یوگی (Ascetic) refers to an individual who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from worldly pleasures, often for spiritual reasons. This lifestyle is commonly associated with various religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. یوگی often engages in meditation, fasting, and other forms of austerity to attain higher states of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuj," meaning to unite or join, reflecting the goal of achieving a connection with the divine or ultimate reality. Many یوگیs live in solitude or in communities, dedicating their lives to spiritual practices and teachings, influencing followers and seekers on their spiritual journeys.