Martyn Williams is an explorer, monk, and passionate mindfulness enthusiast. With 45 years of experience leading extreme expeditions, he has conquered Mt. Everest, navigated the North and South Poles, braved whitewater rapids, and guided meditation retreats across the globe. A visionary leader, Martyn has spearheaded global youth initiatives that have engaged 65 million young people and inspired them to take action in environmental and humanitarian causes. His groundbreaking journey, Pole to Pole, brought together a diverse team of young adventurers from five continents, covering 35,000 km (25,000 miles) in nine months to spark worldwide awareness and change. His impact extends beyond exploration—Martyn’s prime-time documentary aired internationally, and as a sought-after speaker, he has captivated audiences of over 100,000 people across all seven continents. Most recently, he spent seven years as a monk, deeply immersed in studying and teaching yoga and the enlightenment sciences to thousands in India and beyond. Renowned for his bliss, humor, boundless energy, and love of life, Martyn continues to inspire others to push their limits—both externally and within.

Contact Info

• Website: (Wikipedia) Martyn S. Williams
• Youtube Documentary: Fearless (Tavi Films) 

Most Influential Person

• The Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle

Effect on Emotions

• Mindfulness has given me the ability to see that I can change my perception. I can perceive it one way, yet there is another way to perceive the same situation.  

Thoughts on Breathing

• Breathing is super important. I find that deep breaths into the belly and belly relaxation exercises make a big difference.
• I've also done pranayama, but on the very fundamental level, deep breaths into the body and strong exhales are super powerful in the moment. 

Bullying Story

• Somebody came to me for help as a parent. They said that they fell into anger very easily. He said he had a teenage daughter and it was a horrible situation.
• I gave the person some mindfulness exercises and did some work with him. He called me up a couple of weeks later and told me that their daughter had invited a friend over to stay at their house. At 2:00 a.m., the police and the parents arrived because they were missing their daughter.
• When they knocked on the door, the man said his normal reaction would have been to get mad. Instead, he decided not to say anything, but just let his wife handle the situation.
• He watched his wife talking with the police, sorting the problem out. His wife was looking over at him in surprise. He was grateful. His ability to implement was the key aspect of that.

  Suggested Resources

• Book: The Autobiography of a Yogi by Pranayama 
• Book: Guaranteed Solutions by Nithyananda
• App: Headspace

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