Yoga
Noun (Philosophical Practice)योग
Definition
A 5,000-year-old Indian spiritual discipline encompassing physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and meditation for mental and physical well-being.
Contextual Sentence: "The UPSC GS Paper I often references Yoga’s role in holistic development, especially in questions on Indian Philosophy."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Yoga = Union (Yogas = Yoke + A = Asana) → Think of a yoke linking body and mind.
Synonyms
Meditation
Asana Practice
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Antonyms
Physical Inactivity
Ignoring Mental Health