yo‧ga /ˈjəʊɡə $ ˈjoʊɡə/ noun [uncountable]
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: Sanskrit; Origin: 'union']

1. a system of exercises that help you control your mind and body in order to relax

2. a Hindu philosophy in which you learn exercises to control your mind and body in order to try to become closer to God

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yoga
noun
ADJ. gentle | meditative
VERB + YOGA do, practise She does yoga for an hour a day.
take up | go to I go to yoga on Thursdays.
YOGA + NOUN exercises, movements, positions, technique | class, session He attends regular yoga classes.
teacher | practice | centre

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