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 garden periodically offers group activities like all-levels yoga and embroidery classes among the trees for an additional fee. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Do this across the length of a yoga mat and back for 20 repetitions. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026

Set directly on the beach and a short walk from downtown, the boutique hotel combines a relaxed, minimalist aesthetic with yoga, surf lessons, morning coffee and pastries, and evenings around the fire pit. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

The condo has 22-foot ceilings, a private cinema, gym, multiple kitchens, yoga decks and a rooftop with a 65-foot swimming pool and Jacuzzi. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Aug. 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