What does the word yoga mean in Sanskrit?

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Yoga means "Yuj"means union ,connect or unite.It is union of mind,body and mind.
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Yuj (union of mind,body and soul)
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Body mind and soul Yuj.... In Sanskrit
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Union of mind,body and soul
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Yoga come from the Sanskrit word “yuj” that means “union, to unite or to connect “ It is the union of your mind body and spirit. Yoga is a philosophy of life and a state of mind Yoga means connection of mind,body and soul. Thank you
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