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yoga
A philosophical teaching originating in India that includes a series of mental and physical exercises to bring body and mind into harmony.
Sie macht jeden Morgen Yoga, um entspannt in den Tag zu starten.
She does yoga every morning to start the day feeling relaxed.
When talking about the activity itself, 'Yoga' (yoga) is usually used without an article, similar to sports or hobbies. The most common verb in this context is 'machen' (to do).
Ich mache dreimal pro Woche Yoga.
I do yoga three times a week.
The most common combination is 'Yoga machen' (to do yoga). A little more formally, or when you want to emphasize the practice, you can also say 'Yoga praktizieren' (to practice yoga) or 'Yoga üben' (to practice yoga).
Er praktiziert seit über zehn Jahren Yoga.
He has been practicing yoga for over ten years.
'Yoga' (yoga) is a very productive base word for many compounds. When you see words like 'Yogamatte' (yoga mat), 'Yogakurs' (yoga course), 'Yogastunde' (yoga class), or 'Yogalehrer' (yoga teacher), you immediately recognize the connection.
Ich habe meine Yogamatte zu Hause vergessen.
I forgot my yoga mat at home.
meditation
'das Yoga' and 'die Meditation' are both exercises that can promote calm, concentration, and inner balance. 'Yoga' usually includes physical exercises, breathing exercises, and sometimes meditative parts as well. 'Meditation' focuses more strongly on the mind, attention, and inner calm. The words can be confused because meditation can be part of yoga. If movements and body postures are important, 'Yoga' fits. If it is mainly about sitting quietly, breathing, and concentrating, 'Meditation' fits better.
Nach der Arbeit macht Lena Yoga, damit ihr Rücken entspannter wird.
After work, Lena does yoga so that her back feels more relaxed.
Vor dem Schlafen hilft ihm eine kurze Meditation, ruhiger zu werden.
Before going to sleep, a short meditation helps him become calmer.