Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
yoga Audio
yo·ga [ yoh-guh ]
Subclass of:
Exercise Movement Techniques; Religious Philosophies; Spiritual Therapies; Mind-Body Therapies
Definitions related to yoga:
  • A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • An ancient system of practices used to balance the mind and body through exercise, meditation (focusing thoughts), and control of breathing and emotions. Yoga is being studied as a way to relieve stress and treat sleep problems in cancer patients.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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