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yoga

yoga

271 1.8
A set of physical poses, breathing, and meditation to improve health and calm the mind
  • noun
  • /ˈjoʊɡə/
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  • Many people attend yoga classes to improve their flexibility and relieve stress.
  • yoga practice
  • yoga and meditation
  • hatha yoga

Like the time that I went to that yoga class on my solo.

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Examples

  • My favorite aspect of yoga is the fact that it is calming.

    Academic text (2015)
  • How do you plan to continue your yoga practice after this semester?

    Academic text (2015)
  • I just spent the last half an hour doing some yoga, which was cool.

  • And the other one, I did a yoga class there as well.

  • Being so focused when I practice yoga has helped me be more focused when I do everything else.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Although students reported numerous benefits from this yoga class, there are several limitations to this study.

    Academic text (2015)
  • For example, students noted, "My favorite aspect of yoga is its healing benefits."

    Academic text (2015)
  • At the Adult Learning Center, students did yoga in the computer classroom.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Students commented, "Yoga helps me calm down when I am upset or disheveled."

    Academic text (2015)
  • Since I've started practicing yoga, I can see a difference in my concentration.

    Academic text (2015)

Compounds

hatha yoga
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A form of yoga that uses body poses and controlled breathing to make the mind and body healthier

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A person who teaches yoga and meditation and gives spiritual guidance

yoga-babble
  • Slang
9.9

Talk about yoga that uses many words people find hard to understand

How Intense

sprint
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weightlifting
11 3.2
aerobics
56 3.2
yoga
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Surface Forms

yoga singular
yogas plural

Etymology

The word yoga comes from an old Indian word yuj, which means 'to join' or 'to yoke' like a wooden yoke that joins two animals. So yoga is about joining body, breath and mind to find balance and calm.