yoga

yo·ga  (yg)

n.

1. also Yoga A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity.

2. A system of exercises practiced as part of this discipline to promote control of the body and mind.

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[Hindi, from Sanskrit yoga, union, joining; see yeug- in Indo-European roots.]

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yogic (-gk) adj.

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yoga

Noun

1. a Hindu system of philosophy aiming at spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing by means of deep meditation, prescribed postures, and controlled breathing

2. a system of exercising involving such meditation, postures, and breathing [Sanskrit: a yoking]

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Yogism, Yoga

1. an orthodox Hindu philosophical system concerned with the liberation of the self from its noneternal elements or states.
2. any system of exercises and disciplines for achieving such liberation of self. — Yogi, Yogin, n.

See also: Hinduism

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	yoga - Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion lotus position - a sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga Hindooism, Hinduism - a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils
	2.	yoga - a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" hatha yoga - yogic exercises (popular in the West) that combine difficult postures (which force the mind to withdraw from the outside world) with controlled breathing

Translations

yoga [ˈjəugə] n → yoga m

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yoga [ˈjəugə] n → yoga m

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yoga [ˈjəugə] n → Yoga m or nt

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yoga [ˈjəugə] n → yoga m