Yara Cresswell is a British writer and mindfulness teacher with a background in comparative religion and psychology. She studied at the University of Exeter before training in contemplative practices across Europe and Asia. Known for her gentle yet incisive teaching, Cresswell has led retreats and workshops focused on presence, identity, and personal growth. Her essays have appeared in wellness and spirituality journals. The Untethered Spirit is her debut book, bringing her teaching to a wider audience. She lives in Cornwall, where she writes, teaches, and works with local community well being projects.