yoga
from
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
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
from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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]
from
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
36 Moby Thesaurus words for "yoga":
anagoge, anagogics, anthroposophy, athletics, breather, cabala,
cabalism, calisthenics, constitutional, daily dozen, drill,
esotericism, esoterics, esoterism, esotery, exercise, exercising,
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
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