Russell Brand says that he is having a "really lovely" time in his life now despite his split from Katy Perry.

The pair called it quits after 14 months of marriage and the end of their union will be finalised next month.

But Russell told Britain's The Sun newspaper that the breakup has opened up his eyes to new things allowing him to "tune into a higher consciousness."

"I try not to compartmentalise things too much into years, but generally speaking I'm happier than I've ever been in my life," the comic actor said.

"Of course I went through a divorce which isn't good for anybody, but that was that bit of time that was really lovely this is this bit of time this is really lovely.

"I'm dedicating myself to all sorts of interesting things you know. Transcendental meditation, kundalini yoga, these things are right good for the old spirit.

"You can just use it to have a relax instead of having a fag or a drink, or you can use it to connect with a different form of consciousness.

"It's like a shower for your brain. God knows I needed one, the muck that goes on in there."