Meaning & use

yogi

noun·Everyday

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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