Yoga
Definition
A group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India, aimed at controlling the mind and attaining a state of supreme consciousness.
A popular form of modern exercise typically involving a series of static poses (asanas), breathing techniques, and meditation, often commodified for wellness and fitness.
Examples
I told myself I was going to Yoga With Adriene to find inner peace, but mostly I just stayed in child's pose praying for the session to end so I could check my phone.
Some people treat yoga as a sacred spiritual journey, while others treat it as a socially acceptable excuse to wear four-figure leggings to a coffee shop.
Trying to master a complex headstand in a public class is a great way to discover that you have the flexibility of a rusty gate and the grace of a falling tree.
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