yoga
pronunciation
How to pronounce yoga in British English:
UK [ˈjəʊɡə]
How to pronounce yoga in American English:
US [ˈjoʊɡə]
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- 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
- a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
Word Origin
- yoga (n.)
- 1820, from Hindi yoga, from Sanskrit yoga-s, literally "union, yoking" (with the Supreme Spirit), from PIE root *yeug- "to join" (see jugular). Related: Yogic.
Example
- 1. Some types of yoga also involve meditation and chanting .
- 2. She travels nationally and is regularly featured in yoga and health publications .
- 3. After all how was yoga born ?
- 4. Yoga works on controlled breathing techniques .
- 5. Pricewaterhousecoopers provides massage and yoga sessions .