Yoga as a predictor of mindfulness, self-compassion and quality of life

Indian history is a translation of a series of events depicting foreign invasions, the rise of regional empires, and its struggle for freedom. Even after 71 years of attaining Independence, the traces of foreign influence may be seen primarily across the constituents of Indias foundation such as language, art, culture, education, literature, technology, health care, and lifestyle. Modern India has emerged as a land of riches embracing its cross-cultural diversity, endorsed as a nation empowered with an extraordinary design, advancing global presence, competency, and human capital. The following sections provide a contemporary purview of the confluence between the Eastern and Western perspectives in the field of psychology, suggesting the impact of modern-day changes on mental health and an advancing need to address the situation through comprehensive strategies.