
| μλ ¨ | su-ryeon | Training / Practice |
| μμΈ κ΅μ | ja-se gyo-jeong | Posture correction |
π§ββοΈ Popular Yoga Poses (Asanas) in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ μ¬ μμΈ | jeon-sa ja-se | Warrior pose |
| λ무 μμΈ | na-mu ja-se | Tree pose |
| μμ΄ μμΈ | a-i ja-se | Childβs pose |
| λ€μ΄λ | da-un-dok | Downward dog |
| μ½λΈλΌ μμΈ | ko-beu-ra ja-se | Cobra pose |
| κ³ μμ΄ μμΈ | go-yang-i ja-se | Cat pose |
| λν μμΈ | nak-ta ja-se | Camel pose |
| λ€λ¦¬ μ°’κΈ° | da-ri jjit-gi | Splits |
| λͺ μ μμΈ | myeong-sang ja-se | Meditation posture |
π£οΈ Useful Korean Phrases in a Yoga Class
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κΉκ² μ¨ μ¬μΈμ. | gip-ge sum swi-se-yo | Take a deep breath. |
| λͺΈμ κΈ΄μ₯μ νΈμΈμ. | mom-e gin-jang-eul pu-se-yo | Relax your body. |
| μμΈλ₯Ό μ μ§νμΈμ. | ja-se-reul yu-ji-ha-se-yo | Hold the posture. |
| 무리νμ§ λ§μΈμ. | mu-ri-ha-ji ma-se-yo | Donβt overdo it. |
| μ²μ²ν λμνμΈμ. | cheon-cheon-hi dong-jak-ha-se-yo | Move slowly. |
| μμΈλ₯Ό λ°κΎΈμΈμ. | ja-se-reul ba-kku-se-yo | Change posture. |
| μ€λ₯Έμͺ½/μΌμͺ½μΌλ‘ μμ§μ΄μΈμ. | o-reun-jjok / oen-jjok-eu-ro um-jik-i-se-yo | Move to the right / left. |
| μκ³ νμ ¨μ΅λλ€! | su-go-ha-syeoss-seum-ni-da | Great job today! (formal class ending) |
π§ Things to Know About Yoga Culture in Korea
π§ 1. Studio Etiquette
Most yoga studios in Korea require indoor clothing (μκ°λ³΅), and mats are often provided. Bring your own towel, water, and arrive on time.
π¬ 2. Types of Yoga Youβll See
Popular styles include:
- νν μκ° (Hatha Yoga) β basic postures & breathing
- λΉμΌμ¬ μκ° (Vinyasa Yoga) β flow-based movement
- μμ¬νκ° μκ° (Ashtanga Yoga) β structured sequences
- μμ°λΆ μκ° (Prenatal Yoga) β for pregnant women
- νλ§ μκ° (Healing Yoga) β for stress relief
ποΈ 3. Yoga + Wellness
Yoga is often connected with λͺ μ (meditation), λ€μ΄μ΄νΈ (diet), and λ§μ μ±κΉ (mindfulness) in Korean lifestyle culture.
π± 4. Online Yoga Content
Many Koreans follow YouTubers or use apps like βλ§€μΌ μκ°β (Daily Yoga) or βμκ° νλλβ (Yoga Planner). Content is often in Korean, so knowing the terms helps!
π§Ύ Bonus Vocabulary: Wellness & Mindfulness
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 체λ ₯ | che-ryeok | Physical strength |
| μ μ μ§μ€ | jeong-sin jip-jung | Mental focus |
| λͺ μ μμ | myeong-sang eum-ak | Meditation music |
| μμ° μΉμ | ja-yeon chi-yu | Natural healing |
| λ΄λ©΄μ νν | nae-myeon-ui pyeong-hwa | Inner peace |
| μκΈ° κ΄λ¦¬ | ja-gi gwan-ri | Self-care |
| μλΆ μμ·¨ | su-bun seop-chi | Hydration |
π― Vocabulary Quiz
- What is the Korean word for βyoga matβ?
- How do you say βTake a deep breathβ in Korean?
- What is βTree Poseβ in Korean?
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