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The flow of life is nothing other than the harmonious interaction of all the elements and forces that structure the field of existence. This harmonious interaction of elements and forces in your life operates as the Law of Giving. Because your body and your mind and the universe are in constant and dynamic exchange, stopping the circulation of energy is like stopping the flow of blood. Keep Reading
Where's Deepak
Deepak and Yahoo!
“What small change can you do to make the world that you live in better?" Answer Deepak’s question here Check back on December 14 for a new question. "What qualities define a great/true team leader?"
Deepak on KQED
 Deepak appeared on KQED Public Broadcasting Station serving the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information and additional airdates click here
What We're Reading
Words of Wisdom
“The habit of giving only enhances the desire to give.” –Walt Whitman
“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
–Kahlil Gibran
“What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.”
–Eleanor Powell
SynchroDestiny
Feb 7-10, Hollywood, FL
60-day ends Dec 7
30-day special ends Jan 7
Healing the Heart
Feb 22-24, Carlsbad, CA
60-day special ends Dec 22
30-day special ends Jan 22
Seduction of Spirit
Mar 31 - Apr 5, Austin, TX
60-day special ends Jan 31
The Signature Chopra Center Wellness Program
Perfect Health
Jan 21-25
30-day price ends Dec 21
Jan 28-Feb 1
30-day price ends Dec 28
Feb 4-8
30-day price ends Jan 4
Announcements
The Chopra Center welcomes its newest family member! Read more
Living Perfect Health
Asking “What is spirit?” is another way of asking “Who am I?” Your true Self is pure, infinite spirit. Spirit isn’t something outside you, but is intertwined in everything you feel, think and do. Looking for spirit, the Vedic sages observed, is like a thirsty fish looking for water. Go beyond mental conditioning and find spirit
Words of Wisdom
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
–Albert Schweitzer
“Every prophet and every saint hath a way, but it leads to God: All the ways are really one.”
–Rumi
2008 Brochure
Download our new 2008 program brochure here
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Spirit of the Season
“Spirit isn’t a phenomenon; it is the whispered truth within a phenomenon. As such, spirit is gentle; it persuades by the softest touch. The messages never get louder, only clearer.”
– Deepak Chopra
As 2007 winds down, we have an opportunity to reflect on the gifts of spirit – the pure awareness, pure creativity and pure potentiality that is our true nature. The Chopra Center staff is thankful for the gift of love and appreciation we receive each day from tens of thousands of people around the world. We are showered with emails from you and other like-minded individuals who have found relief, purpose, and fulfillment through the guidance and support of the Center. We are grateful for your stories of triumph over health challenges, freedom from emotional turbulence, the journey of personal fulfillment, and the realization of your dreams.
With close to 1000 teachers worldwide, the Chopra Center continues to touch virtually every part of the globe through our vast network of yoga, Perfect Health and Primordial Sound Meditation instructors. As more people engage in this dialog and share the emotional, physical, and spiritual gifts of meditation, Ayurveda, and body-centered restful awareness, the world continues to awaken to a higher consciousness of peace, compassion, and love. We are grateful for this gift of global transformation through self-transformation.
Each week the Chopra Center staff gets the opportunity to witness and support the healing of our Perfect Health guests as they transform from pain to relief, from struggle to empowerment, and  from despair to hope. Our guests’ successes are celebrated every day at the Chopra Center long after they have returned home. What an amazing gift they give us!
And as Deepak and David travel throughout the world sharing their light and love at Journey into Healing, SynchroDestiny, Seduction of Spirit, and Healing the Heart, we are grateful for the thousands of you who take the bold move of stepping away from your work and families for a few days to connect with us and reconnect to your unconditioned self. The timeless wisdom, emotional freedom, and renewed strength you take back to your families, friends, and colleagues resonates so clearly as a powerful gift.
December is a month of family, community, and giving. The Chopra Center is fortunate to have that family, community, and workplace all woven into one place – our wellness center in Carlsbad, California. We thank all of you who come to spend time with Deepak, David, and the Chopra Center staff; because of you, we are able to live our dharma – our purpose in life.
As a small token of our appreciation, we designed a Chopra Center 2008 Wall Calendar with quotes from Deepak and David so that you can bring their sweet words into your home or workplace – or give it to someone special in your life. We mailed the calendar to everyone in our Namasté universe whose mailing address we have. If you haven't received one, please click here and send us your mailing address. And to make it even easier for you to join us in 2008, our other gift to you is a $275 gift certificate towards enrollment at any program or event.
To receive your gift, click below.
This end-of-year Namasté celebrates the season of spirit and the spirit of giving. We hope you will enjoy reading your favorite features, and we wish you a joyous holiday season!
