1
capitalized
: a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation
2
: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote physical and emotional well-being
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For example, a yoga studio in a downtown area of a mid-sized metro area could see how its business stacks up against others that provide similar services in similar settings.
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Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Other major assets include a car wash co-owned by Bryon, their home and land, and an eclectic mix of Noem’s pensions, multiple cash and investment accounts, livestock and farming equipment and a loan to their 28-year-old daughter’s yoga studio.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Studies show that yoga lowers cortisol levels and, in turn, raises your migraine threshold.7
What Happens If Treatments Don’t Work?
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Mindful Movement with Breath yoga class: 2:45-4:15 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Hank Newman is returning to the library to teach yoga.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Other major assets include a car wash co-owned by Bryon, their home and land, and an eclectic mix of Noem’s pensions, multiple cash and investment accounts, livestock and farming equipment and a loan to their 28-year-old daughter’s yoga studio.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Studies show that yoga lowers cortisol levels and, in turn, raises your migraine threshold.7
What Happens If Treatments Don’t Work?
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Mindful Movement with Breath yoga class: 2:45-4:15 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Hank Newman is returning to the library to teach yoga.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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“Yoga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yoga. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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yoga
noun
yo·ga
ˈyō-gə 
1
capitalized
: a Hindu philosophy teaching that by holding back the activity of one's body, mind, and will one can know one's true self and be free
2
: a system of exercises for gaining bodily or mental control and well-being
Medical Definition
yoga
noun
yo·ga
ˈyō-gə
1
capitalized
: a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation
2
: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote bodily or mental control and well-being see hatha yoga
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