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Y-ohg-uh/ˈjəʊɡə/

Yoga is exercise for stretching and breathing, often on a mat: a yoga class, do yoga, yoga mat. Gym is wider fitness with machines. Pilates is a related studio class. Uncountable (not “a yoga” — say a yoga class). Do not write yogurt when you mean yoga — yoghurt is the food (already a different headword).

Meaning

Exercises for the body and breathing, often done on a mat.

Examples

• “She goes to a yoga class on Wednesday.”
• “Beginners’ yoga is on Monday at seven.”
• “He packed a yoga mat for the hostel gym.”

Good to know

a yoga class / do yoga (uncountable). Wider: gym. Related: pilates. Mix-up: yoghurt (food).

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