Andy Puddicombe
BIO
Andy Puddicombe is a meditation and mindfulness expert. An accomplished presenter and writer, Andy is the voice of all things Headspace. He discusses mindfulness, meditation, how to manage stress and reach relaxation, productivity and creativity.
Puddicombe teaches meditation, but not as most people know it. There’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, and no need for any particular beliefs—just simple, practical tools to help find a bit more calm and clarity in everyday life. With stress playing such an important role in modern life, keeping the mind healthy is every bit as important as keeping the body healthy, which is why meditation is becoming increasingly popular.
In his early twenties, midway through a university degree in Sports Science, Andy made the unexpected decision to travel to the Himalayas to study meditation instead. It was the beginning of a ten year journey which took him around the world, culminating with ordination as a Tibetan Buddhist monk in Northern India.
His transition back to lay life in 2004 was no less extraordinary. Training briefly at Moscow State Circus, he returned to London where he completed a degree in Circus Arts with the Conservatoire of Dance and Drama, whilst drawing up the early plans for what was later to become Headspace.
Andy is the author of three books, now available in 25 countries and 10 languages. He has been featured widely in international press, appearing in Vogue, NYT, FT, Entrepreneur, Men’s Health and Esquire, to name but a few. He also makes regular appearances on TV and online, having been featured on BBC, Netflix and TED.
Andy currently lives in Venice, California, with his wife Lucinda, and his son Harley.
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