variants
or less commonly yogin
ˈyō-gən 
-ˌgin
1
: a person who practices yoga
2
capitalized
: an adherent of Yoga philosophy
3
: a markedly reflective or mystical person
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But through an intimate connection built via mindfulness and meditation (and horniness), the yogi and model were able to overcome anything in their way — even a Greek God named Shawn — and ultimately took home what was left of the prize pot.
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Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2023
Here's a top-of-the line mat for the yogi in your life.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
However, not every yogi is going to feel at peace on a thicker mat.
—Michelle Pugle, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
Well, Heather has been a serious and devoted yogi for years.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 8 June 2023
In this profile of the yogi Sadhguru — spiritual adviser to Hollywood celebrities and the ultra-rich — Stephen Rodrick takes a skeptical look at what Sadhguru offers.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 20 Apr. 2023
As a yogi herself, Jessie takes yoga mats very seriously and has tried several different mats throughout her yoga journey.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
The character lives with his aunt Maya and uncle Bhim, is friends with Meera Jain, and fights demons after encountering an ancient yogi who grants him the powers of a spider.
—Dan Gvozden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 June 2023
Heidi is a devoted yogi, and loves swimming and walking on the treadmill with ankle weights.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 8 June 2023
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Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2023
Here's a top-of-the line mat for the yogi in your life.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
However, not every yogi is going to feel at peace on a thicker mat.
—Michelle Pugle, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
Well, Heather has been a serious and devoted yogi for years.
—Korin Miller, Women's Health, 8 June 2023
In this profile of the yogi Sadhguru — spiritual adviser to Hollywood celebrities and the ultra-rich — Stephen Rodrick takes a skeptical look at what Sadhguru offers.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 20 Apr. 2023
As a yogi herself, Jessie takes yoga mats very seriously and has tried several different mats throughout her yoga journey.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
The character lives with his aunt Maya and uncle Bhim, is friends with Meera Jain, and fights demons after encountering an ancient yogi who grants him the powers of a spider.
—Dan Gvozden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 June 2023
Heidi is a devoted yogi, and loves swimming and walking on the treadmill with ankle weights.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 8 June 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Sanskrit yogin, from yoga
First Known Use
1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Yogi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogi. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.
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