Deepak Chopra is an American physician, author, and wellness advocate. Beginning in the late twentieth century, he popularized Ayurveda, meditation, and mind-body medicine for mainstream American audiences through bestselling books, lectures, and television appearances. His 1993 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show introduced millions of Americans to holistic approaches to health and spirituality. Chopra has remained one of the most influential public voices linking modern medicine, wellbeing, and Indian philosophical traditions.
