YOGA

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A system of physical, breathing and meditation exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind

Classified under:

Hypernyms ("yoga" is a kind of...):

exercise; exercising; physical exercise; physical exertion; workout (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "yoga"):

hatha yoga (yogic exercises (popular in the West) that combine difficult postures (which force the mind to withdraw from the outside world) with controlled breathing)

Derivation:

yogic; yogistic (of or relating to yoga)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("yoga" is a kind of...):

discipline (training to improve strength or self-control)

Meronyms (parts of "yoga"):

lotus position (a sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga)