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Deepak Chopra: How Social Media Created the Global Brain

The Chopra Well | Posted 04.04.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

In this week's episode of "The Rabbit Hole" on The Chopra Well, Deepak Chopra takes us into the inner working of the global brain, shaped by social networks and technology.

Deepak Chopra: Scientific Proof of God?

The Chopra Well | Posted 03.27.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

What it comes down to, then, and what science helps us consider, is that there is an omnipotent, omnipresent force in the universe that creates everything we see, touch, taste and experience.

How to Teach Our Kids About the Perils of Lying

The Chopra Well | Posted 05.19.2013 | Parents
The Chopra Well

"As a pediatrician and as a mom, my rule is that lying is never OK. This is a boundary -- and an important one at that -- because it keeps kids safe."

How Becoming a Mom Improved My Body Image

The Chopra Well | Posted 05.08.2013 | Parents
The Chopra Well

I was frightened of passing down my body obsession and eating disordered history to daughters. With boys, I thought I'd be safe. Boys eat and run and eat some more. Boys don't ask if they look fat in their jeans, right?

Should Parents Allow Their Kids onto Social Media?

The Chopra Well | Posted 05.01.2013 | Parents
The Chopra Well

I have to admit when it comes to my kids, social media has been ensconced in a general aura of fear. It's the unknown that promises to expose my kids to too much information, too much access and too many opportunities to interact with people I don't want them to interact with.

Creation, Destruction, and the Paradox of Existence

The Chopra Well | Posted 04.30.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

Perhaps the most obvious -- and most troubling -- example of contradiction in our universe is the constant tension between creation and destruction.

Mind-Made Reality: Color and Perception With Deepak Chopra

The Chopra Well | Posted 04.23.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

Perception, as Deepak says, is mind-made. Perhaps no two sets of eyes will see exactly the same rose, and it may be frustrating when our experiences don't align perfectly with someone else's.

Where Do We Draw the Line With Bullying?

Mallika Chopra | Posted 04.10.2013 | Parents
Mallika Chopra

Kids can be mean. Perhaps it's part of their exploration of boundaries and their power in social circles. As parents, we can teach our own kids the importance of kindness, respect and treating others as we want them to be treated. And, we can guide them to stand up to bullies.

3 Myths to Dispel About the Brain

The Chopra Well | Posted 02.18.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

As it turns out, we have more of a say in the strength and resilience of our brains than we may have thought. Here are three myths to dispel before we can harness the power of our "super brains."

A Lesson In Self-Forgiveness (VIDEO)

The Chopra Well | Posted 02.04.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

Many think self-love is just a form of narcissism, but the purest love knows no conceit. From a spiritual perspective, loving the self communicates humility and gratitude to whatever force gives us life.

What Happens When Our Brain Falls In Love? Deepak Chopra Explores

The Chopra Well | Posted 01.25.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

One of the most prevalent and least understood of human emotions, love has intrigued poets, philosophers, scientists, artists, and historians alike for centuries. At this point we know more than ever about the chemistry of attachment and the psychology of affection.

Yoga and Addiction: What It Took a Brush With Death to Learn

The Chopra Well | Posted 01.09.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

Many people refer to a single point of awakening at which recovery and transformation begin. It may be a near-death experience, a rite of passage, or even a poignant word from a friend that makes us pause and re-evaluate.

5 Tips for a Successful Colonic Treatment

The Chopra Well | Posted 01.07.2013 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

If you're going to try colonic treatments, take precautions against the various risks associated with colonics and do everything to make sure you get the most out of the experience.

Yoga Behind Bars: Teaching Mindfulness in a Juvenile Detention Facility

The Chopra Well | Posted 12.31.2012 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

This week's episode of "Urban Yogis" gives us a rare look at the inside of a youth detention facility, where one dedicated yoga instructor is busy changing the lives of teenagers within its walls.

How a Celeb Photographer Found Yoga and Never Looked Back

The Chopra Well | Posted 12.24.2012 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

It's no secret that yoga is a popular pastime among celebrities and socialites. Being mindful and living a healthy lifestyle has perhaps never been so celebrated as it is today.

What Gets In The Way Of Your Exercise Routine?

Intent | Posted 12.09.2012 | Healthy Living
Intent

To kick off their journey on "30 Days of Intent," Natalie and Iman visit celebrity trainer Holly Perkins for a lesson on fitness. We interviewed Holly on her favorite fitness techniques and ways of maintaining an exercise routine.

Are You Ready to Change Your Life? Start Now!

Intent | Posted 11.27.2012 | Healthy Living
Intent

The key to transformation is within your reach. It's the underrated yet highly effective power of intent. The power of focus, attention, and desire.

How Poetry Can Improve Meditation

Intent | Posted 10.30.2012 | Healthy Living
Intent

The words of poet Rabindranath Tagore fall with velvety warmth from Deepak Chopra's lips. They seem perfectly crafted for this purpose, settling gently around the stillness of a meditator.

What's the Difference Between Religion and Psychosis?

Intent | Posted 09.26.2012 | Healthy Living
Intent

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gotham Chopra about his new show, Holy Facts. Billed as "the show that treads the fine line between scientists, spiritualists, and psychotics," I was curious about Gotham's own take on the relationship between the three.

We Are All Meditators (Or at Least We Should Be)

Deepak Chopra | Posted 09.18.2012 | Healthy Living
Deepak Chopra

Today is a special day. Almost 30 years ago to the day, I formally learned to meditate in Cambridge, Mass. My life has never been the same. And so today in many ways is a celebration of my discovery of meditation.

WATCH: Deepak Chopra Talks Identity With 'Jersey Shore' Vinny

The Chopra Well | Posted 09.09.2012 | Healthy Living
The Chopra Well

In the Who Are You? premiere episodes with guest star Vinny G. from Jersey Shore, Deepak Chopra and Vinny come together, from seemingly opposite sides of the cultural spectrum, to unpack the intricacies of identity. Think: frat party meets vipassana retreat.