Person in lotus position emoji 🧘 (yoga, meditation)
🧘 is the person in lotus position: sitting cross-legged, hands resting on the knees. It is the yoga and meditation emoji — a class, a morning practice, a mindfulness…
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What the person in lotus position 🧘 (yoga, meditation) emoji means
🧘 is the person in lotus position: sitting cross-legged, hands resting on the knees. It is the yoga and meditation emoji — a class, a morning practice, a mindfulness reminder, “staying zen” in a stressful thread. 🧘♀️ woman in lotus position and 🧘♂️ man in lotus position are the gendered forms; all take skin tones. It was added in Emoji 5.0 (2017). Its natural companions are 🪷 lotus, 🕉️ om from the religious symbols page, 😌 relieved face for the feeling, and 🙏 for namaste.
Unicode name: person in lotus position · U+1F9D8 · Emoji 5.0 (2017) · group: People & Body.
How people use it
- Yoga: classes, poses, retreats
- Meditation: mindfulness, breathing, apps
- Staying calm: “trying to stay zen 🧘”
- Wellness: self-care and rest days
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| person in lotus positionU+1F9D8 | Yoga, meditation | |
| woman in lotus positionU+1F9D8 U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F | Female version | |
| man in lotus positionU+1F9D8 U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F | Male version | |
| lotusU+1FAB7 | The flower | |
| omU+1F549 U+FE0F | The mantra | |
| relieved faceU+1F60C | Calm |
The meditating emoji: woman, man and skin tones
The 🧘 person in lotus position emoji comes in three gender variants: the gender-neutral 🧘, the woman 🧘♀️, and the man 🧘♂️. All three support the five standard skin tone modifiers, so you can type 🧘🏻♀️ for a light-skinned woman meditating or 🧘🏽♀️ for a medium-skinned woman.
It works anywhere you want to show a quiet moment: a yoga class, a breathing exercise, or just sitting still for a few minutes.
Using 🧘 for stress relief and calm
Beyond literal yoga and meditation, 🧘 often appears in messages about stress relief and staying calm. When someone shares that they have had a rough day, replying with 🧘 can mean “take a breather” or “try to relax”. It is a gentle nudge rather than advice.
It also works well in messages about deep breathing, gratitude journaling, or simply taking a break from screens. It pairs well with 😌 relieved face for the feeling after you have unwound.
Questions people ask
What does 🧘 mean?
Yoga or meditation — a person sitting in the lotus pose. Figuratively, staying calm.
Is there a yoga emoji?
Yes, 🧘 person in lotus position, added in 2017, with woman and man versions.
What does 🧘♀️ mean from a girl?
She is doing yoga or meditating, or keeping her cool about something.
Is there a guru emoji?
There is no dedicated guru emoji. 🧘 person in lotus position is the closest, representing meditation and calm. Use 🧘 or 🧘♂️/🧘♀️ to represent a spiritual teacher or guide.
What is the meditate emoji?
The 🧘 person in lotus position emoji is the meditate emoji. Use it for meditation, mindfulness, or a calm state of mind.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
