Definitions for YOGA
ˈyoʊ gəyo·ga

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. yoganoun

   Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion

2. yoganoun

   a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. yoganoun

   Any of several Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

2. Yoganoun

   One of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.

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1. Yoga

   Yoga (; Sanskrit: योग; pronunciation) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six Āstika (orthodox) schools of Hindu philosophical traditions.There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The term "Yoga" in the Western world often denotes a modern form of hatha yoga and yoga as exercise, consisting largely of the postures or asanas. The practice of yoga has been thought to date back to pre-vedic Indian traditions; possibly in the Indus valley civilization around 3000 BCE. Yoga is mentioned in the Rigveda, and also referenced in the Upanishads, . Although, yoga most likely developed as a systematic study around the 5th and 6th centuries BCE, in ancient India's ascetic and śramaṇa movements. The chronology of earliest texts describing yoga-practices is unclear, varyingly credited to the Upanishads. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali date from the 2nd century BCE, and gained prominence in the west in the 20th century after being first introduced by Swami Vivekananda. Hatha yoga texts began to emerge sometime between the 9th and 11th century with origins in tantra.Yoga gurus from India later introduced yoga to the West, following the success of Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th and early 20th century with his adaptation of yoga tradition, excluding asanas. Outside India, it has developed into a posture-based physical fitness, stress-relief and relaxation technique. Yoga in Indian traditions, however, is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core. One of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism is also called Yoga, which has its own epistemology, ontology and metaphysics, and is closely related to Hindu Samkhya philosophy.

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1. yoga

   Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. It involves a series of postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote overall health, flexibility, strength, relaxation, and mindfulness. Yoga is often used as a form of exercise and stress relief, but it can also serve as a comprehensive life philosophy, incorporating ethical living, diet, and overall wellbeing. It can be adapted to various skill and fitness levels, and it is often used as a method for promoting holistic health and wellness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Yoganoun

   a species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquire superhuman faculties

2. Etymology: [Skr. yga union.]

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1. Yoga

   Yoga is a commonly known generic term for the physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India with a view to attain a state of permanent peace. Specifically, yoga is one of the six āstika schools of Hindu philosophy. One of the most detailed and thorough expositions on the subject is the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, which defines yoga as "the stilling of the changing states of the mind". Yoga has also been popularly defined as "union with the divine" in other contexts and traditions. Various traditions of yoga are found in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Post-classical traditions consider Hiranyagarbha as the originator of yoga. Pre–philosophical speculations and diverse ascetic practices of first millennium BCE were systematized into a formal philosophy in early centuries CE by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. By the turn of the first millennium, Hatha yoga emerged as a prominent tradition of yoga distinct from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and marks the development of asanas into the full body postures now in popular usage and, along with its many modern variations, is the style that many people associate with the word yoga today.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Yoga

   yō′ga, n. a system of Hindu philosophy showing the means of emancipation of the soul from further migrations.—ns. Yō′gi, a Hindu ascetic who practises the yoga system, consisting in the withdrawal of the senses from external objects, long continuance in unnatural postures, &c.; Yō′gism. [Hind. yoga—Sans. yoga, union.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Yoga

   in the Hindu philosophy a state of soul, emancipation from this life and of union with the divine, achieved by a life of asceticism and devout meditation; or the system of instruction or discipline by which it is achieved.

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1. Yoga

   A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of YOGA in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of YOGA in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of YOGA in a Sentence

1. Lovro Oreškovi?:

   On the cruise liner they thought she didn't survive, she is clearly fit. She told us she does yoga, and that as she floated in the sea she sang the whole time so that her body temperature wouldn't fall, and to stay awake.

2. Kathryn Curtis:

   I encourage pregnant women to seek out studios that offer specialized prenatal yoga classes that are taught by teachers who have prenatal yoga training, women should practice hatha based, restorative practices with breath awareness components, rather than heated or strength focused practices, for safety precautions for both the mother and baby.

3. Nina Agdal:

   Sometimes I want to put in a really great workout, but I have a million things to do that day, so all I can really do is go for a walk, … I think people often focus on how long the workout is, how sweaty you are when you’re done and how tired you are afterward. The thing is, if you overdo it, you’re probably not going to want to do it again. And then you won’t stay consistent. Find things that you enjoy doing and try new things, too. Some days you’ll want to go cycling, but on another day your body really wants a good yoga stretch. You’ll feel great afterward and it won’t feel like a chore.

4. Alyssia Saporito:

   Its not like traditional yoga, which is perfectly fine because its therapeutic in its own way, you know you just get to come and relax. You get to play with puppies.I always tell the students, dont listen to me, have fun and take pictures. There are no rules. Just have fun.

5. Amit Ray:

   Yoga is the art of challenging the body, mind, intellect and soul to reach the highest potential within you.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=YOGA
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Yoga
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YOGA
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=YOGA
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=YOGA
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Yoga