yogi

noun

yo·gi | \ ˈyō-gē

variants: or less commonly yogin \ 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

Examples of yogi in a Sentence

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But residents are convinced that the yogi and others in his political party wanted to wipe out the meat industry in order to protect cows, a sacred animal in Hinduism. — New York Times, "Killer Dogs Take 14 Lives. Did Closing Slaughterhouses Play a Role?," 22 May 2018 Hunt’s application also discusses in depth his embrace of yogi and meditation and a brand of Eastern religion as practiced by the Ananda Church of Self-Realization. — Paul Elias, The Seattle Times, "Billionaire Boys Club’s Joe Hunt seeks cut in life sentence," 23 Oct. 2018 Both 38 years old, Farzan is a surfer, and Jen is a yogi. — Ethan Millman, latimes.com, "How one couple turned grocery bagging into a fast-growing business," 29 June 2018 Participants will be led by yogi Marge Bacon in an all-levels Vinyasa flow class while enjoying the sounds of nature. — Zipporah Osei, BostonGlobe.com, "A ‘kindness garden’ to spread love and compassion," 28 June 2018 Both her parents were artists, and her father, a yogi, introduced her to the practice, as well as to meditation. — Kevin Riordan, Philly.com, "Not just another java joint, Westmont's Espressit is up for sale," 2 July 2018 He’s called a psychic, a yogi and more by his ardent followers. — Ken Jaworowski, New York Times, "Review: ‘The Doctor From India’ Pushes Nontraditional Medicine," 31 May 2018 The actor is a Reebok x Les Mills ambassador, dance cardio lover, Spartan Race finisher, yogi, and occasional rock climber. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "Nina Dobrev Works Her Glutes, Arms, and Core With This 1 Efficient Exercise Move," 15 May 2018 That’s when Kopech’s scorching fastball and fiery nature need to be complemented with a yogi’s tranquility. — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "On his climb to the White Sox, Michael Kopech searching for a mental 'flow state'," 31 May 2018

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