Yogi

/ˈjəʊɡi/

योगी

Origin & History

From Hindi/ Sanskrit yogī, from yoga (‘union, discipline’).

हिंदी/संस्कृत ‘योगी’ (yogī) से, जो ‘योग’ (एकत्व/अनुशासन) शब्द से बना है।

Definition

A yogi is someone devoted to the practice and discipline of yoga, often including physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and a spiritual or philosophical way of life.

योगी वह व्यक्ति है जो योग के अभ्यास और अनुशासन के प्रति समर्पित होता है; इसमें अक्सर शारीरिक आसन, श्वसन-प्रणालियाँ, ध्यान, तथा आध्यात्मिक/दार्शनिक जीवन-पद्धति शामिल होती है।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
The yogi meditated in silence at dawn.
योगी ने भोर में मौन में ध्यान किया।
Verb:
A daily routine can yogi-fy beginners by guiding them into yoga practice.
एक दैनिक दिनचर्या शुरुआती लोगों को योग-अभ्यास की ओर ले जाकर उन्हें ‘योगी’ बना सकती है।

Usage Examples

She became a yogi after years of studying yoga and meditation.
In many traditions, a yogi seeks self-discipline and inner awareness.
Gurdjieff connects this type of breathing with yogi breathing.
The coach tried to turn the stressed team into yogis through daily breathing drills.

Synonyms

Yoga practitioner Yoga devotee Meditator Ascetic

Antonyms

Non-practitioner Layperson

Related Forms

Noun
Verb
Yogi-fy / Yogi-fying / Yogi-fied
Adjective

Idioms & Phrases

As calm as a yogi
योगी की तरह शांत
Think like a yogi
योगी की तरह सोचना
Live like a yogi
योगी जैसा जीवन जीना