yoga
yoga
Definition
yoga (yō′gə)
noun
- a mystic and ascetic Hindu discipline by which one seeks to achieve liberation of the self and union with the supreme spirit or universal soul through intense concentration, deep meditation, and practices involving prescribed postures, controlled breathing, etc.
- a system of exercising involving the postures, breathing, etc. practiced in this discipline
Etymology: Sans, union, lit., a yoking: for IE base see yoke
yo′·gic (-gik) adjective
yoga
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- practice: Has practiced yoga for 40 years, having studied with several different schools.
- teach: He has been teaching yoga full time for six years.
- try: Or maybe trying yoga or pilates once a week.
- do: Just laugh at yourself, then try to remember why you do yoga in the first place.
Preposition: for
- pregnancy: Precautions: Try and make sure the teacher is properly trained in yoga for pregnancy.
Adjective modifier
- gentle: Women from 12 to 42 weeks pregnant are welcome, and anyone needing gentle yoga.
- classical: Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is a combination of classical yoga and elements of contemporary client-centered and body-mind psychology.
- dynamic: Lengthen, strengthen & relaxation are the 3 elements of this dynamic yoga based stretch program.
Modifies a noun
- asanas: Regular Transcendental Meditation and light yoga asanas will help you maintain your inner calm.
- posture: Yoga postures are a remedy for the whole person.
- mat: Please check back for new class details soon * A yoga mat is needed for all these classes.
- nidra: Helen includes in her teaching pranayama ( breathing exercises ), yoga nidra ( deep relaxation ) and meditation.
- instructor: As a yoga instructor my answer would be no.
- magazine: Yoga Online - An online yoga magazine, with articles, an online yoga store and plenty of links.
Noun used with modifier
- hatha: There will be two hatha yoga classes a day, with both teachers on hand at most classes.
- ashtanga: The basis of ashtanga yoga is the Yoga sutras ( Sanskrit Verses ) of Patanjali.
- raja: Raja Yoga: Essentially raja yoga is the path to God through meditation.
- jnana: She holds the sacred scripture in one hand ( representing jnana yoga ) and a lotus blossom in the other.
- astanga: Liz Lark is an experienced yoga teacher, fully qualified to take you step by step through the stages of an astanga yoga session.
- bhakti: The experience of this aspect is the fruit of bhakti yoga or the path of devotion.
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