The School of Greatness 309 The Power of Meditation with Andy Puddicombe
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Mar 30, 2016 Explore monk sleep patterns, transformative journey to monkhood, creating Headspace from circus school, finding balance through meditation, power of visualization, mindfulness in society, embracing uncertainty, and emphasizing happiness and peace through meditation benefits.
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From University To Ten Years As A Monk
- Andy Puddicombe left university to train as a Buddhist monk and spent about ten years in retreats and monasteries worldwide.
- That journey later informed his teaching and led to creating Headspace after returning to lay life.
Training Produces Deep Rest With Less Sleep
- Monastic sleep schedules are short because the aim is stability of awareness, even during sleep.
- Training builds awareness that reduces exhaustion despite fewer hours of sleep.
Circus School During Transition Back To Lay Life
- After leaving monastic life Andy trained at Moscow State Circus and completed a circus degree in London.
- He built Headspace content during that transition while reconnecting with physical training.