yo·ga
yoga
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(often cap.) a Hindu discipline involving a system of physical and mental exercises to free the self from the body and mind, esp. performed to achieve spiritual peace.
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| definition 2: |
any set of exercises involving the postures, meditation, and breathing techniques of this discipline.
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| derivations: |
yogic (adj.), yogism (n.) |
Yoga comes from a Sanskrit word that means "union."