 3 definitions found
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
yoga
noun
1: 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: a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu
discipline to promote control of the body and mind
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Yoga \Yo"ga\, noun [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.
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:
36 Moby Thesaurus words for "yoga":
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
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