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Yoga - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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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
Based on WordNet 2.0
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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.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Yoga : Yoga: A way of life that includes ethical precepts, dietary prescriptions, and physical exercise. Its practitioners believe that their discipline has the capacity to alter mental and bodily
responses normally thought to be far beyond a person's ability to modulate them. During the past 80 years, health professionals in India and the West have begun to investigate the therapeutic potential
of yoga. To date, thousands of research studies have been undertaken and have shown that with the practice of yogic meditation a person can, indeed, learn to control such physiologic parameters as
blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory function, metabolic rate, skin resistance, brain waves, body temperature, and many other bodily functions.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Yoga |
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kirkking2000: Yoga was a little weak last night, but man the Back and biceps the day before. #P90X City!!! |
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AliMShapiro: Celebrating the solstice with accupuncture, Yin Yoga and dinner with Carlos. Let the restoration begin. Tomorrow is a longer day! |
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yoga_1: Burn the calories with Bhangra starting Jan 4 2010Mon and Wed 10 am register online Sky Yoga Studio Naperville http://twa.lk/moetN |
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