yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

1

Yoga : 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 Yogic

Examples of yoga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But there were plenty of amenities to point out—the massage rooms and nap pods, the dinosaur fossil, the wacky sensory-break touches like ball pits, swings, and yoga balls (even if no one actually seemed to use them). — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026

Griffin balanced on a table outside her hotel suite while doing yoga poses. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Additionally, the resort is hosting a retreat (September 17 to 20) to celebrate the launch of its Longevity Clinic, which will incorporate yoga, consultations, breathwork and stunning Five-Star Nizuc Spa by ESPA. — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Toe Yoga Toe yoga may be more of a workout for your brain than your body. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026

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
• hot yoga
• yoga pant
• yoga pants

Rhymes for yoga

• toga
• conestoga

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