yoga
noun
yo·ga
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Definition of yoga
1
capitalized
: a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation
2
: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote physical and emotional well-being
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Other Words from yoga
yogic
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adjective,
often capitalized
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adjective,
often capitalized
Examples of yoga in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The program has partnered with other yoga instructors across the state. — Camila Vallejo, courant.com, "Free outdoor yoga, 6 days a week, in Hartford parks," 18 June 2019 She was last seen wearing yoga pants and a T-shirt. — Evan Macdonald, cleveland.com, "Willoughby police searching for missing woman who may require medical attention," 11 June 2019 After giving birth to her second child in 2016, Shiya Fursteneau, a 39-year-old yoga instructor and stay-at-home mom, couldn’t fathom going to an exercise class. — Leah Groth, Glamour, "Peloton’s Online Community Is Changing the Fitness Game for Moms," 9 Apr. 2019 Fainting during hot yoga is one of them; going through the wrong checkout line at Whole Foods is another (don't even try to act like that process doesn't stress you out. — Glamour, "It Took Me 12 Years, But I Finally Got Over My Fear of Lipstick," 30 July 2019 At Kamalaya, a spa and yoga retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand, 55% of the guests are in their late forties. — Catherine Feliciano-chon, Quartz, "Asia’s affluent boomers are making aging aspirational," 29 July 2019 Smaller dogs can also hop in the K9 Sport Sack with the included accessory that's like a yoga block that can be stuffed at the bottom of the bag. — Rachel King, Fortune, "Tips and Treats for Stress-Free Travel With Pets," 27 July 2019 Utilities are included in the rent price along with access to local events, co-working spaces and yoga. — Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, "Co-living spaces: How millennials, Gen Z create affordable rent situations in big cities," 26 July 2019 From her pregnancy yoga practice to Fabletics, the actor’s own activewear line, Hudson chronicles her exercise undertakings—and their aspirational results—on Instagram, offering some welcome insight for followers looking to get fit. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Kate Hudson Shares the Secret to Her Killer Arms," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yoga.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for yoga
yoga
noun
English Language Learners Definition of yoga
: a system of exercises for mental and physical health
: a Hindu philosophy that teaches a person to experience inner peace by controlling the body and mind
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yoga
noun
yo·ga
| \ ˈyō-gə
\
\
Medical Definition of yoga
1
capitalized
: a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation
2
: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote bodily or mental control and well-being — see hatha yoga
Other Words from yoga
yogic
\ -gik
\
adjective
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adjective
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