Embracing Common Humanity and Mindfulness: Ways to Happiness in Yogic Practitioners

Abstract

Human wellbeing and happiness are always central to psychological research. Huge studies have explored the correlates and mechanism of wellbeing but there exists a need to examine the factors that stem from individual practice and experience. Researchers have mentioned that social relations, sense of community feeling are important aspects to one‟s wellbeing. Similarly, non-judgmental awareness of the present moment has been shown to enhance psychological resilience, reduce distress, and promote emotional balance leading to happiness. It was found that these constructs though play crucial roles individually to happiness; however, very few research has investigated their combined role, particularly within the context of yogic practices. Thus, with this background, the current study intends to examine the contributing role of common humanity and mindful practices in happiness among yogic practitioners seeking to illuminate their synergistic potential in causing happiness in life. The observation suggested that common humanity and mindfulness both have major role in happiness and wellbeing of yogic practitioners.