yogi

noun

yo·​gi ˈyō-gē 

variants or less commonly yogin

ˈyō-gən 

-ˌgin

1

: a person who practices yoga

2

Yogi : an adherent of Yoga philosophy

3

: a markedly reflective or mystical person

Examples of yogi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mental health practitioners, alternative health providers, massage therapists, Reiki practitioners and a yogi can all be accessed at the wellness tent. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

The journey into the gap between stimulus and reaction isn’t about achieving a state of perfect, yogi-like calm. — Patrick Murphy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

Fresh bowls built with vibrant vegetables and curry sauces, toasty naan melt sandwiches like the chicken tikka melt and vegan yogi with sweet chili sauce, and soups, salads and snacks will be at the store, too. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026

This is the act of a yogi controlling an eccentric contraction. — William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit yogin, from yoga

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for yogi

• bogey
• muscogee

Kids Definition

yogi

noun

yo·​gi ˈyō-gē 

variants also yogin

-gən 

-ˌgin

1

: a person who practices yoga

2

capitalized : a follower of Yoga