Mindfulness and devotion in Tantric Yoga: evidence of a strong trait association
Frontiers in Psychology March 19, 2026 Richard W. Maxwell
Devotion in Tantric Yoga meditation is strongly linked to trait mindfulness, more so than to mysticism, self-actualization, or positive and negative affect. In a cross-sectional study of practitioners, trait mindfulness was the only variable that predicted devotion, even after accounting for age. This connection may stem from both secular mindfulness and traditional Buddhist and bhakti (devotional) practices emphasizing a one-pointed focus of attention.