Who was the founder of Yoga philosophy?

Who was the founder of Yoga philosophy?

[A] Jaimini

[B] Kapila

[C] Akshapada Gautam

[D] Patanjali

Correct Answer: D [ Patanjali ]

Notes:

Patanjali Yoga philosophy is one of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a key text of the Yoga school of Hinduism. Patanjali was the founder of Yoga philosophy.

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