yoga

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yo·ga /ˈjəʊɡə $ ˈjoʊɡə/ noun [uncountable]  1. RRHa system of exercises that help you control your mind and body in order to relax 瑜伽〔控制身心以达到放松状态的一种锻炼方法〕 →4  See picture of 见图 yoga2. RRHa Hindu philosophy in which you learn exercises to control your mind and body in order to try to become closer to God 〔古印度哲学中的〕瑜伽

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yoga• He claims that adopting certain Buddhist practices and yoga techniques has helped him find peace of mind.• And yoga, they argue, can contribute to a healthy and more successful life.• The center also offers tap and ballroom dance classes, yoga and Chairobics, which is a low-impact exercise program.• And the General Household Survey in Britain informs us that 3 million women now participate regularly in keep-fit, yoga and aerobics.• Strive, therefore, for yoga.• He had become involved in meditation, yoga, and natural foods.• She recently traded in her punishing daily 6-mile run for a kinder, gentler daily 90-minute yoga session.• You and your companion can learn french, practise yoga - or simply have a coffee and a chat.Origin yoga (1700-1800) Sanskrit “union”

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yoga
yo‧ga /ˈjəʊɡə $ ˈjoʊɡə/ noun [uncountable]
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

yogaBrE /ˈjəʊɡə/ 🔊NAmE /ˈjoʊɡə/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] a Hindu philosophy that teaches you how to control your body and mind in the belief that you can become united with the spirit of the universe in this way 瑜伽派（印度哲学派别）

a system of exercises for your body and for controlling your breathing, used by people who want to become fitter or to relax 瑜伽术（健体和控制呼吸的锻炼）▸ yogic BrE /ˈjəʊɡɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ˈjoʊɡɪk/ 🔊 adjective◆yogic techniques瑜伽技巧