Ashtanga Yoga for Individual and Societal Wellbeing

Ashtanga Yoga for Individual and Societal Wellbeing

Asthanga Yoga

Well - being

Are happiness and well-being are not synonymous? Some say yes. There are others who say well-being = happiness + meaning. Subjective wellbeing (SWB) is the aspect of happiness that can be empirically measured. It is a combination of positive affect and general life satisfaction. This study explores Ashtanga Yoga as a tool for individual and societal wellbeing. Yoga is not a set of contorted postures and breathing exercises as it is being popularised today. The yogic way of life is not other-worldly. It offers a holistic life style full of bliss, peace and tranquillity. A person who is tranquil and has peace within himself will spread it around, and in the process peace, tranquillity, happiness and wellbeing will prevail in such a society.

Manjula, M Y

Artha Journal of Social Sciences; Vol. 13 No. 1 (2014): Artha Journal of Social Sciences; 39-52

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0975-329X

Centre for Publications, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore

2014-01-01

Copyright (c) 2016 Artha - Journal of Social Sciences

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