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.
   [1913 Webster]

	

	yoga
     n 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

	

	36 Moby Thesaurus words for "yoga":
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   cabalism, calisthenics, constitutional, daily dozen, drill,
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   gymnastic exercises, gymnastics, hocus-pocus, isometrics,
   mumbo jumbo, mystery, mysticism, mystification, occultism,
   physical education, physical jerks, practice, setting-up exercises,
   stretch, symbolics, symbolism, workout, yogeeism, yogism