Yoga vs. Aerobics

Yoganoun

Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

Yoganoun

The tree Elaeocarpus joga.

Yoganoun

A species of asceticism among the Hindoos, which consists in a complete abstraction from all worldly objects, by which the votary expects to obtain union with the universal spirit, and to acquire superhuman faculties.

Yoganoun

Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion

Yoganoun

a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind

Yoga

Yoga (; Sanskrit: योग; ISO: Yōga , pronunciation), Sanskrit for or , is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six orthodox philosophical schools of Hinduism.

Aerobicsnoun

A form of exercise, designed to enhance one's cardiovascular fitness, normally performed to music.

Aerobics

physical exercises performed in a sustained and strenuous fashion designed to cause a temporary increase in respiration rate and heart rate, such a running, swimming, walking, or calisthenics. Calisthenic sessions in groups, performed by following a leader in moving to a rhythmic musical accompaniment, are a popular form of aerobics.

Aerobics

a system of physical conditioning relying largely on aerobics exercises.

Aerobicsnoun

exercise that increases the need for oxygen

Aerobics

Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness). It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor (fitness professional), although it can be done solo and without musical accompaniment.