The Role of Mindfulness on Self-Transcendence and Eudaimonic Well-Being with Mediation of Meaning in Life Among Yoga Practitioners

Mindfulness positively affects self-transcendence and eudaimonic well-being, and this effect is partly mediated by meaning in life. Among 305 active yoga practitioners in Iran (247 women, 58 men), mindfulness directly increased meaning in life, self-transcendence, and eudaimonic well-being. Additionally, mindfulness indirectly boosted self-transcendence and eudaimonic well-being through its influence on meaning in life. The findings suggest that cultivating mindfulness may enhance a sense of purpose and personal growth, particularly for those engaged in yoga.

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Abstract

Man has been searching for meaning for a long time, and among various methods, spiritual exercises are the ways to reach meaning. Mindfulness is one of those spiritual exercises. Also, self-transcendence and cultivation of virtues have always been among the great goals of human beings. This research aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness on self-transcendence and eudaimonic well-being with the mediation of meaning in life among yoga practitioners. Three hundred five active yoga practitioners (247 women and 58 men) in Iran have participated in this study by convenience sampling method. They answered four questionnaires including, the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire), Adult Self-Transcendence Inventory), The Questionnaire for Eudaimonic Well-Being), and Meaning in Life Questionnaire). Data were analyzed with Structural equations modeling. The results showed that mindfulness has a positive and significant effect on meaning in life, self-transcendence, and eudaimonic well-being. Also, the result showed that mindfulness with the moderating role of meaning in life has a significant causal effect on self-transcendence and eudaimonic well-being.