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 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 capitalized

Examples of yoga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stress management techniques, such as meditation, yoga, or even time outdoors, have been shown to reduce cortisol, a hormone that can trigger inflammatory cascades. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

The same tax break on tips could apply to blackjack dealers at the casino — and plumbers, club dancers, washing machine installers, tow truck drivers, tattoo artists, taxi and rideshare drivers, math tutors, yoga instructors, golf caddies, airport shuttle drivers and more. —Susan Tompor, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025

As her contractions grew stronger, Mendoza sent her husband out to pick up a yoga ball and heating pad, while her mother drove her to the hospital, per the outlet. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025

There’s also a ramen restaurant, a yoga studio, and a brewery, among other businesses. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025

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
• 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