yogi

noun

yo·gi | \ ˈyō-gē

How to pronounce yogi (audio)

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variants: or less commonly yogin \ ˈyō-gən

How to pronounce yogi (audio)

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Definition of yogi

1 : a person who practices yoga

2 capitalized : an adherent of Yoga philosophy

3 : a markedly reflective or mystical person

Examples of yogi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The lasting power and reach of the group is a testament not only to the yogi’s cross-cultural charisma and uplifting message, but to the qualities that made Los Angeles his ideal spiritual home. — Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, "If you practice yoga, thank this man who came to the U.S. 100 years ago," 19 Nov. 2020 The line also includes the Mila Jacket, a puffer named for the 11th-century yogi Milarepa, and the Lhasa Parka (after the Tibetan capital), an all-season layering piece that can be worn four ways. — Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, "Tenzin Wild and Tao Okamoto Launch an Eco Conscious Outerwear Line," 21 Oct. 2020 Aspiring practitioners of solitude in today’s turbulent times may find a capable guide in Anthony De Mello, an Indian Jesuit priest, psychotherapist, storyteller and spiritual teacher active into the 1980s – kind of a Catholic yogi. — Michael A. Vargas, The Conversation, "Monks, experts in social distancing, find strength in isolation," 1 July 2020 Originally from Los Angeles, Calysta Watson is a licensed clinical social worker, mother, yogi, and enthusiastic home cook and food blogger who now lives in Oakland, California. — Narina Exelby, Condé Nast Traveler, "What Solo Travel Was Like Before Smartphones and Google Maps," 1 Apr. 2020 In this episode, the museum’s chief experience officer, Jamie Lawyer, introduces a painting of Milarepa, a famous Tibetan poet and yogi. — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, "Unwind With These Free, Museum-Led Meditation and Mindfulness Sessions," 22 Apr. 2020 Afterward, the yogis drifted toward a wine tasting. — Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, "How Hipcamp Became the Airbnb of the Outdoors," 2 Dec. 2019 By the Puranik age, Shiva is worshipped in three main forms, all derivatives of older icons: Shiva, the meditating yogi: straight from Indus Valley. — Harish Pullanoor, Quartz India, "How the Indian icon Nataraja danced his way from ancient history to modern physics," 18 Dec. 2019 The friend who's an aspiring yogi: The Lululemon Reversible Mat A true friend wouldn't let their friend go to yoga class with a cheap, slippery mat. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "20 amazing gifts your friends will love," 22 Oct. 2019

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“Yogi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogi. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.

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yogi

noun

English Language Learners Definition of yogi

: a person who practices yoga

: a follower of Yoga

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