Many spas may inspire to nurture your mind body and spirit, but few truly do all three well.  That is until it comes to The Chopra Center for Well Being.  Situated on the grounds of world-renowned La Costa Resort t & Spa near San Diego, California, The Chopra Center for Wellbeing is a unique health and wellness center focused on enhancing health and nourishing the human spirit. Founded by Deepak Chopra, M.D., and David Simon, M.D. in 1996, it was the first wellness center in North America to integrate modern Western medical science with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda, the 5000-year-old healing tradition of India. The Chopra Center's programs and services assist people in restoring health, finding balance in relationships, and nurturing mind, body, and soul.

Deepak Chopra's center has its own on-site facility offering ayurvedic therapies as well as laughing meditation and morning yoga classes. There, Simon leads participants on a path of guided self-discovery.  The extensive Ayurvedic spa menu here includes such treatments as Abhyanga, a choreographed rhythmic massage performed by two therapists to loosen ama (toxins) and enhance the immune system; Pizichilli, a gentle and rhythmic therapy whereby a continuous stream of herbalized oil is massaged into the body by two therapists in order to enhance circulation and remove toxins; and Oshadhi, a relaxing herbal wrap using essential oils and herbs to eliminate toxins.

For wellness-seekers, the goal isn't just the outward journey, but the inward one as well.  The mission is to help you emerge from your spa experience having been inspired, indulged or invigorated. You select the feeling of choice and they will guide you in discovering the treatments to get you there. Deepak Chopra and the Chopra Center offer a variety of educational programs, spa treatments, and stress management techniques designed to nurture the body, mind, and spirit.  According to our reviewers, they have benefitted far more from the experts at this center then any other destination spa they had attended.