Malas are growing in popularity and can be a great complement to your meditation practice. Learn about the benefits of using a mala and unique ways to use one.Read More
If you’ve ever regularly practiced meditation, you understand the benefits it can have on your overall health and well-being. By practicing with your pet, you can instill the same benefits in them.Read More
An expecting mother’s stress and anxiety may be transferred to her unborn baby, so being able to manage stress and relax is important during pregnancy. Here is a soothing visualization process designed to help ease the anxious vibes before giving birth.Read More
In a world where there’s much to be taken seriously, it’s important to remember to laugh. Laughter meditation provides a fun, meaningful way to tap into joy that will carry over into other parts of your life.Read More
Facing the unknown can be unsettling. Being compassionate allows you to stay present with suffering, rather than become overwhelmed, run away, or pretend it doesn’t exist. Here are four ways to practice compassion so that you can be better poised to face uncertainty.Read More
Karma is sometimes mistakenly—and narrowly—understood as only “reaping what you sow.” In reality, it’s much more than that. Learn how to practically apply the Law of Karma in your own life to reap its benefits.Read More
Meditation doesn't come easy for everyone. Here are seven steps for setting yourself up for a successful meditation practice and jump-starting a life full of purpose.Read More
If you’ve ever felt “stuck,” you know what it’s like to have a certain mood linger over you like a dark cloud. What causes you to remain stuck is not having a strategy for getting out.Read More
Creating a sacred space can be a powerful part of the meditation experience, even on the go. Follow these steps next time you’re in need of meditation and are away from your normal routine.Read More
All suffering stems from these six illusions (or delusions) of life, according to Vedic Texts. Learn how you can move beyond the illusions and expand your view of reality.Read More
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Deepak Chopra, M.D., F.A.C.P. is the co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, the founder of the Chopra Foundation , and a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. He is board certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, and metabolism. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and a clinical professor in the Family Medicine and Public Health Department at the University of California, San...
Born in Liverpool, England, Roger Gabriel spent his formative years in the United Kingdom and first learned meditation there in the early 1970s. It instantly became his passion and he soon trained to be a meditation teacher under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. After moving to the U.S., Roger began studying Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of health care. In 1985, while helping to establish centers for Ayurveda and meditation, he met and became friends with Deepak Chopra. Since then, Roger has assisted Deepak with numerous training programs, seminars, and workshops; taught thousands of people on...
Melissa Carver specializes in Metaphysics, guiding her clients through the art of manifestation with one-on-one webinars and in-person sessions. Melissa is also a graduate of the Chopra Center University, completing her certification in the Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle program. She and her husband, Leo Carver , are the core of Holistic Life Sciences , providing the Chopra...
Tamara Lechner is a happiness expert and Chopra-Certified Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor. Her mission is to be so happy that those around her cannot help but step into her light. She enjoys writing, speaking, and teaching about proactive science-based wellness including positive psychology, mindfulness, and resilience. In 2018, she launched Positive Minds International with a goal of changing the way business, schools, and...
Melissa is the Senior Content Strategist at the Chopra Center. Also an ICF Certified Leadership and Career Coach (ACC) and certified meditation and yoga instructor, she is passionate about motivating people to live a healthy, balanced, and purposeful life. You can learn more about Melissa’s coaching practice at MelissaEisler.com . Melissa is also the author of The Type A's Guide to Mindfulness: Meditation for Busy Minds and Busy People , a practical guide for new...
Michelle is a Vedic Educator , certified to teach Primordial Sound Meditation , Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga , and Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle . She is the author of The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda: An Easy...