Meaning & use
yogi
A person who practices yoga, especially one who has trained extensively or teaches it to others.
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The yogi led the class through a slow sequence of stretches and breathing exercises.
After years of practice, she became skilled enough to be called a true yogi.
A note on using this word
In its original Sanskrit sense, a yogi is a practitioner of yoga as a spiritual discipline, not merely someone who attends exercise classes.
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