← Wordbook

Yoga

योग
YOH-gah

Indian system of physical, mental and spiritual disciplines aimed at union of self with the divine.

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #755.

— Sign in to vote

Meaning & usage

Yoga is one of the six classical schools of Hindu philosophy. The word means "union" or "yoke" — the joining of individual consciousness with universal consciousness. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali codify the eight-limbed practice: ethical restraints, observances, postures (asana), breath control, sense withdrawal, concentration, meditation and absorption. Modern global "yoga" focuses almost entirely on the asana limb, often divorced from the rest.

In a sentence

Her morning yoga started at five and lasted an hour.

Common spelling variants

  • Yog

Yoga is the English spelling used in MG Mini #755.

As seen in crosswords

Yoga is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Indian system of physical, mental and spiritual disciplines aimed at union of self with the divine” (4)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #755

Category: Concept Origin: Sanskrit Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Dharma — Moral and natural law — duty, righteousness, and the right way to live.
  • Karma — Action and its moral consequence — a foundational concept in Indian religions.
  • Bhakti — Loving devotion to a personal god — a major strand of Hindu religious practice.
  • Mantra — Sacred sound, syllable or phrase repeated to focus the mind or invoke power.
  • Namaste — Traditional Indian greeting, performed with palms joined at the chest and a slight bow.
  • Ahimsa — Non-violence or non-injury, an ethical principle in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions.

Related crosswords

Puzzles with a theme close to Yoga.

Try today's MG Mini →

Know a word we’re missing? Submit a word.