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- [yoh-guh]
- /ˈyoʊ gə/
- /ˈjəʊ.ɡə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoh-guh]
- /ˈyoʊ gə/
Definitions of yoga word
- noun yoga a school of Hindu philosophy advocating and prescribing a course of physical and mental disciplines for attaining liberation from the material world and union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle. 1
- noun yoga any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, especially a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind, tranquillity, etc. 1
- noun yoga union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle. 1
- noun yoga A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. 1
- noun yoga Hindu spiritual discipline 1
- abbreviation YOGA You Oughta Get Aware 1
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Origin of yoga
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
Borrowed into English from Sanskrit around 1810-20
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Yoga
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yoga popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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