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Yoga: The Ultimate Guide to Its Meaning and Benefits (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：Physical practice (Yoga)
Yoga
/ˈjoʊɡə/
n.
An ancient practice involving physical postures, breathing control, and meditation to improve body flexibility, strength, and inner peace.
Physical practice
➕
/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈpræktɪs/
n.
A system of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation aimed at improving flexibility, strength, and mental calmness.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Sanskrit 'yuj' meaning to yoke or unite, referring to the union of mind and body.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a yoke (yuj) connecting your body and breath – yoga unites them.
📖 Example
My friend Sarah says that starting her day with yoga makes her feel calm and energetic all day long.
According to my friend Sarah, beginning her morning with yoga leaves her feeling relaxed and full of energy for the entire day.
🔗 Collocations
do yoga – to practice yoga
yoga class – a session of yoga instruction
yoga pose – a specific posture in yoga
🔄 Synonyms
mind-body exercise (n.) – Physical activity that incorporates mental focus and breath control.
🚫 Antonyms
sedentary lifestyle (n.) – A lifestyle with little physical activity.
📖 Cultural Story
Originating in ancient India, 'yoga' comes from Sanskrit 'yuj' (to join). Codified by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, it describes an eight-limbed path to union with the divine.
Meaning 2：Spiritual discipline (Yoga)
Yoga
/ˈjoʊɡə/
n.
A philosophy and way of life from India that aims for self-awareness and harmony through physical and spiritual practices.
Spiritual discipline
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/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
n.
An ancient Indian philosophical system that seeks to achieve self-realization and harmony through ethical practices, meditation, and the union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
In our philosophy class, we learned that yoga is more than exercise; it's a complete system for living a balanced life.
During philosophy class, we discovered that yoga transcends mere physical activity; it represents a holistic framework for achieving equilibrium in life.
🔗 Collocations
yoga philosophy – the philosophical teachings of yoga
yoga sutras – the ancient texts compiled by Patanjali
practice of yoga – the discipline of yoga as a lifestyle
🔄 Synonyms
meditation system (n.) – A structured approach to inner contemplation and spiritual growth.
🚫 Antonyms
materialism (n.) – A focus on material possessions rather than spiritual growth.
🌱 Derivatives
yogic (adj.) – Relating to yoga philosophy
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