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Andy Puddicombe: All it Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes

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Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe spends his time helping people to realize that meditation is accessible to everybody. In this intriguing TED Talk, Pruddicombe speaks about the power of refreshing our minds, clearing our thoughts and simply experiencing the moment. Pruddicombe explains that meditation doesn’t require incense and awkward sitting positions, but does offer the opportunity to gain valuable perspective on life, and allows us to experience a greater sense of focus, calm and clarity in general. The best part of this all? Only 10 minutes a day is necessary in order to create a dramatic impact on our daily lives.

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