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yoga

Pronunciation: /ˈjəʊgə/

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Definition of yoga

noun

[mass noun]
  • a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practised for health and relaxation: [as modifier]:yoga classes

The yoga widely known in the West is based on hatha yoga, which forms one aspect of the ancient Hindu system of religious and ascetic observance and meditation, the highest form of which is raja yoga and the ultimate aim of which is spiritual purification and self-understanding leading to samadhi or union with the divine

Derivatives

yogic

Pronunciation: /ˈjəʊgɪk/

adjective

Origin:

Sanskrit, literally 'union'

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