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

The 57-year-old club opened a separate location last month — Tramp Health — offering members yoga and pilates classes, as well as IV-drip therapy, which delivers vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to a person’s bloodstream and red light therapy, which aims to reduce wrinkles. —Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026

Along with an extensive menu of restorative facials and massages, a robust lineup of yoga and wellness classes spoil guests for choice. —Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

The wellness area has two spaces for signature Olivier Claire body and face treatments, and the studio offers yoga classes on Thursday mornings. —Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026

De Marco, who teaches a daily morning yoga class, meticulously tends to every detail of the space with a team of wellness therapists trained in ancient Ayurvedic modalities. —Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 18 June 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