Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra (born 1946) is an Indian-American author and prominent advocate of alternative medicine and spirituality. Trained as a physician, he specialized in internal medicine and endocrinology before turning to integrative health and mind-body approaches. Chopra has written numerous books that blend themes of meditation, consciousness, and personal transformation with ideas about wellness and healing. He has been a leading public voice associated with popularizing Ayurveda and holistic self-help in the United States. Chopra also founded organizations focused on well-being and education, including the Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global, and he has been a frequent speaker on spirituality, health, and human potential.