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

As a practitioner and teacher of sculpt yoga, which combines yoga, strength training, and conditioning, Aero feels very in my wheelhouse. —PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

There's incredible food, sunshine almost year-round with its location beyond the fog line, and plenty to do, like pickleball, golf, and hilltop yoga. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025

Wellness and leisure are equally considered, from the Auberge spa and yoga decks to a fitness center and a soon-to-open club pool. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025

Birch recently tested the concept of yoga on the grounds for Scripps Oceanography faculty. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 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