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Definition of Yoga
1. Noun. 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. Noun. A system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind.
Specialized synonyms: Hatha Yoga
Derivative terms: Yogic, Yogistic
Definition of Yoga
1. n. 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. n. 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.
Definition of Yoga
1. a Hindu philosophy involving physical and mental disciplines [n -S]
Medical Definition of Yoga
1. A major orthodox system of hindu philosophy based on sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterised 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. (12 Dec 1998)
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