Yoga

Word YOGA
Character 4
Hyphenation ‖Yo ga
Pronunciations /ˈjoʊɡə/

Definitions and meanings of "Yoga"

What do we mean by yoga?

An ascetic Hindu discipline involving controlled breathing, prescribed body positions, and meditation, with the goal of attaining a state of deep spiritual insight and tranquility. noun

A system of stretching and positional exercises derived from this discipline to promote good health, fitness, and control of the mind. noun

One of the branches of the Hindu philosophy, which teaches the doctrines of the Supreme Being, and explains the means by which the human soul may obtain final emancipation from further migrations, and effect a junction with the universal spirit. noun

A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquire superhuman faculties. noun

Any of several Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind. noun

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 noun

A system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind noun

Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Yoga

The word "yoga" in example sentences

For most, the word yoga conjures images of pretzel-like body postures. ❋ Shriram Sarvotham (2011)

The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means to control, yoke, or unite. ❋ William Kent Krueger (2010)

The word yoga comes from Sanskrit and means “to yoke” or “to unite.” ❋ M.D. Nicholas Perricone (2010)

The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit, meaning "union, to yoke, to bring together." ❋ Unknown (2004)

The word yoga has acquired many translations over the centuries. ❋ Helen Garabedian (2004)

Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Hatha can be interpreted as meaning sun and moon and yoga translates as union or unity. ❋ Thebeautywithin (2008)

When joined with the word yoga, which means "union," raja yoga translates as "royal union." ❋ Alanna Zabel (2011)

This yoke that one puts upon oneself discipline is another meaning of the word yoga. ❋ Alanna Zabel (2011)

I needed a prescription for Xanax just to think of the word yoga. ❋ Suzanne Morrison (2011)

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