yoga

n. Indian system for training the body and soul using breathing exercises and meditation

Yoga (Sanskrit: योग Yoga, ) is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. As a general term in Hinduism it has been defined as referring to "technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to spiritual experience and profound understanding or insight into the nature of existence." Yoga is also intimately connected to the religious beliefs and practices of the other Indian religions.
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Noun
1. 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
(hypernym) Hinduism, Hindooism
(part-meronym) lotus position
2. a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
(hypernym) exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
(hyponym) hatha yoga

n. (new spell.=Joga) yoga, Indian system for training the body and soul using breathing exercises and meditation

n. yoga, Indian system for training the body and soul using breathing exercises and meditation