“The willingness to reach inside every part of yourself opens the door to total understanding. You place your entire identity on the line, not just an isolated part. This may sound daunting, but actually it’s the most natural way to approach any situation. When you hold some part of yourself in reserve you deny it exposure to life; you repress its energy and keep it form understanding what it needs to know.”

American author, New Age guru, and alternative medicine advocate

Deepak Chopra is an American author, New Age guru, and alternative medicine advocate. He is a prominent figure in the New Age movement and has become widely known through his books and videos. In the 1990s, Chopra, trained as a physician, became a popular voice for an approach to well-being that draws on yoga, meditation, nutrition, and other New Age therapies. His work is associated with alternative medicine and with the wider public spread of these ideas.