'Yoga' definitions:
Definition of 'yoga'
(from WordNet)
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
noun
A system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
Definition of 'Yoga'
From: GCIDE
- Yoga \Yo"ga\, n. [Skr. y[=o]ga union.] 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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'yoga'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- anagoge,
- anagogics,
- anthroposophy,
- athletics,
- breather,
- cabala,
- cabalism,
- calisthenics,
- constitutional,
- daily dozen,
- drill,
- esotericism,
- esoterics,
- esoterism,
- esotery,
- exercise,
- exercising,
- gymnastic exercises,
- gymnastics,
- hocus-pocus,
- isometrics,
- mumbo jumbo,
- mystery,
- mysticism,
- mystification,
- occultism,
- physical education,
- physical jerks,
- practice,
- setting-up exercises,
- stretch,
- symbolics,
- symbolism,
- workout,
- yogeeism,
- yogism