Peace on earth,
The Chopra Center staff
P.S. As always, we welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions at feedback@chopra.com
Meditation Q&A
Q: Is it important to hold my hands in a particular position when I meditate?
A: In spiritual traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, people use hand positions called mudras, which are said to impart specific physical and spiritual benefits to the meditator by connecting the subtle energetic patterns in the body. Some individuals report that during meditation their hands spontaneously go into these mudra positions. However, Primordial Sound Meditation is about grace, ease and natural body position. The important thing is our awareness, and we want the body to be comfortable and relaxed so that it can support the meditation process. You can fold your hands in your lap, place them on your knees, or touch your index finger to thumb in the classic gyan mudra position. It doesn’t actually matter what position you choose as long as you are comfortable.
Nurture your Spirit in 2008
Join us in the field of all possibilities! The Chopra Center invites you to discover your infinite potential at two special programs featuring Deepak and David.
 In early February we’re coming to the beautiful Florida coast with SynchroDestiny, where you will learn the secrets of fulfilling your deepest dreams with grace and ease. Experience unforgettable sunrise meditations, yoga sessions on the white-sand beaches and the luxurious setting of the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa overlooking the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.
In June we are offering an extraordinary luxury cruise through the pristine beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage. At Grow Younger, Live Longer, Deepak and David will guide you in their powerful ten-step process for age reversal – aboard the all-suites luxury cruise liner the Seven Seas Mariner. You will learn unique tools and techniques that will transform the way you look, feel and live your life.
How We're Stretching
In the Vedic tradition, the energy center or chakra located at the crown of the head is known as Sahaswara. The ancient seers visualized this chakra as a thousand-petaled lotus flower. As the petals unfold, the memory of wholeness is restored, and you remember that you are a spiritual being, temporarily disguised as a person. This union of individuality and universality is the highest purpose of yoga. Open the energy flow in your crown chakra
In-house Special for San Diegans
Visit the Chopra Center in the month of December and receive 20% off à la carte spa services, Chopra Center signature products, and revitalizing yoga classes. Even better, simply by having an Ayurvedic massage treatment, purchasing something in our retail store, or joining us for yoga, you will be entered in our monthly drawing to win free admission to Journey into Healing this February at the beautiful La Costa Spa & Resort in Carlsbad. We look forward to seeing you!
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The word religion comes from the Latin religare, which means “to bind” or “to tie.” Similarly, the term ligature, meaning suture, also derives from this same Latin root. These derivations give us a clue to the original intention of religion, which is to reconnect the part to the whole. This is the essence of spirituality, and this is a good time to reflect upon it
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Chopra Center Calendar
Many of you have already received our holiday gift to you – our 2008 calendar. If you have not received one in the mail, please click here to provide your mailing address. We will send you one as soon as possible. Enjoy!
Featured Workshop
Start the New Year feeling rejuvenated and vibrant! This January 14–18 at Soul of Healing you will be pampered in the nurturing environment of the Chopra Center as Deepak and David share the secrets of perfect health and well-being.
For the first time, this transformative program will include rasayana, a series of Ayurvedic massage treatments that slow the aging process; enhance metabolism; and revitalize the mind, body and spirit.
Go to Soul of Healing home page
What We're Eating
Linzertorte Cookies
Our recipe can be found here
Balancing Your Dosha
In Ayurveda, ama refers to toxic or undigested residue that accumulates in the body. There are many causes of ama, including the consumption of toxic foods and substances, weak digestion, emotional stress, recent surgery, chemotherapy and antibiotic treatment. Read more about balancing your dosha
Teacher Feature
Sandra Gibson is the very first Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga instructor in the United Kingdom. Read about Sandra here
Learn about becoming a Chopra Certified Instructor or find a teacher in your hometown
What's in Store
Bring balance to your life with our beautiful Joyta Aroma Candle Package – a great holiday gift idea.
Words of Wisdom
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
–William Arthur Ward
“Faith is the opening of all sides and every level of one’s life to the divine inflow.”
–Martin Luther King, Jr.
Featured Artist
Harnessing the power of coincidence led Sheyen DeLuz into the world of jewelry design and the Chopra Center. Read more about Sheyen and see her jewelry
On the Air
Tune in to Sirius Stars Channel 102 every Saturday at 10am EST for your weekly dose of Chopra balance and wellbeing. Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about Deepak's Wellness Radio show
Dream On
Being Centered: An Evening with Dr. David Simon
Join Chopra Center co-founder David Simon this December 12 at the Chopra Center & Spa@Dream in New York, where he will lead a discussion on finding and maintaining balance during the frenetic holiday season and into the New Year. Learn ways to balance and nurture your mind, body & spirit. The event is from 7 to 9 pm. To learn more, please contact us at 888-424-6772 x1639 or visit the Chopra Center NY website
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