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yoga

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈjoʊɡə// UK //jˈəʊɡɐ// yo·ga

n. a system of physical exercises and breathing techniques that helps you stay healthy and calm. It is often used to improve flexibility and reduce stress.

n. a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, widely practiced for health and relaxation, involving breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures.


SIMPLE

I practice yoga every morning to stretch my muscles.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community center offers a beginner yoga class every Tuesday evening for people looking to improve their balance.

COMPLEX

While many Western practitioners view yoga primarily as a physical fitness regimen, its traditional roots emphasize the integration of mind, body, and spirit through disciplined movement and meditation.

Usage

When referring to the system or practice, it is uncountable; it is rarely used in the plural unless referring to specific types or schools of the practice.

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