Mindfulness and meditation embody many similarities and can overlap, but the terms are not exactly interchangeable. Let’s take a closer look.Read More
Being kind and generous to others would seem to be a reward in and of itself. Research shows, however, that you are reaping as many benefits as the recipients of your grace.Read More
One aspect of life that can feel hard to deal with are thoughts you don’t want to have., especially when they are attached to emotions. Let’s consider the whole spectrum from useless thoughts that are just a nuisance to thoughts that impair your quality of life—and how to end them.Read More
A limiting belief can hold you hostage and prevent you from achieving your potential. Meditation can be used to move beyond those limiting beliefs.Read More
Maximize your experiences this summer by trying this meditation. It can help you stay grounded and aligned with the spirit of summer through daily practice.Read More
To be a spiritual warrior is to fight ignorance. You do not have to go into this battle alone. Arm yourself with these eight qualities to fight fear and illuminate the dark.Read More
Need some motivation to start meditating? Here are 13 reasons why you should start today!Read More
The Yoga Sutras describe the way to regain Higher Consciousness. As you follow the Eight Limbs of Yoga, you can reach the freedom and enlightenment of Samadhi, the realization of your spiritual practices.Read More
Namasté is more than a word used to end a yoga session. With respect and reverence, Namasté is a way to see and honor the reality of others.Read More
Let spring's awakening inspire you to renew yourself and shed the past. Here are three phases to fully awaken yourself by inviting springtime into your life.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 Certified Ayurvedic Health Course throughout the state of...
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...
Melissa is the Senior Content Strategist at the Chopra Center. Also an ICF Certified Leadership and Executive 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...