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What is a Yogi?

Find out what it means to be a real yogi

The term yogi is often used in a casual way but the definition of a yogi is a high and wonderful thing. Ramakrishna Ananda shares that a yogi is one whose mind and consciousness are permanently settled in the soul and true self. The Bhagavad Gita teaches that the yogi has renounced selfish motives and is not attached to sense objects, actions or accomplishments. This realization can be found through the dedicated practice of any of the main yogas.

First Steps, Soul/Inner Self
  • A yogi’s mind and consciousness are permanently centered in the soul, the true self
  • Discover how deep concentration (dhyana) develops into samadhi (spiritual transformation)
  • Find out how freedom from selfish motive (sankalpa) leads to a calm mind
  • When you are free of desire or when God is your number one desire, realization of God can occur. Then you are truly called a yogi.

The Mind is Settled in the Soul Permanently

A yogi is a person whose mind and consciousness are settled permanently in their soul. Their mind is no longer stuck in the senses, the body, the emotions, the thoughts or the ego.

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