/ ˈjəʊgə; NAmE ˈjoʊgə/ noun [ U ]
1.
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
2.
a system of exercises for your body and for controlling your breathing, used by people who want to become fitter or to relax
► yogic / ˈjəʊgɪk; NAmE ˈjoʊ-/ adjective :
yogic techniques
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WORD ORIGIN
Sanskrit , literally union .