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 sports manager set me up with a session on the Sense Pro Luna, a core-blasting program that’s a great workout even for those with injuries, and invited me to one of her aerial yoga or breathwork classes. —Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025

Vrinda Priti, a certified Jivamukti yoga teacher, will conduct the session. —Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025

There are upscale massage, wellness and yoga studios and elite and pricy boutiques. —Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025

His workouts include running, lifting weights and Pilates Sheeran’s workouts vary from day to day, incorporating everything from running and Pilates to swimming, yoga and weightlifting. —Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 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