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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Depending on the day, yoga classes, art workshops, and garden tours are available.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
British newspaper The Daily Telegraph reported that facilities available at the Bryan prison include a gym, yoga classes and a 'puppy program,' which involves prisoners training service dogs in collaboration with Canine Companions.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Hang around at the backyard pool, take an outdoor yoga class, or join one of the hotel’s scavenger hunts.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
The hotel has a full gym, with daily fitness classes including yoga, cycling, and stretching, and every Sunday there’s a sound bath experience with vibrations from crystal bowls, chimes, and a water drum to promote deep relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
British newspaper The Daily Telegraph reported that facilities available at the Bryan prison include a gym, yoga classes and a 'puppy program,' which involves prisoners training service dogs in collaboration with Canine Companions.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Hang around at the backyard pool, take an outdoor yoga class, or join one of the hotel’s scavenger hunts.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
The hotel has a full gym, with daily fitness classes including yoga, cycling, and stretching, and every Sunday there’s a sound bath experience with vibrations from crystal bowls, chimes, and a water drum to promote deep relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
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“Yoga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yoga. Accessed 7 Aug. 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
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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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