ヨガ
also: ヨーガ
Meanings
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yoga
Refers to the physical, mental, and spiritual practices originating in ancient India. In modern Japanese, it commonly means the physical postures and breathing exercises.
from Sanskrit
I do yoga every morning to loosen up my body.
She is a yoga instructor.
Usage patterns
- ヨガをするto do/practice yoga
I do yoga at home every morning.
- ヨガを習うto learn/study yoga
I've been learning yoga since last year.
- ヨガ教室に通うto attend a yoga class/studio regularly
I go to a yoga studio twice a week.
- ヨガのポーズをとるto take/hold a yoga pose
I held a difficult yoga pose as the teacher instructed.