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The field of positive psychology works at the subjective, individual and group levels. At the subjective level, it is about valued subjective experiences like well-being, at the individual level its about positive individual traits and at the group level, it is about civic virtues and institutions that move individuals towards better citizenship.<ref>Seligman M. E. & Csikszentmihalyi M. (2014), [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/11946304_Positive_Psychology_An_Introduction Positive psychology: An introduction].</ref>

The field of positive psychology works at the subjective, individual and group levels. At the subjective level, it is about valued subjective experiences like well-being, at the individual level its about positive individual traits and at the group level, it is about civic virtues and institutions that move individuals towards better citizenship.<ref>Seligman M. E. & Csikszentmihalyi M. (2014), [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/11946304_Positive_Psychology_An_Introduction Positive psychology: An introduction].</ref>

Role of Positive Psychology and its confluence with Yoga. Aspects of Positivity and Human Potential in Yogic Traditions:

Role of Positive Psychology and its confluence with Yoga.  

 

Aspects of Positivity and Human Potential in Yogic Traditions:

Holistic Life Goals: Four Purusharthas.

Holistic Life Goals: Four Purusharthas.

In “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” cultivating ‘citta prasadanam’ is considered a task of great importance. Citta may be translated as “that which is conscious,” “ordinary consciousness” or “the act of mental apprehension”; and prasadanam may be translated as “happiness” “filled with grace,” “joyfulness”. Yoga Sutra (Aphorism on Yoga) teach that Chittaprasadm is cultivated by practicing Maitri- universal friendship, Karun-compassion, Mudita- happiness for others and Upeksha- indifference. For the interpersonal interaction matri, karun, mudita and upeksha are considered as the ideal.<ref name=":2">Pandey A. (2022), [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362889666_Chapter_2_Human_Self_Work_and_of_Human_Being_Indian_Worldview_and_Implications_for_Management_Practices_and_Scholarship Human Self, Work and of Human Being: Indian Worldview and Implications for Management Practices and Scholarship], Indigenous Indian Management, Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.</ref>

In “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” cultivating ‘citta prasadanam’ is considered a task of great importance. Citta may be translated as “that which is conscious,” “ordinary consciousness” or “the act of mental apprehension”; and prasadanam may be translated as “happiness” “filled with grace,” “joyfulness”. Yoga Sutra (Aphorism on Yoga) teach that Chittaprasadm is cultivated by practicing Maitri- universal friendship, Karun-compassion, Mudita- happiness for others and Upeksha- indifference. For the interpersonal interaction matri, karun, mudita and upeksha are considered as the ideal.<ref name=":2">Pandey A. (2022), [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362889666_Chapter_2_Human_Self_Work_and_of_Human_Being_Indian_Worldview_and_Implications_for_Management_Practices_and_Scholarship Human Self, Work and of Human Being: Indian Worldview and Implications for Management Practices and Scholarship], Indigenous Indian Management, Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.</ref>

Health and Well-being

=== Health and Well-being ===

 

The self includes the Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intellectual and Spiritual components. And the lack of diseases and positive approach towards the overall quality of life at every level of the Self is referred to as health.<ref name=":3">Ashish Pandey (2022), Lecture Presentation on Yoga and Positive Psychology for Managing Career and Life (Session 7 - Health and Well-being in Positive Psychology: Aspects of Yoga - An Indian Tradition).</ref>  

The self includes the Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intellectual and Spiritual components. And the lack of diseases and positive approach towards the overall quality of life at every level of the Self is referred to as health.<ref name=":3">Ashish Pandey (2022), Lecture Presentation on Yoga and Positive Psychology for Managing Career and Life (Session 7 - Health and Well-being in Positive Psychology: Aspects of Yoga - An Indian Tradition).</ref>  

And as a result of this association discovered between the psychosomatic disorders and the Five Koshas of human existence, Yoga as a mind-body therapy becomes effective in all the phases enumerated here.

And as a result of this association discovered between the psychosomatic disorders and the Five Koshas of human existence, Yoga as a mind-body therapy becomes effective in all the phases enumerated here.

FACTORS TO ENHANCE WELL-BEING

==== FACTORS TO ENHANCE WELL-BEING ====

 

Yoga places great importance on a proper and healthy lifestyle whose main components are Achara (Healthy activities on a regular basis. E.g. exercise.), Vichara (Right thoughts and attitudes towards life.), Ahara (Healthy and nourishing diet), Vihara (Proper recreational activities to relax the mind and body. E.g. pursuing hobbies) and Vishranti (Rest or mental peace. E.g. sleep peacefully).<ref name=":3" />

Yoga places great importance on a proper and healthy lifestyle whose main components are Achara (Healthy activities on a regular basis. E.g. exercise.), Vichara (Right thoughts and attitudes towards life.), Ahara (Healthy and nourishing diet), Vihara (Proper recreational activities to relax the mind and body. E.g. pursuing hobbies) and Vishranti (Rest or mental peace. E.g. sleep peacefully).<ref name=":3" />