A BSTRACT Background: Practicing yoga involves helping social, physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual areas of life. Yoga helps us control our unwanted thoughts and emotions and sets our mind to sit in relaxation mode, where we find meaning for ourselves. Objectives: To investigate the differences in holistic health and wellness, life satisfaction, and flourishing between two groups: yoga practitioners and non-yoga practitioners. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional research survey in nature. A total of 245 participants (136 females and 109 males) were taken for the study, including 119 yoga practitioners and 116 nonyoga practitioners from more than 14 states across the country. The participants were selected using the snowball sampling technique through an online survey. Results: In LS, a significant difference was found; the mean scores indicated that yoga practitioners ( M = 28.86, standard deviation SD =5.70) scored highly compared to nonyoga practitioners ( M = 18.85, SD = 6.46), t = 12.85, df = 243, P = 0.01. A significant difference was found in the flourishing scale; the mean scores indicated that yoga practitioners ( M = 29.77, SD = 4.44) scored highly compared to nonyoga practitioners ( M = 20.68, SD = 6.35), t = 12.98, df = 243, P = 0.01; further, females showed more flourishing than males. Furthermore, the study determined a significant positive relationship between LS and flourishing at the 0.01 level. Conclusion: Based on the interpretation of the results, individuals who regularly practice yoga are more likely to experience contentment and prosperity in their lives. Yoga practitioners may perceive their lives as harmonious and their needs fulfilled.
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