Five words that best describe Sandy Newbigging are: approachable, genuine, positive, peaceful and caring.

Sandy Newbigging is the creator of the Mind Detox Method (MDM), a teacher of meditation, and the author of five books including 'Life Detox' (2007), 'Life-Changing Weight Loss (2008), and the brand new, 'Peace for Life: Freedom from problems for better health and happiness' (2011). Sandy is a columnist for Yoga Magazine and his work has been seen by thousands of people around the world on television channels including Discovery Health. He runs clinics, courses and residential retreats that take a mind-body-soul approach to health, peace of mind, happiness and life success.

Sandy is the founder of the Mind Detox Academy and so far has personally trained Practitioners in his Mind Detox Method from 14 countries around the world. Sandy is also a qualified teacher of meditation. In order to become a teacher he meditated day and night for 24 weeks. He spent the first part of his training on the island of Patmos, Greece and the second part in the mountains of Mexico. During that time he explored the nature of the mind and stabilised his experience of resting in the still peace of the present moment. This enables him to teach from a very pure place and speak from his firsthand experience.

Comments made about Sandy Newbigging include:

"Sandy is pioneering mind-body detox"

The Times.

"Sandy is one of the finest teachers in the UK today."

Dr David Hamilton, best-selling author

"I know of hundreds of people trying to help people live more fulfilling and healthy lives but Sandy Newbigging is one of those very rare individuals who not only walks their talk but can explain the complex in a language that allows everybody to understand without feeling they are being talked down to. If you have an interest in the mind-body connection then I would highly recommend you listen to what Sandy has to say. Sandy is a very special person with a unique gift."

Terry Malloy, co-founder of Britain's Next Top Coach.

Praise for Sandy's most recent book, Peace for Life:

"If you want remain calm amidst the stress of modern life – this is the book you're looking for. A clear, practical and wonderfully approachable guide to something we all need more of these days… peace of mind."

Timothy Freke, best-selling author

"I have no doubt you will enjoy and benefit from each and every word."

Barefoot Doctor, best-selling author

"Sandy gives you an owners manual for your mind, and the tools to clear blocks and access the power, peace and happiness that,as he shows you, already resides within you."

Nick Williams, best-selling author

"The perfect mix of a powerful and thorough process with tools for permanent peace... I like it very much."

John Parkin, best-selling author