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

Weil argues that following his anti-inflammatory food pyramid and taking up practices such as meditation, yoga, and tai chi can help prevent and treat these diseases of chronic inflammation. —Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025

The yoga instructor, reality star, and wife of Alec Baldwin opened up about her brief, but memorable time on season 34 of the reality competition series on Monday's episode of Tori Spelling's MisSPELLING podcast. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025

The group plans to partner with yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, tai chi guides, fitness coaches and other Wauwatosa practitioners, according to the release. —Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025

The crowd favorite auction item was an Alpaca Harmony Yoga event, an experience that included a morning of yoga, sound bath, mimosas and brunch with the Robin’s Nest alpacas, Williams said. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 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