yogi

noun yo·gi \ ˈyō-gē \

variants: or less commonly yogin play \ˈyō-gən, -ˌgin\

Definition of yogi

1 :a person who practices yoga

2 capitalized :an adherent of Yoga philosophy

3 :a markedly reflective or mystical person

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These young yogis are taking Miriam Amselem’s yoga class.

— caitlin granfield, South Florida Parenting, "Is your child dreading the school-year stress? Have them do yoga," 2 Aug. 2017
Among the new crew of mobile characters are a T. Rex and zebra, along with a yogi and a woman wearing a headscarf.

— maria ward, Vogue, "The Emoji Dancing Lady Dress Is a Thing—Just Ask Charlize Theron and Natalie Portman," 19 July 2017
One of the finalists took Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay home to meet his estranged dad, a yogi and convert to the minority faith.

— kate shellnutt, Washington Post, "How ‘The Bachelorette’ showed millions a different side of the Sikh faith," 18 July 2017
Alexa Webster, a master yogi and spiritual guide, creates the prayer necklaces for couples after consulting with them.

— jenny berg, Vogue, "Renew Your Vows in One of These Spiritual, Far-Flung Ceremonies," 12 July 2017
For the multitasking yogi In transit, the Asana Pillow from Om the Go (get it?) may seem like your run-of-the-mill, U-shaped support.

— chaney kwak, CNT, "4 Travel Pillows You'll Actually Want to Buy," 30 June 2017
Free People, a bohemian apparel line popular among yogis, now sells wellness products.

— kelli kennedy, Detroit Free Press, "Retailers work to win you over -- body and wallet," 29 June 2017
Bloomingdale’s is also seeking to attract yogi dollars.

— kelli kennedy, Detroit Free Press, "Retailers work to win you over -- body and wallet," 29 June 2017
Adiyogi, the first yogi, is believed to have met his disciples on the summer solstice.

— melissa chan, Time, "4 Fascinating Ways the World Celebrates the Summer Solstice," 20 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of yogi

Sanskrit yogin, from yoga

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