yoga

S2 W2

BrE /ˈjoːɡə/ AmE /ˈjoʊɡə/

noun en → es

1 ACTIVITY B1

a system of physical and spiritual practices that originated in ancient India, involving meditation, breathing exercises, and postures to improve health and well-being.

yoga

  • do yoga

Collocations practice yoga · take a yoga class

  • She does yoga every morning to stay fit.

    Ella hace yoga todas las mañanas para mantenerse en forma.

2 CLASS B1

a class or session in which people practice yoga exercises and techniques.

clase de yoga, sesión de yoga

  • attend a yoga class

Collocations yoga studio · yoga instructor

  • I'm going to attend a yoga class this evening.

    Voy a asistir a una clase de yoga esta noche.

3 POSTURE B2

a specific position or posture in yoga that is held for a period of time and has physical, mental, or spiritual benefits.

pose, postura

  • do the yoga pose

Collocations downward-facing dog · warrior pose

  • She demonstrated a difficult yoga posture.

    Ella demostró una postura de yoga difícil.

4 PRACTICE B2

the practice of yoga as a form of exercise or spiritual discipline.

práctica de yoga, disciplina de yoga

  • practice yoga

Collocations yoga philosophy · yoga meditation

  • He has been practicing yoga for many years.

    Ha estado practicando yoga durante muchos años.

5 BENEFIT C1

the benefits or advantages of practicing yoga, such as improved flexibility and mental clarity.

beneficio de yoga, ventaja del yoga

  • gain the benefit of yoga

Collocations stress relief · mental clarity

  • The benefits of yoga are well documented.

    Los beneficios del yoga están bien documentados.

6 TEACHER C1

a person who teaches or instructs others in the practice of yoga.

profesor de yoga, instructor de yoga

  • be a yoga teacher

Collocations yoga certification · teaching style

  • She became a certified yoga teacher after years of study.

    Ella se convirtió en una profesora certificada de yoga después de años de estudio.

7 METHOD C1

a method or system for teaching and practicing yoga.

método de yoga, sistema de yoga

  • follow a yoga method

Collocations yoga tradition · philosophical approach

  • He follows the traditional Hatha Yoga method.

    Él sigue el método tradicional de Hatha Yoga.

8 CULTURE C2

the cultural and spiritual aspects of yoga, including its origins in ancient India and its philosophical underpinnings.

aspectos culturales y espirituales del yoga

  • understand the culture of yoga

Collocations spiritual practice · philosophical tradition

  • Understanding the cultural context of yoga is important.

    Entender el contexto cultural del yoga es importante.