yoga
/ˈjoʊɡə/
noun
- A system of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, originally from ancient India, practiced for health and relaxation.
- My favorite yoga pose is the downward-facing dog.
- She does yoga every morning to stay flexible and calm.
- He signed up for a beginner yoga class at the community center.
- A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline aimed at uniting the individual self with the universal spirit.
- Many people study the philosophy of yoga alongside the physical practice.
- In its original context, yoga is about achieving inner peace and self-realization.
- The ancient texts describe yoga as a path to enlightenment.