yoga

/ˈjoʊɡə/noun

A form of exercise from India that combines stretching, body positions, controlled breathing, and relaxation.

Example sentences

“I do yoga every morning before work.”
“The gym offers a beginner yoga class on Saturdays.”
“Yoga has helped her back pain a lot.”

You 'do' or 'practice' yoga and use a 'yoga mat'. The positions are called 'poses'.

Related words

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