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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. Proper noun. (Hinduism) One of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. ¹
2. Noun. (alternative capitalization of yoga) ¹
3. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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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