Meaning & use
yoga
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a system of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, originating in ancient India, practiced for physical and mental well-being.
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She starts every morning with twenty minutes of yoga to clear her mind.
The gym added a beginner yoga class to its weekly schedule.
A note on using this word
In its traditional context, yoga is also a broader spiritual and philosophical discipline; in modern Western usage it most often refers specifically to the physical postures and stretching.
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