yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

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

yogic

ˈyō-gik 

adjective often capitalized

Examples of yoga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s also the Cat Cafe Lounge in West Los Angeles that, in addition to visiting the cat cafe, the lounge also hosts events such as painting classes, sound bath sessions and cat yoga. —Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024

Join a Tuesday night restorative yoga class at The Lab or register for a low-cost Park District fitness class. —Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024

Helicopter rides, scuba/snorkeling private yoga sessions and personal concierge shopping at Sindalah’s high-end retailers—including Kiton, Jil Sander, and Santoni—were part of the itinerary. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024

Other skilled workers, such as yoga teachers, tai chi, and martial arts instructors, can also teach deep breathing techniques. —Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, literally, yoking, from yunakti he yokes; akin to Latin jungere to join — more at yoke

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing yoga

• hatha yoga
• yoga pant
• yoga pants

Kids Definition

yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

1

capitalized : a Hindu philosophy teaching that by holding back the activity of one's body, mind, and will one can know one's true self and be free

2

: a system of exercises for gaining bodily or mental control and well-being

Medical Definition

yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

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

yogic

-gik 

adjective