anga

[ uhng-guh ]
/ ˈʌŋ gə /

noun

any of the eight practices of Yoga, including the abstentions, mandatory actions, posture, breath control, control of the senses, concentration, meditation, and contemplation.

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Origin of anga

From the Sanskrit word aṅga (plural)

Words nearby anga

anf, anfinsen, anfractuosity, anfractuous, ang, anga, angakok, angara, angarsk, angary, angashore
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