yoga

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And that term, in some ways, is the closest to the meaning of the Sanskrit word yoga; "to be in relation to"; "to be connected with"; "to enter into to merge in"; and so on: all these ideas are classified together under the one head of "Yoga".

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  1. noun A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity.
  2. noun A system of exercises practiced as part of this discipline to promote control of the body and mind.

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  • The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit, meaning "union, to yoke, to bring together." —  Dean Ornish on healing
  • Failing that, the second most appropriate way to express your devotion to yoga is to do it at home with a holy DVD and yoga mat from Target.
  • Like other modern yogis, Seitz has found bhakti yoga, known as the yoga of devotion, to be a lifesaver as she navigates a hectic modern existence.
  • (HealthDay News) - While yoga is a relatively safe form of exercise, you should take precautions, especially if you're just beginning.
  • The 22-year Hilton Head Island resident explains her introduction to yoga, the benefit of a good back bend and what all that "ommm" stuff is about. —  Island Packet: Home
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  1. Hindi, from Sanskrit yogaḥ, union, joining; see yeug- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. Hind, yoga, from Sanskrit yoga, union, devotion, from √ yuj, join: see yoke.
 

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