Andy Puddicombe

Andy Puddicombe is a British former Buddhist monk, co-founder of Headspace, and one of the most recognised teachers of mindfulness in the world. His book The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness turns the app's guided practice into a book: approachable lessons, daily exercises, and an emphasis on the habit rather than the glow.

Ordained as a monk in a Tibetan lineage, Puddicombe spent years in retreat before returning to Britain to demystify meditation for busy professionals. His calm, secular, non-trendy teaching style has reached millions through the Headspace app, his TED talk and his writing.