Yoga is one of the most ancient spiritual and practical disciplines of India. The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root “Yuj,” which means to join, unite, or integrate. It signifies the union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness, as well as harmony of body, mind, and spirit. The origin of Yoga is very old and can be traced to the earliest phases of Indian civilization. References to yogic practices are found in the Vedas, Upanishads, epics, and later classical texts. Yoga developed gradually through the experiences of sages who explored the nature of life, mind, and liberation. According to Indian tradition, the earliest source of Yoga is Hiranyagarbha. He is often regarded as the first teacher and originator of Yoga philosophy. The term Hiranyagarbha means “golden womb” or “golden cosmic embryo.” In Vedic literature, Hiranyagarbha represents the cosmic principle from which creation emerged. He is considered the universal soul and the first manifestation of divine intelligence. Many ancient scholars describe Hiranyagarbha as the primordial teacher who first revealed the science of Yoga to humanity. The Mahabharata and several later texts mention Hiranyagarbha as the original expounder of Yoga. Some traditions identify Hiranyagarbha with Brahma, the creator, while others see him as a symbolic representation of cosmic consciousness. In either sense, Hiranyagarbha is associated with the beginning of spiritual wisdom. He is said to have taught methods of self-discipline, meditation, concentration, and realization. Therefore, the roots of Yoga are connected not merely