Netflix's Headspace Guide to Meditation: An Animated Series on Mindfulness
Netflix has released an animated series titled "Headspace Guide to Meditation" produced in collaboration with the meditation app Headspace, founded in 2010 by former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe (London, 1972) and entrepreneur Richard Pierson (London, 1981). The app has 65 million users and a valuation of about $250 million. The series features eight episodes voiced by Puddicombe, offering concrete meditation exercises. The animation was created by Nexusstudios, a firm specializing in visual communication and advanced techniques, involving over 150 characters. The show blends video clip aesthetics with experimental documentary style, using color, dynamic forms, and minimal scenes to align with Puddicombe's teachings. Episode titles include "How to Fall in Love with Life," "How to Manage Stress," and "How to Unlock Your Unlimited Potential." Two more seasons are planned.
Key facts
- Headspace was founded in 2010 by Andy Puddicombe and Richard Pierson.
- Headspace app has 65 million users and a valuation of $250 million.
- Netflix produced the animated series 'Headspace Guide to Meditation'.
- The series has eight episodes voiced by Andy Puddicombe.
- Animation by Nexusstudios involved over 150 characters.
- Episode titles include 'How to Fall in Love with Life', 'How to Manage Stress', 'How to Unlock Your Unlimited Potential'.
- Two more seasons are planned.
- The series combines video clip aesthetics with experimental documentary style.
Entities
Artists
- Andy Puddicombe
- Richard Pierson
- Valerio Veneruso
Institutions
- Netflix
- Headspace
- Nexusstudios
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Naples
- Italy