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ashtanga

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The classical system of yoga described in the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

Any of several styles of yoga, including ashtanga vinyasa yoga.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit अष्टाङ्ग (aṣṭāṅga, “having eight parts”, literally “eight limbs”).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: astangajooga — any of several styles of yoga
  • Hungarian: astanga — any of several styles of yoga
  • Polish: ashtanga — any of several styles of yoga
  • Portuguese: ashtanga yoga — any of several styles of yoga
  • Portuguese: ashtanga — any of several styles of yoga