योगी (Ascetic) refers to an individual who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from worldly pleasures, often for spiritual growth. This practice is common in various spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Yogis often engage in meditation, fasting, and other forms of austerity to attain higher states of consciousness and enlightenment. The lifestyle of a yogi typically involves renunciation of material possessions and social ties. Many yogis live in solitude or in communities, focusing on their spiritual practices. Their ultimate goal is to achieve moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death, leading to a profound understanding of the self and the universe.