Yogi

Yogi

A Yogi (योगी | yogī) is a male practitioner of the path of Yoga.


What It Means

A Yogi practices the Ashtang Yog of Patanjali to:

  • gain control over the mind
  • prevent it from running toward the world
  • redirect it toward God

Key Insight

Being a Yogi means having control over the mind, so that its direction can be consciously guided.


In Context

A Yogi belongs to the path of Yoga, where mastery over the mind is the foundation for spiritual progress.


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