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( Yogini)
A Yogini is the female origin of a practicing male Yogi having a steadfast mind cultivated by the disciplined pursuit of transcendence through Yoga. Tantric scholars have written about yoginis as independent, outspoken women with a gracefulness of spirit without whom Yoga can fail in its purpose and remain sterile.[1] "I'm very sure that the future of Yoga will be safe and solid because of all the Yoginis.”- Sri TKV Desikachar, Yogi [5] A woman dedicated to the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and mystical insight, or a Yogini, has many faces from devotional to demure, and from fiery to fierce; all of these can be embraced under the rubric of a Yogini. Yogini is a term that finds reference in several texts related to Hinduism and Buddhism where its literal meaning is "shaman" or wisdom seer (rishi), a definition that could just as easily be interpreted as “alchemist.” It is generally agreed upon that some of the very greatest of the ancient rishis were in fact women.[9] A female rishi is known as a rishika.[10] In some branches of tantra Yoga, ten wisdom goddesses (or dakinis) serve as models for a Yogini's disposition and behavior. In the mythological context, the word Yogini may indicate an advanced Yoga practitioner who is one or more of the following
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